| 0.0 : For the first time under head coach, Brendon McCullum and the leadership of Ben Stokes, England have been defeated. It was also the first time that England were asked to bat first under them. And their aggressive batting approach completely misfired in the first Test. McCullum did mention that their new style of playing would involve risks and would bring ups and downs. They will be probably sticking to their same approach and will aim to turn things around. As expected, England have already |
| TOSS - The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of South Africa. They have elected to BAT first. |
| South Africa (Playing XI) - Dean Elgar (C), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Simon Harmer (In place of Marco Jansen), Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi. |
| England (Playing XI) - Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson (In place of Matthew Potts), Jack Leach, James Anderson. |
| We are ready for action to get underway! The players have made their way out in the middle. Dean Elgar and Sarel Erwee will open the batting for South Africa. James Anderson will begin the proceedings with the ball. Four slips and a gully in place. Let's play! |
| 0.6 : Ollie Robinson will share the new ball with James Anderson in the absence of Matthew Potts. |
| 4.2 : Keegan Petersen makes his way out to the crease. A left-right combination is now in the middle. |
| 6.1 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, James Anderson starts with a beauty! The ball suddenly doing a bit here. Come'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length and just outside off. The ball straightens after pitching and beats the outside edge. |
| 6.2 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, On a good length and outside off, Dean Elgar nudges this towards gully. |
| 6.3 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, This one is bowled on a good length as well and outside off, Dean Elgar raises his arms and lets this go. |
| 6.4 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Beaten once again! James Anderson serves this just outside off on a good length. Dean Elgar plays for the line of the ball but gets beaten by the movement away. |
| 6.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, James Anderson pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off, Dean Elgar gets on top of this and works the ball through point for a brace. |
| 6.6 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Dean Elgar fends this towards gully and a misfield allows a single. |
| 7.1 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson begins this over from 'round the wicket and angles this one full and into the pads, Dean Elgar clips this to fine leg and tales a run. |
| James Anderson to Dean Elgar, James Anderson begins with a length ball, angling down leg. Dean Elgar leaves it alone. Ben Foakes dives to his right and makes a good stop. |
| 0.2 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Shorter one this time, shaping away a tad, outside off. Dean Elgar hangs back and taps it towards point. |
| Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Ollie Robinson bowls this a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen taps this towards cover. |
| 0.3 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, On a length, swinging away, wide of off. Dean Elgar lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 0.4 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Angling in now, tighter line, around the off pole. Dean Elgar shoulders his arms at it. The ball deflects off his pads and goes towards the keeper. |
| 0.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Back of a length, outside off. Dean Elgar does not fiddle with that one. |
| 0.6 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Angling in again, on the pads. Dean Elgar looks to flick this one but he misses and gets hit on his thigh pad. A maiden to begin with! |
| 7.3 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, That was unplayable! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a length and outside off, Keegan Petersen looks to play at this but there is some extra bounce from the pitch. The ball rises sharply and beats his outside edge. |
| 1.1 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson begins with a good-length delivery, around middle and leg. Sarel Erwee tucks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 7.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Beaten on the inside edge this time! Ollie Robinson gets this to nip back in from outside off on a good length. Keegan Petersen pushes at this but the ball zips through the bat and close to the off stump. |
| 1.2 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Oh, well bowled! On a length, nipping back in, around the off pole. Sarel Erwee looks to block this but he gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 1.3 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Good-length delivery, around off, at 135 clicks. Sarel Erwee leans forward and blocks it out. |
| 1.4 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, On a length again, outside off. Sarel Erwee dabs it towards cover-point and takes a single. South Africa and Sarel Erwee are up and running! |
| 1.5 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson goes 'round the wicket now, serves a length ball, tailing back in, around middle. Dean Elgar manages to get an inside edge onto his pads while trying to block this one. |
| 1.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, A good-length delivery, outside off. Dean Elgar blocks this one out. A good start for Ollie Robinson on his return to Test cricket. |
| 7.5 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, This is on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks this through backward point for a single. |
| 7.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson angles this into the stumps from a good length and gets the ball to straighten after pitching. Dean Elgar edges this between the second and third slip as the ball falls just short. |
| 2.1 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, James Anderson comes over the wicket, and serves a good-length delivery, on middle. Sarel Erwee misses his flick and gets hit in his groin area. |
| 2.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Angling in now, darting it on the pads. Sarel Erwee tucks it towards square leg and takes a single. |
| 2.3 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Change of angle now from James Anderson! He runs in from 'round the wicket, serves this one on a length, around the thigh pad. Dean Elgar misses his tuck and gets hit on his thigh pad. |
| 2.4 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, A length delivery, around middle and leg. Dean Elgar pushes it towards mid-wicket. |
| 2.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Outside off, swinging away. Dean Elgar leaves that alone. |
| 2.6 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Beaten! Around the fourth stump line, hint of away movement, a length ball. Dean Elgar looks to block this but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 8.1 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! This one has been dispatched! James Anderson bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and punches this to deep point for a boundary. That should release some pressure. |
| Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, A good-length delivery, nipping away, outside off. Sarel Erwee leans to drive this one but he misses. |
| 3.2 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Another out-swinger, tad fuller, outside off. Sarel Erwee prods to drive this but he fails to get any bat on it. |
| 3.3 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, A good-length delivery, outside off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 3.4 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Tad shorter, around middle and leg. Sarel Erwee stays in his crease and clips it towards square leg and rotates the strike. |
| 3.5 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Comes in from 'round the wicket to Dean Elgar! Ollie Robinson bowls a length ball, outside off. Dean Elgar blocks it out towards cover. |
| 3.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, A fuller one, angling down leg. Dean Elgar misses his flick. Ben Foakes makes a good stop behind the stumps. |
| 8.2 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards cover. |
| 4.1 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Pitches it up this time, outside off, angling away. Sarel Erwee looks to push this one away, but he misses and gets beaten on the outside edge once again. This is the third time he has got beaten on that outside edge. |
| 4.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! James Anderson draws first blood! There is the edge they were looking for! An early breakthrough for England and this is just what they needed. A good-length delivery, nipping back in a tad, around off. Sarel Erwee stays in his crease and looks to block this one. But the ball goes off the inside edge towards the keeper. Ben Foakes takes a good catch diving to his right. A sketchy innings from Sarel Erwee comes to an end! |
| 4.3 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, On a length, tailing back in, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and leaves it alone. |
| 4.4 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, angling in, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks this one out. |
| 4.5 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Angling in now, darting it on the thigh pad. Keegan Petersen tucks it towards square leg and rotates the strike. Keegan Petersen is off the mark. |
| 4.6 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Lovely delivery! A length ball from 'round the wicket, nipping away only a tad, outside off. Dean Elgar gets beaten on the outside edge while trying to block this one out. End of a successful over from James Anderson! |
| 8.3 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson gets this one to come in sharply from outside off and on a good length. Hits Keegan Petersen high on the pads and everyone except the bowler appeal. There may have been an inside edge as well. |
| 8.4 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump Keegan Petersen gets on top of this and knocks it wide of cover for a single. |
| 5.1 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and angling down leg, Keegan Petersen glances this fine and Ben Foakes does well diving to his left to stop this. Would have run away to the boundary. |
| 5.2 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Angling into the pads from a good length, Keegan Petersen looks to work this leg side but the ball hits the pad and rolls to square leg for a leg bye. |
| 5.3 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Goes full this time on the pads, Dean Elgar clips this to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 5.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Ollie Robinson serves this on a good length and just outside off, Keegan Petersen is watchful and he leaves this one alone. |
| 5.5 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! This is slightly streaky but South Africa gets their first boundary! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen looks to guide this to fine but gets an edge just past the slip cordon for a boundary to third man. |
| 5.6 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, What a jaffa! Ollie Robinson serves this on slightly back of a length and gets the ball to move away sharply after pitching on middle. Keegan Petersen plays inside the line of the ball and the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 8.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Goes full this time and in line with the stumps, Dean Elgar mistimes his flick through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 8.6 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole, Keegan Petersen pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 9.1 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson comes 'round the wicket and attacks the off stump of the batter, Dean Elgar looks to defend but gets beaten by the swing. |
| 9.2 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson serves this on a good length and wide outside off, Dean Elgar gets a stride forward and leaves it alone. |
| 9.3 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, FOUR! Good timing on this one! Ollie Robinson goes a touch fuller and outside off, Dean Elgar gets on the front foot and punches this into the vacant mid off region. The fielders give chase but the ball reaches the long off fence and Dean Elgar gets his first boundary. |
| 9.4 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, NO BALL! OH.. MY! What a disaster for England! They had a wicket but Ollie Robinson has overstepped! He gets the ball to nip back into the pads from a slightly fuller length. Dean Elgar looks to flick this and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball loops towards short leg. Ollie Pope does well to hold onto this and Dean Elgar sighs in disappointment. Wait a moment... This umpire indicates that it is a no ball! Dean Elgar survives and how expensive |
| Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, What a follow-up delivery! Ollie Robinson bowls this just outside off on a good length. Dean Elgar pushes at this and is beaten. |
| 9.5 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson gets this closer to the off stump and on a good length, Dean Elgar defends this back down the pitch. |
| 9.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Another good-length delivery outside the off pole, Dean Elgar initially goes to play at this but changes his mind and leaves it alone. |
| Stuart Broad comes into the attack. He replaces James Anderson. |
| 10.1 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad begins with a fuller one from over the wicket, outside off. Keegan Petersen taps it towards cover and takes a single. |
| 10.2 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, Good length, outside off, moving away. Dean Elgar gets beaten on the outside edge while trying to block this one. |
| 10.3 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, A length ball again, outside off. Dean Elgar stands tall and dabs it towards the fielder at point. |
| 10.4 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, Good length, on the leg stump. Dean Elgar tries to flick it down the leg. But he misses it completely and Ben Foakes dives to his right to collect the ball. |
| 10.5 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, Touch fuller now, outside off. Dean Elgar presses forward and taps it towards point for a quick single. |
| 10.6 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Over the wicket, fuller length delivery angled on off stump. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the mid on. |
| 11.1 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson speeds in from 'round the wicket and serves a fuller ball, outside off. Dean Elgar pushes it off the front foot towards cover for a single. |
| 11.2 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Serves this on a good length but way outside off. Keegan Petersen lets that ball go through to the keeper. |
| 11.3 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, A beauty! A good-length delivery, shaping away only a tad, outside off. Keegan Petersen hangs back and tries it push this one away but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 11.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! Short of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen cuts this to deep point with great timing. Jonny Bairstow chases that ball and puts in a dive but the ball wins the race to the boundary line. |
| 11.5 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Ollie Robinson angles this one in, around middle and leg. Keegan Petersen works it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 11.6 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Short of length, on the leg stump. Keegan Petersen loses the grip of one hand but he somehow manages to work it towards the square leg region for two runs. |
| 12.1 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, Stuart Broad sprints in from 'round the wicket, serves a length ball, swinging away late. Dean Elgar does not fiddle with that one. |
| 12.2 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, Good length, on the off stump. Nips back sharply, Dean Elgar is trapped in the crease and gets hit on the pads. A loud appeal from Stuart Broad but the empire is not interested. |
| 12.3 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, Very full on this occasion, outside off. Dean Elgar blocks this one out watchfully. |
| 12.4 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, A huge shout for LBW, and the umpire says no! Well bowled once again from Stuart Broad! He angles this one into the leg pole. Dean Elgar looks to block this one but he misses and gets rapped on his pads. After a lot of discussions, Ben Stokes decides to stick with the umpire's decision. A good call, that was sliding down leg. |
| 12.5 : Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Stuart Broad has his man and Dean Elgar's labored stay at the crease comes to an end. A length ball, hint of away movement there, outside off. Dean Elgar looks to drive this one away but he gets a thick outside towards slip. Jonny Bairstow at third slip, dives to his right and takes a good catch. England have gotten rid of the South African skipper now and there are on top of proceedings. |
| 12.6 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Fuller length, outside off. Aiden Markram lets that one go to the keeper. |
| 13.1 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Ollie Robinson pitches this one up, around middle. Keegan Petersen presents the full face of the bat and knocks it past mid on. The ball will not race away to the boundary but the batters pick up three runs. |
| 13.2 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Good length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram defends it solidly on the front foot. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The players will take refreshments. England will be very happy with the first hour of play. The wicket did not seem to offer much initially but there have bowled with discipline and accuracy to get maximum purchase from this pitch. They have been rewarded with the wickets of both the openers. Aiden Markram makes his way out to the middle to join Keegan Petersen and these two have a lot of work to do before Lunch. |
| 13.3 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, A length ball, nipping away, outside off. Aiden Markram is happy to let that one go. |
| 13.4 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, That's a beauty! Good length, in the outside off stump channel. Aiden Markram lets that one go to the keeper. |
| 13.5 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Angling in, around middle and leg, a length ball. Aiden Markram flicks it towards mid-wicket for a brace. He gets off the mark with that! |
| 13.6 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, BEATEN! once again. Good length, just outside off. Aiden Markram was in two minds about whether to play at that one or leave. In the end, he decides to let that one go. |
| 14.1 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, NO BALL! Stuart Broad speeds in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, around off. Keegan Petersen shows the full face of the bat and blocks it out. Stuart Broad has overstepped here and a no ball is called. |
| Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, A fuller one, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and drives it towards the fielder at cover. |
| 14.3 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Stuart Broad has another wicket and it's the big one of Keegan Petersen! This is lovely bowling from Broad. A length ball, this one straightens after pitching, outside off. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he only manages to get an outside edge towards first slip. Joe Root there pouches it safely. South Africa have lost their third and they are in a spot of bother now. |
| 14.2 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, on the off stump. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the cover region but finds the fielder. |
| 14.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, on the fourth stumps line. Rassie van der Dussen defends it off the backfoot straight to the bowler. |
| 14.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, A length ball, this one nips back in, around middle and leg. Rassie van der Dussen misses his flick and gets rapped on his thigh pad. A stifled appeal there, but the umpire is not interested in that one. |
| 14.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen let's that one go away to the keeper. |
| James Anderson comes back into the attack. |
| 15.1 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, James Anderson serves this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Aiden Markram blocks this back down the pitch to the right of the bowler. |
| 15.2 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, Good length, outside off. Aiden Markram let's that ball go away to Ben Foakes. Easy leave. |
| 15.3 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, Goes fuller this time and angles this into the stumps from just outside off. Aiden Markram knocks this towards mid on. |
| 15.4 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, Good length, on the off stump. Aiden Markram defends off the back foot very comfortably. |
| 15.5 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, A touch fuller and well outside the off stump, Aiden Markram gets a stride forward and raises his arms to leave the ball alone. |
| 15.6 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, Good length, outside off. Aiden Markram gets an inside edge back on the pads while trying to push this one away towards the off side. |
| 16.1 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad serves this on a bit full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes this through cover-point and takes a single. |
| 16.2 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Short of length, outside off. Aiden Markram pushes it off the back foot towards the point fielder for a double. |
| 16.3 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Stuart Broad bowls a ripper of a delivery! This one is on a good length and heading for the off pole. The ball straightens after pitching and beats the outside edge of Aiden Markram's bat. There is some late swing after the ball passes the batter and the keeper does not collect this cleanly. Goes to third man for a couple of byes. |
| 16.4 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Good length, on the off stump. Aiden Markram pushes it towards the mid-wicket region and an easy two runs. |
| 16.5 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Bowls this one slightly full and outside off, Aiden Markram mistimes his shot to short cover. |
| 16.6 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Good length, on the stumps, Aiden Markram wanted to push it on the off side but gets an inside edge on the pads. |
| 17.1 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson serves this on a good length and gets the ball to shape back in sharply. Hits him high on the pads. |
| 17.2 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen lets that ball go away. |
| 17.3 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Goes full this time and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets a confident stride forward and pushes the ball to covers. |
| 17.4 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson bowls this full once more, and outside the off stump, Rassie van der Dussen gets across the stumps and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 17.5 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off, Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and leaves this one alone. |
| 17.6 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Back of a length, on the stump. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a double. |
| 18.1 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Stuart Broad begins this over with a good-length delivery outside off, Aiden Markram blocks this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 18.2 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Short of length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram tries to punch it off the back foot but gets an inside edge straight onto the pads. |
| 18.3 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Persists with the good-length delivery and outside off stump line. Aiden Markram is not interested to play at this and raises his bat. |
| 18.4 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, BEATEN! Good length, on the fourth stump line. Aiden Markram wanted to play that one to the covers but gets beaten. |
| 18.5 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Stuart Broad goes full this time and angles this into the stumps from outside off, Aiden Markram clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they pick up three comfortable runs. |
| 18.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves that one away straight to Ben Foakes. |
| 19.1 : James Anderson to Aiden Markram, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and gets this ball to nip back in and hit high on the pads. Aiden Markram misses his flick and the England players are up in appeal. The umpire says not out and probably reckons it going down leg and too high as well. They do not review. |
| 19.2 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, outside off, nipping back in. Rassie van der Dussen manages to let that bowl go away to Ben Foakes. |
| 19.3 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! This has been slapped away! James Anderson bowls this short and wide outside off, and Rassie van der Dussen gets on his toes and slashes hard at this. The ball races away to the deep backward point fence and four runs have been added to the score. |
| 19.4 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Short of length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives that one through the covers and an easy two runs. |
| 19.5 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, This is on a good length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards the gully fielder. |
| 19.6 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, on the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it straight to the bowler. |
| 20.1 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Stuart Broad serves a length ball, outside off. Aiden Markram stays in his crease and punches it through cover. Three taken. |
| 20.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Beaten! A peach by Stuart Broad. On a length, outside off, shaping away. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 20.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad pulls his length back now, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets on top of the bounce and taps it towards point. |
| 20.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, No ball! A fuller one this time, angling in, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. Stuart Broad has overstepped here and a no ball is given. |
| Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Another pitched-up delivery, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen prods forward and defends it out watchfully. |
| 20.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller on again, around the off pole. Rassie van der Dussen lunges forward and blocks it out. |
| 20.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Good-length delivery, angling in, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen once again keeps it out off the front foot. |
| Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack. |
| 21.1 : Ben Stokes to Aiden Markram, Ben Stokes serves a shorter one, around middle and off. Aiden Markram miscues his pull through mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 21.2 : Ben Stokes to Aiden Markram, On a length now, outside off, at 130 kph. Aiden Markram stays in his crease and defends it out towards cover. |
| 21.3 : Ben Stokes to Aiden Markram, OUT! TAKEN! Ben Stokes strikes in his first over and England have their fourth wicket. A good first session for England has now become even better. Stokes delivers a short ball, around middle and off. Aiden Markram goes for the pull shot but he manages to get a thick top edge over the keeper. Ben Foakes runs behind and to his left and takes an easy catch. Aiden Markram does not seem happy with himself. |
| 21.4 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen dabs it towards backward point and takes a single. |
| 21.5 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Another good-length delivery, around off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and defends it out watchfully. |
| 21.6 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Ben Stokes ends his first over with another shorter one, around middle and off. Kyle Verreynne swivels and pulls it towards deep square leg for a brace. Kyle Verreynne is off the mark! |
| 21.3 : Kyle Verreynne walks out to the middle with his team in desperate need of a partnership. |
| 21.6 : Time for some spin now as Jack Leach has been brought into the attack. |
| 22.1 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! A poor delivery to begin with and it has been punished. A shorter one, spinning away a tad, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen uses the depth of his crease and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary. |
| 22.2 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Jack Leach fires this one down leg, a shorter one again. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. |
| 22.3 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Much fuller now, around middle and leg. Rassie van der Dussen lunges forward and blocks it out. |
| 22.4 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Turning away, shorter ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards cover off the back foot. |
| 22.5 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Tosses it up, serves it full, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen shows the full face of the bat and defends it out. |
| 22.6 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Another loopy ball, around off, full in length. Rassie van der Dussen takes a big stride forward and defends it out. |
| 23.1 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Ben Stokes begins this over with an overpitched delivery, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and watches it sail through to the keeper. |
| 23.2 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Angling in, on a length, around his thigh pad. Kyle Verreynne flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 23.3 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, A fuller ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards cover. |
| 23.4 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, OUT! LBW! Two wickets in two overs for Ben Stokes! South Africa have lost half their side before Lunch! England are all over the Proteas at the moment. A good-length ball, nipping back in, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen leans to block this one. But he gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on his front pad. A huge appeal for LBW, and the umpire raises his finger. Rassie van der Dussen opts for a review. No bat involved there, confirms Ult |
| 23.3 : Rassie van der Dussen has decided to review the decision. There is a flat line on UltraEdge as the ball passes the bat. |
| 23.5 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, A shorter ball, around off. Simon Harmer blocks it out. |
| 23.4 : Simon Harmer is the new batter in the middle as we have reached the South African bowlers now. |
| 23.6 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Angling down leg, a fuller one. Simon Harmer leaves it alone. |
| 24.2 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Another short ball, around off. Kyle Verreynne defends it out off the back foot. |
| 24.3 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Short once again, outside off. Kyle Verreynne pushes it towards backward point for a run. |
| 24.1 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, DROPPED! A tough chance though. A shorter ball, spinning away, outside off. Kyle Verreynne stays in his crease and looks to cut this one away but he gets a slight under edge. Ben Foakes manages to get his glove to that but he fails to pouch that one. |
| 24.4 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Jack Leach floats this one full and outside off, Simon Harmer blocks this to the left of the bowler. |
| 24.5 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Flights this one full as well and well outside off, Simon Harmer gets forward and pushes the ball to cover. |
| 24.6 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, A quicker one, full as well, around middle and leg. Simon Harmer flicks it towards mid-wicket. That will be Lunch on Day 1! |
| Session Summary - 25 overs, 77 runs & 5 wickets. What an outstanding session for England and they will go into Lunch with a spring in their step. They have displayed some extraordinary consistency in line and length troubling the South African batters all through the first session. Ben Stokes at the toss claimed that he would have bowled first anyways and his bowlers have exploited the conditions perfectly. The pitch did not seem to offer much initially but James Anderson got an early breakt |
| South Africa will be really disappointed with their batting effort. They tried to be watchful initially but never looked comfortable at the wicket. Sarel Erwee was beaten a few times and finally edged one to the keeper. The rest of the batters got off to starts but were unable to carry on as England kept building the pressure. Dean Elgar will be reconsidering his decision at the toss after this start but the game is still young and there is a lot that could change over the course of the Tes |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session of the day! The players are out in the middle. Kyle Verreynne and Simon Harmer will resume their batting for South Africa. Ollie Robinson will begin with the ball. Let's go! |
| 25.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson begins with a fuller ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and drives it through cover. Ben Stokes chases the ball and keeps the ball away from the boundary rope. The batters run four runs. |
| 25.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, On a length now, outside off. Kyle Verreynne dabs it towards backward point and takes a couple of runs. |
| 25.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, A length ball, around off. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out. |
| 25.4 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Tad shorter now, down leg. Kyle Verreynne misses his flick and gets hit high on his thigh pad. |
| 25.5 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson drops it short now, around middle. Kyle Verreynne pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 25.6 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, A good-length delivery, around off. Kyle Verreynne defends it out towards cover. |
| 26.1 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, A fuller one, angling in, around middle and leg. Simon Harmer does well to block this one. |
| 26.2 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, Beaten! very full on this occasion, outside off, shaping away. Simon Harmer presses forward to drive this but he misses. |
| 0.0 : James Anderson (8-2-19-1) will bowl from the other end. |
| 26.3 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, Pitches it up again, around middle and off. Simon Harmer pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 26.4 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, Another full-length delivery, around off. Simon Harmer strides forward and blocks it out towards cover. |
| 26.5 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, Shaping away, outside off, a length ball. Simon Harmer is happy to let that one go. |
| 26.6 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, James Anderson ends his over with a short ball, down leg, at 131 clicks. Simon Harmer lets it go through to the keeper. A maiden over from James Anderson. |
| 27.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Oh, well bowled! This one angles in and nips away outside off. Kyle Verreynne gets beaten on the outside edge while trying to block this one. |
| 27.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Beaten again! Ollie Robinson is on the money! A fuller one, outside off, nipping away. Kyle Verreynne prods forward and to drive this one but he fails to get any bat on it. |
| 27.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, A huge shout for caught behind and the umpire agrees. Kyle Verreynne reviews this one immediately. A fuller one, outside off, hint of away movement there. Kyle Verreynne leans forward to block this one but he seems to have missed this one. The replay rolls in and UltraEdge shows nothing! The on-field decision has to be overturned. |
| 27.4 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, No ball! Angling in a length ball, around middle. Kyle Verreynne closes the face of the bat and taps it towards mid-wicket. A no ball called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped here. |
| Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Good-length delivery, around off. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out. |
