South Africa stretch lead to 369

Feb 22, 2014

South Africa carried forward their intensity from the second evening, and were rewarded early with the wicket of David Warner, who flashed at a ball from Vernon Philander•AFP

Brad Haddin, who had rescued Australia from tough situations in the past, survived a dropped catch and a strong lbw appeal before his middle stump was flattened by Dale Steyn•Associated Press

South Africa lost both openers to Australia's pacers by the 12th over •AFP

At stumps, Amla was unbeaten on 93 and South Africa's advantage had galloped to 369 •Associated Press

Morne Morkel then dismissed Nathan Lyon and Australia's two overnight batsmen were out within the first six overs•Getty Images

Mitchell Johnson braved a few body blows and added 37 useful runs for the eighth wicket with Steven Smith before he was bowled by JP Duminy for 27 •AFP

But Hashim Amla, batting with a strapped finger, helped the side build on their 177-run advantage•AFP

Smith, who had led the rearguard action, fell right after Johnson for 49, but Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle frustrated the hosts with 37-run stand, which helped Australia avoid the follow-on and score 246•AFP

AB de Villiers and Amla put on 55 runs in a stand filled with delightful strokes that stretched the lead beyond 300•AFP