South Africa grind out draw in high-scorer

Nov 13, 2012

Michael Clarke extended his score to an unbeaten 259 as Australia stretched their lead to 115 and declared•Getty Images

James Pattinson dismissed Alviro Petersen in the second over as South Africa looked to save the game•Getty Images

Pattinson got rid of Graeme Smith and Australia sensed an opening with South Africa a batsman short•Getty Images

Nathan Lyon sneaked in two wickets to give Australia an outside chance•Getty Images

Michael Hussey too helped himself to a century before the declaration•Associated Press

Pattinson bowled Hashim Amla, but off a no-ball•Getty Images

Peter Siddle got rid of Hashim Amla for 38 with South Africa 102 for 3•Getty Images

But the visitors hung on for a draw•Getty Images

Australia created chances, but both of Michael Clarke's reviews were struck down•Getty Images

Jacques Kallis kept Australia at bay with 49•Getty Images

Clarke was in a reflective mood•Getty Images