| 27.5 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Another one angling in, around his pads, tad fuller. Kyle Verreynne tucks it towards square leg. |
| 27.6 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Slightly shorter one now, around middle and off. Kyle Verreynne defends it out. |
| 28.1 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, James Anderson serves this on a good length and outside off, Simon Harmer taps this towards cover with soft hands and rushes across for a single. Ben Stokes comes running in from cover-point to collect the ball and throw it at the non-striker's end. Simon Harmer may have had to walk back if this had hit. |
| 28.2 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length, around middle and off. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out watchfully. |
| 28.3 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Another length delivery, serves it around middle and off again. Kyle Verreynne keeps it out. |
| 28.4 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Angling in around middle, a length ball, at 133 kph. Kyle Verreynne defends it out with an angled bat. |
| 28.5 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Good-length delivery, outside off. Kyle Verreynne defends it out. |
| 28.6 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Tailing back in, around middle and leg, a length ball. Kyle Verreynne blocks this one towards square leg. |
| 29.1 : Ollie Robinson to Simon Harmer, Pitches this one up, outside off. Simon Harmer prods forward to block this one. But the ball goes off the outer half through gully. Only a single. |
| 29.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Lovely delivery! This one nips back in off a good length, around off. Kyle Verreynne gets an inside edge onto his pads while trying to defend this one. |
| 29.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Nicely done! Back of a length, width on offer now. Kyle Verreynne opens the face of his bat and guides it towards third man for a boundary. |
| 29.4 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Angling in, on a good length, around middle and off. Kyle Verreynne defends it out watchfully. |
| 29.5 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, On a length again, around off. Kyle Verreynne keeps it out. |
| 29.6 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson angles this one in, a length ball, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne closes the face of the bat and blocks it out towards square leg. |
| 30.1 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, James Anderson serves this on a length and in line with the stumps, Simon Harmer taps this back to the bowlers right. |
| 30.2 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, This is a touch fuller and outside off, Simon Harmer defends this towards the point fielder. |
| 30.3 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, OUT! PLUMB! James Anderson has got the breakthrough after Lunch! South Africa seems to be falling deeper into the hole. James Anderson serves this on a touch fuller and outside off. The ball nips back in massively and hits the pad under the knee roll. A huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Simon Harmer consults his partner and decides to review this. UltraEdge shows there is no edge involved and three reds on Ball Tracking means the onfield deci |
| Keshav Maharaj walks out to bat. |
| 30.4 : James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, OUT! LBW! James Anderson has two wickets in two balls! Another peach of a delivery! On a length, tailing back in, around middle and leg. Keshav Maharaj stays in his crease to flick this one but he misses and gets hit on the knee roll. A huge appeal for LBW, and the umpire raises his finger without any hestation. A golden duck for Keshav Maharaj and James Anderson is on a hat-trick. |
| 30.5 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Poor delivery for a hat-trick ball. Maybe the left-hander put him off. James Anderson serves this one full and angling down leg. Kagiso Rabada looks to play at this but is far from his bat. Ben Foakes collects it behind the wicket. |
| 30.4 : Kagiso Rabada walks out to face the hat-trick ball. |
| 30.6 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kagiso Rabada blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 31.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson begins with a good-length delivery outside off, Kyle Verreynne guides this to third man for a single. |
| 31.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Bangs this one in short and in line with the stumps, Kagiso Rabada just bends over and lets this go through to the keeper. |
| 31.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Another short delivery from Ollie Robinson as they seem to have changed their plan a bit here. Kagiso Rabada ducks under this one as well. |
| 31.4 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Goes back to bowling on a good length and this is straight. Kagiso Rabada defends this back down the pitch. |
| 31.5 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, NO BALL! Good-length delivery just outside off, Kagiso Rabada taps this towards the cover fielder. He has overstepped though and will have to bowl an extra ball. |
| Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Ollie Robinson decides to go 'round the wicket now and bangs this one in short angling into the batter. Kagiso Rabada is watchful as he ducks under this. |
| 31.6 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, What a beautiful delivery from Ollie Robinson to end the over. Angles this one into the stumps from a good length, Kagiso Rabada hangs his bat out to defend but the ball straightens and rips past the outside edge. England feel that that has taken the edge and they decide to review this. UltraEdge shows there is no bat involved but replays indicate the ball has missed the off pole by a whisker. That was close! |
| 32.1 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, James Anderson serves this a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne clips this towards mid-wicket and takes a run. |
| 32.2 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, James Anderson goes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves a short ball. Kagiso Rabada is mastering the art of ducking. |
| 32.3 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in sharply. Takes an inside edge and goes to square leg allowing them to take a single. |
| 32.4 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length and just outside off, Kyle Verreynne is solid in defense as he blocks this to the off side. |
| 32.5 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Edged and just short! A back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Kyle Verreynne looks to pull this one but the ball goes off the bottom edge and lands short of the fielder at first slip, |
| 32.6 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, This is a fraction short and outside off. Kyle Verreynne knocks this to backward point. |
| 33.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Another ball beats the bat! Ollie Robinson goes 'round the wicket and bowls this back-of-a-length and on off. Kagiso Rabada hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the movement. |
| 33.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Back-of-a-length delivery once again and angling into the body. Kagiso Rabada fends this towards square leg and takes a run. |
| 33.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson goes full this time and outside off, Kyle Verreynne mistims his shot to mid off. |
| 33.4 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, This one is short and outside off, Kyle Verreynne is not connecting well as he slices this with the help of an under edge towards the slip cordon. |
| 33.5 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson bowls this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 33.6 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, A length ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and blocks it out towards cover. Only a single off the over. |
| 34.1 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, James Anderson begins with a short delivery from 'round the wicket. Kagiso Rabada was expecting this and ducks under comfortably. |
| 34.2 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, This is on a good length and outside off, Kagiso Rabada goes back in the crease and blocks the ball towards mid off. |
| 34.3 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, England have decided to bounce out Kagiso Rabada. Another short ball in line with the stumps and another sit down from Kagiso Rabada. |
| 34.4 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, James Anderson goes full to change it up a bit but serves this outside off. Kagiso Rabada drives this through covers for a brace. |
| 34.5 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Pulls his length back and delivers this outside off. Kagiso Rabada stands tall and defends the ball towards cover. |
| 34.6 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Angles this one into the batter from a good length. Kagiso Rabada covers the stumps and tucks the ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 35.1 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller ball, width on offer now. Kyle Verreynne opens the face of the bat and dabs it towards third man for a single. |
| 35.2 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball, on the leg stump. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards the fine leg region for a single. |
| 35.3 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length from over the wicket, outside off. Kyle Verreynne stays in his crease and steers it towards third man. A single taken! |
| 35.4 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Fuller length, going down leg. Kagiso Rabada lets that one go away to Ben Foakes. |
| 35.5 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, A good-length delivery, around middle and leg. Kagiso Rabada blocks it out from within his crease. |
| 35.6 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Good length, outside off. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards backward point for a single. |
| 36.1 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, James Anderson speeds in from 'round the wicket and serves a fuller ball, outside off. Kagiso Rabada leans to drive but the ball goes off the outer half towards point. |
| 36.2 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball, onto the body. Kagiso Rabada pulls that one to deep square leg. Jack Leach runs to his left, slides and makes a good stop. A single taken. |
| 36.3 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Beaten! On a length, outside off, no movement there. Kyle Verreynne gets beaten while trying to block this one out. |
| 36.4 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, EDGE! Fuller length, on to the stumps. Kyle Verreynne drives it but gets an outside edge just failing short of first slip. |
| 36.5 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Much fuller now, angling in, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne miscues his drive to the fielder at mid on. |
| 36.6 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller length, onto the stump. Kyle Verreynne punches it straight down the ground. James Anderson makes a terrific stop diving to his right. He certainly saved a boundary there. |
| DRINKS! England continue their good work with the ball! They have managed to grab two wickets after the Lunch break and have put South Africa under further pressure. Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne are being really cautious for now, but they will want to stick around and add crucial runs. |
| 37.1 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Stuart Broad serves this on a good length but angling down leg, Kagiso Rabada gets pad on this as the ball rolls to deep backward square leg for a leg bye. |
| 37.2 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, EDGE! Just falling short of Ollie Pope! Typical test match line, Fuller length, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans to drive but he gets an outside edge that falls short of the third slip fielder. |
| 37.3 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Stuart Broad comes in from over the wicket and serves a length ball, on the pads. Kyle Verreynne flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 37.4 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball. Kagiso Rabada ducks that one very easily. Stuart Broad oversteps and the NO ball is being given. |
| Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Back of length, on the leg stump. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards the backward square leg region for a single. |
| 37.5 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Good length, On the fourth stump line. Kyle Verreynne pushes it to mid on. |
| 37.6 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Stuart Broad strikes now! He gets rid of the last recognized batter for South Africa, Kyle Verreynne. Stuart Broad has his third wicket and England have their eighth. A length ball, around the fourth stump line. Kyle Verreynne stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he manages to get a slight outside edge back to the keeper. Ben Foakes behind the stumps, makes no mistake. |
| 38.1 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Slightly shorter now, around off. Kagiso Rabada stays in his crease and blocks it out towards mid on. |
| 38.2 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR! Short ball, onto the body. Kagiso Rabada was ready this time. He pulls it firmly towards the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 0.0 : Anrich Nortje makes his way out to the middle. The tail-enders need to put as many runs as possible on the board now. |
| 38.3 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, James Anderson drops this one short, around middle. Kagiso Rabada ducks underneath it. |
| 38.4 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball again. Kagiso Rabada makes space for himself and slaps it through the extra cover region for easy three runs. |
| 38.5 : James Anderson to Anrich Nortje, A fuller ball, around middle and off. Anrich Nortje blocks it out solidly. |
| 38.6 : James Anderson to Anrich Nortje, Fuller ball, on the off stump. Anrich Nortje plays it towards mid on. |
| 39.1 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Stuart Broad sprints in from 'round the wicket and serves a length ball, outside off. Kagiso Rabada taps it towards point. |
| 39.2 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball, down leg. Kagiso Rabada tries to duck under this one but this wasn't short enough and gets hit on the shoulder. |
| 39.3 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Stuart Broad hits the deck hard once again and delivers it around middle and leg. Kagiso Rabada ducks under it and leaves it alone. |
| 39.4 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Fuller one, on to the stump. Kagiso Rabada flicks this one in front of square leg. Ollie Pope in to the deep dives to his right and stops a certain boundary and keeps them down to two. |
| 39.5 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, A fuller ball, angling in, around middle and leg. Kagiso Rabada uses his wrists and flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 39.6 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, Length delivery, outside off. Anrich Nortje does well to block this one. |
| 40.1 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Ben Stokes begins with a short delivery pitching just outside leg, Kagiso Rabada pulls this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 0.0 : Ben Stokes (2-0-6-2)Â brings himself into the attack. |
| 40.2 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Short ball, outside off. Anrich Nortje tries to play it towards the off side but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 40.3 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, This one is a fraction short and angled into the batter. Anrich Nortje steps to the leg side and blocks the ball towards point. |
| 40.4 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Short ball, around middle and off. Anrich Nortje does well to duck under this one. |
| 40.5 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Delivers this one on a good length and in line with the stumps, Anrich Nortje taps this towards the mid on fielder. |
| 40.6 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Another bouncer, down the leg. Anrich Nortje ducks it through to the keeper. |
| 41.1 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR! Kagiso Rabada has absolutely plundered this for a boundary! Stuart Broad attempts a yorker from 'round the wicket but ends up bowling a full delivery on the pads. Kagiso Rabada gets his front foot out of the way and flicks it towards long on for a boundary. |
| 41.2 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball, outside off. Kagiso Rabada tries to pull this one but he miscues it. The ball lobs up and goes towards the fielder at mid on who collects the ball on a bounce. |
| 41.3 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Stuart Broad goes over the wicket now and bowls this short and wide down leg side. Kagiso Rabada leaves this one alone. |
| 41.4 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Short ball, outside off. Kagiso Rabada mistimes his pull shot towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 41.5 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, This is on a good length and served on middle, Kagiso Rabada clips this towards square leg and takes a run. |
| 41.6 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, Fuller length, around middle. Anrich Nortje defends it very solidly on the front foot straight to Stuart Broad. |
| 42.1 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Ben Stokes bowls a short ball outside off from 'round the wicket. Kagiso Rabada rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 42.2 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Short ball, angling towards leg stump. Anrich Nortje ducks and lets the ball go. |
| 42.3 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, This one is on a good length and outside the off stump. Anrich Nortje makes room and knocks the ball towards cover. They think of a single but decide against it. |
| 42.4 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Good length, attacking the stumps. Anrich Nortje defends solidly on the front foot straight to Ben Stokes. |
| 42.5 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Ben Stokes continues bowling on a good length, this time in line with the stumps. Anrich Nortje backs up a bit and works this towards point. |
| 42.6 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Short ball, down the leg. Anrich Nortje ducks again and lets the ball go to Ben Foakes. |
| 43.1 : Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, Stuart Broad bowls this back of a length and on a leg stump line. Kagiso Rabada clips this towards fine leg for one. |
| 43.2 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, Fuller length, around middle. Anrich Nortje pushes it towards the cover region. |
| 43.3 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, FOUR! Finds the gap in the slip cordon! Stuart Broad serves this on a good length and just outside off. Anrich Nortje steers this between the slips and gully for a boundary to third man. Useful runs here for South Africa. |
| 43.4 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Anrich Nortje pushes it towards the mid on fielder. |
| 43.5 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, This one is delivered a fraction full and outside off, Anrich Nortje lets this one go through to the keeper. |
| 43.6 : Stuart Broad to Anrich Nortje, Good length, on to the leg stump. Anrich Nortje works it towards the mid on region straight to the fielder. |
| 44.1 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Ben Stokes bowls this short and angling into the batter from outside off. Kagiso Rabada pulls this towards deep backward square leg. Jonny Bairstow at deep square leg covers good ground and puts in a dive to stop the ball. They take two runs. |
| 44.2 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Short of length. Kagiso Rabada tries to get inside the line for the pull shot but he misses it. |
| 44.3 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, This one is banged in short and outside off, Kagiso Rabada charges down the wicket and swings at it wildly. Does not connect and the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 44.4 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Good length, onto the off stump. Kagiso Rabada clips it towards square leg region. |
| 44.5 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Goes back to bowling short and outside off, Kagiso Rabada hits the straight to Jonny Bairstow who is now placed at deep backward square leg and they take a run. |
| 44.6 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, FOUR! short and wide. Anrich Nortje plays that late and works it away into the gap towards the third man region. |
| Jack Leach comes to bowl now. |
| 45.1 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Jack Leach comes over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, outside off. Kagiso Rabada stays in his crease and blocks it out. |
| 45.2 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Tosses this one up, a fuller one, spinning in. Kagiso Rabada gets down on his knee and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 45.3 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Goes 'round the wicket to the right-hander, and serves a fuller ball, around middle. Anrich Nortje leans forward and blocks it out. |
| 45.4 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, A shorter one, this one comes in with the arm, around the leg pole. Anrich Nortje hangs back and tries to flick this one away but he misses and gets rapped on his pads. A shout for LBW, but the umpire says no. The height was the issue here. |
| 45.5 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Fuller now, around middle. Anrich Nortje blocks it out. |
| 45.6 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Flatter, outside off, shorter one. Anrich Nortje cuts it towards point. No run there! |
| 46.1 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Angling down leg, a shorter ball. Kagiso Rabada backs away and pulls it towards square leg for a single. |
| 46.2 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Ben Stokes goes full this time and outside off, Anrich Nortje knocks this towards the cover fielder. |
| 46.3 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, This one is on a good length and just outside off, Anrich Nortje works this towards point. |
| 46.4 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Ben Stokes gets this one to come back into the batter from a good length. Anrich Nortje goes back in the crease and looks to play this leg side. Gets an inside edge and the ball lobs into the air towards short leg. Ollie Pope dives forward but it falls just short. |
| 46.5 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, This is on a good length as well and angling down leg. Glances off the pad and goes to fine leg for a leg bye. |
| 46.6 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Ben Stokes goes for a slower delivery but serves this full and going down leg. Kagiso Rabada does not play at this. |
| 47.1 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Jack Leach bowls this a touch short and angling into the stumps, Anrich Nortje goes back in the crease and looks to block but gets an inside edge onto his foot. |
| 47.2 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Fires this one full and outside off, Anrich Nortje takes stride forward and leaves the ball alone. |
| 47.3 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Quicker and full, down leg. Anrich Nortje leans forward and flicks this one towards short fine leg for a brace. |
| 47.4 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Full and straight. Anrich Nortje prods forward and defends this one out. |
| 47.5 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Another fuller ball, attacking the stumps. Anrich Nortje shows the full face of the bat and defends it out watchfully. |
| 47.6 : Jack Leach to Anrich Nortje, Spinning away, outside off, tad shorter. Anrich Nortje leaves it alone. |
| 48.1 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Ben Stokes begins this over with a good-length delivery just outside off, Kagiso Rabada blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 48.2 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Closer to the stumps on a good length, Kagiso Rabada solid in defense as this is tapped back down the pitch as well. |
| 48.3 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, Pulls his length back, and angles this into the batter. Kagiso Rabada sways out of the way and keeps his gloves down. |
| 48.4 : Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, This one is slightly back of a length and outside off. Kagiso Rabada steers this to third man and takes a run. |
| 48.5 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, Ben Stokes goes a touch fuller and outside off, Anrich Nortje gets his front foot forward and exhibits a perfect defensive stroke towards cover. |
| 48.6 : Ben Stokes to Anrich Nortje, This one nips back in from a good length and pitching just outside off. Anrich Nortje nudges this to the right of mid on. |
| 49.1 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Jack Leach floats this one in full and outside off, Kagiso Rabada blocks this to the off side. |
| 49.2 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, This is a touch short and in line with the stump. Kagiso Rabada defends this down into the pitch on his back foot. |
| 49.3 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Jack Leach bowls this full and outside off, Kagiso Rabada shimmies down the wicket and strokes the ball towards mid on. |
| 49.4 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, This is a bit short as well and outside off, Kagiso Rabada uses the crease and slaps the ball to cover. |
| 49.5 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Flights this one full and continues to bowl outside off, Kagiso Rabada gets a long stride forward taps this towards the short cover. |
| 49.6 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Beaten! A quicker one, full and outside off. Kagiso Rabada leans to defend this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. That will be Tea on Day 1! |
| Session Summary - 25 overs, 66 runs, and 3 wickets. It's been another session that has belonged to England! They continued their good work with the ball after Lunch and have managed to grab three crucial wickets. Although they will be gutted about not wrapping the innings up. The partnership for the ninth wicket between Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje is now worth 35 which might be a bit frustrating for the Engla The English bowlers started off well and continued to prob with good line and |
| South Africa's batting effort has been quite disappointing. After the middle-order collapse post Lunch, the tail-enders had to toil hard in the middle. The 'new bowling' pair of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje has put on 35 runs together, which is the highest partnership of the innings so far. From 108 for 8 to 143 for 8, it's been a decent recovery for South Africa and they will be hoping the duo come in and add more crucial runs and take South Africa anywhere close to 200. The conditions ha |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ... |
| We are back for the final session of Day 1! The players have made their way out in the middle. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje will resume their batting for South Africa. Ollie Robinson will begin with the ball. Let's go! |
| 50.1 : Lungi Ngidi is the last man in for South Africa. |
| Ollie Robinson to Anrich Nortje, OUT! LBW! England strike on the first ball after Tea! Ollie Robinson bowls this one a good length and get the ball to shape back in from an off stump line, Anrich Nortje misses the line of the ball and gets hit on the pads deep inside the crease. The English players are already celebrating as they appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Kagiso Rabada asks Anrich Nortje to review this and UltraEdge shows there is no inside edge. Ball Tracking shows all |
| 50.2 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, A length ball, around off. Lungi Ngidi defends this one comfortably. |
| 50.4 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, A good-length delivery, outside off. Lungi Ngidi leaves that one. |
| 50.5 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, A stifled appeal LBW, but the umpire says no! A length ball, nipping in, around the leg pole. Lungi Ngidi misses his flick and gets hit high on his thigh pad. |
| 50.3 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, FOUR! Lungi Ngidi is off the mark with a quality shot! This is one of the best shots of the day! An overpitched delivery, around middle. Lungi Ngidi presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a gorgeous boundary. |
| 50.6 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, Ollie Robinson ends the over with a short delivery just outside off, Lungi Ngidi ducks under this one and lets it go though to the keeper. |
| Jack Leach will bowl from the other end. |
| 51.1 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Jack Leach bowls this full and really wide outside off, Kagiso Rabada looks to play at this and gets an inside edge to the leg side. |
| 51.2 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Closer to the stumps and serves this full, Kagiso Rabada works this towards backward point. |
| 51.3 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Floats this one full and outside off, Kagiso Rabada gets down the wicket and lifts this toward deep cover. The fielder comes running in from the deep but falls short of him. They take a brace. |
| 51.4 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, Jack Leach bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Kagiso Rabada works this to long on and takes a single. |
| 51.5 : Jack Leach to Lungi Ngidi, Flights this one full and outside off, Lungi Ngidi strides forward and bocks this to off side. |
| 51.6 : Jack Leach to Lungi Ngidi, A touch short and outside off, Lungi Ngidi goes back in the crease and pushes this to the left of teh bowler. |
| 52.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Ollie Robinson serves this one a good length and gets the ball to nip back from outside off, Kagiso Rabada gets hit on the pads as he looks to work this leg side. |
| 52.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, This is short and wide outside off, Kagiso Rabada looks to cut this but gets an inside edge onto his legs. |
| 52.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, On a good length and angling into the pads, Kagiso Rabada clips this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 52.4 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, This is full and outside off, Lungi Ngidi blocks this on the front foot towards cover. |
| 52.5 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Lungi Ngidi knocks this towards point. |
| 52.6 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, This is on a good length and outside the off stump, Lungi Ngidi gets solidly behind this and defends the ball towards the cover fielder. |
| 53.1 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, This was a golden opportunity to end this innings! Jack Leach flights this one full and outside off, tempting the batter to come forward. Kagiso Rabada gets his front foot ahead and pushes at the ball. Gets a slight outside edge that misses the keeper's gloves and hits him on his pads. The ball balloons and falls just short of the slip fielder. Kagiso Rabada gets lucky here. |
| 53.2 : Jack Leach to Kagiso Rabada, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Jack Leach wraps the innings up. Kagiso Rabada's luck lasts just one ball as Jack Leach continues to flight this outside off on a fuller length. Kagiso Rabada looks to block this as well and gets a thicker edge that flies straight to slip. Joe Root makes no mistake and takes this comfortably to end South Africa's innings. They have been bowled out for just 151 runs. |
| A quality performance from England! It was a good toss to lose for them! Ben Stokes did want to bowl first and now we all know why! The bowlers have utilized the conditions to perfection and have bamboozled the South African batting line-up. There was not much swing on offer but the pacers bowled with discipline and accuracy and have got maximum purchase off the pitch. It all started with Stuart Broad picking up the wicket of Sarel Erwee and then he followed that up by sending Dean Elgar bac |
| It's been a disheartening batting effort from the visitors. Dean Elgar, after winning the toss took a bold decision on batting first which did backfire. He did mention he wanted to score runs first but things did not go as planned. Most of their batters got off to a positive start but none of them looked settled at the crease and were troubled a lot with the disciplined bowling from the Englishmen. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje put on 35 runs together for the ninth wicket and took South Afri |
| ... SECOND INNINGS ... |
| 0.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Alex Lees, Kagiso Rabada begins with a good-length delivery just outside off, Alex Lees knocks this towards short mid off. |
| 0.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Alex Lees, FOUR! Streaky first boundary for England! Lack of discipline here from Alex Lees as he plays at a back-of-a-length delivery outside off. Gets an outside edge through the slip cordon for a boundary to third man. |
| 0.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Alex Lees, Gets this on to nip away from a good length and outside off. Alex Lees hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 0.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Alex Lees, Kagiso Rabada serves this on a good length and outside off, Alex Lees blocks this solidly towards cover. |
| 0.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Alex Lees, Pulls his length back a fraction, and delivers this outside off. Alex Lees stands tall and punches this wide of mid off. |
| 0.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Alex Lees, Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and outside off. Alex Lees is a bit tentative as he defends this towards cover-point. |
| 1.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Lungi Ngidi begins with a fuller ball, swinging in, around middle and off. Zak Crawley blocks it out. |
| 1.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, On a length now. outside off. Zak Crawley leaves that one alone. |
| 1.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Slightly shorter now, angling in, around off. Zak Crawley taps it towards cover-point and takes a single. Zak Crawley gets off the mark with that. |
| 1.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Alex Lees, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A perfect start for South Africa! Lungi Ngidi strikes in his first over and sends Alex Lees back to the hut. A peach of a delivery from Lungi Ngidi. He speeds in from 'round the wicket and serves a length ball, this one nips away after pitching, around the fourth stump line. Alex Lees leans to block this one but he gets a slight outside edge back to the keeper. Kyle Verreynne makes mo mistake and England are in trouble early on. |
| Who will walk out to bat now? |
| 1.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, A good-length delivery, nipping back in, around middle. Ollie Pope pushes it towards mid on. |
| 1.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, Outside off, a length ball. Ollie Pope pushes it towards cover and takes a quick single. Ollie Pope is off the mark! |
| 2.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, On a length, around middle. Ollie Pope defends it out. |
| 2.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Back of a length, around middle and leg. Ollie Pope defends it towards short leg. |
| 2.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Another short ball, at around 136 clicks, around off. Ollie Pope taps it towards point. |
| 2.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, A length ball, darting it on the pads. Ollie Pope flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 2.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Fuller ball, outside off. Ollie Pope leans forward and pushes it towards point. |
| 2.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Nicely done! A fuller ball, angling in, around middle and leg. Ollie Pope flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 3.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Pitches it up again, around middle and leg. Zak Crawley flicks it towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 3.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, On a length now, outside off. Zak Crawley leaves it alone. |
| 3.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Easy pickings! Down leg, a length ball. Zak Crawley flicks it fine and towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 3.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Outside off, a length ball. Zak Crawley prods forward and lets that one go through. |
| 3.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Another good-length delivery, around middle and off. Zak Crawley blocks it out off the front foot. |
| 3.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, This one tails back in, a length ball, outside off. Zak Crawley does not fiddle with that. |
