Australia in commanding position - Bowled out South Africa for 96.

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Australia after scoring commanding 284 runs in the first innings of the first test of three match series at Cape Town in South Africa, dismissed the hosts for mere 96 runs in less than 25 overs there by taking a solid lead of 188 runs. Put in to bat by S.A. after winning the toss yesterday Australia struggled on a fast bouncy pitch. They were reduced to 13/2 in 6 overs and then lost their ex skipper Ponting at the score of 40. Then came the all important partnership between skipper Clark and Marsh who put on 103 runs which brought Australia back into the game. Clark went on to score a magnificent 151, who was the last man to be out. The skippers innings was very important in the light of the fact that only three other batsman reached double figure. South Africa in reply could only manage 96. Only skipper Graem Smith and other opener Rudolph could reach double figure of 37 and 18 respectively. None other batsman could reach double figure. Australia has already lost three wickets in their second innings with only 13 on the board but they are sitting pretty with their first innings lead of 199 runs and as the trend goes appear certain to go one up in the series. Your comments please.