The hosts will resume on 71 for four wickets on the final day despite a valiant effort from AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla who survived 31 overs before the latter was out 20 minutes before stumps.
South Africa had lost openers Smith and Alviro Petersen (nine), as well as Dean Elgar (nought), as Australia were rampant before tea. Smith flicked a rising Mitchell Johnson delivery on to his thigh and the ball looped gently to Alex Doolan at short leg, an inglorious end for one of the game’s greats who was given a guard of honour by the touring side as he came out to bat.
Earlier, having already scored a quick 135 in the first innings, Warner smashed 145 at almost a run a ball in the second to set up Australia’s declaration on 303-5. Warner hit four sixes and 13 fours as Australia scored at more than five runs per over in the second innings, allowing captain Michael Clarke to declare with a day and a half remaining in the game. Kyle Abbott was the pick with figures of 3-61.
South Africa had lost openers Smith and Alviro Petersen (nine), as well as Dean Elgar (nought), as Australia were rampant before tea. Smith flicked a rising Mitchell Johnson delivery on to his thigh and the ball looped gently to Alex Doolan at short leg, an inglorious end for one of the game’s greats who was given a guard of honour by the touring side as he came out to bat.
Earlier, having already scored a quick 135 in the first innings, Warner smashed 145 at almost a run a ball in the second to set up Australia’s declaration on 303-5. Warner hit four sixes and 13 fours as Australia scored at more than five runs per over in the second innings, allowing captain Michael Clarke to declare with a day and a half remaining in the game. Kyle Abbott was the pick with figures of 3-61.