Morkel rattles Zimbabwe after South Africa declare on 309/9

In such a variable environment, with conditions constantly shifting under the players' feet, it is probably too soon to make any sweeping judgments. But it is safe to say that despite a top-order collapse, Zimbabwe have had far worse days of cricket in South Africa, while the hosts will look back with a light sense of relief that the timing worked out in their favour.

At one point, forced to declare on 309 for nine after losing five wickets for 37 runs in seven overs, and with