Smith century grinds England down

Jul 21, 2012

Graeme Swann lets out a strong appeal as England sought an early breakthrough on day three•Getty Images

After a slow start to the session Graeme Smith began to open his shoulders...•AFP

And gets a congratulatory hug from Amla•AFP

Graeme Smith watches the ball roll into his stumps•Getty Images

Hashim Amla was the first of South Africa's second-wicket pair to reach his half-century•PA Photos

...which led to frustration for the England bowlers•Getty Images

Amla went on to record his 15th century in Tests•PA Photos

Jacques Kallis leans into a drive•Getty Images

Smith celebrates reaching a century in his 100th Test•Getty Images

Tim Bresnan and Matt Prior celebrate the end of South Africa's second-wicket partnership•Getty Images

England's bowlers had a chastening day•AFP