South Africa have been set a daunting 414 runs to win the first Test against Australia at the WACA, with a day and a half to go.
Stumps, South Africa 164 for one
The Proteas rode on a special century by skipper Graeme Smith to end the fourth day on a comfortable spot in their quest for 414 runs to win the first Test.
Tea, South Africa 64 for one
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A sparkling 94 by Brad Haddin put Australia in a commanding position in the first Test in Perth as the home side were bowled out for 319 in their second innings, setting South Africa the second-highest run chase in history to win the match.
On a stormy morning at the WACA where play was initially delayed by 10 minutes due to early rain, Haddin and Jason Krejza crafted a 79-run partnership for the eighth wicket to help Australia recover from 162 for seven late on the third day.
Australia's tail wagged impressively as the last three wickets fell for 157 runs, setting the South Africans a target of 414 for victory over the last five sessions of play.
Krejza was out to another brilliant diving catch from AB de Villiers at point off Jacques Kallis' (three for 24) bowling after the batsman took memorable catches to remove Brett Lee in this innings and Mike Hussey on the first day.
Mitchell Johnson wielded his bat with such power he broke it and compiled 21 runs before edging Morne Morkel to Kallis at first slip while Peter Siddle, who finished unbeaten on four, looked solid in defence as Haddin cut loose at the other end.
The wicketkeeper smashed Paul Harris for 16 runs but was stumped off the last ball of the over as he charged down the pitch attempting to score his third six and record his second consecutive century.
Despite losing the three wickets, it was certainly Australia's session as they added 91 runs.
Haddin and Krejza saw off the new ball while Siddle and the wicketkeeper played defensively against South Africa's pace attack of Makhaya Ntini and Dale Steyn (two for 81).
After tempting several Australian batsmen into losing their wickets through rash attempts to hit Harris out of the ground, South African skipper Graeme Smith finally opted to bring the spinner back into the attack to claim the final wicket.
And the captain's strategy paid dividends once again as Harris finished the innings with figures of three for 85 and five wickets for the match.
