Alviro Petersen slamed a ton as the Proteas battled England's all-pace attack on the first day of the second Test at Headingley on Thursday.
South Africa reached 262 for five at the close after being sent in to bat. Petersen made 124 not out off 266 balls.
Petersen, who was out for a duck in South Africa's run feast in their innings win in the first Test at the Oval, played an innings of contrasting halves.
He reached 50 off just 78 balls with seven fours, dominating the strike while captain Graeme Smith made only 10, but went on the defensive as South Africa lost three wickets after lunch. It took him another 137 balls to notch his fourth Test century.
On a day of fluctuating fortunes, England had a frustrating morning, which included a dropped catch and fast bowler Steven Finn being denied a wicket when "dead ball" was called after he bumped into the stumps at the bowler's end while delivering the ball.
But England came back strongly after lunch, when clouds rolled in and their bowlers gained some assistance after a largely sunny morning.
South Africa reached 262 for five at the close after being sent in to bat. Petersen made 124 not out off 266 balls.
Petersen, who was out for a duck in South Africa's run feast in their innings win in the first Test at the Oval, played an innings of contrasting halves.
He reached 50 off just 78 balls with seven fours, dominating the strike while captain Graeme Smith made only 10, but went on the defensive as South Africa lost three wickets after lunch. It took him another 137 balls to notch his fourth Test century.
On a day of fluctuating fortunes, England had a frustrating morning, which included a dropped catch and fast bowler Steven Finn being denied a wicket when "dead ball" was called after he bumped into the stumps at the bowler's end while delivering the ball.
But England came back strongly after lunch, when clouds rolled in and their bowlers gained some assistance after a largely sunny morning.