| 4.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Kagiso Rabada serves this one outside off, on a good length. Ollie Pope looks to block this but he gets a slight outside edge towards gully. |
| 4.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Pitches this one up, outside off. Ollie Pope pushes this one towards backward point. |
| 4.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Another fuller ball, around middle and off. Ollie Pope knocks it to the fielder at mid on with an angled bat. |
| 4.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Another fuller ball, around middle and leg. Ollie Pope once again pushes it towards mid on. |
| 4.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, A good-length delivery, outside off, at around 136 clicks. Ollie Pope blocks it towards point. |
| 4.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Kagiso Rabada sprays this one down the leg side, fuller in length. Ollie Pope misses his flick. |
| 5.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Lungi Ngidi bowls this full and outside off, Zak Crawley blocks this to the left of the bowler. |
| 5.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Good length, outside off. Zak Crawley leaves that one very easily. |
| 5.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, A touch fuller and delivered outside off, Zak Crawley judges the line well and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 5.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Good length, onto the stumps. Zak Crawley defends it strongly on the front foot. |
| 5.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Goes back to bowling full and outside the off stump, Zak Crawley taps this towards short cover. |
| 5.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Good length, onto the leg stump. Zak Crawley pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 6.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Kagiso Rabada bowls an in-swinger outside off and this on a good length. The ball hits Zak Crawley high on the pads and there is a stifled appeal. |
| 6.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Good length, onto the middle stump, nipping back in. Zak Crawley gets beaten by the pace. The ball hits near his thigh pad. Kagiso Rabada appeals for an LBW but the umpire is not interested. Height was the issue here probably. |
| 6.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, This one is a fraction full and outside off, Zak Crawley blocks this solidly to short cover. |
| 6.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Back of a length, outside off. Zak Crawley lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 6.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Kagiso Rabada serves this in line with the stumps from a good length, Zak Crawley tucks this towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 6.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ollie Pope, Fuller length, outside off. Ollie Pope drives it through extra cover into the gap for three runs. |
| 7.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, Lungi Ngidi goes full and outside off, Ollie Pope shuffles towards the off side and taps the ball towards cover-point. |
| 7.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, Back of a length, outside off. Ollie Pope lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 7.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, Lungi Ngidi bowls this outside off and slightly full, trying to entice Ollie Pope to drive. He is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 7.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, Short of length, onto the stumps. Ollie Pope pulls it towards the square leg region but didn't time it well but gets two runs. |
| 7.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ollie Pope, Lungi Ngidi bowls this full outside off, Ollie Pope gets forward a taps it with soft hands towards cover and takes a quick single. Good running between these two. |
| 7.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Short of good length, onto the off stump. Zak Crawley defends it solidly on the front foot. |
| 8.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Well played! Ollie Pope greets Anrich Nortje with a boundary. Nortje begins with a fuller ball, width on offer. Ollie Pope stays in his crease and pushes this one late towards third man for a boundary. |
| 7.6 : Anrich Nortje comes into the attack. He replaces Kagiso Rabada. |
| 8.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Ollie Pope. Short and wide outside off. Ollie Pope cuts it away through the point region for another boundary. |
| 8.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, Anrich Nortje bowls this back of a length but close to the batter. Ollie Pope looks to cut this but manages an under-edge towards the second cordon. |
| 8.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, Good length, onto stumps. Ollie Pope looks to play it away and it hits the pad. |
| 8.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, Anrich Nortje bowls this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Ollie Pope looks to clip this leg side but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 8.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, EDGED AND FOUR! A fuller length ball, angling across, outside off. Ollie Pope drives this one from the body but only gets an outside edge. The ball lands short of the diving second slip fielder and runs away towards third man for a boundary. |
| Change from the other end as well! Keshav Maharaj comes to bowl, replacing Lungi Ngidi. |
| 9.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Keshav Maharaj floats this one full and pitching on leg, Zak Crawley pushes this towards mid on. |
| 9.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Quicker one, shorter in length and onto the leg stump. Zak Crawley works it towards square leg but finds the fielder. |
| 9.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Fires this one full and quicker, in line with the stumps. Zak Crawley goes back in the crease and fends this back down the pitch. |
| 9.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Good length, onto the middle stump. Keshav Maharaj bowls an arm ball and it hits the back pad of Zak Crawley. There is a huge shout by Keshav Maharaj but the umpire turns him down. Dean Elgar enquires with the keeper and they decide not to take the review. Replays show it is clipping the bails and the onfield decision would have stayed. |
| 9.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Bowls this quick and really full outside off, Zak Crawley knocks this back to the bowler. |
| 9.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Short of length, outside off. Zak Crawley punches it off the back foot towards cover. |
| 10.1 : The former skipper Joe Root walks onto the field to a massive cheer from the crowd. |
| 10.2 : Anrich Nortje to Joe Root, Short of length, outside off. Joe Root pushes it towards the gully region and a good stop by fielder. |
| 10.3 : Anrich Nortje to Joe Root, Another speedy delivery, angling in, around middle and leg. Joe Root looks to flick this one but he misses and gets hit high on his pads. An appeal there for LBW, but the umpire says no. Height was certainly the issue here. |
| 10.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Pope, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Anrich Nortje might not have had the best start in with the ball, but he has come back exceedingly well in his second over. A length ball, tailing back in, around the off pole. Ollie Pope looks to block this one but he gets undone by the pace. The ball goes and shatters the stumps. South Africa have their second wicket! A good start from them. |
| 10.4 : Anrich Nortje to Joe Root, Fuller length, around off. Joe Root pushes it towards cover region for a single. |
| 10.5 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, A good-length delivery, outside off. Zak Crawley is happy to let that one go through to the keeper. |
| 10.6 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Short ball, down the leg. Zak Crawley tries to glance that one towards the fine leg but misses it. A muted appeal by Anrich Nortje but the umpire remains unmoved. |
| 11.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, A fuller one, quicker as well, around middle. Joe Root leans forward and defends it out. |
| 11.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR! Short ball, onto the stumps. Joe Root pulls it through the square leg region and ball races towards boundary. That's a gift from Keshav Maharaj. |
| 11.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, This one comes in with the angle, a quicker one, darting it on the pads. Joe Root misses his flick and gets hit on his pads. |
| 11.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, Short of a length, onto the stumps. Joe Root goes back and defends it back to bowler. |
| 11.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, Fuller one now, quick as well, around middle. Joe Root flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 11.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, Short ball, onto the leg stump. Joe Root flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 12.1 : Anrich Nortje to Joe Root, A fuller ball, angling in, at around 147 clicks. Joe Root prods forward and pushes it through cover for a single. |
| 12.2 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Good length, down the leg side, Zak Crawley tries to flick it towards fine leg but misses it. |
| 12.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje delivers a length ball now, outside off, at 147 kph. Zak Crawley is happy to let that one go. |
| 12.4 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Short of a length, outside off. Zak Crawley lets that one go to the keeper. |
| 12.5 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Fraction short now, outside off. Zak Crawley stands tall and taps it towards the fielder at point. |
| 12.6 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Short of a good length, outside off. Zak Crawley was in two minds whether to play that or leave it. In the end, he decides to let this on go. |
| 13.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, Kagiso Rabada begins with a good-length delivery, outside off, shaping away late. Joe Root leaves that one alone. |
| 13.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, Good length, onto the stump. Joe Root flicks it away towards midwicket region for two runs. |
| 13.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, Pitches this one up, around middle. Joe Root flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 13.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, Short of a good length. Joe Root pushes it towards the point region. |
| 13.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Kagiso Rabada gets the big fish, Joe Root! A massive moment in the game as England now find themselves 3 down. 'Oh no' was Joe Root's reaction as soon as he edged that one. Smart move from Dean Elgar to get Kagiso Rabada back into the attack. He delivers this one slightly short, outside off, hint of away movement there as well. Joe Root stays in his crease and looks to push this away to the off side. But he gets a slight outside edge t |
| 13.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length, onto the off stump channel. Jonny Bairstow defends it on the front foot. |
| 13.5 : Jonny Bairstow walks out to the crease. England will be hoping for a big innings from him. |
| 14.1 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, FIVE WIDES! Anrich Nortje hits the deck hard and serves a sharp bouncer over Zak Crawley's head. Kyle Verreynne fails to grab that one as well and it rolls away behind him for a boundary. |
| Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Beaten now! A length ball, outside off, nipping back in tad. Zak Crawley looks to push this one away but he misses. |
| 14.2 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Short of a length, onto the stump, at 151 clicks. Zak Crawley looks to pull this one but he misses and gets hit high on his thigh pad. |
| 14.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Another length delivery, outside off, swinging away. Zak Crawley lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 14.4 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, FOUR BYES! Short of a length, down the leg stump. That is just a freebie from Anrich Nortje that was way down leg. The keeper dived to his left and was unable to collect that one and went down the fine leg as byes. |
| 14.5 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Fuller ball, angling in, around middle and leg. Zak Crawley flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 14.6 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Good length,onto the stumps. Jonny Bairstow goes deep in his crease and pulls it towards square leg for a single. |
| 15.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length, outside off. Jonny Bairstow gets on top of the bounce and taps it towards point. |
| 15.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, NO BALL! good length, onto the stump. Jonny Bairstow looks to play it away and gets a leading edge towards midwicket region for a single. |
| Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Kagiso Rabada bowls this really wide outside off on a fuller length. Zak Crawley does not even move. |
| 15.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley watches the ball closely and leaves it alone. |
| 15.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Zak Crawley defends it towards mid-on. |
| 15.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Kagiso Rabada bowls this full and outside off, Zak Crawley mistimes his drive to mid on. |
| 15.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Delivers this on a good length and outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 16.1 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Anrich Nortje bowls on a good length and outside off, Jonny Bairstow is late into the shot and mistimes it to cover. |
| 16.2 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Length delivery, onto the middle stump. Jonny Bairstow flicks it towards leg side towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 16.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Continues bowling a fraction full but this is outside off, Zak Crawley knocks this towards short cover. |
| 16.4 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, BYES! Short ball, down the leg side. Zak Crawley looks to hook it but he misses it. The keeper dives and gets a hand to it but he fails to hold on to it. The batters cross and steal a run. |
| 16.5 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Anrich Nortje bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole, Jonny Bairstow gets on his toes and fends this down awakwardly. |
| 16.6 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length, outside off. Jonny Bairstow pushes forward but beaten on the outside edge. |
| 17.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Kagiso Rabada begins the over with a good-length delivery outside off, Zak Crawley moves his bat back and keeps the pose as the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 17.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Fuller length, onto the fourth stump. Zak Crawley guides it towards backwards point fielder for a quick single. |
| 17.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Beaten! Kagiso Rabada persists in bowling on a good length outside off, Jonny Bairstow pushes at this tentatively and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 17.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Good length,on the off stump. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards the midwicket region. |
| 17.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 17.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Jonny Bairstow blocks the ball down to his toes. |
| 17.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, No ball! A fuller ball, wide of off. Jonny Bairstow leaves that one. Kagiso Rabada has overstepped here and a no ball is given. |
| Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! good length, outside off. Jonny Bairstow pushes forward and gets an outside edge dropping short of second slip. Who fails to get his hand and the ball races to the boundary. |
| 18.1 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje bowls this back of a length outside off, Zak Crawley does not bother with this one. |
| 18.2 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje serves this on a good length and gets the ball to nip back into the legs. Zak Crawley misses and the ball raps against the pads. |
| 18.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, FIVE WIDES! Anrich Nortje bangs this one in short and in line with the stumps. The ball rises sharply and Kyle Verreynne jumps but can not get his hand to it. The ball runs away to the fence and the umpire indicates that this is wide for height. |
| Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje bowls this on a good length and outside off, Zak Crawley pushes at this and gets an inside edge to deep backward sqaure leg for a single. |
| 18.4 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, A fuller one, outside off, at 149 clicks. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards the fielder at cover. |
| 18.5 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Anrich Nortje bowls this at 150 clicks and fires this into the pads from a good length. Hits the pads and roll to square leg as the take a leg bye. |
| 18.6 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Short of a length, down the leg side. Zak Crawley misses the pull. Kyle Verreynne makes a good stop diving to his left. |
| 19.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! This is a poor delivery and gets the treatment! |
| 19.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length, onto middle leg. Jonny Bairstow guides it towards the square leg region for a couple. |
| 19.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, NO BALL & FOUR! Jonny Bairstow thumps this one away! Kagiso Rabada serves this slightly full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow hits this on the up and pounds it wide of the mid off player for a boundary to wide long off. He oversteps and this has been called no ball by the umpire. South Africa have not been displined in their bowling o far. |
| Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada goes a fraction full and strays onto the pads, Jonny Bairstow clips this towards deep square leg for a brace. |
| 19.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Short of a good length. Jonny Bairstow tries to pull this towards the square leg but it was not that high for the shot. Kyle Verreynne collects the ball. |
| 19.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada goes full on the pads, Jonny Bairstow clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 19.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Good length, onto the stump. Jonny Bairstow tries to play it towards the on side but misses. Jonny Bairstow gets a quick leg bye in the on side. |
| 20.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, A fuller one, around middle. Jonny Bairstow leans and blocks this one out. |
| 20.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Quicker and shorter, on middle. Jonny Bairstow hangs back and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 0.0 : Keshav Maharaj (2-1-5-0) comes back to bowl. |
| 20.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, This one comes in with the arm, around middle and leg, quick as well. Jonny Bairstow flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 20.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Back of a length, around middle. Zak Crawley uses the depth of his crease and blocks it out. |
| 20.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Quick again, full and around middle. Zak Crawley uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 20.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Outside off, shorter one. Jonny Bairstow cuts it towards point. |
| 21.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, Fuller in length, outside off. Jonny Bairstow hangs back and cuts it towards the fielder at point. |
| 21.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, Delivers this one short and outside off. Jonny Bairstow gets on top of the bounce and dabs it towards point. |
| 21.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, A length ball, around middle and off. Jonny Bairstow shows the full face of the bat and pushes it wide of off. Two taken. |
| 21.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, On a length now, nipping back in, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow misses his flick and gets hit high on his thigh pad. |
| 21.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, A stifled appeal there for LBW, but the umpire says no! On a length again, tailing back in, around the leg pole. Jonny Bairstow misses his tuck and gets rapped on his pads. That was definitely sliding down leg. |
| 21.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, Fuller ball, angling in, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow flicks it towards the fielder at square leg. |
| 22.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, A fuller ball, around middle and leg, Zak Crawley flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 22.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps, Zak Crawley blocks this to the off side. |
| 22.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, This is a touch short and angling down leg, Zak Crawley goes back in the crease and tucks this towards short fine leg. |
| 22.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Keshav Maharaj fires this one quick and onto the pads, Zak Crawley looks to work this leg side and the ball hits his pads and lobs to short leg, A stifled appeal from the players. |
| 22.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Keshav Maharaj bowls this short and going down leg, Zak Crawley looks to work this leg side and misses. The keeper collects and whips the bail off. They check the replays and UltraEdge shows no spike. The replay for stumping shows that Zak Crawley never left the crease and this is not out. |
| 22.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Keshav Maharaj flights this one full and on middle. This is blocked back towards the bowler. |
| 23.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, This is one a good length and angling into the stumps. Jonny Bairstow nudges this to mid-wicket. |
| 23.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Misfield allows a boundary! South Africa do not have enough on the board to allow them to be sloppy in the field. Lungi Ngidi bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Jonny Bairstow slaps this straight to point and the fielder does not collect this. The ball rolls too the deep point fence for four runs. |
| 23.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, Lungi Ngidi serves this one full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow pushes this towards cover. |
| 23.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, Lungi Ngidi continues bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps, Jonny Bairstow punches this back to the bowler's right. |
| 23.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! This has been crunched! Lungi Ngidi goes too full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow does not miss out as he thumps the half-volley to the deep cover fence for the second boundary of the over. |
| 23.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Jonny Bairstow, Full and angling into the stumps, Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 24.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, A fuller ball, on the pads. Zak Crawley flicks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 24.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Tad shorter now, around middle and leg. Zak Crawley hangs back and works it away towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 24.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! A freebie from Keshav Maharaj! A fuller one, down the leg side. Jonny Bairstow gets down on his knee and sweeps it away from short fine leg for a boundary. |
| 24.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this one up, full and on middle. Jonny Bairstow leans forward and defends it out. |
| 24.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Another pitched-up delivery, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow lunges forward and flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 24.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Shorter one this time, darting it on the pads. Zak Crawley tucks it towards square leg and takes a single. He retains the strike. |
| 25.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Lungi Ngidi takes the pace off this one and spills it down the leg side and a fuller one. Zak Crawley misses his flick. |
| 25.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, A fuller ball, angling in, outside off, at 137 clicks. Zak Crawley blocks it out. |
| 25.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, On a length, tailing back in, around middle. Zak Crawley works it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 25.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Pitches it up this time, tailing in, around off. Zak Crawley flicks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket. |
| 25.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, Pulls his length back now, around middle and off. Zak Crawley turns this away towards square leg. |
| 25.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Zak Crawley, A good-length delivery, swinging in, outside off. Zak Crawley leans forward and makes a watchful leave. |
| 26.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this one up, full and around the leg pole. Jonny Bairstow works it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 26.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Quick again, around middle and leg, full in length. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards mid-wicket. |
| 26.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this one up, serves it full and on middle. Jonny Bairstow sweeps this one towards square leg for a single. |
| 26.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Nicely played by Zak Crawley! A loopy ball, full and on middle. Zak Crawley gets down on his knee and sweeps it past short fine leg for a boundary. |
| 26.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Flights this one up, full, around middle. Zak Crawley works it away towards mid on. |
| 26.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Zak Crawley, Tossed up, full and on middle. Zak Crawley leans forward and defends it out. |
| Simon Harmer will bowl his first over as the last over of the day. |
| 27.1 : Simon Harmer to Jonny Bairstow, Simon Harmer begins with a shorter ball, spinning in, around off. Jonny Bairstow flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 27.2 : Simon Harmer to Zak Crawley, Tosses this one up, full, and on off. Zak Crawley works it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 27.3 : Simon Harmer to Zak Crawley, Tight leave! A shorter one, outside off, spinning in. Zak Crawley stays in his crease and leaves it alone. |
| 27.4 : Simon Harmer to Zak Crawley, Slower through the air, full and outside off. Zak Crawley presses forward and defends it out. |
| 27.5 : Simon Harmer to Zak Crawley, Another loopy ball, around middle, full in length. Zak Crawley leans forward and defends it out. |
| 27.6 : Simon Harmer to Zak Crawley, Flights this one up, serves it full, and around off. Zak Crawley takes a big stride forward and defends it out. That will be Stumps on Day 1! |
| Right then! That concludes our proceedings for Day 1! We have witnessed a riveting day of Test cricket and the action now continues on Day 2. The first ball of Day 2 will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Our build-up though begins a lot earlier. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers! |
| England's day, hands down! After grabbing 8 wickets in the first two sessions, they came out after Tea and picked the last two South African wickets early. Ollie Robinson and Jack Leach were the ones who wrapped things up but that was just the cherry on top as it capped a brilliant bowling performance by the hosts. While coming to bat, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, and Joe Root were dismissed in quick succession but Zak Crawley stuck around looking to take his time and get in. He was joined by |
| This partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley has brought England to a position of strength. What an intriguing day of Test cricket we have had and England seem to be firmly ahead! We have had 13 wickets on a pitch that most assumed would favor the batters. This has been an excellent reply by England after suffering a massive defeat in the first game. However, we are fully aware of how fast things change in Test Cricket and are definitely in for some excitement. |
| It's been a disappointing day for the visitors. They did win the toss earlier and Dean Elgar took the decision to bat first on a wicket that looked relatively dry. Things did not go as planned for South Africa as they were dismissed for 151 runs. Kagiso Rabada was the top scorer for them. He scored 36 runs and put on a partnership of 35 with Anrich Nortje to take South Africa over the 140-mark. Most of their batters did get to a start but they never looked comfortable at the crease and |
| ... DAY 2 ... |
| Hello ladies and gentlemen, and a warm welcome back to our coverage from Old Trafford in Manchester where hosts England take on South Africa on Day 2 of the second Test in this 2-match series. We had a cracking opening day dominated by bowlers as 13 wickets fell in what should have been batting-friendly conditions. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat but the performance of the batters was found lacking and they were bundled out for just 151 runs on the board. When they came out to bo |
| South Africa came into this game confident from their overwhelming victory in the first Test and decided to go in with an extra spinner in the hope to exploit the deteriorating pitch in the fourth innings. This plan required them to bat long and steady in the first innings to help build a platform for their bowlers to exploit. However, it all went wrong as they got out after getting starts, to some outstanding pace bowling and some loose shots. Their top scorer was the number nine batter Kagiso |
| England demonstrated once again the kind of positive mentality this team is currently trying to build and after the demoralizing loss last time around, they have come to Manchester to prove a point. The old guard of English bowling, James Anderson and Stuart Broad, were at it again setting the tone for a disciplined bowling performance. They extracted great purchase off the wicket and South Africa found the intensity too hot to handle. The two stalwarts were rewarded with 3 wickets each and w |
| We are ready for action to kick off on Day 2! The players are out on the field. Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow will resume their batting for England. Kagiso Rabada will begin the proceedings with the ball. Let's play! |
| 28.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada begins with a good length delivery outside off, Jonny Bairstow shoulders his arms to this and the ball reverse swings back in. This was close to the off pole and the keeper does not collect diving to his left. They get a bye as the ball rolls to fine leg. |
| 28.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, He bowls this on a good length and outside off, the ball shapes away this time. Zak Crawley leaves this one alone. |
| 28.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Goes a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Zak Crawley clips this to square leg. |
| 28.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, FOUR! This one takes the edge and beats the slip fielder for a boundary! A length ball, shaping away, outside off. Zak Crawley tries to block this with soft hands. But the ball goes off the outside edge and bounces just away from the second slip fielder. Sarel Erwee dives to his left and tries to stop it but he fails. The ball rolls away towards third man for a boundary. |
| 28.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside off, Zak Crawley plays inside the line of the ball and leaves the ball alone. |
| 28.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Kagiso Rabada gets more reverse swing as he serves this full on the pads, Zak Crawley clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| Anrich Nortje (6-0-28-1)Â will bowl from the other end. |
| 29.1 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje starts off with a full delivery on middle and leg, Zak Crawley flicks this towards fine leg and good save at the boundary keeps this to a brace. |
| 29.2 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Bowls this one outside off on a good length, Zak Crawley is happy to the let this go through to the keeper. |
| 29.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje bowls this a fraction shorter but still outside off, Zak Crawley raises his arms and leaves well once again. |
| 29.4 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje serves this on a length and angling into the stumps from a good length, Zak Crawley looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge that flies into the vacant cover-point region. They take a run and an overthrow allows them the second. |
| 29.5 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje bowls a quick delivery aimed for the pads from a good length, Zak Crawley clips this towards deep square leg and they take two runs. |
| 29.6 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, This one is bowled at 149 clicks and served on a good length and in line with the stumps, Zak Crawley looks to work this leg side and gets beaten by the pace. The ball thuds high into his pads. |
| 30.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Edgy runs! A good-length delivery, around the fifth stump line. Jonny Bairstow looks to push this away towards cover but he manages to get an inside edge towards fine leg. Two taken! |
| 30.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, A stifled appeal for LBW there, but the umpire is not interested. An in-swinger, darting it on the thigh pad. Jonny Bairstow looks to flick this away but he misses and gets hit high on his thigh pad. |
| 30.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, On a length, outside off. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards cover. |
| 30.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Much fuller now, tailing back in, around off. Jonny Bairstow pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 30.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Fuller ball, outside off, at around 144 clicks. Jonny Bairstow drives and finds the fielder at cover. |
| 30.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, An in-swinger again, around the thigh pad, a length ball. Jonny Bairstow gets an inside edge back onto his pads while trying to flick this one. The ball rolls away towards mid-wicket and the batters steal in a single. |
| 31.1 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Anrich Nortje spills this one down leg, a fuller ball. Jonny Bairstow misses his flick. |
| 31.2 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Good-length delivery tailing back in, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow looks to work this away on the leg side. But the ball goes off the inside edge onto his pads and towards square leg. A single taken. |
| 31.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, This one nips back in sharply off a good length, around middle. Zak Crawley fails to block this and gets hit near his groin area. |
| 31.4 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Outside off, on a length. Zak Crawley leaves it alone. |
| 31.5 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, A length ball, jagging back in, around middle and off. Zak Crawley blocks it out. |
| 31.6 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje ends the over with a full delivery angling down leg side, Zak Crawley looks to clip this fine but misses. Ben Foakes does well behind the wicket diving to his left. |
| 32.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada drops it short now, outside off. Jonny Bairstow hops and taps it towards point. |
| 32.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, On a length now, outside off. Jonny Bairstow looks to push this away on the off side but the ball goes off the inner half back to the bowler. |
| 32.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, This one nips back in off a good length, around middle Jonny Bairstow blocks it towards the leg side. |
| 32.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Nicely done! Perfect timing on that one. Fuller ball, darting it on the pads, at 142 clicks. Jonny Bairstow uses his wrists and flicks it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 32.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Another fine shot! Runs are flowing for England now! On a length, outside off. Jonny Bairstow drives it firmly through cover. The ball will not race away to the boundary but the batters pick up three runs. |
| 32.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Well bowled! An inswinging yorker, around middle and off. Zak Crawley does well to block this one. |
