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Journalism of Courage
Jacques Kallis scored his fifth century in seven Tests to establish South Africa8217;s lead over New Zealand in the second Test on Saturday. Kallis8217; 131 was the top score in South Africa8217;s total of 272-3, which they reached before bad light ended play seven overs after tea on the second day to earn a lead of 84 runs over New Zealand 188. Kallis8217; 29th century was also his fastest, coming off 143 balls. The all-rounder and Hashim Amla, who was 89 not out at the early close, shared a stand of 220 for the third wicket. New Zealand had resumed on 187-8 but were dismissed just four balls into play when Chris Martin edged a Makhaya Ntini to Kallis at second slip without scoring.
Scoreboard
New Zealand, 1st Innings
Overnight 187-8
D Vettori 17 not out, C Martin c Kallis b Ntini 0; Extras: 2lb, 3nb 5; Total: for 9 wickets 188
Fall of wickets: 9-188.
Bowling: Steyn 14-5-42-4, Ntini 15.4-4-52-2, Kallis 11-2-35-1, Nel 13-3-42-2, Harris 3-0-15-0
South Africa 1st Innings
G Smith b Martin 2, H Gibbs b Martin 25, H Amla 89 not out, J Kallis lbw b Gillespie 131, A Prince 8 not out; Extras b-5, w-2, nb-10 17; Total 3 wickets; 66 overs 272
Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-31, 3-251
Bowling: Martin 18-5-56-2, Gillespie 19-4-84-1, O8217;Brien 15-3-66-0, Vettori 10-0-44-0, Styris 4-0-17-0
