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Clarke marches on as Aussies pummel Proteas

Michael Clarke posted a successive double century and David Warner and Michael Hussey unleashed whirlwind hundreds as Australia pummelled a demoralised South Africa in the second Test Thursday.

Australia's Michael Clarke, left, celebrates his 100 with teammate Mike Hussey against South Africa on the first day of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. David Warner also bludgeoned a quickfire century as Australia went after the South African bowlers.

Clarke backed up his unbeaten double century from last week's drawn Brisbane series-opener with another overpowering innings, becoming the first person in the history of Test cricket to post four 200s in a calendar year.

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