| 33.1 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Tailing back in, a length ball, on the pads. Jonny Bairstow flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 33.2 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Beaten! Lovely from Anrich Nortje! He bangs it short now, outside off, shaping away. Jonny Bairstow rocks back and looks to cut this away but he fails to get any connection on that. |
| 33.3 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, Anrich Nortje sprays this one down leg, fuller ball. Jonny Bairstow looks to flick this one but he misses. |
| 33.4 : Anrich Nortje to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Anrich Nortje gets the breakthrough for South Africa. This is a big, big wicket for them. Jonny Bairstow departs after a fine knock of 49. An in-swinger, length ball, outside off. Jonny Bairstow looks to push this away on the off side. But the ball goes off the outside edge towards first slip. Sarel Erwee holds on to that one. England have lost their fourth. |
| 33.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje comes in from 'round the wicket, serves a length ball, outside off. Ben Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 33.4 : Captain Ben Stokes makes his was out to the middle. |
| 33.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Coming into the left-hander, a length ball, around middle. Ben Stokes blocks it out. |
| 34.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Outside off, a good-length delivery. Zak Crawley lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 34.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, Edged and just short! In-swinger, around middle and leg, on a length. Zak Crawley looks to flick this but he gets a leading edge that falls just short of the second slip fielder. |
| 34.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, On a length, outside off. Zak Crawley drives it gently past the diving fielder at mid off. Two taken. |
| 34.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, EDGED AND FOUR! Zak Crawley is looking a bit tentative here! Tad shorter, around middle and leg. Zak Crawley stays in his crease and looks to tuck this away, but he gets an outside edge away from gully and towards third man for a boundary. |
| 34.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, FOUR! This one is from the middle of the bat! Good shot! A fuller one, on the pads. Zak Crawley flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Zak Crawley has raced away to 38 now. |
| 34.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Zak Crawley, On a length, around middle and off. Zak Crawley defends it out watchfully. |
| 35.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje begins the over with a full delivery outside off, Ben Stokes taps this towards short cover. |
| 35.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Fine stroke to get off the mark! Anrich Nortje bowls full once again outside off, Ben Stokes gets a stride forward and drives the ball past cover for three runs. |
| 35.3 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, Anrich Nortje bowls this a touch full as well and just outside off, gets the ball to nip back in. Zak Crawley looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 35.4 : Anrich Nortje to Zak Crawley, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Anrich Nortje has bowled beautifully in this first session! He has been rewarded with another wicket and both the overnight batters are back in the hut. Anrich Nortje serves this on a good length and gets the ball to keep its line. Zak Crawley looks to play for the angle in and gets a faint edge that goes straight into the hands of Kyle Verreynne behind the wicket. England have lost their fifth and South Africa are clawing back into t |
| Ben Foakes walks out to bat. |
| 35.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Another in-swinger bowled on a good length and just outside off, Ben Foakes looks to block and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 35.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, This one is on a good length and outside off, Ben Foakes covers the line and defends back towards the bowler. |
| 36.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this from 'round the wicket and pulls his length back a fraction. Angles this into the batter and Ben Stokes gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend. |
| 36.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, This is back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes defends this solidly back down the pitch. |
| 36.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside off, Ben Stokes is watchful and leaves this one alone. |
| 36.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Beaten! What a delivery from Kagiso Rabada. He serves this on a good length and close to the off stump. Gets the ball to straighten after pitching and beats Ben Stokes all ends up as he pushes at it. |
| 36.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, A good-length delivery, outside off, angling away. Ben Stokes does not fiddle with that one. |
| 36.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and outside off, Ben Stokes is happy to let this go through. |
| 37.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje begins the over with a good length delivery angling in from outside off, Ben Foakes is not sure whwther to play at this, eventually leaves it alone. |
| 37.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje bowls a quick delivery full and down leg side. Ben Foakes does not play at this. |
| 37.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Goes full this time and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes clips this wide of deep square leg and they take three runs. |
| 37.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, This one is a good length and just outside off, Ben Stokes continues to leave the ball. |
| 37.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Bowls this a touch fuller and angling into the pads, Ben Stokes clips this to the left of mid-wicket. |
| 37.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump, Ben Stokes shoulders his arms to this. |
| 38.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Streaky boundary but adds four crucial runs to the board! Kagiso Rabada bowls this back of a length and outside off, Ben Foakes looks to cut this and gets an under edge to the keeper's left and runs away to the straight fine leg boundary. England now lead by 3 runs! |
| 38.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada bowls a full toss outside off, Ben Foakes knocks this away from the cover fielder and takes a single. |
| 38.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and outside off. Ben Stokes has been really watchful as he leaves this one alone as well. |
| 38.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada goes a touch fuller outside off, Ben Stokes pushes at this and gets a thick edge towards the gully region. |
| 38.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, FOUR! This has been crunched! Ben Stokes gets his first boundary now. |
| 38.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada bowls another full toss just outside off, Ben Stokes uses his wrists and flicks the ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 38.6 : Simon Harmer is brought into the attack. He replaces Anrich Nortje. |
| 39.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Simon Harmer begins with a nice juicy full toss outside off. Ben Foakes does not miss out as he strokes this to the left of mid off and the ball runs away to the wide long off fence for a boundary. |
| 39.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this a touch short and outside off, Ben Foakes defends this into the pitch towards short leg. |
| 39.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer floats this one full and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes shimmies down the wicket and knocks this wide on mid on and takes a run. |
| 39.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, SIX! BANG! Ben Stokes takes on Simon Harmer straightaway. A fuller ball, around middle. Ben Stokes gets down on his knee and sweeps it over square leg for a biggie. |
| 39.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Quicker, fuller, around middle. Ben Stokes blocks it out. |
| 39.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tosses it up, full again, around middle and off. Ben Stokes steps down the wicket and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 40.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Cut him in half! A length ball, jagging back in, around the fourth stump line. Ben Foakes looks to block this but he gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball sneaks past through the off pole. A close one! |
| 0.0 : Lungi Ngidi (7-1-20-1) has been brought into the attack now. |
| 40.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, on the off stump. Ben Foakes plays it towards the point straight to the fielder. |
| 40.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Much fuller now, outside off. Ben Foakes strides forward and blocks it out watchfully. |
| 40.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Good length, outside off. Ben Foakes let's that ball go to the keeper. |
| 40.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Lungi Ngidi goes a bit shorter now, maintains the same line outside off. Ben Foakes gets on his toes and blocks it out. |
| 40.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, down the leg. Ben Foakes tries to flick it towards fine leg but misses it and it goes straight to the keeper. |
| 41.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Beautifully bowled! A huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! Tosses this one up, it pitches around leg and straightens. Ben Stokes presses forward and looks to block this but he misses and gets hit on his pads. Dean Elgar decides to go up for the review! Nothing on UltraEdge. The Ball Tracking indicates it was missing the wickets and it was the umpire's call on the impact as well. The on-field decision stands. |
| 41.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Good length, onto the stumps. Ben Stokes blocks it on the front foot towards the bowler. |
| 41.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Loopy ball, full, around middle. Ben Stokes prods forward and nudges it towards mid-wicket. |
| 41.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the off stump channel. Ben Stokes defends it on the front foot back down the pitch. |
| 41.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Top edge but lands safely! A fuller ball, slower through the air, around middle. Ben Stokes gets down on his knee and reverse-sweeps this one. The ball though goes off the top edge over the backward point fielder for a brace. |
| 41.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the stump. Ben Stokes tries to block this one on the front foot but gets an inside edge and the ball goes towards the square leg region for a single. |
| Slight halt! Seems like Ben Stokes has done something to his knee as he completes the run. He immediately calls the physio out as he seems to be in pain here. The umpires have decided to take Drinks while Ben Stokes undergoes treatment. He seems to be okay to continue and we are all set to resume. |
| 42.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi sprits in from 'round the wicket. and serves a length ball, outside off. Ben Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 42.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Stokes pushes the ball down the wicket straight to the bowler. |
| 42.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi bowls another length ball, outside off, at 135 clicks. Ben Stokes shoulders his arms at it. |
| 42.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, angling in. Ben Stokes gets his bat down in time and hits it towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 42.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, This one swings away from the left-hander, outside off, a length ball, at 136 kph. Ben Stokes does not fiddle with that one. |
| 42.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Stokes lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 43.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer comes in from over the wicket and delivers a fuller ball, around middle and off. Ben Foakes prods forward and blocks it out. |
| 43.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the long on fielder for a single. |
| 43.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tosses it up, full and around middle. Ben Stokes dances down the pitch and blocks it out towards cover. |
| 43.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Quicker delivery, onto the stumps. Ben Stokes pushes it towards the mid on region for a single. |
| 43.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Spinning into the right-hander, shorter in length, around off. Ben Foakes stays in his crease and tucks it towards square leg. |
| 43.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, On a good length, onto the stump. Ben Foakes blocks on the front foot. |
| 44.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, A good-length delivery, this one lands outside off and shapes away. Ben Stokes offers no shot to that. |
| 44.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Fuller ball, onto the stump. Ben Stokes dances down the ground and punches it straight down the ground for a boundary. |
| 44.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Pulls his length back now, around middle, at 139 clicks. Ben Stokes blocks it out. |
| 44.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, down the leg side. Ben Stokes lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 44.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Angling in, around middle and leg, a length ball. Ben Stokes looks to block this but the ball goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 44.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, EDGE! on a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes tries to defend it but gets an outside edge and it went towards the third man region for a couple. |
| 45.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Loopy ball, full, around middle. Ben Stokes gets down on his knee and sweeps it along the ground towards square leg for a single. |
| 45.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 45.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Tosses it up, full, around off. Ben Foakes defends it out solidly off the front foot. |
| 45.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Tad fuller, onto the stumps, quicker through the air. Ben Foakes defends it on the front foot. |
| 45.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Quicker, fuller as well, around middle and off. Ben Foakes flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 45.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the mid on fielder for a single. |
| 46.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Lungi Ngidi bowls this full and outside off, Ben Foakes knocks this towards cover-point and takes a run. |
| 46.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes drives it straight to the fielder at mid off. |
| 46.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi continues bowling full and slightly outside off, Ben Stokes blocks this towards point. |
| 46.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, On a good length, angling in. Ben Stokes pushes it straight to the fielder at silly mid on. |
| 46.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, FOUR! High-quality shot from Ben Stokes! Lungi Ngidi goes full and angles this into the off pole. Ben Stokes punches this down the ground to the left of the bowler and the ball raises to the straight long on fence for a beautiful boundary. Great timing on this shot and Ben Stokes is looking dangerous here. |
| 46.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Stokes pushes it towards the mid on fielder. |
| 47.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer flights this one full and outside off, Ben Stokes shuffles down the wicket and clips the ball to short mid on. |
| 47.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes dances down the pitch and plays it towards the mid-wicket region for a double. |
| 47.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Ben Foakes gets across to the off side and tucks the ball towards backward square leg. |
| 47.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes blocks it off the front foot. |
| 47.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Ben Foakes gets this one away! Simon Harmer flights this one full and angling into the off pole, Ben Foakes comes down the wicket and clips the ball towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. Both batters have been aggressive towards spin and are getting some quick runs here. |
| 47.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes blocks it off the front foot. |
| 48.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada begins a new spell with a good-length delivery angling into middle from 'round the wicket. Ben Stokes clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 0.0 : Kagiso Rabada (14-2-69-1) is back into the attack. |
| 48.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 48.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Bowls this on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Ben Foakes leaves this one alone. |
| 48.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, On a good length, onto the middle stump line. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the silly mid off fielder. |
| 48.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada goes full and angling into the stumps, Ben Foakes tucks this with soft hands towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single. That brings up the fifty partnership between these two and South Africa will be really worried as it has come in quick time. |
| 48.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Slower delivery, fuller length, onto the stump. Kagiso Rabada tries to bowl something different but Ben Stokes reads that one and blocks it very comfortably. |
| 49.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer loops this full and just outside off, Ben Foakes clips this to the right of mid-wicket. |
| 49.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off stump. Simon Harmer bowls this one slower through the air and beats Ben Foakes due to lack of pace and the ball hits his front pad. |
| 49.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Continues to flight this full and outside off, Ben Foakes shimmies down the wicket and works this ball to short mid on. |
| 49.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Bowls this one a touch quicker, full and turning into the batter from outside off. Ben Foakes gets beaten by the spin as the ball hits his body and falls down into the pitch. |
| 49.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it off the front foot down to the fielder at mid-off. |
| 49.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, on the off stump line. Ben Foakes walks down the pitch and flicks it towards the short mid-wicket fielder. |
| 50.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada continues bowling 'round the wicket to the southpaw. This is on a good length and outside off. Ben Stokes continues to be disciplined as he leaves this one alone. |
| 50.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Back of a length, outside off. Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and punches it towards the fielder at deep point for a single. |
| 50.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada serves this one full and outside off, Ben Foakes strokes this to the left of mid off and takes a single. |
| 50.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the off stump, Ben Foakes stands tall and blocks the ball back down the pitch. |
| 50.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Goes short this time and angles this one down leg. Ben Stokes ducks comfortably under this one. |
| 50.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Stokes leaves that one away through to the keeper. |
| 51.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer fires this one full and outside off, Ben Foakes uses his wrists and clips the ball towards short mid on. |
| 51.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Tad shorter, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes dabs it down to square leg. |
| 51.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Floats this one full and wider outside off, Ben Foakes taps this towards point. |
| 51.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes shuffles across and defends it to silly point region. |
| 51.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls a quicker delivery full and fired into the pads. Ben Foakes clips this towards short fine leg. |
| 51.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Short of length, outside off. Ben Foakes chops it off the back foot towards deep backward point for a single. |
| 52.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada pitches this one up, around off. Ben Foakes clips it down the ground towards mid on. A single taken. |
| 52.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, 'Round the wicket, back of a length, outside off. Ben Stokes punches it off the back foot towards the deep cover region for a couple. |
| 52.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 52.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Fuler length, outside off. Ben Stokes drives off the front foot straight to the fielder at short extra cover. |
| 52.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Shaping away, outside off, a length ball. Ben Stokes is happy to let that go through to the keeper. |
| 52.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, angling in. Ben Stokes punches it down to mid on fielder for a quick single. |
| 53.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Lovely ball! Turn and bounce on that occasion! He pitches it around off, it spins away outside off. Ben Stokes stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 53.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes sit down on one knee and misses the reverse sweep. |
| 53.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tosses it up, full and around middle and off. Ben Stokes presses forward and blocks it out. |
| 53.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Stokes pushes it towards short extra cover. |
| 53.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Outside off, fuller one. Ben Stokes pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 53.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes blocks it off the front foot straight to the bowler. |
| Keshav Maharaj (6-2-20-0)Â is brought into the attack. |
| 54.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, On a good length, onto the stump. Ben Foakes defends it of the front foot. |
| 54.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, No run. |
| 54.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the pads. Ben Foakes flicks it towards the deep square leg for a single. |
| 54.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 2 runs. |
| 54.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Stokes defends solidly off the front foot. |
| 55.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, No run. |
| 55.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes drives it straight to the bowler. |
| 54.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj serves this full and around leg, gets the ball to turn sharply and beats the outside edge of the bat. Goes on to hit the back leg and there is a huge appeal from the players around the bat. The umpire raises his finger and after some contemplation, Ben Foakes decides to review this. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that it has pitched outside leg. The on-field decision has been reversed and Ben Foakes survives. |
| 55.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer serves this one a fraction short and outside off, Ben Foakes goes back in the crease to negotiate the extra bounce and defends this solidly |
| 55.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the mid-off fielder. |
| 55.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer flights this one full and outside off, getting the ball to turn back in. Ben Foakes blocks this down towards short leg. |
| 55.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, NO BALL AND FOUR! This has been slapped away! Simon Harmer bowls a really high full toss in line with the stumps. That's a gift by Simon Harmer. Ben Foakes smashes it towards the mid-wicket region for a boundary. The umpire indicates that this will be a no ball for height. |
| Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Shorter one, outside off. Ben Foakes hangs back and blocks it out solidly. That will be Lunch on Day 2! |
| A pretty evenly poised session, but England have their noses well ahead in this Test match. They started the first session by being 40 runs behind and ended the session with 61 runs ahead. Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley started scoring runs freely first thing in the morning. But both the batters were dismissed in quick succession and were unable to convert their positive starts. Jonny Bairstow fell one run short of his well-deserved half-ton, while Zak Crawley who was in desperate need of r |
| South Africa on the other hand did look threatening in the first hour of the session. They got the ball to reverse-swing and caused a lot of trouble. Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada were the bowlers who were right on the money. The former got rid of the two overnight batters, Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow without wasting much time. However, after having the upper hand in the first hour of the session, they let the game slip away. The bowlers then failed to grab more wickets and let England |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session of the day! The players have made their way out in the middle. Ben Foakes and Ben Stokes will resume their batting for England. Keshav Maharaj will begin with the ball. Let's play! |
| 56.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Keshav Maharaj comes over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, spinning in, around middle. Ben Stokes leans forward and blocks it out. |
| 56.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Swing and a miss! A fuller one, spinning down leg. Ben Stokes gets down on his knee to reverse-sweep this one but he misses. |
| 56.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Quicker, shorter, outside off. Ben Stokes hangs back and blocks it out. |
| 56.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Back of a length, around middle. Ben Stokes blocks it out off the back foot. |
| 56.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Quicker, flatter and fuller in length. Ben Stokes misses his reverse-sweep once again and fails to get any connection on it. |
| 56.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Tosses this one up, full, around off. Ben Stokes prods forward and blocks it out. |
| 57.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer starts off with a shorter ball, spinning in, around off. Ben Foakes rocks back and defends it out. |
| 57.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Quick again, short and outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it through point off the back foot for a single. |
| 57.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Come 'round the wicket, and serves a fuller one, around middle. Ben Stokes blocks it watchfully. |
| 57.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Shorter ball, around middle, spinning away. Ben Stokes uses the depth of his crease and defends it out. |
| 57.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller one, around middle. Ben Stokes pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 57.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Pitches it up again, around middle and off. Ben Stokes prods forward and defends it out. |
| 0.0 : Who will bowl from the other end? Simon Harmer it is! |
| 58.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, This one comes in with the arm, full, around the pads. Ben Foakes leans forward and defends it out. |
| 58.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Slower through the air, full again, around off. Ben Foakes strides forward and defends it out. |
| 58.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Drifting in, around middle and leg, full again. Ben Foakes shows the full face of the bat and blocks it out. |
| 58.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Tosses this one up, around middle and leg, full in length. Ben Foakes flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 58.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Outside off, loopy ball, pitched up as well. Ben Foakes is solid in his defense. |
| 58.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Spinning away, full, around off. Ben Foakes blocks it out. |
| 59.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Shorter one, this one lands around middle and spins away. Ben Stokes rocks back and defends it out. |
| 59.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Quick and full, around middle and off. Ben Stokes dances down the pitch and pushes it past mid on. Only a single. |
| 59.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Spinning in, shorter one, around middle. Ben Foakes uses the depth of the crease and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 59.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Drifting it in on the pads, on the pads, shorter one. Ben Stokes nudges it towards mid-wicket. A good over from Simon Harmer comes to an end. |
| 59.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Beaten! Well bowled! Tosses it up, this one pitches around off and spins away sharply. Ben Stokes gets down on his knee and misses his sweeps shot. Kyle Verreynne gathers the ball and whips the bails off. The replay shows that Ben Stokes is foot was well grounded. |
| 59.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, This one comes in with the angle, around middle and off, fuller one. Ben Stokes leans forward and defends it out. |
| 60.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj flights this one full and outside off, Ben Foakes blocks this back to the bowler. |
| 60.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj fires on full that straightens after pitching. Ben Foakes misses his block and gets hit on the pads. |
| 60.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj bowls this short and outside off, Ben Stokes guides this to backward point and takes a run. |
| 60.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, A fraction short and outside off, Ben Stokes rocks back in the crease and punches it through covers for a single. |
| 60.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes blocks this to the leg side. |
| 60.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fires this one slightly short and into the pads, Ben Foakes tucks this to short fine leg. |
| 61.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Ben Stokes fends this solidly down the pitch. |
| 61.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Slower through the air, fuller in length, in the channel outside off. Ben Stokes pushes it back to Simon Harmer. |
| 61.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tosses it up, serves it full, around middle and off. Ben Stokes takes a stride forward and defends it out. |
| 61.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Bowls this full and just outside off, Ben Stokes pushes at this and gets and inside edge onto pads. |
| 61.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, This is full as well and straighter, Ben Stokes blocks this back to the bowler. |
| 61.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Slower in the air and outside off, Ben Stokes gets a stride forward and taps the ball to short cover. |
| 62.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj begins with a shorter delivery outside off, Ben Foakes uses his wrists and clips the ball towards short leg. |
| 62.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fires one full and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes clips this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 62.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, This is full and outside off, Ben Foakes blocks this to the leg side. |
| 62.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Continues bowling full and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes defends the straight into the pitch. |
| 62.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Ben Foakes clips this towards backward square leg. |
| 62.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj flights this full outside off, Ben Stokes strokes this straight to cover. |
| 63.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer tosses this one full and outside the off stump, Ben Stokes drives the ball past cover for a run. |
| 63.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Bowls this one quicker in the air and full outside off, Ben Foakes blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 63.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Floats this one full and into the stumps, Ben Foakes clips this through mid-wicket for a single |
| 63.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer flights this one full as well and outside off, Ben Stokes knocks this towards long off and takes one. |
| 63.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Back of a length, turning in, around middle and leg. Ben Foakes flicks it to the fielder at square leg. |
| 63.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Another one turning in, short ball, around middle. Ben Foakes defends it towards short leg. |
| 64.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Keshav Maharaj loops this one full and outside the off pole, Ben Stokes defends this towards mid off. |
| 64.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, This on a short and outside off, gives Ben Stokes room to go back in his crease and slash this towards deep cover for two runs. |
| 64.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Keshav Maharaj bowls this a touch short and outside off, Ben Stokes gets back and pulls this towards mid-wicket for a run. |
| 64.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, No run. |
| 64.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, No run. |
| 64.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, No run. |
| 65.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller one, tad quicker at 85 clicks, around middle. Ben Stokes presents the full face of the bat and defends it out. |
| 65.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, On a good length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes defends it of the front foot. |
| 65.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tosses it up, serves it full, around off. Ben Stokes blocks it out solidly. |
| 65.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tad shorter, onto the stumps. Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and defends it. |
| 65.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Loopy ball, quicker again, around off. Ben Stokes prods forward and defends it out watchfully. |
| 65.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Quicker one, fuller length, onto the stump. Ben Stokes moves to back foot and defends it in the last minute. |
| 66.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Drifting it on the pads, fuller in length. Ben Foakes leans forward and flicks it just away from the fielder at short leg. |
| 66.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller delivery, onto the leg stump. Ben Foakes pushes it towards short leg fielder. |
| 66.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Tosses it up, a touch quicker at 86 clicks, around middle and leg. Ben Foakes works it away towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 66.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Shorter ball, onto the off stump. Ben Foakes defends it solidly on the front foot. |
| 66.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Back of a length, spinning away, at 82 kph. Ben Foakes uses the depth of his crease and knocks it towards mid-wicket. No run there! |
| 66.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes defends it very comfortably. |
| 67.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer comes in from 'round the wicket and serves a shorter ball, spinning away, around off. Ben Foakes hangs back and pushes it towards cover for a single. |
| 67.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes pushes it towards long on for a single. |
| 67.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tosses this one up, very full on this occasion, around off. Ben Stokes presses forward and drives it gently through cover. The ball will not race away to the boundary but the batters pick up three runs. |
| 67.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Bowls this full, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes gets an leading edge towards the cover region. |
| 67.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, SIX! Ben Stokes brings up his fifty in style! A crucial knock from the skipper! A fuller one ball, tosses it up, around middle. Ben Stokes shimmies down the pitch and dispatches this one over long on for a biggie! |
| 67.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes comes forward and blocks it back to bowler. |
| Anrich Nortje comes into the attack. He replaces Keshav Maharaj. |
| 68.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje begins with a fuller ball, angling in, around middle and leg, at 138 clicks. Ben Foakes flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 68.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Stokes was in two minds about whether to go for a shot or leave. In the end, he lets that one go to the keeper. |
