Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test at Brisbane, , Nov 09 2012 - Cricket Photos

RESULT

1st Test, Brisbane, November 09 - 13, 2012, South Africa tour of Australia

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South Africa

450 & 166/5

Australia

565/5d

Match drawn

Player Of The Match

Michael Clarke

, AUS

259*

Vernon Philander looks on•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

AB de Villiers and Vernon Philander walk off after the draw, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

AB de Villiers and Vernon Philander walk off after the draw•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Nathan Lyon and the rest celebrate a late strike, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Nathan Lyon and the rest celebrate a late strike•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Ed Cowan runs across the pitch in celebration after Graeme Smith departs, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Ed Cowan runs across the pitch in celebration after Graeme Smith departs•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Michael Hussey celebrates his century, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Michael Hussey celebrates his century•Nov 13, 2012•Associated Press

James Pattinson is elated after making a breakthrough, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

James Pattinson is elated after making a breakthrough•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Michael Clarke walks off after his unbeaten 259, Australia v South Africa, first Test, day five, Brisbane, November 13, 2012

Michael Clarke walks off after his unbeaten 259•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

James Pattinson dismisses Alviro Petersen, Australia v South Africa, first Test, day five, Brisbane, November 13, 2012

James Pattinson dismisses Alviro Petersen•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Michael Hussey waits for the ball, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, 4th day, Brisbane, November 12, 2012

Michael Hussey waits for the ball•Nov 12, 2012•Getty Images

Umpire Asad Rauf stands with th Spidercam hovering above, Australia v South Africa, first Test, day four, Brisbane, November 12, 2012

Umpire Asad Rauf stands with th Spidercam hovering above•Nov 12, 2012•Getty Images

Dale Steyn looks through a photographer's camera, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, 5th day, Brisbane, November 13, 2012

Dale Steyn looks through a photographer's camera•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Michael Clarke reflects at the draw, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Michael Clarke reflects at the draw•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Jacques Kallis pulls during his 49, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Jacques Kallis pulls during his 49•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Peter Siddle got rid of Hashim Amla for 38, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Peter Siddle got rid of Hashim Amla for 38•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Both of Michael Clarke's reviews were struck down, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day, November 13, 2012

Both of Michael Clarke's reviews were struck down•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

James Pattinson bowls Hashim Amla with a no-ball, Australia v South Africa, first Test, day five, Brisbane, November 13, 2012

James Pattinson bowls Hashim Amla with a no-ball•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Michael Hussey is congratulated on his hundred by Michael Clarke, Australia v South Africa, first Test, day five, Brisbane, November 13, 2012

Michael Hussey is congratulated on his hundred by Michael Clarke•Nov 13, 2012•Getty Images

Spidercam is seen above umpire Asad Rauf, day four, first Test, Australia v South Africa, The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, November 12, 2012

Spidercam is seen above umpire Asad Rauf•Nov 12, 2012•Getty Images

Jacques Rudolph lurks in the shadows, Australia v South Africa, first Test, day four, Brisbane, November 12, 2012

Jacques Rudolph lurks in the shadows•Nov 12, 2012•Getty Images

South Africa didn't have a successful fourth day, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, 4th day, Brisbane, November 12, 2012

South Africa didn't have a successful fourth day•Nov 12, 2012•Getty Images

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Clarke has been terrific - Chappell

4:07

'We didn't hit our straps with the ball' - Smith

4:06

'Our attitude was spot-on' - Clarke

South Africa Innings

PLAYER NAME		R	B
AN Petersen	caught	5	8
GC Smith	caught	23	67
HM Amla	caught	38	82
JH Kallis	caught	49	91
AB de Villiers	not out	29	114
JA Rudolph	lbw	11	36
VD Philander	not out	1	14
Extras	(b 2, nb 4, w 4)
Total	166(5 wkts; 68 ovs)

PLAYER NAME	O	M	R	W	Econ
BW Hilfenhaus	15	3	26	0	1.73
JL Pattinson	19	3	58	2	3.05 (2 nb)
PM Siddle	17	4	36	1	2.11 (2 nb)
NM Lyon	13	5	41	2	3.15
RJ Quiney	4	3	3	0	0.75

WKT	RUNS	PLAYERS
1st	6	Graeme Smith	Alviro Petersen
2nd	49	Hashim Amla	Graeme Smith
3rd	47	Jacques Kallis	Hashim Amla
4th	27	Jacques Kallis	AB de Villiers
5th	36	Jacques Rudolph	AB de Villiers
6th	1	AB de Villiers	Vernon Philander

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