South Africa take first blood

Simon Katich loses his leg stump during Makhaya Ntini's early spell•Getty Images

Michael Clarke began Australia's recovery•Getty Images

Shaun Pollock strikes back for South Africa with the wickets of Hussey and Clarke•Getty Images

Swing and miss: Shane Watson has a wild mow during the final overs•Getty Images

Graeme Smith launches a crunching boundary to put South Africa ahead of the pace•Getty Images

He showed his joy on reaching his ton and shortly afterwards guided his team across the line•Getty Images

Makhaya Ntini celebrates a fine return from injury with two early wickets as Australia slip to 29 for 3•Getty Images

And Mike Hussey transferred his fine form into South Africa...•Getty Images

But Pollock had AB de Villiers to thank for the stunning catch to remove Clarke•Touchline Photo

Brett Lee boosted the total by smashing 38•Getty Images

AB de Villiers slams a huge six off Mitchell Johnson and leave Australia short of options•Getty Images

Easing to a stylish half century in a stand of 100 wth Clarke•Getty Images

Brad Hogg is welcomed to the crease by a friendly South Africa crowd•Getty Images

Slip up: Shane Watson dropped AB de Villiers as Australia lost their way in the field•Getty Images

Smith put everything into his innings, intent on putting the Australian tour behind him•Getty Images