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Warner, Smith hit fifties, but Aussie batsmen kept in check in South Africa

David Warner and Steve Smith hit half-centuries but Australia were unable to dominate South Africa's bowling attack on the first day of the first Test at Kingsmead today

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Australia's batsman David Warner raises his bat as he celebrates scoring half a century during day one of the first Sunfoil Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Pic/AFP
Australia's batsman David Warner raises his bat as he celebrates scoring half a century during day one of the first Sunfoil Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Pic/AFP

David Warner and Steve Smith hit half-centuries but Australia were unable to dominate South Africa's bowling attack on the first day of the first Test at Kingsmead today. Australia, who won the toss and batted on an easy-paced pitch, were 225 for five when bad light ended play four overs before the second new ball was due. With no assistance for the bowlers from a slow surface, South Africa bowled with discipline to keep the batsmen in check.

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