Ntini's five-for rocks Australia

Dec 16, 2005

Ricky Ponting prepares for the battle ahead•Getty Images

South Africa celebrate after dismissing Matthew Hayden•Getty Images

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Brad Hodge made 41 and put on 63 runs with Michael Hussey•Getty Images

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Adam Gilchrist was dropped once but could not capitalise on the reprieve•Getty Images

Graeme Smith creams one through point as South Africa scored at over five an over to end the day•Getty Images

Jacques Rudoplh catches Matthew Hayden off Makhaya Ntini for a duck to give South Africa the advantage•Getty Images

Ricky Ponting copped a few blows early in his innings•Getty Images

Justin Langer took his time to get settled and then unleashed a flurry of fours•Getty Images

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AB de Villiers was nor run out because he was taking evasive action to avoid getting hit by the throw after he had made his ground•Getty Images

Ricky Ponting took the fight to South Africa with a superb counterattack•Getty Images

Justin Langer congratulates Ricky Ponting for a fine half-century•Getty Images

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Makhaya Ntini celebrates after Brad Hodge is caught by Mark Boucher•Getty Images

Makhaya Ntini was all over Australia and claimed a five-for•Getty Images

Andre Nel wrapped up the innings with two wickets in two balls•Getty Images