Johannesburg (AP): Debutant Marcus North hit a powerful 117 in the first Test against South Africa on Friday to help guide Australia to an imposing 466 all out at tea in their first innings on the second day of the match. Australia, seeking to rebound from a 2-1 series defeat against the Proteas at home in December and January, showed admirable composure after stumbling to 38-3 at one stage on the first day.
North and No 9 batsman Mitchell Johnson, who thrashed 96 not out off 131 balls including 10 fours and five sixes, added 117 for the eighth wicket. The stand demoralised the hosts who had taken two wickets in the first five overs after taking the second new ball.
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