| 68.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, A good-length delivery, outside off, at 140 kph. Ben Stokes cover the line of the ball and blocks it out towards cover. |
| 68.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Stokes defends it straight to the bowler. |
| 68.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje speeds in from 'round the wicket, outside off, a length ball. Ben Stokes manages to get an outside edge towards gully. A single taken. |
| 68.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the pads. Ben Foakes looks to clip this one but misses and goes off the pads straight down to fine leg for a leg bye. |
| 69.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Loopy ball, very full, around middle and leg. Ben Foakes dances down the pitch and flicks it through mid-wicket. Two taken! |
| 69.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto off stump. Ben Foakes guides it towards the point region. |
| 69.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Shortish ball, spinning away, around middle, at 80 kph. Ben Foakes rocks back and blocks it out onto the deck. |
| 69.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller one, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes flicks it towards the mid wicket region. |
| 69.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller one this time, around off, tosses it up, Ben Foakes drives it to the fielder at mid off. |
| 69.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Quicker delivery, down leg. Ben Foakes tries to work it towards the fine leg region but finds a fielder at backward square leg. |
| 70.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, An overpitched delivery, outside off. Ben Stokes drives this one away from his body through cover for a brace. |
| 70.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, around off. Ben Stokes drives it straight back to the bowler. |
| 70.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje bowls this one full and angling into the pads, Ben Stokes clips this to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. That brings up the 100-run partnership between these two and they are slowly taking the game away from South Africa. |
| 70.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Short of a good length. Ben Foakes pulls it towards the square leg region for a single. |
| 70.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Goes a fraction fuller and just outside off, Ben Stokes gets a stride forward and blocks the ball to the right of the bowler. |
| 70.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Short of a good length, onto the leg stump. Ben Stokes works that one towards the fine leg region for a single. |
| 71.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Keshav Maharaj starts the over with a shortish delivery outside off, Ben Stokes shifts his weight on the back foot and thumps this towards deep cover-point. The ball does not have the legs to reach the boundary and they take three runs. |
| 71.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes tries to work it towards the off side but gets an inside edge the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 71.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, What a beauty! Keshav Maharaj flights this one full and outside off, Ben Foakes comes forward to defend and gets beaten by the turn. |
| 71.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 71.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj fires this one short and angling into the stumps, Ben Foakes rocks back and hits the ball straight at Dean Elgar who is standing at silly point. He takes evasive action and turns around. |
| 71.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Short of a length. Ben Foakes stays on the back foot and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 72.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje serves this on a good length and outside off, Ben Stokes shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 72.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, wide of off. Ben Stokes tries to drive this one towards cover but the ball goes off the outer half of the bat towards gully. |
| 72.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Pulls his length back a fraction, and bowls this outside off. Ben Stokes hits this on the up towards deep cover for a single. |
| 72.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Short of a length, down leg. Ben Foakes works it towards the fine leg region for a single. |
| 72.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje goes really full outside the off stump, Ben Stokes strokes this towards deep cover. Does not connect as well as he would have liked as one hand comes off. They get a couple of runs in the process. |
| 72.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, On a good length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes pushes it towards the mid on fielder for a single. |
| 73.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Keshav Maharaj sees Ben Stokes advance down the pitch and fires this one full and outside off, Ben Stokes digs this out to deep cover for a couple of runs. |
| 73.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Quicker and fuller this time. Ben Stokes goes onto the back foot and defends it down the pitch. |
| 73.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Bowls this a fraction short and outside off, keeps a touch low and Ben Stokes manages to cut this towards point. They run well to pick up a brace. |
| 73.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Short of a length, outside off. Ben Stokes tries to sweep that one but completely misses that one. A rare loose shot from Ben Stokes. |
| 73.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl short and outside off, Ben Stokes goes back in the crease and works the ball through covers for a run. |
| 73.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Short of length, outside off. Ben Foakes tries to work it towards the square leg region but the short leg fielder stops the ball. |
| 74.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi begins with a full delivery angling into the pads, Ben Stokes defends this to the left of the bowler towards mid on. |
| 74.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Length delivery, outside off. Ben Stokes dances down the pitch and lofts it over the mid off fielder for a boundary. This one has been dispatched right from the middle of the bat. |
| 74.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, On a good length, onto the off stump. Ben Stokes defends it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 74.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi goes for another slower delivery on a good length and outside off, Ben Stokes blocks this watchfully back to the bowler. |
| 74.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi bowls a loopy delivery on a yorker length, and in line with the stumps, Ben Stokes gets his bat down to try and dig it out. The ball hits the pads and there is a massive appeal. The umpire raises his finger and Ben Stokes reviews right away! The replays show a massive inside edge onto pads and the third umpire does not even need to check UtraEdge. The decision has been reversed and Ben Stokes will continue to march on. |
| 74.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the pads. Ben Stokes flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 75.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Perfectly placed! A loopy delivery, outside off, fuller in length. Ben Stokes drives it powerfully through cover for a boundary. |
| 75.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Stokes pushes it towards the point. |
| 75.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, SIX! KABOOM! Ben Stokes is in the mood! Tosses it up, full and around off. Ben Stokes dances down the wicket, gets to the pitch of the ball, and smashes it over long off for a biggie. He moves onto 83! |
| 75.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 'Round the wicket, outside off. Ben Stokes pushes it towards the cover for a single. |
| 75.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Quicker, flatter and shorter, around off. Ben Foakes looks to block this one but he gets an outside edge towards gully for a single. |
| 75.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, Quicker and fuller this time. Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and gets an outside edge down to point for a single. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! It's been an hour that has belonged to England! Ben Foakes and Ben Stokes have continued their good work and have taken a lead over 100 runs. South Africa are still struggling to grab a wicket and they will be desperate to break this partnership. A positive sign for them is that the new ball will be available in 6 overs and they will look to make full use of the new red cherry. Lungi Ngidi comes back into the attack. |
| 76.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Lungi Ngidi sprints in from 'round the wicket and serves a length ball, angling in, around off. Ben Stokes hangs back and defends it out. |
| 76.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, onto the pads. Ben Stokes pushes it straight to the fielder at short mid wicket. |
| 76.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Beaten! Lovely ball! A good-length delivery, angling away, outside off. Ben Stokes looks to block this one away from his body but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 76.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Short delivery, onto the leg stump. Ben Stokes gets inside the line and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 76.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Swing and a miss! Outside off again, a length ball. Ben Foakes hangs back and tries to cut this one away but he fails to get any bat on it. |
| 76.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes opens the bat face at the last minute and works it towards the third man region for a couple. This also bring an half century for Ben Foakes well deserved and patient. |
| 77.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer begins his over with a shorter ball, turning away, around middle. Ben Foakes pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 77.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Tad shorter, around the off pole. Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and punches it towards the cover fielder. |
| 77.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller ball, tosses it up, around middle. Ben Stokes presses forward and blocks it out watchfully. |
| 77.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, On a good length, around off. Ben Stokes plays this towards the backward point region for a single. |
| 77.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Loopy ball, full again, around middle. Ben Foakes flicks it towards the fielder at short mid-wicket. |
| 77.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, on the off stump line. Ben Foakes goes on the front foot and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 78.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Angling away, a length ball, around off. Ben Stokes blocks it out towards the off side. |
| 78.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Fuller length, angling in. Ben Stokes pushes it with soft hand towards the cover region for a single. |
| 78.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Tailing back in, around middle and off, a length. Ben Foakes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 78.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the mid on fielder. |
| 78.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, A yorker-length delivery, outside off. Ben Foakes brings his bat down and tries to squeeze this one out, but he seems to have missed it. Kyle Verreynne fumbles a bit and collects the ball safely in the end. A huge appeal for caught behind as the players of South Africa think Foakes has got some bat on it. The replay shows that no bat was involved there. Not out it is! |
| 78.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Short of a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the cover region for a single. |
| 79.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Spinning in, shorter ball, around middle. Ben Foakes flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 79.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes plays it towards the short leg fielder. |
| 79.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Back of a length, around off. Ben Foakes blocks it out watchfully off the back foot. |
| 79.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the of stump. Ben Foakes comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket. |
| 79.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, A shorter one, around middle and leg, Ben Foakes flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 79.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, On a good length, outside off. Ben Foakes goes on the back foot and cuts it through covers region for a couple. |
| The second new ball is available and South Africa have taken it immediately. Lungi Ngidi will continue with the new red cherry. |
| 80.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Lungi Ngidi bowls a fuller ball, on the pads. Ben Stokes flicks it fine and towards fine leg for a boundary. He is into the 90s! |
| 0.0 : The soft signal is Not Out but the umpires take it upstairs. The replays show bat has clipped the ground and the ball is far from the bat. The onfield decision stays. |
| 80.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, Two leg byes! Angling in now, a length ball, on the pads. Ben Stokes misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. The ball rolls away towards mid-wicket and the batters take two runs. |
| 80.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, DROPPED! A big chance goes down! A tough chance though. Lungi Ngidi serves a fuller one, outside off. Ben Stokes dances down the pitch, makes room, and slices it towards cover. Aiden Markram there jumps high towards his right, and gets his hands to the ball but he fails to hold on to that one. |
| 80.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, On a length, around middle. Ben Stokes looks to block this one but he gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. Ben Stokes moves onto 93! |
| 80.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Swinging away, fuller ball, around the off pole. Ben Foakes presses forward and blocks it out. |
| 80.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Darting this one on the pads, a good-length delivery. Ben Foakes tucks it towards square leg for a single. |
| Kagiso Rabada (17-2-77-1) will share the new ball. |
| 81.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, No ball! Kagiso Rabada begins with a shorter ball, around middle. Ben Foakes gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out. Kagiso Rabada has overstepped here and a no ball is given. |
| Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Edged and safe! Another shorter ball, around leg. Ben Foakes looks to work it away towards the leg side but he gets a leading edge. The ball lobs up and falls in just short of the fielder at short cover. |
| 81.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Beaten! An absolute beauty by Kagiso Rabada! On a length, shaping away a tad, outside off. Ben Foakes stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge |
| 81.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Beaten again! This one comes back in, on a length, around off. Ben Foakes looks to defend this again, but he get beaten on the inside edge this time. |
| 81.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, On a length, around middle. Ben Foakes keeps it out. |
| 81.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Shaping away, outside off, another good-length delivery. Ben Foakes is happy to let that one go away. |
| 81.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada delivers a length ball, around off. Ben Foakes keeps this one out. |
| 82.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes, A fuller ball, outside off. Ben Stokes drives it towards cover. Aiden Markram there dives to his left but fails to stop the ball cleanly. A single taken. |
| 82.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Lungi Ngidi bowls this on a good length and outside off, Ben Foakes taps this towards the gully fielder. |
| 82.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Straying down leg side on a fuller length, Ben Stokes does not connect his flick shot as it goes through to the keeper. |
| 82.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Bowls a yorker just outside off, Ben Foakes tries to dig this out but misses and the ball is collected by the keeper. |
| 82.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, On a good length and angling into the stumps, Ben Foakes blocks this out towards short mid on. |
| 82.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, This is a fraction full and outside off. Ben Foakes looks to work this leg side with the angle but gets a leading edge through cover-point for a single. |
| 83.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and outside off, Ben Foakes works this towards the point fielder. |
| 83.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Going down leg side and delivered on a good length. Kyle Verreynne dives to his left and collects this. |
| 83.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, The single brings up the 300 for England! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and angling into the pads, Ben Foakes clips this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 83.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada goes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and bowls this short, outside off. Ben Stokes undercuts this towards point for a single. |
| 83.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, This one is a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes clips the ball towards deep mid-wicket for three runs. |
| 83.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this outside off on a fuller length, Ben Stokes reaches for it and hits the ball wide of cover for a single. |
| 84.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, Anrich Nortje begins with a full delivery angling into the pads from 'round the wicket. Ben Stokes looks to flick this but misses. Hits the pad and goes through to the keeper. Kyle Verreynne is convinced that there is some bat on this and convinces Dean Elgar to go for the review. UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is near bat and pad, the third umpire reckons that it is only pad. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing the leg stump. Ben Stokes i |
| 84.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, A shorter ball, sprays this one down leg. Ben Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 84.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Stokes, A good-length delivery, around middle and off, angling away. Ben Stokes looks to block this one away but the ball goes off the outer half towards point for a single. |
| 84.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje bangs it short again, on the body. Ben Foakes pulls this one towards the fielder at square leg. |
| 84.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Another back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Ben Foakes sways away from that one. |
| 84.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, This is a fraction short and outside off, Ben Foakes mistimes his cut shot towards the point fielder. |
| 85.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada comes from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short outside off, Ben Stokes pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 85.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Ben Foakes defends this back down the pitch. |
| 85.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off stump, Ben Foakes blocks this to the left of the bowler. |
| 85.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada goes full this time and down leg side, Ben Foakes lets this one go through to the keeper. |
| 85.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes tucks this to deep square leg for a single. Gives Ben Stokes one ball before Tea to get to his century. |
| 85.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, No century for Ben Stokes in this session! Kagiso Rabada bowls a quick delivery nipping back in from 'round the wicket. Delivers this on a good length and just outside off. Ben Stokes gets beaten by the pace and the ball raps against his pads and goes through to the keeper. That will be TEA on Day 2. |
| It's been a disheartening session for South Africa! They have been made to toil and have not been rewarded with any wickets. They did have their moments in this session but things did not quite go their way. The spin-twins, Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj began the session but failed to trouble the two well-set batters. They did take the new ball immediately but got nothing out of it. Their ace bowlers, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje also could not break this stand between Ben Foakes and |
|  A wicketless session for England! Well, there is no doubt that the second session of the day belonged to the hosts. They have marched on and are currently ahead by 157 runs. Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes continued their good work after Lunch and put an unbeaten stand of 161 runs. Stokes is currently batting on 98, while Ben Foakes brought up his third half-ton, and together they have taken England to a commanding position. They tackled the spin well after Lunch and negotiated the new ball |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ... |
| 86.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, A shorter ball, spinning in, around middle and leg. Ben Foakes flicks it towards square leg and takes a single. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the third and final session of the day! The players have made their way onto the field. Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes will resume their batting for England. Simon Harmer will begin the session with the ball. Let's play! |
| 86.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer goes 'round the wicket, and delivers a shorter ball, darting it on the pads. Ben Stokes tucks it square of the wicket on the leg side for a single. Ben Stokes moves onto 99 now! |
| 86.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Fuller this time, around middle and off. Ben Foakes flicks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 86.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Another fuller ball, outside off. Ben Foakes advances down the pitch and works it away towards short mid-wicket. |
| 86.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, This one drifts in, darting it on the pads. Ben Foakes tucks it towards short fine leg. No single there. |
| 86.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Tosses it up, around middle, full in length. Ben Foakes pushes it towards mid on. |
| 87.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada begins with a shorter ball, outside off. Ben Stokes blocks it out off the back foot. |
| 87.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, There it is! A fuller ball, around middle. Ben Stokes drives it towards the bowler. The ball deflects off Kagiso Rabada's boot and goes towards square leg. A single taken. Ben Stokes brings up his 12th Test hundred and his first Ton as the England skipper. A classy knock from a classy player. He raises his bat and soaks in all the applause. He has taken England to a position of strength here. |
| 0.0 : Kagiso Rabada will be bowling from the other end. |
| 87.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Nicely done! A length ball, outside off. Ben Foakes stays in his crease, opens the face of his bat and steers it towards third man. |
| 87.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, A shorter ball, around middle. Ben Foakes pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 87.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada bowls this a touch fuller and outside off, Ben Stokes works this to deep point and takes a run. |
| 87.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, This one is wide outside off and served on a good length, Ben Foakes stands upright and leaves this one alone. |
| 88.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, A tossed-up delivery, full, and around off. Ben Stokes knocks it towards long off for a single. |
| 88.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Full again, around middle, loopy ball. Ben Foakes blocks it out solidly. |
| 88.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Spinning in, around middle, full in length. Ben Foakes flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 88.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Misfield and a run! Outside off, pitches it up. Ben Foakes steps down the pitch and works it away towards silly mid on. The fielder there fumbles to stop the ball and the batters cross ends. |
| 88.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Stokes, Fuller one, spinning away, around middle. Ben Stokes advances down the pitch and eases it towards cover for an easy run. |
| 88.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Flights this one up, serves it full, around middle. Ben Foakes blocks it out. |
| 89.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, An in-swinger, a length ball, around middle and leg. Ben Stokes looks to flick this one but he gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad. |
| 89.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, OUT! TAKEN! A wicket finally for South Africa! Kagiso Rabada gets rid of Ben Stokes. The England skipper tries to take on Kagiso Rabada but he holes out. A length ball, around middle. Ben Stokes clears his front leg, and tries to hoick this one over mid-wicket. But the ball goes off the leading edge and flies high towards mid off. Dean Elgar there backtracks and takes a good catch. A terrific knock comes to an end. He walks off to a standing ovation. |
| Stuart Broad makes his way out to the middle. |
| 89.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, On a length, outside off. Ben Foakes dabs it towards cover-point with soft hands and takes a single. |
| 89.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, Swinging in, a length ball, around the thigh pad. Stuart Broad misses his flick and gets hit on his thigh pad. |
| 89.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, Tad fuller now, outside off. Stuart Broad drives it towards cover off the front foot. |
| 89.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, Swing and a miss! Shorter ball, around middle and leg. Stuart Broad advances down the pitch and looks to pull this one away but he misses it. |
| 90.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this full and outside off, Ben Foakes shuffles down the wicket and flicks the ball to mid-wicket. |
| 90.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Bowls this a fraction short, Ben Foakes goes back in the crease and tucks the ball towards short leg. |
| 90.3 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this full and angled into the pads, Ben Foakes clips this down to the short leg fielder. |
| 90.4 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, This is full on the pads, Ben Foakes clips this past backward square leg and takes a couple of runs. |
| 90.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer serves this full and outside off, Ben Foakes works this towards cover for a single. |
| 90.6 : Simon Harmer to Stuart Broad, SIX! BANG! Stuart Broad gets off the mark with a maximum. Simon Harmer bowls this full and outside off, Stuart Broad charges down the wicket and thumps this straight back over the bowler for a biggie! |
| 91.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, NO BALL! This is short as well and angled into the batter, Ben Foakes rocks back and pulls the ball to deep square leg for a single. Kagiso Rabada has overstepped and they get an extra run. |
| 91.2 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Ben Foakes! Another shorter ball, around middle. Ben Foakes swivels and pulls it towards square leg. It's not from the middle of the bat but the ball will race away towards the boundary. |
| 91.1 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Top shot! A shorter ball, around off. Ben Foakes picks up the length quickly and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 91.3 : Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, Bowls this on a good length and angling into the batter, Stuart Broad gives himself room and knocks the ball towards deep cover for a brace. |
| 91.4 : Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, Continues to bowl on a good length and follows the batter to leg side. Stuart Broad backs away further and punches this towards deep cover. They take three runs this time. |
| 91.5 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, This one is a touch fuller and outside off, Ben Foakes blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 91.6 : Kagiso Rabada to Ben Foakes, This is one a good length and outside off, Ben Foakes knocks this to deep point and takes a run to keep strike. |
| 92.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this full and outside off, Ben Foakes is down the wicket and flicks the ball to mid-wicket. |
| 92.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, This is slightly short and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes tucks this to the right of mid-wicket and takes a single. |
| 92.3 : Simon Harmer to Stuart Broad, FOUR! Stuart Broad is playing quite a cameo! Simon Harmer bowls full on the pads, Stuart Broad sweeps this down to fine leg for a boundary. |
| 92.4 : Simon Harmer to Stuart Broad, Simon Harmer bowls this short and angling into the stumps, Stuart Broad uses the crease and punches the ball to deep cover for a single. |
| 92.5 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this full and outside off, Ben Foakes tucks this around this leg towards short fine leg. |
| 92.6 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes blocks this back down the pitch. |
| Anrich Nortje comes into the attack. He replaces Kagiso Rabada. |
| 93.1 : Anrich Nortje to Stuart Broad, Anrich Nortje begins with a good length delivery in line with the stumps, Stuart Broad makes room and swings his bat. Misses and the ball goes just over the stumps. |
| 93.2 : Anrich Nortje to Stuart Broad, FOUR! Connects this one and sends it flying! Anrich Nortje bowls this a touch shorter and outside off, Stuart Broad slashes this over the infield, and the ball races to the deep point fence for four runs. |
| 93.3 : Anrich Nortje to Stuart Broad, Anrich Nortje bowls this on a good length and follows the batter as he looks to make room, Stuart Broad mistimes his shot back towards the bowler. |
| 93.4 : Anrich Nortje to Stuart Broad, Play and a miss! A shorter ball, angling away, outside off. Stuart Broad makes room and looks to pull this one but he fails to get any bat on it. |
| 93.5 : Anrich Nortje to Stuart Broad, This one is on a good length as well and outside off, Stuart Broad gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 93.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje bowls this full on the pads, Ben Foakes flicks this towards mid-wicket and a misfield allows the to pick up three runs. |
| 94.1 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Simon Harmer bowls this full and outside off, Ben Foakes shimmies down the wicket once again and clips this towards mid on. |
| 94.2 : Simon Harmer to Ben Foakes, Another loopy ball, pitches it up again, around off. Ben Foakes advances down the pitch and works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 94.3 : Simon Harmer to Stuart Broad, OUT! STUMPED! Stuart Broad's entertaining cameo comes to an end! Simon Harmer sees the batter charging and bowls this shorter outside off. Gets the ball to turn past the bat as Stuart Broad looks to heave this. Kyle Verreynne gets the ball and whips the bails off and the ball pops out of his hands. Stuart Broad has to depart and England have lost their seventh wicket and are 210 runs ahead. |
| Ollie Robinson comes to the crease. |
| 94.4 : Simon Harmer to Ollie Robinson, Simon Harmer flights this one full and outside off, Ollie Robinson taps this towards point. |
| 94.5 : Simon Harmer to Ollie Robinson, Simon Harmer floats this one outside off on a fuller length. Ollie Robinson goes for the reverse sweep on his second delivery and finds the backward point fielder. |
| 94.6 : Simon Harmer to Ollie Robinson, Simon Harmer bowls an arm ball coming in from a fuller length, Ollie Robinson blocks the ball down to short leg. |
| 95.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Back of a length, outside off. Ben Foakes dabs it towards cover-point and takes a single. |
| 95.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Short of a good length, onto the pads. Ollie Pope blocks it from within his crease. |
| 95.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Anrich Nortje drops it short, outside off. Ollie Robinson leans away and lets that go through to the keeper. |
| 95.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, On a good length, outside off. Ollie Pope tries to swing that one away but misses it completely. |
| 95.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Oh, a nasty bouncer! Very short on this occasion, darting it around his helmet, at 143 clicks. Ollie Robinson does well to sways away from that one. |
| 95.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Ollie Pope pushes it straight towards the silly mid off fielder. |
| Keshav Maharaj comes to bowl. |
| 96.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, A touch quicker at 81 clicks, fuller one, drifting in, around middle. Ben Foakes does well to block this towards the off side. |
| 96.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes defends it on the front foot down the pitch. |
| 96.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Tosses this one up, sprays this one on the pads, full in length. Ben Foakes leans to flick this one but he gets a leading edge towards cover. A single taken. |
| 96.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Loopy ball, full and spinning away, outside off. Ben Foakes prods forward to block this but the ball goes off the outer half towards point. No run there! |
| 96.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller, outside off. Ben Foakes knocks it towards the cover fielder. |
| 96.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, Short and outside off. Ollie Pope goes on the back foot and pulls it towards deep mid wicket for a triple. |
| 97.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, FOUR! Ollie Robinson is not going to sway away from that one! A shorter ball, outside off. Ollie Robinson gets on his toes and upper-cuts it over the keeper's head for a boundary. |
| 97.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Fuller length, outside off. Ollie Robinson goes deep in the crease and dabs it towards cover for a single. |
| 97.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Beaten! A good ball from Anrich Nortje. On a length, around the fourth stump line. Ben Foakes looks to push this away but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 97.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Good length, outside off. Ben Foakes plays and misses this one as it goes through to the keeper. |
| 97.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Much fuller now, outside off. Ben Foakes leans forward and drives it firmly through cover for a brace. |
| 97.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Short of length around the off stump channel. Ben Foakes tries to pull of the back foot but didn't time it well and it went straight to the mid on fielder. |
| 98.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, Tosses this one up, fuller in length, around middle and off. Ollie Robinson advances down the pitch and flicks it to the fielder at mid on. |
| 98.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Ollie Robinson tries to come down the track but adjust in the end to tuck it towards the square leg region. |
| 98.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, A loopy ball, very full and around the leg pole. Ollie Robinson works it away towards mid-wicket for a single this time. |
| 98.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Ben Foakes charges down the pitch and smokes it over the mid on fielder for a boundary. |
| 98.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fires this on his pads, a fuller ball. Ben Foakes clips it away through square leg for a single. |
| 98.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, A fuller ball, tosses it up, around middle. Ollie Robinson advances down the pitch and lifts it over mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 99.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, A length ball, angling in, on the pads. Ben Foakes works it away through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 99.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, FOUR! This has been slapped away! Short ball, outside off. Ollie Robinson cuts it towards the point region for a boundary. |
| 99.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Swing and a miss! A good-length delivery, outside off. Ollie Robinson backs away and tries to chop this one away but he misses. |
