Melbourne: South Africa required another 153 runs in final. Australia set the target 183 for SA, and they already made 30-runs without loss. Skipper Smith not out on 25 and McKenzie 3.

Steyn, who took 5 for 87 and then scored 76 in the first innings, backed up with 5 for 67 and was responsible for ending Australia's tiny chance for a series-levelling victory. He bowled in short spells but each time he returned the batsmen were uncomfortable and his haul pushed him to 74 wickets for the year.

After allowing the visitors a sensational comeback on the third day, Australia suffered a horror start when their first three batsmen departed before they had erased the 65-run deficit. Steyn captured Matthew Hayden and Simon Katich in two overs in the morning and then returned to knock over Michael Clarke and Andrew Symonds in six balls to limit the recovery.

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting miss second century in match by one run. He caught by Kallis on Morkel bowling on 99.

Brief Score: South Africa 459 & 30/0 need Australia 394 & 247 (Ponting 99, Steyn 5/67) 153-runs to win

Reports by session
1st Session: Runs 82, Wkt 3, Ovr 27
2nd Session: Runs 84, Wkt 4, Ovr 28.3
3rd Session: Runs 97, Wkt 3, Ovr 31.5