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Proteas top order batsman, Hashim http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
On a lively day 4, the Proteas resumed the proceedings at 229 for 3 but could manage only another 110 runs before falling to some clinical bowling from teenage sensation, Patrick Cummins.
The youngster was in the thick of the action, where he claimed an impressive 6-wicket haul which allowed the Aussies to remain in the hunt. Despite Amla reaching to a yet another century, he was adamant that the pitch is still difficult to bat on and hopes
that the conditions will give his bowlers the edge.
"It's not an easy wicket to bat on. There are certain times in the game when it seems to be doing a little bit more than usual. If you string a good few overs together, there is a bit of movement off the seam through the air," said Amla.
Set up a target of 310, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 kept the match in the balance and almost
made it an Australian day before leg-spinner; http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-c64193 Tahir provided the team with the crucial scalp of the left-hander just before the end.
With 168 more runs required, the match is certainly well poised going into the final day. Ponting now remains the key for the tourists as the batsman returned to form with a commanding fifty, and will look to end his turbulent run with the bat with a match
winning display.
Amla, however still feels that his side is in pole position and has put faith in his bowlers to deliver some early wickets on day 5.
"If we pick up an early wicket tomorrow morning, it will put a lot of pressure on them. You'd rather be in our change-room than in theirs," added the Proteas batter.
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