Steve Smith threw his head back and walked away instantly while South Africa's fielders engulfed Keshav Maharaj in raucous celebrations. It was the defining moment of the post-lunch session on Day 3 of the Port Elizabeth Test, one in which Australia lost three wickets while still being 53 runs short of wiping off South Africa's 139-run first-innings lead. That after AB de Villiers's batting masterclass earlier in the day put South Africa in pole position to push for a
SA VS AUS, 2ND TEST, DAY 3
South Africa strike thrice after de Villiers brilliance
Maharaj picked up the big wicket of Steve Smith © AFP