de Villiers guides South Africa into strong position

Apr 17, 2006

Chris Martin roars an appeal as New Zealand press for wickets with the new ball...•Touchline Photo

James Franklin also claimed an early wicket when Herschelle Gibbs was taken at slip•AFP

The South African batsmen were made to hop around, especially against the new ball•AFP

Jacob Oram celebrates removing de Villiers late in the day, but South Africa's lead had grown to over 200•AFP

...and gets a shout answered in his favour against Graeme Smith•AFP

Jacob Oram, the hero with the bat yesterday, removed Boeta Dippenaar•Touchline Photo

AB de Villiers tucks one off his hips as he steadies the South African innings with Kallis...•AFP

Brendon McCullum goes up for his catch against Nicky Boje, who made a plucky 31•AFP

Jacques Kallis calmed South Africa's innings before hooking to fine leg for 62•AFP

... and also shows his power through the covers•Touchline Photo