South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Clarke firm, but Steyn puts SA on top
Gloomy scenes delayed the start of play at Newlands•Getty Images
The bowlers got the better of them: Dale Steyn dismissed Shane Watson ...•AFP
But it was shortlived, as he became Steyn's second victim soon after lunch•AFP
Clarke's runs came in quick time: he got to a fifty off 56 balls•AFP
Clarke got to his 16th Test century, before bad light ended play with Australia on 214 for 8•AFP
Once play began, Australia's openers were tested in lively conditions•AFP
... while Vernon Philander claimed Phillip Hughes for his maiden Test wicket•AFP
Shaun Marsh took some painful body blows ...•AFP
Steyn ended the century stand between the pair, trapping Marsh lbw •AFP
Ricky Ponting showed promise with a trademark pull for six off Philander•AFP
... but held firm and began to rebuild the innings with Michael Clarke•AFP
Clarke looked like he might run out of partners, as South Africa took the edge with quick wickets after tea•Associated Press