David Warner century puts Australia in command

Warner century puts Australia in command

Australia have made a commanding start to their third Test against South Africa by finishing day one on 331-3 at Newlands.

Opener David Warner led the way with 135, while captain Michael Clarke was unbeaten on 92.

Warner smashed 12 fours and a six from 152 balls to reach his seventh Test century, before falling to JP Duminy.

After he was bowled out, Clarke and Steve Smith (50) combined for an unbroken 114-run fourth-wicket partnership.

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