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Match Ended
Old Trafford, Manchester
, Aug 25, 2022
415/9d
151&179 (85.1)
England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs
% Chance to Win
ENG
SA
DRAW
Inn Break
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 at The Oval. There will bit of a break as the game will take place on Thursday, 8th of September 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!
Ben Stokes the skipper of England, is the Player of the Match. He says it has been incredible to play here at Manchester, 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 and behind the stumps. When asked about Ollie Robinson, he says that it's good to have him back, and to see him perform well it's even better. He is a quality bowler. Ben Stokes states that he just adapted himself to the pitch and to the conditions. He had a positive mindset while coming to bat, which always helps them. Says that his knee is in good condition, he adds that he wanted to bowl with the old ball and bring the other pacers only once the new ball was taken.
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. Adds that he has no regrets 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 the next game and they will regroup. Mentions that spinners were getting a lot of purchase from this wicket and that is why he did go for them, rather than the pacers. He says that cricket is a funny game and they do need a bit of luck going their way. On Rassie van der Dussen he says that he has fractured his finger, and he is most likely ruled out of the series.
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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 to forget, the contributions made by Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow were vital as well. They eventually ended up getting a lead of 264 runs, and that was when Ben Stokes decided to declare. His decision did work like a charm as they bundled out South Africa for just 179 runs.
The visitors had a tough task coming into Day 3. They were 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 runs and conceded the game to the hosts. Credit must be given to English bowlers who were disciplined and continued to toil in the hunt for wickets. The three front-line fast bowlers picked up the first three wickets but it was a fiery spell from the captain Ben Stokes that changed the game. He came out after Tea with determination and picked up the wickets of both the set batters. Ollie Robinson and James Anderson cleaned up the tail ending with 4 and 3 wickets respectively.
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 will be sad that they have let the opportunity to grab a series win, slip out of their hands.
End Of The Over 85.1 : 179/10
0 Runs
- W 85.1
L. Ngidi
0 (2)
K. Verreynne
17 (46)
O. Robinson
15.1-3-43-4
85.1
W
Ollie Robinson To Lungi Ngidi OUT!
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!
End Of The Over 85 : 179/9
0 Runs
- 084.1
- 084.2
- 084.3
- 084.4
- 084.5
- 084.6
K. Verreynne
17 (46)
L. Ngidi
0 (1)
J. Anderson
15-4-30-3
84.6
0
James Anderson To Kyle Verreynne
Full once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards short cover.
84.5
0
James Anderson To Kyle Verreynne
On a good length and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne blocks this back towards the bowler.
84.4
0
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.
84.3
0
James Anderson To Kyle Verreynne
James Anderson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards cover.
84.2
0
James Anderson To Kyle Verreynne
Outside off, a length ball. Kyle Verreynne blocks it towards cover.
84.1
0
James Anderson To Kyle Verreynne
Down leg, fuller ball. Kyle Verreynne misses his flick.
End Of The Over 84 : 179/9
1 Runs
- 083.1
- 083.2
- 183.3
- 083.4
- W 83.5
- 083.6
L. Ngidi
0 (1)
K. Verreynne
17 (40)
O. Robinson
15-3-43-3
83.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Lungi Ngidi
On a length, outside off. Lungi Ngidi gets beaten while trying to block this one.
83.5
W
Ollie Robinson To Anrich Nortje OUT!
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.
83.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Anrich Nortje
On a good length, onto the off stump line. Anrich Nortje plays it towards the point fielder.
83.3
1
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.
83.2
0
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.
83.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Kyle Verreynne
Ollie Robinson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone.
Anrich Nortje is the new batter in.
End Of The Over 83 : 178/8
1 Runs
- 182.1
- 082.2
- 082.3
- 082.4
- 082.5
- W 82.6
K. Rabada
2 (7)
K. Verreynne
16 (37)
J. Anderson
14-3-30-3
82.6
W
James Anderson To Kagiso Rabada OUT!
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!
82.5
0
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.
82.4
0
James Anderson To Kagiso Rabada
Tad shorter, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada knocks it towards the mid on fielder.
82.3
0
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.
82.2
0
James Anderson To Kagiso Rabada
Fuller length, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards the silly mid on fielder.
82.1
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.
End Of The Over 82 : 177/7
3 Runs
- 181.1
- 081.2
- 081.3
- W 81.4
- 281.5
- 081.6
K. Rabada
2 (2)
K. Verreynne
15 (36)
O. Robinson
14-3-42-2
81.6
0
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.
81.5
2
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.
Kagiso Rabada makes his way out in the middle.
81.4
W
Ollie Robinson To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
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 his left.
81.3
0
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.
81.2
0
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.
81.1
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
Ollie Robinson will share the new ball with James Anderson.
