Clarke, Haddin put Australia on top

Dec 06, 2013

The teams observed a minutes silence before play began on the news of Nelson Mandela's death•Getty Images

Brad Haddin was also in typically positive mode as Australia made a bright start to the day•PA Photos

Haddin took full advantage of his second life, sweeping the spinners over midwicket•Getty Images

But he miscued a flick off Stokes as England made the long-awaited breakthrough but it was slim relief as Australia racked up 570•Getty Images

Joe Root was back up the order as England's No. 3 and in league with Michael Carberry, steered England to the close without further damage•PA Photos

Michael Clarke was aggressive from ball one and was very nearly caught in the second over•PA Photos

Clarke quickly reached his sixth Test century at Adelaide, at a better average than even Don Bradman•PA Photos

Clarke and Haddin combined for an Adelaide Oval record 200-run sixth-wicket stand•Getty Images

England were sent in for 21 overs at the end of the day and Mitchell Johnson came roaring in•PA Photos

Ben Stokes thought he had made the breakthrough but his celebration proved premature as replays revealed a no ball•PA Photos

Clarke looked to be taking the game away from England with his 148•PA Photos

He cleaned up Alastair Cook as Australia took full control of the Test•PA Photos