South Africa make strong start

Oct 01, 2007

Herschelle Gibbs scored a solid 54 and was involved in an 87-run opening stand with captain Graeme Smith after South Africa chose to bat •AFP

... before he was trapped in front by Mohammad Hafeez•AFP

... and got to his hundred off 147 deliveries•AFP

Mohammad Asif finally got the much-needed breakthrough for Pakistan with the second new-ball•AFP

Smith provided support at the other end with a 66-ball 42 ...•AFP

However, South Africa didn't lose their way, as Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis put on a 170-run stand•AFP

Both Kallis and Amla survived a few close chances•AFP

South Africa finished the day on 294 for 3, with Kallis unbeaten on 118•AFP

Jacques Kallis overshadowed his team-mate while at the crease ... •AFP

Hashim Amla was far more patient, and got to his 50 off 102 balls•AFP