West Indies collapse after Brathwaite, Samuels tons

Dec 29, 2014

After a lengthy rain delay, day four began with Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels continuing their task of eating away at South Africa's total •Gallo Images

Brathwaite was the first to three figures, reaching his third Test century off 178 balls•AFP

Imran Tahir picked up three wickets in quick succession, as West Indies' middle order wilted under sustained pressure•Gallo Images

Samuels' footwork was slightly suspect, but he stroked 14 fours and a six, as the pair added 176 for the third wicket•AFP

Samuels followed suit soon after, hitting a four and six off successive deliveries•Gallo Images

Morne Morkel added to his overnight tally with the scalps of Brathwaite and Jason Holder, as the visitors fell from 231 for 2 to 275 for 9•Gallo Images

Vernon Philander trapped Samuels lbw, and his dismissal triggered a collapse•AFP