shot-button
Olympic 2024 Olympic 2024
Home > Sports News > Cricket News > Article > South Africa fight back against Australia on second day

South Africa fight back against Australia on second day

Updated on: 07 March,2009 04:14 PM IST  | 
AFP |

Australia lost three wickets in six balls as South Africa fought back on the second day of the second Test at Kingsmead today.

South Africa fight back against Australia on second day

Australia lost three wickets in six balls as South Africa fought back on the second day of the second Test at Kingsmead today.



Australia were 351 for eight at lunch, adding just 48 runs for the loss of four wickets in a morning session reduced by half an hour by early morning rain.



Overnight batsmen Mike Hussey and Marcus North survived for almost an hour against some fiery fast bowling from Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.



Hussey battled his way to his first half-century in five Tests against South Africa this season before he had his off stump knocked out of the ground by Morkel.


Hussey made 50 off 144 balls with nine fours.


Hussey and North added 63 for the fifth wicket at just over two runs an over.


Steyn and Morkel were rested but North (38) was caught at square leg off Jacques Kallis before Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson were dismissed off successive deliveries by Makhaya Ntini in the next over.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK