India seize control after South Africa collapse

Indian spearhead Zaheer Khan triggered a sensational South Africa collapse after in-form Hashim Amla and debutant Alviro Petersen hit centuries on the opening day of the final test on Sunday.

Left-arm Zaheer dismissed both the century-makers in his fourth spell before off-spinner Harbhajan Singh weaved a magical web at one of his lucky venues as the tourists lost their last seven wickets for 48 runs.

South Africa, bidding for a first series victory in almost a decade after taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, were struggling at 266 for nine at the close after being confidently placed at 218 for two at one stage.

Reuters

SOUTH AFRICA
1ST INNINGS

G. Smithb Zaheer			  4
A. Petersenc Dhoni b Zaheer		100
H. Amlac Dhoni b Zaheer			114
J. Kallisc Laxman b Harbhajan		 10
AB de Villiersrun out			 12
A. Princelbw b Harbhajan		  1
JP Duminylbw b Harbhajan		  0
D. Steynlbw b Mishra			  5
P. Harrisc Dhoni b Ishant		  1
W. Parnellnot out			  2
M. Morkelnot out			  3

Extras (b 1, lb 4, nb 9)		 14
Total (nine wickets; 81 overs)		266
Fall of wickets: 1-9, 2-218, 3-229, 4-251, 5-253, 6-253, 7-254, 8-255, 9-261.
Bowling (to date): Zaheer 21-5-77-3, Ishant 17-3-56-1 (nb 6), Mishra 20-3-68-1 (nb 3), Harbhajan 23-2-60-3.