| 99.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Full toss onto the pads. Ollie Robinson flicks it through square leg region for a couple of runs. |
| 99.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Edged and just short! Full and wide of off. Ollie Robinson manages to get an outside edge towards the slip cordon. The ball falls just short of the second slip fielder. |
| 99.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ollie Robinson, Fuller, outside off. Ollie Robinson drives it straight to the fielder at mid off. No run there! |
| 100.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Short of a length, onto the stumps. Ben Foakes goes onto the back foot and defends it very comfortably. |
| 100.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj floats this one full and outside off, Ben Foakes gets a stride forward and knocks the ball to the cover fielder. |
| 100.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, A fraction short and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes goes back in the crease and taps the ball back to the bowler. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The lead has swelled to 237 and England are in the driving seat. South Africa have managed to take a couple of wickets in this session with the important one of the centurion Ben Stokes. Ben Foakes is closing in on his ton and the Proteas will be desperate to get the last three wickets. |
| 100.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the middle and off. Ben Foakes defends on the front foot towards the cover. |
| 100.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Angles this one into the pads on a fuller length, Ben Foakes clips this wide of fine leg and takes a single. |
| 100.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, Fuller one, slower through the air. Ollie Robinson watches it carefully and defends it down the pitch. |
| 101.1 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje begins the over with a full delivery angling into the stumps, Ben Foakes flicks this towards mid on. |
| 101.2 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, onto the off stump line. Ben Foakes pushes it down to the fielder at mid off. |
| 101.3 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Anrich Nortje bowls this back of a length and angling down leg, Ben Foakes looks to glance this but misses and goes close to his gloves. |
| 101.4 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Back of a length, outside off. Ben Foakes tries to pull the ball but mistimes it straight to the short mid-wicket fielder. |
| 101.5 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, FOUR! Second Test century for Ben Foakes and his first one in England. He has played wonderfully and completely deserves the applause he is getting. Anrich Nortje bowls this a touch short and outside off, Ben Foakes cuts this fine towards the third man fence for a boundary! |
| 101.6 : Anrich Nortje to Ben Foakes, Fuller length, outside off. Ben Foakes pushes it towards the mid off for a single and he will keep the strike. |
| 102.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 102.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Fuller, onto the leg stump line. Ben Foakes knocks it towards the long on fielder for a single. |
| 102.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ollie Robinson, OUT! CAUGHT! Ollie Robinson has to depart and Keshav Maharaj gets his first wicket! Flights this one full and outside off, much slower through the air. Ollie Robinson looks to drive and gets an outside edge to first slip where Aiden Markram takes it comfortably. England lose their eight wicket now. |
| Jack Leach comes to bat now. |
| 102.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Fuller and slower through the air. Jack Leach tries to defend it and the ball hits his pad. |
| 102.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Keshav Maharaj bowls a quicker delivery full and outside off, Jack Leach gets on the front foot and blocks the ball to the off side. |
| 102.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Fuller, onto the stump. Jack Leach defends it down the ground. |
| 103.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Lungi Ngidi begins with a full delivery angling in from outside off, Ben Foakes clips this towards deep square leg and takes a single. |
| 103.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, On a good length, angling in. Jack Leach tries to defend it and the ball hits the pads after the bat and rolls towards the slips. |
| 103.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, Lungi Ngidi bowls this a fraction full and outside off, Jack Leach mistimes his shot towards point. |
| 103.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, Swing and a miss. Fuller and outside off. Jack Leach tries to go big but misses that one completely. |
| 103.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, FOUR! Jack Leach gets off the mark with a lucky boundary! Lungi Ngidi bowls this full and outside off, Jack Leach has room to free his arms and he takes a swipe at the ball. Gets the thickish edge that flies through the slip cordon and runs away to the fine leg boundary for four runs. |
| 103.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, Play and miss. On a good length, outside off. Jack Leach tries to drive the ball through the cover but misses it completely. |
| 0.0 : Lungi Ngidi (16-3-50-1)Â is brought into the attack. |
| 104.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj bowls this slow and flights this one full in line with the stumps, Ben Foakes shimmies down the wicket and lifts this high over the bowler's head. The ball lands just before the straight boundary and stops. They take two runs. |
| 104.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, That is a missed opportunity! |
| 104.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Ben Foakes, Keshav Maharaj bowls this short and outside off, Ben Foakes punches this to deep cover for a single. |
| 104.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Keshav Maharaj bowls this a tad short and outside off, Jack Leach is on the back foot as he blocks this to the off side. |
| 104.5 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, FOUR! This is audacious from Jack Leach! His teammates love it. Keshav Maharaj bowls this full and outside off, Jack Leach gets across to the off side and reverse sweeps this towards the deep cover fence for a boundary. |
| 104.6 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Flighted delivery bowled full outside off, Jack Leach is solid in defense as he blocks this firmly. |
| 105.1 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, A length ball, angling in, on the thigh pad. Ben Foakes flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 105.2 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, An overpitched delivery, around middle, at 137 clicks. Jack Leach drives it down the ground. Lungi Ngidi gets his right boot on the way and stops the ball. |
| 105.3 : Lungi Ngidi to Jack Leach, Slightly shorter, on the thigh pad. Jack Leach does well to tuck this one away towards square leg for a single. |
| 105.4 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Fuller ball, outside off. Ben Foakes drives it firmly through cover for a brace. |
| 105.5 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Lungi Ngidi spills this one down leg, a shorter ball. Ben Foakes looks to pull this one but he misses. |
| 105.6 : Lungi Ngidi to Ben Foakes, Very short on this occasion, outside off. Ben Foakes hops and pulls it towards deep square leg. Two taken. |
| 106.1 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Keshav Maharaj comes in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, around middle. Jack Leach dances down the pitch and tonks it towards long on for a brace. |
| 106.2 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Tad shorter now, outside off. Jack Leach stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he misses. |
| 106.3 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, Fuller, on middle. Jack Leach blocks it out. |
| 106.4 : Keshav Maharaj to Jack Leach, OUT! TIMBER! Jack Leach departs and Ben Stokes calls his troops back in. Keshav Maharaj serves this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Jack Leach charges down the wicket and misses the line as he tries to defend. The ball passes the outside edge and shatters the stumps. The lead is 264 and England want to have a bowl before Stumps. |
| England have declared and South Africa can breathe a sigh of relief for now! A better session this for the visitors. They grabbed four wickets in this session but still find themselves in a spot of a bother. Kagiso Rabada was the man who got rid of the centurion, Ben Stokes. However, they failed to capitalize on that moment and let the tail-ender get away with a few runs along with a set-batter, Ben Foakes. The spin-twins, Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer got three wickets between them, but t |
| England have been absolutely dominant in this game. They were propelled to this healthy lead thanks to tons from Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes with the latter remaining unbeaten. They put on a 173-run partnership and put England in a commanding position. |
| ... THIRD INNINGS ... |
| We are back for the third innings of the day! |
| 0.1 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and going down leg side, Sarel Erwee leaves this one alone. |
| 0.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Gets his line right this time as he serves this on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee lets this go through to the keeper. |
| 0.3 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, James Anderson continues to bowl on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee decides to play at this late and blocks it to the off side. |
| 0.4 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, On a good length and in line with the stumps, Sarel Erwee blocks this back to the bowler. |
| 0.6 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Bowls this on a good length as well and outside off, Sarel Erwee is watchful as he lets this go through. |
| 0.5 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Huge appeal from the fielders as the ball raps the pads. James Anderson bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Sarel Erwee misses the ball and gets hit on the pads. The umpire remains unmoved. |
| 1.1 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson begins with a good length delivery outside off, Dean Elgar leaves this one alone. |
| 1.2 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, This one is a fraction short and in line with the stumps. Dean Elgar blocks this towards short leg. |
| 0.6 : Will it be Stuart Broad or Ollie Robinson from the other end? Ollie Robinson will share the new ball with James Anderson. |
| 1.3 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson goes a bit fuller and outside off, Dean Elgar gets a thick edge that goes through the backward point region for a couple of runs. |
| 1.4 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Oh, well bowled! A shorter ball, angling in, outside off. Dean Elgar looks to tuck this one on the leg side, but he gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 1.5 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Fuller ball, outside off. Dean Elgar leans forward and blocks it out watchfully. |
| 1.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Bowls this on a good length and pitching around leg, Dean Elgar defends this from deep in his crease. |
| 2.1 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, A length ball, around middle and leg, swinging away a tad. Sarel Erwee looks to block this one but he misses and gets hit on his pads. A huge shout for LBW, and the umpire says no!  Ben Stokes decides to go up for the review. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking indicates that it was pitching outside leg. The on-field decision stands and England lose a review. |
| 2.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone. |
| 2.3 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, FOUR! Oh, shot! A pitched-up delivery, around middle. Sarel Erwee shows the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a glorious boundary. |
| 2.4 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Slight back of a length now, outside off. Sarel Erwee hops and pushes it towards point for a single. |
| 2.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, James Anderson sprays this one down the leg side, a length ball. Dean Elgar leaves it alone. |
| 2.6 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Shorter one again, around middle. Dean Elgar blocks it out watchfully. |
| 3.1 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson speeds in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, angling away, outside off. Sarel Erwee shoulders his arms at it. |
| 3.2 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, On a length, darting it on the pads. Sarel Erwee tucks it past short leg. Three taken. |
| 3.3 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Change of angle now! Ollie Robinson comes in from 'round the wicket, he bowls a length ball, outside off. Dean Elgar offers no shot to that. |
| 3.4 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Another good-length delivery, outside off, at 130 clicks. Dean Elgar is happy to let that one go through to the keeper. |
| 3.5 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Angling in, tad shorter, around middle. Dean Elgar taps it towards short leg. |
| 3.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Back of a length, outside off. Dean Elgar stands tall and punches it off the back foot through cover-point for a brace. |
| Early change for England! Jack Leach comes into the attack. He replaces James Anderson. |
| 4.1 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Jack Leach begins with a shorter ball, around off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and defends it out watchfully. |
| 4.2 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire once again disagrees. A loopy one this one, full and spinning in, outside off. Sarel Erwee leans and pads it away. That was probably missing wickets. |
| 4.3 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Quicker and flatter, around middle. Sarel Erwee defends it out solidly off the back foot. |
| 4.4 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Fuller ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee leans and drives it towards cover for a single. |
| 4.5 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Shorter ball, turning in, around middle. Dean Elgar stays in his crease and tucks it towards square leg. |
| 4.6 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Back of a length, turning in, around middle. Dean Elgar rocks back and turns it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 5.1 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Slightly short in length, outside off. Sarel Erwee pushes it off the back foot towards cover. A single taken. |
| 5.2 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Ollie Robinson comes in from 'round the wicket and bowls a shortish ball, outside off. Dean Elgar hangs back and tries to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 5.3 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Back of a length, around middle and off. Dean Elgar blocks it out watchfully. |
| 5.4 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Angling in, on the pads, a length ball. Dean Elgar turns it towards backward square leg. |
| 5.5 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Tight leave! An in-swinger, around the fourth stump line, a length ball. Dean Elgar shoulders his arms at it. |
| 5.6 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Good-length delivery, nipping back in, around middle. Dean Elgar taps it towards mid-wicket. A testing over from Ollie Robinson. |
| 6.1 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Shorter one, spinning in, outside off. Sarel Erwee stays in his crease and blocks it towards the bowler. |
| 6.2 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Quicker at 88 clicks, flatter and outside off. Sarel Erwee rocks back and blocks it towards the fielder at point. |
| 6.3 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Tosses it up this time, a fuller one, outside off. Sarel Erwee lunges forward and defends it out. |
| 6.4 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Quick and short, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends it towards cover off the back foot. |
| 6.5 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Loopy one, full in length, outside off. Sarel Erwee presses forward and defends it out watchfully. |
| 6.6 : Jack Leach to Sarel Erwee, Jack Leach flights this one up, serves it full and on middle. Sarel Erwee prods forward and defends this one. |
| 7.1 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, FOUR! Nicely done! An overpitched delivery, darting it on the pads. Dean Elgar uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 7.2 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Oh, a peach of a delivery! This one lands on a length, jags away, a tad, outside off. Dean Elgar stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he gets beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. |
| 7.3 : Ollie Robinson to Dean Elgar, Back of a length, outside off. Dean Elgar gets on his toes and taps it towards cover-point for a single. |
| 7.4 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Good-length delivery, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends this one towards the cover region. |
| 7.5 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson pulls his length back a tad, and serves it outside off. Sarel Erwee pushes it off the back foot through cover for a brace. |
| 7.6 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Another length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and taps it towards mid-wicket. |
| 8.1 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Tosses it up, full, around middle. Dean Elgar leans forward and blocks it out. |
| 0.0 : Jack Leach will bowl the final over of the day! |
| 8.2 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Spinning in, a fuller ball, on the pads. Dean Elgar leans to tuck this one away but he misses. The ball lobs up off his pads and goes towards short leg. |
| 8.3 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Shorter one, spinning in, around middle. Dean Elgar rocks back and defends it out. |
| 8.4 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Edgy runs! A shorter one, spinning in, around off. Dean Elgar rocks back and looks to block this one but the ball goes off the outside edge and away from the fielder at first slip. Two taken! |
| 8.5 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Back of a length again, around middle. Dean Elgar blocks this one off the back foot towards short leg. |
| 8.6 : Jack Leach to Dean Elgar, Fuller one, outside off, spinning in. Dean Elgar leans across and pads this one away. That will be Stumps on Day 2! |
| The day started with England trailing by 40 runs and they were just four runs behind when Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes got together at the crease. The overnight batters Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow departed early and gave South Africa an opportunity to come back in the game. The post Lunch session yielded 96 runs and no wickets were lost in that period. From that point on the visitors were chasing the game and will have to bat out of their skins if they are to salvage something. We have see |
| Right then! That concludes our proceedings for Day 2! We have witnessed another engrossing day of Test cricket and the action now continues on Day 3. The first ball of Day 3 will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Our build-up though begins a lot earlier. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers! |
| England will be thrilled with their performance and have just gone from strength to strength as the game has progressed. They will be eager to run through the South African batting lineup and clinch victory. Ben Stokes got to his 12th Test century right after the Tea break but could not keep going as he was dismissed in the quest for quick runs. Ben Foakes kept going though and was well accompanied by the lower order as they built on the lead. He reached his second century in Test cricket and |
| South Africa are really far behind in this game but will go into Day 3 with all their wickets intact in the second innings. They trail by 241 runs still and they will have to bat long if they are to have any chance of coming back in this game. The visitors will be thoroughly disappointed as their entire bowling attack was blunted by the Ben combination. They did pick up four wickets in the session but the Englishmen were in attack mode. Anrich Nortje was the pick of the bowlers taking three wi |
| ... DAY 3 ... |
| Hello, hello, and welcome back folks! We are now ready for Day 3 of this intriguing Test between South Africa and England. Day 3, a day which is fondly referred to as the âmoving dayâ in a Test match. However, this game has already moved at a rapid pace and by the looks of it, we might just get a result at the end of the day. It is the home side, England that are in a commanding position. They still lead by 241 runs and need all 10 wickets to wrap this game up and level the series. While Sou |
| England have completely bossed this Test. They were clinical with the ball in the first innings of the game and put on a strong show with the bat later on. Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes were the players who notched up their respective centuries and put together a partnership of 173 runs to guide England to a healthy lead. Eventually, Stokes decided to declare after a mighty lead of 264. They did fail to grab a wicket in the 9 overs they bowled before the end of the day, but will be raring to go an |
| South Africa on the other hand face a tough challenge ahead of them. They need to bat all day long if they need to redeem themselves in this game. We cannot count the visitors completely out of this one. The pitch has flattened and the conditions have only become easier for batting. The South African openers remain unscathed at the end of Day 2 and gave the visitors something to smile about. The duo will look to carry on the same way and build a big partnership. Can they do so? We will know soon |
| We are ready for action to get underway! The players have made their way out in the middle. Sarel Erwee and Dean Elgar will resume their batting for South Africa. Joe Root will be the one starting with the ball. Let's go! |
| 9.2 : Joe Root to Sarel Erwee, Bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Sarel Erwee blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 9.3 : Joe Root to Sarel Erwee, Floats this one full and outside off, Sarel Erwee strokes this straight to short mid off. |
| 9.1 : Joe Root to Sarel Erwee, Joe Root begins with a full delivery angling down leg, Sarel Erwee looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 9.4 : Joe Root to Sarel Erwee, Joe Root bowls this one full and drifting into the pads, Sarel Erwee taps this to the left of the bowler. |
| 9.5 : Joe Root to Sarel Erwee, FOUR! Finds the gap with perfection! Joe Root flights this one full and outside off, Sarel Erwee gets a stride forward and hits it with the turn. Finds the gap in the packed off side field and the ball races to the deep cover fence for the first boundary of the morning. |
| 9.6 : Joe Root to Sarel Erwee, Fires this one full and into the legs, Sarel Erwee clips this through square leg for a single. |
| James Anderson (2-1-5-0) will bowl from the other end. |
| 10.1 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, James Anderson begins with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone. |
| 10.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, On a length again, around middle. Sarel Erwee blocks it watchfully. |
| 10.3 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Tighter line! Around the fifth stump line, length ball. Sarel Erwee is happy to let that one go. |
| 10.4 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Good shot! A fuller ball, outside off, at 131 clicks. Sarel Erwee leans forward and drives this one away from his body through cover. Jack Leach chases the ball and keeps it away from the boundary ropes. Three taken. |
| 10.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Leg bye! Darting it on the thigh pad, a length ball from 'round the wicket. Dean Elgar looks to flick this one but he misses. The ball goes off the thigh pad towards square leg a leg bye taken. |
| 10.6 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Beaten! Lovely ball! On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee looks to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 11.1 : Joe Root to Dean Elgar, Joe Root tosses this one up, serves it full, spinning away, outside off. Dean Elgar leaves it alone. |
| 11.2 : Joe Root to Dean Elgar, Another fuller ball, around middle. Dean Elgar prods forward and blocks it out. |
| 11.3 : Joe Root to Dean Elgar, Loopy one, turning away, around off. Dean Elgar leans forward and defends it towards cover. |
| 11.4 : Joe Root to Dean Elgar, Tad shorter now, around the off pole. Dean Elgar rocks back and pushes it towards cover. |
| 11.5 : Joe Root to Dean Elgar, Extra bounce there! Tad shorter, outside off, spinning away. Dean Elgar looks to play at it but bails out in the end due to the extra bounce. |
| 11.6 : Joe Root to Dean Elgar, Joe Root flights this one up, serves it full and outside off. Dean Elgar lunges forward and drives it to the fielder at cover. |
| 12.1 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, James Anderson speeds in from over the wicket, and bowls a length ball, outside off, shaping away. Sarel Erwee shoulders his arms at it. |
| 12.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, This one jags back in a tad, full and around middle and leg. Sarel Erwee works it away through square leg. Only a single. |
| 12.3 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Change of angle now! James Anderson sprints in from 'round the wicket, he delivers a good-length delivery, angling in, around middle and leg. Dean Elgar tucks it awkwardly towards square leg. |
| 12.4 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, Beaten! Lovely ball! A length ball, this one nips away after pitching, outside off. Dean Elgar gets beaten while trying to block this one. |
| 12.5 : James Anderson to Dean Elgar, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! James Anderson draws first blood! He gets rid of the South African skipper, Dean Elgar. Another beauty by Anderson. Another length ball, swinging away, on the off pole. Dean Elgar once again tries to defend this one, but he gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on and uproots the off pole. England are up and running early in the day! A perfect start for them. |
| Keegan Petersen makes his way out to the middle having lost the wicket of his skipper. |
| 12.6 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson comes from over the wicket, outside off, a length ball. Keegan Petersen leaves it alone. |
| 13.1 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson runs in from over the wicket and serves a length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee is happy to let that one go. |
| 13.2 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, On a length again, outside off. Sarel Erwee does not fiddle with that one. |
| 13.3 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, This one angles in, on a length, around middle. Sarel Erwee blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 0.0 : Ollie Robinson (4-0-15-0) has been brought into the attack. |
| 13.4 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Bowls a good-length delivery, outside off, at 131 clicks. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone. |
| 13.5 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Oh, close call! On a length, jagging in a bit, around middle. Sarel Erwee looks to flick this one but he misses. The ball hit him near his thigh pad and rolls slowly towards the stump. Sarel Erwee is well aware and he moves the ball away from the stumps with his bat. |
| 13.6 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends it out towards cover. A maiden over to begin with for Ollie Robinson. |
| 14.1 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, A fuller ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen miscues his drives towards mid off and takes a single. He gets off the mark with that. |
| 14.2 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, James Anderson comes in from 'round the wicket to Sarel Erwee now. He bowls a length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee is solid in his defense. |
| 14.3 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Beaten! A peach! Another length ball, outside off, angling in. Sarel Erwee looks to defend this but he gets beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. |
| 14.4 : James Anderson to Sarel Erwee, Angling in again, around middle and leg this time, a length ball. Sarel Erwee pushes it towards mid on for a single. |
| 14.5 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Tight leave! On a length, swinging in, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and shoulders his arms at it. |
| 14.6 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Fuller delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen prods forward and eases it towards mid off. |
| 15.1 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson bowls this a fraction full and outside off, Sarel Erwee knocks this towards the cover fielder. |
| 15.3 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, This is on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee blocks this towards cover. |
| 15.2 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Edged and just short! Ollie Robinson continues bowling a touch fuller and outside off, Sarel Erwee pushes hard at this and gets an edge that falls just short of the second slip fielder diving to his right. Close call for Sarel Erwee. |
| 15.4 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson continues to bowl on a good length but this is wider outside the off stump, Sarel Erwee leaves this one alone. |
| 15.5 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson gets another edge. Ollie Robinson bowls this full once more and just outside off, Sarel Erwee looks to defend and gets an outside edge that flies through the slip cordon for a boundary to third man. |
| 15.6 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Delivers this closer to the off stump on a good length. Keegan Petersen gets an inside edge towards backward square leg and takes a run to keep strike. |
| 16.1 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards the mid off fielder. |
| 16.2 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Continues bowling on a good length and wider outside off, Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 16.3 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Just outside the off stump and on a good length. This is defended to the left of the bowler. |
| 16.4 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson sticks to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Keegan Petersen works this towards point. |
| 16.5 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Goes a fraction fuller and gets this one to angle into the stumps from outside off, Keegan Petersen defends this watchfully towards the short mid on fielder. |
| 16.6 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson goes back to bowling on a good length and in line with the off stump, Keegan Petersen looks to block and gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 17.1 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson serves this on a good length and angling away from the left-hander from over the wicket. Sarel Erwee leaves this one as it goes through to the keeper. |
| 17.2 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Wide outside off on a good length, Sarel Erwee happy to let this one go as well. |
| 17.3 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Decides to go 'round the wicket now and angles this ball in from outside off, Sarel Erwee defends this towards the cover fielder. |
| 17.4 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Back to over the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Sarel Erwee is back to leaving the ball this alone. |
| 17.5 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, Ollie Robinson seems to be a bit confused as he goes 'round the wicket once more. This is angling in from outside off, Sarel Erwee blocks this confidently towards cover. |
| 17.6 : Ollie Robinson to Sarel Erwee, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson tries everything and finally gets the breakthrough! He bowls this on a good length and just outside off from 'round the wicket. Sarel Erwee feels for the ball and then decides to leave it alone. The decision is late as he gets a faint nick through to the keeper. Ben Foakes makes no mistake behind the wicket as he grabs onto this. South Africa is in all sorts of trouble now as both the openers have departed. |
| Aiden Markram walks out to bat at number 3. |
| 18.1 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson bowls this a touch short and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and punches this straight past mid on for a brace. |
| 18.2 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, On a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen plays this with a cross bat and guides the ball to third man for a single. |
| 18.3 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, This one is on a good length as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards backward point. |
| 18.4 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Continues bowling on a good length and this is a bit outside off, Keegan Petersen does not want to play at this. |
| 18.5 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson bowls this a fraction fuller and outside off, gets the ball to skid after pitching. Keegan Petersen looks to push this one away and gets beaten on the outside edge. Ben Foakes is celebrating and James Anderson is sure this is out. The umpire raises his finger and Keegan Petersen reviews immediately. UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and the onfield decision has to be reversed. Keegan Petersen will continue and South Afric |
| 18.6 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Shorter ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and blocks it out. |
| 19.1 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Ollie Robinson begins the over with a full delivery in line with the stumps, Aiden Markram digs this out and knocks the ball to mid off. |
| 19.2 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Aiden Markram stands tall and blocks the ball back to the bowler. |
| 19.3 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Continues to serve this on a good length and outside off, Aiden Markram works this towards cover-point. |
| 19.4 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Ollie Robinson attacking the outside off stump line on a good length. Aiden Markram guides this towards backward point. |
| 19.5 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, What a delivery! Ollie Robinson delivers this on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in sharply. Aiden Markram raises his arms and does really well to leave this one alone as it goes over the stumps. |
| 19.6 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Another ball that nips back into the batter. This is a fraction outside off on a good length. Aiden Markram shoulders arms to this one as well. |
| Stuart Broad comes into the attack. |
| 20.1 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad begins with a fuller ball, outside off, this one keeps low as well. Keegan Petersen leaves it alone. |
| 20.2 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen punches it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 20.3 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, A length ball, this one slants in, around middle. Keegan Petersen works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 20.4 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Fuller length, outside off. Aiden Markram let's that bowl go through to the keeper. |
| 20.5 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, No ball! OH, dear! Wicket...but it's no ball. What a peach of a delivery by Stuart Broad! A length ball, nipping back in, on the off pole. Aiden Markram looks to block this one but he misses and the ball clips the off stump. England players are celebrating, but the umpires signal a no ball. Stuart Broad has overstepped here. Aiden Markram had started walking back but he comes back to bat. |
| Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Adding salt to injury! A length ball, around middle and leg. Aiden Markram flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 20.6 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram pushes it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 21.1 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, No ball! Tad shorter, outside off. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and pushes it towards cover. Ollie Robinson has overstepped here and a no ball is called. |
| Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Pitches this one up, outside off. Aiden Markram leans forward and drives it towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 21.2 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, On a good length, onto the off stump. Aiden Markram cuts it towards the point fielder for a single. |
| 0.0 : Aiden Markram comes back to bat, after walking towards the pavillion. It was late no ball call from the umpire. |
