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Australia collapse despite huge opening stand!

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Dale Steyn picked up four wickets in the Johannesburg Test on Day 2It was a sensational collapse at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg with Australia from a strong position of 174 for no loss slipping to 296 all out in their first innings. Openers Shane Watson (88 from 140 balls with 14 fours and 2 sixes) and Phil Hughes (88 from 111 balls with 14 fours) laid the perfect foundation for the visitors. However after their exit, Australia completely lost their way and got bundled out in 76.4 overs to settle with an insignificant lead of 30 runs on the second day’s play.

Dale Steyn captured 4 for 64 while leggie Imran Tahir got 3 for 55, the rest of the bowlers too chipped in with the odd wicket. Once again bad light ensured an abrupt end to the day. South Africa batted out four balls in their second innings without losing a wicket before stumps.