Australia were 386 for three, in reply to the visitors' first innings 189, with a lead of 197 runs and the series at their mercy after the six-wicket win in the Brisbane opener.
An emotional and exhausted David Warner retired hurt after a majestic 200 as Australia dominated day two of the second test on Tuesday and South Africa wilted
David Warner stole the show on a 37-degree scorcher at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as he became just the second player to score a double-century in their 100th Test, while Steven Smith and Travis Head further solidified Australia’s domination in the second Test.