S. Africa in charge against Australia

First Test, (day three of five):Australia: 111-3 vs South Africa: 450BRISBANE - Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla both struck centuries before Morne Morkel claimed two early wickets as South Africa took control at stumps on the third day of the first test against Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on Sunday.Kallis weighed in with 147 off 274 balls with 14 fours and a six, his highest score against Australia, while Amla contributed 104 off 244 balls with seven fours and a six as South Africa were bowled out for 450 15 minutes after tea.Paceman Morkel then picked up 2-25 as Australia struggled to 111 for three at stumps with only an unbroken 71-run fourth-wicket stand between Ed Cowan and Michael Clarke adding some respectability to the score.South Africa began the day on 255 for two with Amla on 90 and Kallis on 84 and Amla wasted no time in bringing up his 17th test century off 227 deliveries.Kallis and Amla added 165-runs for the third-wicket before Amla was out leg-before to paceman Peter Siddle after being trapped in the crease. However, replays suggested that Amla should have asked for a review as the ball would have cleared the top of the stumps.Kallis continued on his merry way and he brought up his 44th test ton off 168 balls with nine fours and a six. Kallis is now second to only Sachin Tendulkar, with 51, on the list of most test centuries.Understandably, Kallis was pleased with his innings. “I was happy with the way I played, it was tough this morning, I felt Australia bowled really well, they got the ball in good areas and with the wicket being under cover for a day it was hard work this morning.Agencies

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S. Africa in charge against Australia