End Of The Over 81 : 174/6
2 Runs
- 080.1
- W 80.2
- 080.3
- 280.4
- 080.5
- 080.6
K. Maharaj
2 (4)
K. Verreynne
14 (35)
J. Anderson
13-3-29-2
80.6
0
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.
80.5
0
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.
80.4
2
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.
80.3
0
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.
Keshav Maharaj comes to the crease.
80.2
W
James Anderson To Simon Harmer OUT!
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.
80.1
0
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.
The second new ball is due now! England have taken it immediately. James Anderson comes to bowl with the new red cherry.
End Of The Over 80 : 172/5
0 Runs
- 079.1
- 079.2
- 079.3
- 079.4
- 079.5
- 079.6
K. Verreynne
14 (35)
S. Harmer
16 (46)
B. Stokes
14-3-30-2
79.6
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
Back of a length, onto the off. Kyle Verreynne hops and defends it onto the pitch.
79.5
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
A fuller length delivery, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne is happy to let that one go through.
79.4
0
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.
79.3
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
Outside off, on a length. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone.
79.2
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
On a good length, angling in. Kyle Verreynne defends it back to the bowler.
79.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 79 : 172/5
0 Runs
- 078.1
- 078.2
- 078.3
- 078.4
- 078.5
- 078.6
S. Harmer
16 (46)
K. Verreynne
14 (29)
J. Leach
23-13-26-0
78.6
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Short of length, onto the stumps. Simon Harmer blocks it from the crease towards the short leg fielder.
78.5
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Tosses this one, full, around middle and off. Simon Harmer presses forward and defends it out watchfully.
78.4
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Fuller length, onto the middle and leg. Simon Harmer plays it towards silly mid on.
78.3
0
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.
78.2
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Fuller length, onto the pads. Simon Harmer keeps it away with his pads.
78.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 78 : 172/5
1 Runs
- 077.1
- 077.2
- 077.3
- 077.4
- 077.5
- 177.6
S. Harmer
16 (40)
K. Verreynne
14 (29)
B. Stokes
13-2-30-2
77.6
1
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
On a good length, angling in. Simon Harmer pushes it towards the mid-wicket region for a single.
77.5
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Back of a length, outside off. Simon Harmer gets on his toes and blocks it towards cover.
77.4
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
On a good length, outside off. Simon Harmer pushes it towards the cover region straight towards the fielder.
77.3
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Pitches this one, swinging away, wide of off. Simon Harmer leans forward and leaves that one alone.
77.2
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
On a good length, down the leg side. Simon Harmer lets that ball go through to the keeper.
77.1
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Ben Stokes serves a short ball, outside off. Simon Harmer hops and blocks it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 77 : 171/5
3 Runs
- 076.1
- 076.2
- 076.3
- 376.4
- 076.5
- 076.6
K. Verreynne
14 (29)
S. Harmer
15 (34)
J. Leach
22-12-26-0
76.6
0
Jack Leach To Kyle Verreynne
Arm ball, onto the stumps. Kyle Verreynne blocks it from the crease towards the silly mid off region.
76.5
0
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.
76.4
3
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!
76.3
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Loopy one again, full in length, around middle and off. Simon Harmer lunges forward and defends it out watchfully.
76.2
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Fuller this time, onto the stumps. Simon Harmer defends it solidly off the front foot.
76.1
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Tosses it up, full, around middle. Simon Harmer leans forward and defends it out.
Jack Leach comes back to bowl. He replaces Stuart Broad.
End Of The Over 76 : 168/5
3 Runs
- 075.1
- 275.2
- 175.3
- 075.4
- 075.5
- 075.6
K. Verreynne
14 (27)
S. Harmer
12 (30)
B. Stokes
12-2-29-2
75.6
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
Full-length delivery, outside off. Kyle Verreynne lets the ball go through to the keeper.
75.5
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
Ben Stokes serves this one slightly fuller, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and blocks it out watchfully.
75.4
0
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!
75.3
1
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Back of a length, outside off. Simon Harmer hops and dabs it towards cover for a single.
75.2
2
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
On a good length, outside off. Simon Harmer drives it through cover for a couple.
75.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 75 : 165/5
2 Runs
- 074.1
- 074.2
- 074.3
- 274.4
- 074.5
- 074.6
K. Verreynne
14 (24)
S. Harmer
9 (27)
S. Broad
13-5-24-1
74.6
0
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.
74.5
0
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.
74.4
2
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.
74.3
0
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.
74.2
0
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.
74.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 74 : 163/5
1 Runs
- 073.1
- 173.2
- 073.3
- 073.4
- 073.5
- 073.6
S. Harmer
9 (27)
K. Verreynne
12 (18)
B. Stokes
11-2-26-2
73.6
0
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.
73.5
0
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.
73.4
0
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.
73.3
0
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.
73.2
1
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.
