Cricket: Makhaya Ntini claimed three wickets as South Africa gave Australia food for thought on the opening day of the first Test at the WACA. The hosts overcame a terrible start to finish on 341 for nine at stumps, with Simon Katich (83), Michael Clarke (62) and Andrew Symonds (57) all passing their half-centuries.
But Australia will be disappointed with the way several batsmen threw their wickets away with Clarke, Symonds and Brad Haddin all giving up their wickets cheaply.
Australia would probably have been happy with the 300-plus score after crashing to 15 for three in the first six overs when Matthew Hayden fell for 12 and Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey both went for ducks.