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(42 ov) 155/3
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1st Test, Brisbane, November 09 - 13, 2012, South Africa tour of Australia
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South Africa FlagSouth Africa
450 & 166/5
Australia FlagAustralia
565/5d

Match drawn

Player Of The Match
Michael Clarke
, AUS
259*
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South Africa grind out draw in high-scorer

South Africa grind out draw in high-scorer

Nov 13, 2012
South Africa ahead in a tight contest

South Africa ahead in a tight contest

Nov 11, 2012
Cowan ton, Clarke double push Australia ahead

Cowan ton, Clarke double push Australia ahead

Nov 12, 2012
South Africa take advantage of Australia's slips

South Africa take advantage of Australia's slips

Nov 09, 2012
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Australia v South Africa, 2012-13

Wisden's review of the first Test, Australia v South Africa, 2012-13

Australia v South Africa, 2012-13

Cowan's joyful loneliness

You make the hundred. You go crazy. The crowd roar. You celebrate with your batting partner. You acknowledge your family, team-mates and the crowd

Cowan's joyful loneliness

Is the no-ball law too exact?

Most rules are in favour of the batsman. Maybe it is time to give bowlers the line at least

Is the no-ball law too exact?

South Africa batsmen easily distracted - Warner

South Africa's batsmen were too easily distracted when batting during the first Test and should improve their concentration, says David Warner

South Africa batsmen easily distracted - Warner

The hundred Ed had to have

Cowan's century at the Gabba was a celebration of bloody-minded determination over hope

The hundred Ed had to have
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'We didn't hit our straps with the ball' - Smith

'Our attitude was spot-on' - Clarke
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'Our attitude was spot-on' - Clarke

South Africa Innings
Player NameRB
AN Petersen
caught58
GC Smith
caught2367
HM Amla
caught3882
JH Kallis
caught4991
AB de Villiers
not out29114
JA Rudolph
lbw1136
VD Philander
not out114
Extras(b 2, nb 4, w 4)
Total166(5 wkts; 68 ovs)
Player NameOMRWEcon
BW Hilfenhaus
1532601.73
JL Pattinson
1935823.05 (2 nb)
PM Siddle
1743612.11 (2 nb)
NM Lyon
1354123.15
RJ Quiney
43300.75
WktRunsPlayers
1st6Graeme SmithAlviro Petersen
2nd49Hashim AmlaGraeme Smith
3rd47Jacques KallisHashim Amla
4th27Jacques KallisAB de Villiers
5th36Jacques RudolphAB de Villiers
6th1AB de VilliersVernon Philander
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