73.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 73 : 162/5
0 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 072.4
- 072.5
- 072.6
S. Harmer
9 (23)
K. Verreynne
11 (16)
S. Broad
12-5-22-1
72.6
0
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.
72.5
0
Stuart Broad To Simon Harmer
This one is outside off as well but on a fuller length, Simon Harmer blocks this solidly towards cover.
72.4
0
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.
72.3
0
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.
72.2
0
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.
72.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 72 : 162/5
5 Runs
- 071.1
- 071.2
- 071.3
- 471.4
- 071.5
- 171.6
S. Harmer
9 (17)
K. Verreynne
11 (16)
B. Stokes
10-2-25-2
71.6
1
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.
71.5
0
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.
71.4
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.
71.3
0
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.
71.2
0
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.
71.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 71 : 157/5
0 Runs
- 070.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 070.4
- 070.5
- 070.6
K. Verreynne
11 (16)
S. Harmer
4 (11)
S. Broad
11-4-22-1
70.6
0
Stuart Broad To Kyle Verreynne
Bowls this on a good length once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne taps this towards the cover fielder.
70.5
0
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.
70.4
0
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.
70.3
0
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.
70.2
0
Stuart Broad To Kyle Verreynne
Goes full this time and outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne knocks this straight to the cover fielder.
70.1
0
Stuart Broad To Kyle Verreynne
Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone.
Stuart Broad (10-3-22-1) comes back to bowl. He replaces Jack Leach.
End Of The Over 70 : 157/5
1 Runs
- 169.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 069.4
- 069.5
- 069.6
S. Harmer
4 (11)
K. Verreynne
11 (10)
B. Stokes
9-2-20-2
69.6
0
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.
69.5
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Back of a length, around middle and off. Simon Harmer blocks this one from within his crease.
69.4
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Fuller ball, outside off. Simon Harmer drives it towards the fielder at mid off.
69.3
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
On a length once again, outside off. Simon Harmer is happy to let that one go away.
69.2
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Another good-length delivery, outside off. Simon Harmer shoulders his arms at it.
69.1
1
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
On a length, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 69 : 156/5
4 Runs
- 068.1
- 368.2
- 068.3
- 068.4
- 168.5
- 068.6
S. Harmer
4 (6)
K. Verreynne
10 (9)
J. Leach
21-12-23-0
68.6
0
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.
68.5
1
Jack Leach To Kyle Verreynne
Short again, outside off, spinning away. Kyle Verreynne cuts it through point for a single.
68.4
0
Jack Leach To Kyle Verreynne
Shorter one, outside off, flat as well. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out from within his crease.
68.3
0
Jack Leach To Kyle Verreynne
Loopy ball, full, around middle. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and defends it out.
68.2
3
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.
68.1
0
Jack Leach To Simon Harmer
Tosses it up, full, around middle. Simon Harmer presses forward and blocks this one out.
End Of The Over 68 : 152/5
2 Runs
- 067.1
- 167.2
- W 67.3
- 067.4
- 067.5
- 167.6
S. Harmer
1 (3)
K. Verreynne
9 (6)
B. Stokes
8-2-19-2
67.6
1
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.
67.5
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Another fuller ball, outside off. Simon Harmer once again leaves that one alone.
67.4
0
Ben Stokes To Simon Harmer
Full, wide of off. Simon Harmer leaves it alone.
Simon Harmer makes his way out to the middle. The tail needs to wag now.
67.3
W
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen OUT!
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. 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 and all of a sudden there are two new batters at the crease.
67.2
1
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.
67.1
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
Slightly shorter now, outside off, angling away. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out off the back foot.
End Of The Over 67 : 150/4
0 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 066.3
- 066.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
K. Petersen
42 (158)
K. Verreynne
8 (4)
J. Leach
20-12-19-0
66.6
0
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.
66.5
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Tosses this one up, full, around off. Keegan Petersen lunges forward and defends it out.
66.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Quicker, flatter, and shorter. Keegan Petersen rocks back and blocks it out.
66.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Another pitched-up delivery, around middle. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to the bowler.
66.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Tosses this one up, full, around middle. Keegan Petersen leans forward and defends it out.
66.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 66 : 150/4
9 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- W 65.3
- 065.4
- 465.5
- 1 NB 65.6
- 465.6
K. Verreynne
8 (4)
K. Petersen
42 (152)
B. Stokes
7-2-17-1
65.6
4
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.
65.6
nb
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.
65.5
4
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.
65.4
0
Ben Stokes To Kyle Verreynne
On a length, outside off, shaping away. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone.
Kyle Verreynne makes his way out to the middle.
65.3
W
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen OUT!
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 crowd at Manchester is finally awake!
65.2
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and blocks it out.
65.1
0
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.
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.
