Hosts lose way after Rudolph slams fine 101

Jacques Rudolph struck a stylish century against West Indies but South Africa lost a clatter of late wickets as honours were shared on day o...

Jacques Rudolph struck a stylish century against West Indies but South Africa lost a clatter of late wickets as honours were shared on day one of the third Test at Newlands on Friday.

Rudolph’s second Test hundred was his first on home soil and helped the home side close on 308-6 after deciding to make first use of a pristine batting track after captain Graeme Smith won the toss.

The left-hander was dismissed shortly before stumps when he was trapped lbw for 101 by debutant left-arm spinner Dave Mohammed.

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He received fine support from Neil McKenzie, who was 76 at the close, the pair adding 142 for the fourth wicket.

But three wickets in the last four overs of the day brought the West Indies back into the game, Mohammed also bowling McKenzie off the inside edge.

South Africa’s other concern was the retirement of all-rounder Jacques Kallis after he was struck on the right elbow by a bouncer from Fidel Edwards. X-rays revealed only bruising and swelling. Kallis will return to the crease if required.

Brief scores

South Africa (1st Innings): 308-6 (Jacques Rudolph 101, Neil McKenzie 76)

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