Australia all out for just 47 runs in their 2nd innings against South Africa in cape town. The test match produces 23 wickets.It was a raining of wickets in cape town. At 21 for 9 Australia were still 5 runs short of the lowest total in test history, but last wicket partnership of 26 between Peter Siddle and Nathan Lyon guided Australian team to 47. V D Philander took 5 for 15 in his debut test. Philander got good support from his counterpart D Steyn and Morkel.
V Philander got Man of the match for his winning performance for South Africa.
South Africa chased down the target of 236 set by Australia. South African captain Greame Smith and Hasim Amla both made centuries to secure win against Australia. Earlier Australia got first innings lead of 188 and was looking to secure easy win over South Africa. But South Africa utilized conditions well and bowled out Australia for just 47 in second innings.
Earlier Australia made 284 in their first innings with the help of captain Michael Clark's 151 and bowled out South Africa for 96 to secure healthy lead of 188.
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