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With the ball, South Africa were incisive at some times, ineffectual at others; the batting was consistent but not without question marks of its own

Scheduling a two-Test series between Australia and South Africa, rivals with a rollicking recent history, was madness. And as a result, the series has no winner

Stats highlights from an absolutely riveting day of Test cricket at the Wanderers

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fifth day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at the Wanderers

Basil D'Oliveira may have become a symbol of the battle against apartheid, but he was a more than handy player as well

Whether Ricky Ponting crafts a victory for Australia or South Africa record a landmark win, this match is a tribute to the longest format of cricket

Ricky Ponting was under immense pressure on the fourth day in Johannesburg. His response was a sight to behold

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, at the Wanderers

Hashim Amla has been a rarity in this series: a batsman prepared to play with the right blend of caution and intent to fashion a Test innings

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, at the Wanderers

Dale Steyn has said South Africa's bowling effort in Johannesburg was inconsistent in the morning session but improved as the day went on

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, at the Wanderers

His whirlwind fifty saw him leapfrog Brian Lara on the list of Test cricket's leading run-scorers. Kallis now lies in fourth place, behind Ricky Ponting. It confirms his status as the all-time great South Africa batsman

The hosts played reckless shots and lost six wickets for 25 runs after tea at the Wanderers. Jacques Kallis says it may be due to difficulties in adjusting from the limited-overs formats

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, at the Wanderers

South Africa's performance at Newlands and the upcoming talent provide plenty of encouragement about the depth of fast-bowling prospects in this country

Vernon Philander is confident of success in Test cricket, and his domestic stats back-up his belief

After the crazy 23-wicket day, this home fan enjoyed watching South Africa win, even if it meant just a session's worth of play

Eight former fast bowlers pick their all-time and current favourite quicks

His raised arms, beaming face and slightly moist eyes showed the feelings of a man who believed he had taken a giant step to winning a match and a small one towards winning the trust of a nation