Warner, Clarke lead Australia dominance

Mar 01, 2014

Chris Rogers began the innings by hitting Dale Steyn for two fours in the opening over, compelling the South Africa quicks to resort to short deliveries to restrict him•Getty Images

Alex Doolan chipped in with 20, but had to walk back after lazily pulling Vernon Philander straight to Steyn•AFP

With Warner hitting freely, the hosts targeted Michael Clark. The captain was struck flush in the face by Morne Morkel•Getty Images

The hosts were dealt another serious blow during the day, as Steyn was taken off the field after hurting his hamstring•Getty Images

Rogers and Warner added 65 for the first wicket, but Rogers eventually edged Steyn to first slip•Getty Images

David Warner, however, had more success against Philander, hitting the pacer for three boundaries in an over•Associated Press

Warner eventually reached his seventh Test ton- his fourth consecutive 50-plus score•Associated Press

Warner was in fine touch and kept scoring at a brisk rate to take the attack to South Africa•Getty Images

Warner finally fell for 135, but Clarke found form with a fighting fifty as Australia worked their way towards a dominant position•Associated Press