South Africa move ahead on day two

Dec 01, 2012

Dale Steyn got David Warner with his first ball of day two in Perth, and then accounted for nightwatchman Nathan Lyon•Getty Images

He didn't last long though, falling lbw to Vernon Philander for 4•Getty Images

South Africa continued to strike quick blows•Getty Images

Graeme Smith overcame a nervy start before tea and began to score fluently in the last session, making 84 off 100 balls•Associated Press

Clarke and Ponting watched from the slip cordon as South Africa's lead approached 300•Getty Images

That meant it was time for Ricky Ponting, playing his last Test, to bat•Getty Images

Ponting left the field as he had entered it - to a standing ovation•Getty Images

The only substantial resistance came from Matthew Wade, who top scored with 68 from No. 8•Getty Images

Mitchell Johnson took an athletic caught and bowled to dismiss Alviro Petersen•Getty Images

Steyn got Michael Clarke with a cracker of a delivery to reduce Australia to 6 for 45•Getty Images

Robin Peterson helped South Africa clean up the tail and secure a first-innings lead of 62•Getty Images

Hashim Amla batted aggressively, taking South Africa along at more than a run-a-ball, and ended the day on 99•Getty Images