Australia on points as SA battle to draw

BRISBANE — South Africa were made to endure a few nervy moments before securing a battling draw against Australia on the fifth day of the first test at the Brisbane Cricket Ground yesterday.

Australia had declared their first innings closed on 565 for five, an hour before lunch, with Michael Clarke unbeaten on 259 off 398 balls with 26 fours, the highest test score at the Gabba, giving Australia an overall lead of 115.

The Proteas then made their way to 166 for five in their second innings with Jacques Kallis top-scoring with 49 as the tourists eked out a 51-run lead.

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