... 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 van der Dussen will make sure he makes England pay for that one. It's only a matter of one wicket for England. They will be aiming to break this stand in the third session and capitalize on that. Can they do that? Or will Rassie van der Dussen and Keegan Petersen continue to frustrate England? We will find out soon. Do join back at 8.30 pm IST (3.00 pm GMT) for the final session of 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 pretty pleased with how things panned out in the post-Lunch session.
End Of The Over 65 : 141/3
0 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
K. Petersen
42 (152)
Rassie van der
41 (129)
J. Leach
19-11-19-0
64.6
0
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!
64.5
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length, Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch.
64.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Short, outside off. Keegan Petersen goes on the backfoot and knocks it towards the cover region.
64.3
0
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.
64.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller, onto the middle and leg stump. Keegan Petersen defends it down the pitch.
64.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 64 : 141/3
0 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
Rassie van der
41 (129)
K. Petersen
42 (146)
B. Stokes
6-2-8-0
63.6
0
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.
63.5
0
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.
63.4
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards the mid off fielder very comfortably.
63.3
0
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.
63.2
0
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.
63.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 63 : 141/3
0 Runs
- 062.1
- 062.2
- 062.3
- 062.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
K. Petersen
42 (146)
Rassie van der
41 (123)
J. Leach
18-10-19-0
62.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Short, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen knocks it towards the short leg fielder.
62.5
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
This one is looped full and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen defends this back to the bowler.
62.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to the bowler.
62.3
0
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.
62.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller, outside off. Keegan Petersen hits it back to the fielder at silly mid on.
62.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 62 : 141/3
4 Runs
- 061.1
- 261.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 261.5
- 061.6
Rassie van der
41 (123)
K. Petersen
42 (140)
B. Stokes
5-1-8-0
61.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Short of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen defends it very easily towards the point region.
61.5
2
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.
61.4
0
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.
61.3
0
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.
61.2
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.
61.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 61 : 137/3
2 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 160.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 160.6
Rassie van der
37 (117)
K. Petersen
42 (140)
J. Leach
17-9-19-0
60.6
1
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Full, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it towards the cover region for a single.
60.5
0
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.
60.4
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller this time, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it solidly off the front foot.
60.3
1
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.
60.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Short of a length. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and hits it towards the mid-wicket fielder.
60.1
0
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.
Jack Leach comes back to bowl. He replaces Stuart Broad.
End Of The Over 60 : 135/3
0 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
Rassie van der
36 (114)
K. Petersen
41 (137)
B. Stokes
4-1-4-0
59.6
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
Short of a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it straight towards the fielder at short mid-wicket.
59.5
0
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.
59.4
0
Ben Stokes To Rassie van der Dussen
On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it towards the point fielder.
59.3
0
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.
59.2
0
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.
59.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 59 : 135/3
3 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 158.3
- 058.4
- 258.5
- 058.6
K. Petersen
41 (137)
Rassie van der
36 (108)
S. Broad
10-3-22-1
58.6
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to the fielder at covers.
58.5
2
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.
58.4
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen let's that one go through to the keeper.
58.3
1
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.
58.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks towards the silly mid off fielder.
58.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 58 : 132/3
1 Runs
- 157.1
- 057.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
K. Petersen
39 (134)
Rassie van der
35 (105)
B. Stokes
3-0-4-0
57.6
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Angling away, a length ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms at it.
57.5
0
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.
57.4
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Outside off, another short ball, angling away. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and dabs it towards point.
57.3
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Another shorter ball, around middle. Keegan Petersen ducks underneath that.
57.2
0
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.
57.1
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.
End Of The Over 57 : 131/3
1 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 156.5
- 056.6
K. Petersen
39 (129)
Rassie van der
34 (104)
S. Broad
9-3-19-1
56.6
0
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.
56.5
1
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.
56.4
0
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.
56.3
0
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.
56.2
0
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.
56.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 56 : 130/3
2 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- 155.3
- 055.4
- 155.5
- 055.6
K. Petersen
39 (128)
Rassie van der
33 (99)
B. Stokes
2-0-3-0
55.6
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Back of a length, angling away, around off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks this one out.
55.5
1
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.
55.4
0
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.
55.3
1
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Back of a length, around middle. Keegan Petersen swivels and pulls it through square leg and takes a run.
55.2
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Shortish delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen is happy to let that one go.
55.1
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
A shorter ball, angling, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks it out
End Of The Over 55 : 128/3
0 Runs
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
Rassie van der
32 (97)
K. Petersen
38 (124)
S. Broad
8-3-18-1
54.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen works it towards the mid-wicket fielder.
54.5
0
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.
54.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
This one was close! On a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen looks to flick this leg side but misses this one and the ball hits his pad. Stuart Broad is desperate for the wicket but the umpire doesn't seem interested. Stuart Broad wants the review to be taken but Ben Stokes denies him in the end. Replays show there was a faint inside edge, good call from the skipper.