| 21.3 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Angling away, fuller one, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives it towards cover-point. |
| 21.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Short of a length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen gets an inside edge on his pads and the ball rolls towards the square leg region for a single. |
| 21.5 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, Tight leave! A length, nipping in, outside off. Aiden Markram watches it sail through to the keeper. |
| 21.6 : Ollie Robinson to Aiden Markram, On a good length, onto the off pole. Aiden Markram pushes it towards the cover for a quick single. |
| 22.1 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, A good-length delivery, jagging back in, around the off pole. Aiden Markram blocks it out off the back foot. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! England have come out with all guns blazing. They have sent both the openers packing and will now look to kill this game. They would have had their third wicket if Stuart Broad had not overstepped. South Africa will be hoping Aiden Markram makes the most of the life he got and he can look to build a big partnership with Keegan Petersen. A lot to look forward to after the break. |
| 22.2 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram leaves that one very easily straight to the keeper. |
| 22.3 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, Another length delivery, tailing back in, around middle and leg. Aiden Markram tucks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 22.4 : Stuart Broad to Aiden Markram, OUT! EDGED AND TAKE! Stuart Broad gets his man this time! He checks with the umpire if that's a no ball and the umpire shows him thumps up. Lovely ball from Broad. A typical test match line. Fuller length outside off. Aiden Markram tries to drive it towards cover and gets an outside edge straight to Zak Crawley at second slip who takes a good sharp catch. South Africa have lost their third wicket and England continues to dominate this game. |
| 22.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. |
| 22.4 : Rassie van der Dussen makes his way out to the middle. |
| 22.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Play and a miss. On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen tries to defend it but gets beaten by the swing straight into the hand of the keeper. |
| 23.1 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen hangs back and dabs it towards point. |
| 23.2 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, FOUR BYES! Fuller length, drifting down the leg. Keegan Petersen misses his flick and the keeper tries to stop that one but it sneaks through his gloves towards the fine leg for a boundary. |
| 23.3 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Another shorter ball, around off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and defends it out. |
| 23.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Back of length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen pulls it towards square leg for a single and it's a no ball as well for overstepping. |
| Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! A length ball, swinging in, on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. That was sliding down leg. |
| 23.5 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, A good-length delivery, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. |
| 23.6 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, onto the off stump line. Rassie van der Dussen gets on the back foot and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 24.1 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, A yorker-length delivery to begin with, around off. Keegan Petersen brings his bat down to dig this one out but the ball goes off the inside edge towards short leg. |
| 24.2 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, A length ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and punches it towards cover. |
| 24.3 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Fuller one again, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and drives it towards mid off. |
| 24.4 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, A good-length ball, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to Ollie Pope at silly mid on. |
| 24.5 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Another pitched-up delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen is happy to let that one go. |
| 24.6 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it solidly back to the bowler. |
| Jack Leach comes into the attack. |
| 25.1 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Jack Leach bowls this full and angling down leg, Rassie van der Dussen puts his pad on it and the ball rolls to short fine leg. |
| 25.2 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the off stump line. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards mid off. |
| 25.3 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Jack Leach serves this one full and in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen smothers this into the pitch. |
| 25.4 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Pitched up, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and defends it. |
| 25.5 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, This one is a bit short and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets low and cuts the ball to deep cover-point for a single. |
| 25.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Keegan Petersen goes deep in his crease and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 26.1 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad serves this on a good length and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves this one alone and the ball stays a touch low. Ben Foakes does well to collect this behind the wicket. |
| 26.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen gets in the line and defends it solidly. |
| 26.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! Rassie van der Dussen will take on the short ball! Stuart Broad bangs this into the pitch and angles the ball towards the leg side. Rassie van der Dussen swivels and looks to pull, gets a top edge that flies straight to fine leg for a boundary. |
| 26.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen tries to go through the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 26.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Goes a touch fuller and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen decides to leave this at the last moment. |
| 26.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen rocks back and defends it solidly. |
| 27.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach bowls this quicker and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen rocks back and punches the ball to the cover fielder. |
| 27.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Slower through the air, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the short leg region. |
| 27.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Flights this one full and in line with the off stump, Keegan Petersen gets a big stride forward and blocks the ball to the left of the bowler. |
| 27.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen tries to cut it but gets an outside edge and the ball races away towards the third man region for a couple. |
| 27.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Goes back to bowling full and straight in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen blocks and gets a outside edge towards point. |
| 27.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short of a length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and punches it towards extra-cover. |
| 28.1 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! Another edge gets South Africa a boundary! Stuart Broad bowls this a bit full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets all squared up and hangs his bat out. Gets a thick edge and flies in the vacant third slip area for a boundary to third man. |
| 28.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, onto the middle stump line. Rassie van der Dussen defends it towards short mid wicket. |
| 28.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, This is on a good length and just outside off, Rassie van der Dussen stands upright and blocks the ball back towards the bowler. |
| 28.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen let's it go to the keeper. |
| 28.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and angling in from outside off, Rassie van der Dussen knocks this wide off mid on and takes a run. |
| 28.6 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives it straight to the cover fielder. |
| 29.1 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Jack Leach begins the over with a full delivery in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen solid in defense as he blocks the ball into the pitch towards the leg side. |
| 29.2 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly off the front foot. |
| 29.3 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, This is a fraction short and straight onto middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets back in the crease and defends this back down the pitch. |
| 29.4 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it towards the mid-wicket region. |
| 29.5 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Goes full and just outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets his front foot forward and pushes at the ball. Gets an inside edge towards short fine leg. |
| 29.6 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it off the front foot down on the pitch. |
| 30.1 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and punches the ball wide of the cover fielder for a single. |
| 30.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the stump, this one keeps low as well. Rassie van der Dussen does well to block this one. |
| 30.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, This one is on a good length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen leaves this one alone. |
| 30.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Back of length, around off. Rassie van der Dussen goes on the back foot and tucks it towards the short midwicket. |
| 30.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, This one keeps a touch low from a good length and outside the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen manages to block this towards cover-point. |
| 30.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, around the off pole. Rassie van der Dussen drives it straight to the fielder at mid on. |
| 31.1 : Joe Root to Keegan Petersen, FOUR! Joe Root begins with a freebie! Bowls a full toss outside off, Keegan Petersen gets a stride forward and punches the ball into the vacant mid off region for a boundary to long off. That should release some pressure. |
| 0.0 : Joe Root (2-1-8-0)Â comes back to bowl. |
| 31.2 : Joe Root to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the silly mid off straight into the hands of the fielder. |
| 31.3 : Joe Root to Keegan Petersen, Joe Root floats this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets his front foot forward confidently and strokes the ball towards deep cover for a couple of runs. |
| 31.4 : Joe Root to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen knocks it towards the short mid-wicket. |
| 31.5 : Joe Root to Keegan Petersen, Joe Root fires this full and angles it into the pads, Keegan Petersen clips this towards the short mid-wicket. |
| 31.6 : Joe Root to Keegan Petersen, Joe Root this time comes 'round the wicket. Bowls a fuller length delivery, onto the leg stump line. Keegan Petersen works it towards the square leg region for a single. |
| 32.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach bowls this quicker and serves it full and into the pads, Keegan Petersen flicks this to mid-wicket. |
| 32.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short of length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen goes on the backfoot and punches it towards the short mid wicket. |
| 32.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen misjudges the length and goes back. Gets his bat down in time and gets an outside edge towards short third man. |
| 32.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short of a length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and defends it straight towards short leg fielder. |
| 32.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks the ball to the off side. |
| 32.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen transfers his weight on the front foot and defends it. |
| 33.1 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Joe Root bowls this full and on a leg stump line, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this down to short leg. |
| 33.2 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly towards the off side region. |
| 33.3 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Fires this one full and into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen clips the ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 33.4 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it towards the vacant cover area for a handsome boundary. |
| 33.5 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Joe Root flights this one full and just outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets forward and blocks the ball down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 33.6 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, attacking the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends on the front foot towards the short leg fielder. |
| 34.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach fires this one full and going well down leg stump, Keegan Petersen makes room and tries to flick this but misses. Gets hit on the pads. |
| 34.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the pads. Jack Leach bowls that one quicker and it hits the batters pad. |
| 34.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is a fraction short and fired down leg, Keegan Petersen goes right back in the crease and blocks this ball towards short mid-wicket. |
| 34.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives of the front foot but a good stop by the fielder at cover. |
| 34.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Bowls this one short and spinning down leg, Keegan Petersen looks to flick this but misses. Ben Foakes makes a huge appeal but the bowler does not seem interested. The umpire agrees with the bowler and says not out. |
| 34.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen hits down the pitch back to the bowler. |
| 35.1 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR BYES! Joe Root fires this one full and well outside leg stump, Rassie van der Dussen tries to put his foot back and block this but misses. Ben Foakes does not collect this and it runs away for four byes. |
| 35.2 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the leg stump line. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards the short mid wicker fielder. |
| 35.3 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this one back down the wicket. |
| 35.4 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly towards the short leg fielder. |
| 35.5 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Loopy delivery bowled straight in line with the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen happy to block this straight back down the pitch. |
| 35.6 : Joe Root to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends very solidly off the front foot straight into the pitch. That will be Lunch on Day 3! |
| As expected, the first session of Day 3 has belonged to England. They have grabbed 3 wickets and have continued their domination in this game. Ben Stokes will be a happy man! It was James Anderson who provided his side with their first breakthrough by sending Dean Elgar packing. Ollie Robinson followed up and sent the other opener back without wasting much time. The third pacer of England, Stuart Broad came into the attack and was rewarded with the wicket of Aiden Markram for his impressi |
| For South Africa, it's been disappointing, once again. It's just been another session of fighting hard for them. But they will be pleased about not losing any wickets in the last 30 minutes or so. After losing Dean Elgar, Sarel Erwee, and Aiden Markram relatively early in the session, South Africa were in a real spot of bother. But the partnership between Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen has done some sort of repair work. Together they have put an unbeaten stand of 34 runs. Keegan |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ... |
| 36.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach begins with a loopy ball, full and around off. Keegan Petersen leans and blocks it out. |
| 36.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Shorter one now, outside off, spinning away. Keegan Petersen hangs back and cuts it through point for a brace. |
| 36.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Flatter and quicker, at 84 clicks, around middle. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the post-Lunch session! The players are out in the middle. Rassie van der Dussen and Keegan Petersen have a task in hand and South Africa will be hoping they continue from where they left off. Jack Leach will begin proceedings after the break. Let's go... |
| 36.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Tosses this one full, at 84 clicks, full again, outside off. Keegan Petersen takes a big stride forward and blocks it out. |
| 36.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to Jack Leach. |
| 36.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Slower through the air, loopy one, full and spinning away, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and leaves it alone. |
| 37.1 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, On a length now, angling in, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it from within his crease. |
| 37.2 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Another good-length delivery, outside off, at 130 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen defends it out towards cover. |
| 37.3 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Much fuller now, swinging in, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen digs this one out towards point. |
| 37.4 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Another fuller ball, outside off, at 124 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen covers the line of the ball and defends it towards the fielder at short cover. |
| 37.5 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, An overpitched delivery, darting it around middle and leg, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg and rotates the strike. |
| 37.6 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Ouch! James Anderson serves this one on a length, swinging in, around middle, extra bounce there as well. Keegan Petersen hops and fails to flick this one, the ball goes on and hit him on the box! He seems fine though. |
| 38.1 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Back of a length, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen uses the depth of his crease and pulls it towards deep square leg. Jonny Bairstow chases the ball and does well to keep it away from the boundary ropes. Three runs taken. |
| 38.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Much fuller now, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen presses forward and blocks it out. |
| 38.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Tosses it up, full, around middle. Keegan Petersen blocks it out off the front foot. |
| 38.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Tad shorter now, outside off. Keegan Petersen rocks back and cuts it towards short cover. |
| 38.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen defends it out off the back foot. |
| 38.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Bowls another short ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen pushes it off the back foot through cover for a single. |
| 39.1 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson serves a length ball, outside, off, hint of movement there. Keegan Petersen dabs it towards cover. |
| 39.2 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, On a length once again, outside off. Keegan Petersen taps it towards backward point. |
| 39.3 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, James Anderson pitches this one up now, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen shows the full face of the bat and drives it past mid off. Three taken. |
| 39.4 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller one, around off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out from within his crease. |
| 39.5 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Width on offer now, a length ball. Rassie van der Dussen does not fiddle with that one. |
| 39.6 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson angles this one in, on the pads, a fuller one. Rassie van der Dussen works it away towards mid-wicket. |
| 40.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach flights this one full and on leg, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards short mid-wicket. |
| 40.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps, Jack Leach shimmies down the wicket and knocks the ball back to the bowler. |
| 40.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Full and straight once more. Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 40.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen defends this to the off side. |
| 40.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Bowls a full toss this time in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen knocks this straight to short mid on. |
| 40.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full and in line with middle, Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and gets his bat down in time to block this back down the wicket. |
| 41.1 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson begins the over with a good-length delivery outside off, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards backward point. |
| 41.2 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson goes full and angling into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen clips the ball to deep square leg for a single. |
| 41.3 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, This is full as well as well and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards silly mid on and just beats the diving fielder there. They get a couple of runs. |
| 41.4 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen taps the ball into the pitch and the ball bounces and goes just over the stumps. |
| 41.5 : James Anderson to Keegan Petersen, Goes back to bowling full and into the stumps, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and they take three runs. |
| 41.6 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, This is a fraction full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this towards point. |
| 42.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach flights this one full on middle and leg, Keegan Petersen defends this back to the right of the bowler. |
| 42.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full and straight in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen taps this into the pitch. |
| 42.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Flights this one full and just outside off, Keegan Petersen strokes this towards cover. |
| 42.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full and on an off stump line, Keegan Petersen punches this to the short mid off fielder. |
| 42.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This one is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets a stride forward and knocks it straoght to short mid off. |
| 42.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Bowls short this time and outside off, Keegan Petersen rocks back and cuts the ball to extra cover. |
| 43.1 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson bowls this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this back into the pitch. |
| 43.2 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and knocks the ball to the cover fielder. |
| 43.3 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, This one is outside off and on a good length, Rassie van der Dussen feels for this and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 43.4 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson goes fuller and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen digs this out back towards the bowler. |
| 43.5 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, This one is much wider outside off and on a fuller length, Rassie van der Dussen reaches for it and strokes the ball through covers for a couple of runs. |
| 43.6 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Full once again and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen is watchful as he lets this one go through to the keeper. |
| 44.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach bowls this full and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards point. |
| 44.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Goes closer to the stumps and on a fuller length, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards short cover. |
| 44.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen happy to leave this one alone. |
| 44.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Tosses this one up full and outside off, Keegan Petersen pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards point. |
| 44.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fires this one quicker and outside off on a shorter length, Keegan Petersen goes back in the crease and mistimes his shot towards cover. |
| 44.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is much wider outside off on a fuller length. Keegan Petersen defends this towards point. Maiden over from Jack Leach. |
| 45.1 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, A length ball, angling in, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out from within his crease. |
| 45.2 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, James Anderson pitches this one up, full in length, outside off, swinging away. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and drives it towards cover-point. |
| 45.3 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller one again, outside off, at 136 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen lunges forward to block this but the ball goes off the outer half towards backward point. |
| 45.4 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Oh, well bowled! A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen hangs back and tries to block this one but he gets beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. |
| 45.5 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Beaten again! Fuller in length, angling away, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen presses forward to drive this one but he once again he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 45.6 : James Anderson to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it straight towards the short mid wicket fielder. |
| 46.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Quicker, full, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen leans to block this but the ball goes off the inside edge and rolls towards the keeper. |
| 46.2 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends it solidly onto the front foot towards the off side. |
| 46.3 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Tosses it up, full, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen takes a big stride forward and defends this one out. |
| 46.4 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards the slip. |
| 46.5 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, A loopy ball, pitches it up again, around off. Rassie van der Dussen presses forward and blocks it out onto the pitch. |
| 46.6 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! Fuller length, onto the pads. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it towards the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 47.1 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Ollie Robinson begins with a length ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen blocks it out from within his crease. |
| 47.2 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Short ball, going down the leg side. Keegan Petersen ducks under it and lets that one go through to the keeper. |
| 47.3 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Another good-length delivery, darting it on the thigh pad. Keegan Petersen tucks it through square leg for a brace. |
| 47.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen guides it towards the vacant point area for a couple. |
| 47.5 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Slightly shorter now, shaping away a tad, outside off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and dabs it towards backward point. |
| 47.6 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, angling in. That ball just hits Keegan Petersen onto the pads and goes towards the fine leg region for a leg bye single. |
| 48.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, attacking the stumps. Keegan Petersen goes deep in his crease and blocks this one out. |
| 48.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it towards the mid wicket. |
| 48.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Flatter, quick as well, around the leg pole. Keegan Petersen rocks back and defends it out watchfully. |
| 48.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen blocks solidly off the front foot towards the pitch. |
| 48.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Oh, sharp turn there! He tosses this one up, serves it full, it lands outside off and spins further away. Keegan Petersen leans to block this one but he misses it completely. |
| 48.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and blocks it. |
| 49.1 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, Tad fuller and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen prods forward and blocks it out. |
| 49.2 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards the point fielder for no runs. |
| 49.3 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, No ball! Angling in, a length ball, around middle and leg. Rassie van der Dussen closes the face of the bat and taps it towards square leg. Ollie Pope has overstepped here and a no ball is called. |
| 49.6 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, No run. |
| 49.3 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, A shorter one, down the leg side. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. |
| 49.4 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen goes on the front foot and hits it to short mid wicket. |
| 49.5 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! Nicely done! Shorter one, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen swivels and pulls it gently through square leg for a boundary. |
| 49.6 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, No ball! Fuller one, wide of off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. Another no ball in the over cause of overstepping. |
| Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, A tad slower, outside off, on a length. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and defends it out. |
| 50.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 50.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen does not offer a shot. |
| 50.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Bowls this one full as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks this towards point. |
| 50.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it from the crease. |
| 50.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This one is short and outside off, Keegan Petersen goes deep in the crease and slaps this straight to the extra cover fielder. |
| 50.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Flatter, shorter and onto the middle. Keegan Petersen hangs back and defends it. |
| 51.1 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, Ollie Robinson serves this one full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards the short mid off fielder. |
| 51.2 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends it solidly towards the silly mid on fielder. |
| 51.3 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, This one is a fraction full and angling into the stumps from outside off, Rassie van der Dussen tucks this wide of mid-wicket and takes a single. |
| 51.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keegan Petersen, Short, outside off. Keegan Petersen pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single. |
| 51.5 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, NO BALL! Ollie Robinson bangs this in short and angling down leg, Rassie van der Dussen ducks under this one and leaves it alone. Not for the first time today, an English bowler has overstepped and that will be a no ball. |
| Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, This is banged in short as well and much better directed in line with the stump. Rassie van der Dussen ducks under this and lets it go. |
| 51.6 : Ollie Robinson to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen was watchfull and let's that one go through to the keeper. |
| 52.1 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad begins with a full delivery outside off, Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 52.2 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, angling in. Keegan Petersen leaves that alone. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen have continued their good work and have done well to survive the first hour of the second session. They have put together 71 runs till now but they still have a long way to go. England have not been a lot threatening but they are still in control of this game and will aim to break this stand quickly. Stuart Broad is brought into the attack. |
| 52.3 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, On a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks the ball towards the cover-point fielder. |
| 52.4 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Short of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen tries to pull that one towards the mid-wicket area but misses it as the ball didn't bounce as much as he was expecting it to. |
| 52.5 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad bangs this in short and angles the ball into the batter. Keegan Petersen gets on top of this and plays a controlled pull towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 52.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards mid off and a quick single has been taken as James Anderson was not quick enough to reach towards the ball. Stuart Broad is not happy with that single. |
| 53.1 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes begins with a short delivery going well over Rassie van der Dussen as he bends his knees slightly and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 0.0 : Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack. |
| 53.2 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Short of a length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen goes onto the back foot and blocks it. |
| 53.3 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Bowls this slightly short and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen drags this towards backward square leg for a run. |
| 53.4 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Short ball. Keegan Petersen ducks and let's that one go to the keeper. |
| 53.5 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Ben Stokes serves this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this to the left of the bowler. |
| 53.6 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Short ball, down the leg stump. Keegan Petersen ducks and let's that go to the keeper. |
| 54.1 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad bowls this one full and outside the off pole, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards cover. |
| 54.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it straight back to the bowler. |
| 54.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad bowls this one a good length and angling into the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this to the right of the bowler. |
| 54.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, CLOSE ENOUGH! On a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen misses this one and hits his pad and Stuart Broad is desperate for the wicket but the empire doesn't seems interested. Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad thinking to take a DRS but denies in the end. |
| 54.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen clips this towards short mid-wicket. |
| 54.6 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen works it towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 55.1 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, A shorter ball, angling, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks it out |
| 55.2 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Shortish delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen is happy to let that one go. |
| 55.3 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, around middle. Keegan Petersen swivels and pulls it through square leg and takes a run. |
