Kallis, Duminy put South Africa on top

Jacques Kallis and Jean-Paul Duminy took advantage of a modest Kenya bowling attack as South Africa piled up 336 for seven in the first one-day international at Springbok Park Friday.

Kallis, in his first international innings since a disappointing tour of England, made a confident 71 while the left-handed Duminy stroked his way to a career-best 90.

Mark Boucher hammered an unbeaten 57 off 30 balls to give the innings late impetus.

Kenya made a reasonable start on a true but slow pitch when Peter Ongondo opened with a maiden over and then caught Hashim Amla off his own bowling in his next over.

Herschelle Gibbs hit a quick 44 before he also hit a return catch to Ongondo, while AB de Villiers made only 11 before he was bowled off his trouser leg by Elijah Otieno.

But South Africa then took control as Kallis and Duminy put on 108 for the fourth wicket.

Kallis was content to play a measured innings as he sought to recapture his best form after working with former Western Province and England coach Duncan Fletcher to eliminate flaws in his technique which were exposed in England. He faced 86 balls and hit five fours and a six.

Duminy, 24, confirmed that he is one of South Africa's most talented young players and looked set for a maiden international century before he holed out to long-off with three overs remaining in the innings. He made his 90 off 88 balls with eight fours.

Kenya were hampered by a muscle injury which forced the experienced Thomas Odoyo off the field four balls into his fourth over.

South Africa were captained for the first time by off-spinner Johan Botha in the absence of Graeme Smith because of a tennis elbow injury. Fast bowler Dale Steyn, who is recovering from illness, was also not considered.