Kallis and de Villiers fifties prop up SA

Mar 09, 2009

Phillip Hughes brought up his 150 with a six early in the day•Getty Images

The South African openers saw off the overs before lunch but Peter Siddle struck soon after - getting Neil McKenzie to edge to Brad Haddin for 31 •AFP

But Jacques Kallis battled bravely•Getty Images

Ponting looked a little frustrated •AFP

He fell three overs later for 160 and when Marcus North was dismissed soon after, Australia declared their innings to set South Africa a target of 546•Getty Images

Hashim Amla, who was opening with McKenzie in place of the injured Graeme Smith, went next ...•AFP

AB de Villiers provided able support as they looked to consolidate•AFP

Kallis was the first to get to fifty•AFP

... caught by Ricky Ponting for 43•AFP

The two rode a few missed chances but looked in command overall•Getty Images

de Villiers brought up his half-century soon after, as South Africa finished the fourth day on 244 for 2, needing another 302 to win•AFP