Australia vs South Africa 2016: 3rd Test Day 2 - 5 talking points

#4 The Smith-Khawaja stand

The two put on a 137-run stand

Steven Smith and Khawaja possibly put together the most telling partnership for the Aussies in the series. The 137-run stand put Australia on top on Day 2, the duo capitalising on a flat pitch and little movement off the deck.

Khawaja was watchful as ever and timed the ball perfectly while Smith played the perfect foil with quick running and the odd boundary. The partnership enabled Aussies to take a decisive lead on Day 2. Khawaja raced past his half century, possibly the toughest one in his career and Smith looked in delightful touch too.

South Africa did everything to break the partnership, even bowling a few overs with Dean Elgar. The breakthrough finally came in the form of a run out when a mix-up between the two resulted in Smith being dismissed.