| 55.4 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes stick to bowling the short ball, on the body. Rassie van der Dussen pulls it this time but finds the fielder at square leg. |
| 55.5 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Another short delivery, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen swipes this one towards square leg and rotates the strike. |
| 55.6 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, angling away, around off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks this one out. |
| 56.1 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad speeds in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, angling in, on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it towards square leg. |
| 56.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Swinging in again, fuller ball, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out off the front foot. |
| 56.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Much fuller again, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives this one away from his body towards cover. |
| 56.4 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad pulls his length back a tad now, around middle and leg, at 130 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it towards the leg side. |
| 56.5 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Very full on this occasion, down leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it fine and towards fine leg. Only a single. |
| 56.6 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad ends the over with a good-length delivery, inward movement there, around middle. Keegan Petersen blocks it towards the leg side. |
| 57.1 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes hits the deck hard and serves a short ball, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen pulls it towards the fielder at square leg. A single taken. |
| 57.2 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and blocks it out towards point. |
| 57.3 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Another shorter ball, around middle. Keegan Petersen ducks underneath that. |
| 57.4 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Outside off, another short ball, angling away. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and dabs it towards point. |
| 57.5 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Ben Stokes bowls yet another short ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of that one and blocks it with soft hands towards cover. |
| 57.6 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, Angling away, a length ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms at it. |
| 58.1 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad begins the over with a good length delivery outside off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this towards short mid off. |
| 58.2 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks towards the silly mid off fielder. |
| 58.3 : Stuart Broad to Rassie van der Dussen, Stuart Broad bowls this quick and angles this one into the pads on a fuller length, Rassie van der Dussen clips the ball towards square leg for a run. |
| 58.4 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen let's that one go through to the keeper. |
| 58.5 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, Stuart Broad bangs this in short and outside off, Keegan Petersen transfers his weight on the back foot and pulls the ball in front of square on the leg side. They take two runs comfortably. |
| 58.6 : Stuart Broad to Keegan Petersen, On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to the fielder at covers. |
| 59.1 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes serves a full delivery wide outside off, Rassie van der Dussen hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 59.2 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Play and a miss. On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen tries to play it towards the off side but misses it. |
| 59.3 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes bowls this full and well outside the off pole, Rassie van der Dussen gets across and taps it back to the bowler. |
| 59.4 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it towards the point fielder. |
| 59.5 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Goes back to bowling full and outside the off pole, Rassie van der Dussen knocks this firmly towards the cover fielder. |
| 59.6 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Short of good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it straight towards the fielder at short mid-wicket. |
| 60.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets his front foot well forward and blocks the ball towards cover.  |
| 0.0 : Jack Leach comes back to bowl. He replaces Stuart Broad. |
| 60.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short of a length. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and hits it towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 60.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach bowls this short and wide outside off, Keegan Petersen cuts this late towards third man for a single. |
| 60.4 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller this time, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it solidly off the front foot. |
| 60.5 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Fires this one full and into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen taps this down towards short leg. |
| 60.6 : Jack Leach to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it towards the cover region for a single. |
| 61.1 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes serves an out-swinger well outside off on a fuller length. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and lets the ball go past him. |
| 61.2 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Full, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it on the up towards the cover but didn't time it that well but will get a couple of runs. |
| 61.3 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, This one is bowled on a good length and on the outside off stump channel. Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards cover. |
| 61.4 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it straight to the fielder at silly mid off. |
| 61.5 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes goes full and wide outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets his bat to it and gets a thickish edge past the backward point fielder for a couple of runs. |
| 61.6 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Short of length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen defends it very easily towards the point region. |
| 62.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach starts the over with a flighted delivery full and on middle, Keegan Petersen taps this back to the bowler's left. |
| 62.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller, outside off. Keegan Petersen hits it back to the fielder at silly mid on. |
| 62.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach fires one full and down leg stump, Keegan Petersen looks to flick this fine but misses. Hits the keeper and loops up to first slip. Joe Root throws at the stumps but Keegan Petersen is well inside. |
| 62.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to the bowler. |
| 62.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, This one is looped full and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen defends this back to the bowler. |
| 62.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen knocks it towards the short leg fielder. |
| 63.1 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes bowls this back of a length and angled into the batter, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this down to the leg side with one hand off the grip. |
| 63.2 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Short of length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends it off the back foot straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket. |
| 63.3 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes goes a touch fuller and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen defends this firmly towards the short cover fielder. |
| 63.4 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards the mid off fielder very comfortably. |
| 63.5 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, What a delivery! Ben Stokes bowls this full and gets the ball to move away sharply outside off, Rassie van der Dussen feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. It seems like England have missed an opportunity here! The replay rolls in and UltraEdge shows that there was a slight outside edge onto that one. There was no noise on that and the English players did not seem interested in that. |
| 63.6 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen tries to block it but that one didn't bounce that high but somehow Rassie van der Dussen manages to bring his bat down on time and block it towards the mid-wicket. |
| 64.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach bowls a flighted delivery full and angling down leg, Keegan Petersen looks to play this leg side but misses and the ball lobs up off his pads to the right of short leg. |
| 64.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller, onto the middle and leg stump. Keegan Petersen defends it down the pitch. |
| 64.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Jack Leach flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen shimmies down the wicket and clips the ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 64.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Short, outside off. Keegan Petersen goes on the backfoot and knocks it towards the cover region. |
| 64.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length, Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 64.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Fuller and onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it very comfortably back to the bowler and this tea will taste much sweeter to the Proteas. That will be Tea on Day 3! |
| A wicketless session for South Africa! They might have not scored many runs here, but they have done exceptionally well to survive an entire session. Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen have carried on their good work from the first session into the second session of the day. They have shown great resilience and determination so far. They have now put together 87 and have got South Africa out of trouble. They still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do. But for now, they will be |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ... |
| It's been a rather frustrating session for England, but by the looks of it, they are still in control of the game. However, Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen are making the English bowlers work very hard and are not giving this away without a fight. All their bowlers did bowl well and caused a certain amount of problems but were not rewarded for their good work. Ben Stokes did manage to get the outside edge of Rassie van der Dussen's bat but there was no appeal on that ball. Rassie v |
| 65.1 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Stokes begins with a length ball, outside off, shaping away a tad. Rassie van der Dussen gets his bat down to block this one but he manages to get an inside edge towards square leg. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the final session of the day! The players make their way out to the field. South Africa will be hoping Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen continue the good work and take them through to Stumps. England desperately need a breakthrough. The skipper Ben Stokes will begin proceedings after the break. |
| 65.2 : Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and blocks it out. |
| 65.3 : Kyle Verreynne makes his way out to the middle. |
| Ben Stokes to Rassie van der Dussen, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally! Ben Stokes strikes and break this partnership. A perfect start for England after the Tea break. Ben Stokes is elated, he knows what this wicket means to him. Coming to the ball - this was a fuller one, outside off, this one holds its line. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and tries to drive this one away from his body. But he manages to get only a slight outside edge towards the keeper. Ben Foakes does the rest. The |
| 65.4 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, On a length, outside off, shaping away. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone. |
| 65.5 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Streaky boundary, but Kyle Verreynne is off the mark with that! A length ball, outside off, nipping away a tad. Kyle Verreynne hangs back and tries to block this one. But the ball goes off the outside away from the slip cordon towards third man for a boundary. |
| 65.6 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, No ball! A length ball, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone. Ben Stokes has overstepped here and a no ball is called. |
| Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Another boundary in the over! Tad shorter, on middle. Kyle Verreynne swivels and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary. |
| 66.1 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Back of a length, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen hangs back and pushes it towards cover off the back foot. |
| 66.2 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Tosses this one up, full, around middle. Keegan Petersen leans forward and defends it out. |
| 66.3 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Another pitched-up delivery, around middle. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 66.4 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Quicker, flatter, and shorter. Keegan Petersen rocks back and blocks it out. |
| 66.5 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Tosses this one up, full, around off. Keegan Petersen lunges forward and defends it out. |
| 66.6 : Jack Leach to Keegan Petersen, Loopy ball, serves it very full and around middle and off. Keegan Petersen dances down the pitch and does well to dig this one out. |
| 67.1 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Slightly shorter now, outside off, angling away. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out off the back foot. |
| 67.2 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 67.3 : Ben Stokes to Keegan Petersen, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! He has done it once again! What a match the skipper is having here. Two wickets in two overs for him and now he has gotten rid of another set batter here. An unplayable delivery from him. Back of a length, around the fourth stump line, nipping away a tad. Keegan Petersen looks to leave this one alone, but the ball goes off the shoulder of the bat towards the keeper. Ben Foakes once again takes a sharp catch. South Africa are now 5 down |
| Simon Harmer makes his way out to the middle. The tail needs to wag now. |
| 67.4 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Full, wide of off. Simon Harmer leaves it alone. |
| 67.5 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Another fuller ball, outside off. Simon Harmer once again leaves that one alone. |
| 67.6 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Slightly shorter now, around middle and leg. Simon Harmer tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. Another successful over from Ben Stokes comes to an end. |
| 68.1 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Tosses it up, full, around middle. Simon Harmer presses forward and blocks this one out. |
| 68.2 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Full once again, around middle. Simon Harmer shimmies down the pitch and flicks it away through mid on. Three taken. |
| 68.3 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Loopy ball, full, around middle. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and defends it out. |
| 68.4 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Shorter one, outside off, flat as well. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out from within his crease. |
| 68.5 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Short again, outside off, spinning away. Kyle Verreynne cuts it through point for a single. |
| 68.6 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Oh, a beauty from Jack Leach! Turn and bounce there! He tosses this one up, it lands around off and spins away sharply. Simon Harmer draws forward and tries to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. A stifled appeal there for caught behind but the umpire says no. |
| 69.1 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, On a length, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 69.2 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Another good-length delivery, outside off. Simon Harmer shoulders his arms at it. |
| 69.3 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, On a length once again, outside off. Simon Harmer is happy to let that one go away. |
| 69.4 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Fuller ball, outside off. Simon Harmer drives it towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 69.5 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Back of a length, around middle and off. Simon Harmer blocks this one from within his crease. |
| 69.6 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, An absolute jaffa once again! Shorter ball, angling away, outside off. Simon Harmer stays in his crease and tries to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 70.1 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone. |
| 0.0 : Stuart Broad (10-3-22-1)Â comes back to bowl. He replaces Jack Leach. |
| 70.2 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Goes full this time and outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne knocks this straight to the cover fielder. |
| 70.3 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, This is full as well and outside off, Kyle Verreynne shoulders arms to this one. The ball keeps a fraction low. |
| 70.4 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Stuart Broad attacks the stumps this time and bowls this on a good length. Kyle Verreynne blocks this to the leg side. |
| 70.5 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, This is on a good length and just outside off, Kyle Verreynne pushes at this and gets an outside edge that falls just in short of the wicket-keeper as he dives to the right. |
| 70.6 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Bowls this on a good length once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne taps this towards the cover fielder. |
| 71.1 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Ben Stokes bowls this full and angling into the stumps, Simon Harmer solid in defense as he blocks this into the cover region. |
| 71.2 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Ben Stokes serves this on a good length and outside off, Simon Harmer guides the ball towards the backward point fielder. |
| 71.3 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off pole, Simon Harmer raises his bat and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 71.4 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, FOUR! This has been put away to the fence! On a good length once again and wide outside off, Simon Harmer hangs his bat out and gets a thickish edge past gully for a boundary to third man. |
| 71.5 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Goes a touch fuller and outside off, Simon Harmer gets his front foot forward and lets the ball go through. |
| 71.6 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this one outside off, Simon Harmer taps this towards point and rushes across for a single. |
| 72.1 : Stuart Broad to Simon Harmer, Stuart Broad bowls this full and angles the ball into the pads, Simon Harmer flicks this towards short mid-wicket. |
| 72.2 : Stuart Broad to Simon Harmer, Decides to bowl this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Simon Harmer blocks this towards short mid on. |
| 72.3 : Stuart Broad to Simon Harmer, Goes back to bowling full and angling into the stumps, Simon Harmer clips this towards the short mid on fielder. |
| 72.4 : Stuart Broad to Simon Harmer, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump, Simon Harmer stands tall and punches the ball towards mid off. |
| 72.5 : Stuart Broad to Simon Harmer, This one is outside off as well but on a fuller length, Simon Harmer blocks this solidly towards cover. |
| 72.6 : Stuart Broad to Simon Harmer, Full once again and angling in from outside off, the ball hits the inside half of the bat and fall down straight into the pitch as Simon Harmer looks to defend. Maiden over from Stuart Broad. |
| 73.1 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Ben Stokes bowls this back of a length outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne gets on top of this and blocks the ball towards cover. |
| 73.2 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Ben Stokes goes full and angles the ball into the pads, Kyle Verreynne clips the ball wide of mid-wicket and takes a quick single. |
| 73.3 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Simon Harmer defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 73.4 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Bowls this one really wide outside the off stump on a fuller length, Simon Harmer does not bother with this one. |
| 73.5 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Goes back to bowling on a good length and pitching on middle, Simon Harmer taps this to right of the bowler. |
| 73.6 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole, Simon Harmer works this towards cover-point. |
| 74.1 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Stuart Broad bowls this a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 74.2 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, This is really wide outside the off stump and bowled on a fuller length. Kyle Verreynne watches this go through to the keeper. |
| 74.3 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length, Kyle Verreynne blocks this solidly back down the wicket. |
| 74.4 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Stuart Broad goes full and attacks the pads, Kyle Verreynne flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. |
| 74.5 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, Beaten! Stuart Broad serves this one full as well and just outside off, the ball shapes away after pitching. Kyle Verreynne looks to play at this and the ball swishes past his outside edge. |
| 74.6 : Stuart Broad to Kyle Verreynne, This one is full as well and angling into the off pole, Kyle Verreynne knocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 75.1 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, A good-length delivery, darting it on the thigh pad. Simon Harmer tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 75.2 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, On a good length, outside off. Simon Harmer drives it through cover for a couple. |
| 75.3 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Back of a length, outside off. Simon Harmer hops and dabs it towards cover for a single. |
| 75.4 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Short, outside off. Kyle Verreynne opens the bat face and guides it towards the short third man. No run take there! |
| 75.5 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Ben Stokes serves this one slightly fuller, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and blocks it out watchfully. |
| 75.6 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Full-length delivery, outside off. Kyle Verreynne lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| Jack Leach comes back to bowl. He replaces Stuart Broad. |
| 76.1 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Tosses it up, full, around middle. Simon Harmer leans forward and defends it out. |
| 76.2 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Fuller this time, onto the stumps. Simon Harmer defends it solidly off the front foot. |
| 76.3 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Loopy one again, full in length, around middle and off. Simon Harmer lunges forward and defends it out watchfully. |
| 76.4 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Short, outside off. Simon Harmer cuts that ball through the point fielder but didn't time it that well. Three taken! |
| 76.5 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Quicker at 84 clicks, outside off, shortish delivery. Kyle Verreynne hangs back and chops it towards the fielder at point. |
| 76.6 : Jack Leach to Kyle Verreynne, Arm ball, onto the stumps. Kyle Verreynne blocks it from the crease towards the silly mid off region. |
| 77.1 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Ben Stokes serves a short ball, outside off. Simon Harmer hops and blocks it out watchfully. |
| 77.2 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, On a good length, down the leg side. Simon Harmer lets that ball go through to the keeper. |
| 77.3 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Pitches this one, swinging away, wide of off. Simon Harmer leans forward and leaves that one alone. |
| 77.4 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, On a good length, outside off. Simon Harmer pushes it towards the cover region straight towards the fielder. |
| 77.5 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, Back of a length, outside off. Simon Harmer gets on his toes and blocks it towards cover. |
| 77.6 : Ben Stokes to Simon Harmer, On a good length, angling in. Simon Harmer pushes it towards the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 78.2 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Fuller length, onto the pads. Simon Harmer keeps it away with his pads. |
| 78.1 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Jack Leach comes in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, down leg. Simon Harmer pads that one away. |
| 78.3 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Back to 'round the wicket now, a shorter one, this one comes in with the arm. Simon Harmer blocks it out off the back foot. |
| 78.4 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Fuller length, onto the middle and leg. Simon Harmer plays it towards silly mid on. |
| 78.5 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Tosses this one, full, around middle and off. Simon Harmer presses forward and defends it out watchfully. |
| 78.6 : Jack Leach to Simon Harmer, Short of length, onto the stumps. Simon Harmer blocks it from the crease towards the short leg fielder. |
| 79.1 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, A huge appeal there caught behind! But the umpire says no. A length ball, down the leg side. Kyle Verreynne looks to flick this one but he misses. The ball brushes off his hips and goes towards the keeper. The replay does confirm that there was no bat involved on that one. |
| 79.2 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length, angling in. Kyle Verreynne defends it back to the bowler. |
| 79.3 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Outside off, on a length. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone. |
| 79.4 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length, onto the middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne gets on the top of ball and defends it towards short cover. |
| 79.5 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, A fuller length delivery, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne is happy to let that one go through. |
| 79.6 : Ben Stokes to Kyle Verreynne, Back of a length, onto the off. Kyle Verreynne hops and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 80.1 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, James Anderson serves this back of a length and outside the off stump, Simon Harmer cuts this towards the cover fielder. |
| 0.0 : The second new ball is due now! England have taken it immediately. James Anderson comes to bowl with the new red cherry. |
| 80.2 : James Anderson to Simon Harmer, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! James Anderson strikes straightaway with the second new ball. An absolute peach of a delivery. He swings this one in. It was on a good length, around middle. Simon Harmer tries to defend it but he fails to get any bat on it. The ball sneaks past his inside edge and knocks the stumps over. A huge moment in the game for the home side. South Africa are now 6 down. |
| 80.3 : James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Keshav Maharaj defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 80.2 : Keshav Maharaj comes to the crease. |
| 80.4 : James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off stump, Keshav Maharaj guides the ball to deep cover-point and takes a couple of runs. |
| 80.5 : James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, This one is on a good length as well and outside the off pole, Keshav Maharaj feels for the ball and gets beaten. |
| 80.6 : James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, This is straighter in line with the stumps, and on a good length, Keshav Maharaj blocks this towards mid-wicket. End of a successful over from James Anderson. |
| Ollie Robinson will share the new ball with James Anderson. |
| 81.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne guides the ball to deep backward point for a single |
| 81.2 : Ollie Robinson to Keshav Maharaj, EDGE and just short of the third slip fielder. On a good length, outside off. Keshav Maharaj tries to defend it with soft hands but he gets a slight outside edge that falls just short of Jonny Bairstow at third slip. |
| 81.3 : Ollie Robinson to Keshav Maharaj, Good delivery from Ollie Robinson! Bowls this on a good length and angles this in from outside off, the ball straightens after pitching and beats the outside edge of Keshav Maharaj's bat. |
| 81.4 : Ollie Robinson to Keshav Maharaj, OUT! EDGE AND TAKEN! Ollie Robinson gets a wicket with a new ball as well. He sends back Keshav Maharaj now and England are 3 wickets away from sealing this game. Ollie Robinson serves this on a good length, onto the fourth stump line. Keshav Maharaj stays on the back foot and tries to punch it towards the off side but gets an outside edge. The ball goes towards the slip cordon. Ollie Pope at fourth slip, pouches it safely with both hands diving to |
| Kagiso Rabada makes his way out in the middle. |
| 81.5 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Ollie Robinson bowls this full on the pads, Kagiso Rabada clips this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 81.6 : Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada, Comes 'round the wicket and angles this into the left-hander on a fuller length. Kagiso Rabada knocks this back to the left of the bowler. |
| 82.1 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, James Anderson bowls a fraction short and wide outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne cuts this towards deep backward point and takes a run. |
| 82.2 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Fuller length, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards the silly mid on fielder. |
| 82.3 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Bowls this on a good length and angled into the pads, Kagiso Rabada looks to play at this but misses. Hits him on the pads but the ball is going down leg. |
| 82.4 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Tad shorter, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada knocks it towards the mid on fielder. |
| 82.5 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, What a jaffa! James Anderson serves this on a good length and pitching outside off. Kagiso Rabada looks to play for the incoming delivery but the ball straightens after pitching. Gets beaten all ends up. |
| 82.6 : James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN ONCE AGAIN! Another one bites the dust and it's James Anderson that strikes once again. He bowls fuller this time, around the off pole, shaping away. Kagiso Rabada tries to drive it straight but gets an outside edge and the ball goes straight into the hands of Joe Root at first slip. Kagiso Rabada walks back to the hut and England are two away! |
| Anrich Nortje is the new batter in. |
| 83.1 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, Ollie Robinson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone. |
| 83.2 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, This new ball has done wonders for England! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and gets the ball to bounce a bit more. Beats the edge of the batter. |
| 83.3 : Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne, This is a fraction short and wide outside off, Kyle Verreynne slaps this towards deep backward point for a run. |
| 83.4 : Ollie Robinson to Anrich Nortje, On a good length, onto the off stump line. Anrich Nortje plays it towards the point fielder. |
| 83.5 : Ollie Robinson to Anrich Nortje, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! England are now just one wicket away from a resounding victory! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Anrich Nortje pushes at this and gets a slight outside edge. Ben Foakes takes an easy catch and the England players are jubilant! They have come out firing after the Tea break and the new ball has changed the game. |
| 83.6 : Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, On a length, outside off. Lungi Ngidi gets beaten while trying to block this one. |
| 84.1 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Down leg, fuller ball. Kyle Verreynne misses his flick. |
| 84.2 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Outside off, a length ball. Kyle Verreynne blocks it towards cover. |
| 84.3 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, James Anderson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards cover. |
| 84.4 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, This is full as well and outside off, Kyle Verreynne gets his bat down and gets an inside edge towards square leg. |
| 84.5 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, On a good length and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 84.6 : James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne, Full once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards short cover. |
| 85.1 : England have roared back in style! What a complete performance this has been by the hosts and they tie the series 1-1! They came out with intent after the Tea break and ripped through the South African lower order to win by an innings and 85 runs. There was a lot of talk about the England tactics and they have proved once again that they have changed the mentality in the group. After the disappointing loss in the first game, they returned the favor and demolished the visitors. South Africa wi |
| The visitors had a tough task coming into Day 3, trailing by 241 runs, and got off to the worst possible start losing three wickets early. South Africa went into Tea with some hope as Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen put on a stubborn performance to deny the English bowlers. They would have loved to continue but Rassie van der Dussen departed soon after Tea ending an 87-run partnership having faced 261 deliveries. The wicket caused a mini-collapse as they lost 7 wickets for 38 run |
| Earlier in the Test, Dean Elgar won the toss and made the decision of batting first on a relatively dry wicket. His decision did backfire as South Africa were bundled out for 151 runs, with Stuart Broad and James Anderson grabbing 3 wickets each for England. Coming to bat, England put up a healthy total of 415 runs on the board. Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes were the two batters who notched up their respective tons and were the main architects of getting such a commanding lead for England. Not |
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| Dean Elgar the skipper of South Africa is down for a chat. He says that England were far better than them through the 3 days and he congratulates them for their victory. Add that he has no regerts about his decision on team selection or even selecting to bat first. Further says that the first innings score is always important but they failed to put that on the board, and let them down. Adds that there are a lot of positives and learnings to take from this game. They have a few days before |
| Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Ollie Robinson grabs the final wicket and wraps the game up! A length ball, nipping in, around the off pole. Lungi Ngidi gets beaten while trying to defend this and the ball goes on to hit the top of off! England win by an innings and 85 runs! |
| Ben Stokes the skipper of England, is the Player of the Match. He says it has been incredible play here at Machester, and James Anderson bowling from his own end is even more special. Adds this victory has given them a lot of confidence and now the series is set up nicely. On Zak Crawley he says that he played incredibly and negotiated the new ball brilliantly, he set the innings for them. On Ben Foakes he says that he should be receiving this award, as he has been incredible with the bat |
| Right then, that brings an end to the second Test match in Manchester and there is all to play for going into the third game. South Africa secured an innings victory in the first game and England have returned the favor in style. England have secured some crucial World Test Championship points and will be looking to seal a series win. South Africa will want to brush off the disappointment and come back stronger.  We move to the capital city of London for the series decider that will be played |
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