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ENG vs SA, 2022 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Old Trafford, Manchester , Aug 25, 2022
England England
415/9d
South Africa South Africa
151&179 (85.1)
England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Ben Stokes
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.
54.3
0
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.
54.2
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it straight back to the bowler.
54.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 54 : 128/3
1 Runs
  • 053.1
  • 053.2
  • 153.3
  • 053.4
  • 053.5
  • 053.6
K. Petersen
38 (124)
Rassie van der
32 (91)
B. Stokes
1-0-1-0
53.6
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Short ball, down the leg stump. Keegan Petersen ducks and let's that go to the keeper.
53.5
0
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.
53.4
0
Ben Stokes To Keegan Petersen
Short ball. Keegan Petersen ducks and let's that one go to the keeper.
53.3
1
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.
53.2
0
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.
53.1
0
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.
Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 53 : 127/3
2 Runs
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 052.3
  • 052.4
  • 152.5
  • 152.6
Rassie van der
31 (88)
K. Petersen
38 (121)
S. Broad
7-2-18-1
52.6
1
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.
52.5
1
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.
52.4
0
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.
52.3
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
On a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks the ball towards the cover-point fielder.
52.2
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, angling in. Keegan Petersen leaves that alone.
52.1
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
Stuart Broad begins with a full delivery outside off, Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms to this one.
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.
End Of The Over 52 : 125/3
3 Runs
  • 051.1
  • 051.2
  • 151.3
  • 151.4
  • 1 NB 51.5
  • 051.5
  • 051.6
Rassie van der
30 (87)
K. Petersen
37 (116)
O. Robinson
13-3-39-1
51.6
0
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.
51.5
0
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.
51.5
nb
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.
51.4
1
Ollie Robinson To Keegan Petersen
Short, outside off. Keegan Petersen pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.
51.3
1
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.
51.2
0
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.
51.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 51 : 122/3
0 Runs
  • 050.1
  • 050.2
  • 050.3
  • 050.4
  • 050.5
  • 050.6
K. Petersen
36 (115)
Rassie van der
29 (81)
J. Leach
16-9-17-0
50.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Flatter, shorter and onto the middle. Keegan Petersen hangs back and defends it.
50.5
0
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.
50.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it from the crease.
50.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Bowls this one full as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks this towards point.
50.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen does not offer a shot.
50.1
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Jack Leach bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch.
End Of The Over 50 : 122/3
6 Runs
  • 049.1
  • 049.2
  • 1 NB 49.3
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 449.5
  • 1 NB 49.6
  • 049.6
Rassie van der
29 (81)
K. Petersen
36 (109)
O. Robinson
12-3-36-1
49.6
0
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.
49.6
nb
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.
49.5
4
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.
49.4
0
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.
49.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Rassie van der Dussen
A shorter one, down the leg side. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone.
49.3
nb
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.
49.2
0
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.
49.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Rassie van der Dussen
Tad fuller and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen prods forward and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 49 : 116/3
0 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 048.3
  • 048.4
  • 048.5
  • 048.6
K. Petersen
36 (109)
Rassie van der
25 (73)
J. Leach
15-8-17-0
48.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Short, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and blocks it.
48.5
0
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.
48.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen blocks solidly off the front foot towards the pitch.
48.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Flatter, quick as well, around the leg pole. Keegan Petersen rocks back and defends it out watchfully.
48.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it towards the mid wicket.
48.1
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Back of a length, attacking the stumps. Keegan Petersen goes deep in his crease and blocks this one out.
End Of The Over 48 : 116/3
5 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 247.3
  • 247.4
  • 047.5
  • 1 LB 47.6
K. Petersen
36 (103)
Rassie van der
25 (73)
O. Robinson
11-3-30-1
47.6
lb
Ollie Robinson To Keegan Petersen
Leg bye! On a good length, angling in. The ball hits Keegan Petersen on his pads, while trying to flick this one and it goes towards the fine leg region for a leg bye.
47.5
0
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.
47.4
2
Ollie Robinson To Keegan Petersen
On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen guides it towards the vacant point area for a couple.
47.3
2
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.
47.2
0
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.
47.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 47 : 111/3
5 Runs
  • 146.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 446.6
Rassie van der
25 (73)
K. Petersen
32 (97)
J. Leach
14-7-17-0
46.6
4
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.
46.5
0
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.
46.4
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards the slip.
46.3
0
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.
46.2
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends it solidly on the front foot towards the off side.
46.1
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.
End Of The Over 46 : 106/3
0 Runs
  • 045.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 045.4
  • 045.5
  • 045.6
Rassie van der
21 (68)
K. Petersen
31 (96)
J. Anderson
12-3-27-1
45.6
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it straight towards the short mid wicket fielder.
45.5
0
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.
45.4
0
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.
45.3
0
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.
45.2
0
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.
45.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 45 : 106/3
0 Runs
  • 044.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 044.6
K. Petersen
31 (96)
Rassie van der
21 (62)
J. Leach
13-7-12-0
44.6
0
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.
44.5
0
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.
44.4
0
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.
44.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen happy to leave this one alone.
44.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Goes closer to the stumps and on a fuller length, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards short cover.
44.1
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Jack Leach bowls this full and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards point.
End Of The Over 44 : 106/3
2 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 243.5
  • 043.6
Rassie van der
21 (62)
K. Petersen
31 (90)
J. Anderson
11-2-27-1
43.6
0
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.
43.5
2
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.
43.4
0
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.
43.3
0
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.
43.2
0
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.
43.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 43 : 104/3
0 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • 042.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
K. Petersen
31 (90)
Rassie van der
19 (56)
J. Leach
12-6-12-0
42.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Bowls short this time and outside off, Keegan Petersen rocks back and cuts the ball to extra cover.
42.5
0
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.
42.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
This is full and on an off stump line, Keegan Petersen punches this to the short mid off fielder.
42.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Flights this one full and just outside off, Keegan Petersen strokes this towards cover.
42.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
This is full and straight in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen taps this into the pitch.
42.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 42 : 104/3
6 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 141.2
  • 241.3
  • 041.4
  • 341.5
  • 041.6
Rassie van der
19 (56)
K. Petersen
31 (84)
J. Anderson
10-2-25-1
41.6
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
This is a fraction full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this towards point.
41.5
3
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.
41.4
0
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.
41.3
2
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.
41.2
1
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.
41.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 41 : 98/3
0 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
K. Petersen
26 (81)
Rassie van der
18 (53)
J. Leach
11-5-12-0
40.6
0
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.
40.5
0
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.
40.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
This is full as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen defends this to the off side.
40.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Full and straight once more. Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
40.2
0
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.
40.1
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Jack Leach flights this one full and on leg, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 40 : 98/3
3 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 339.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
Rassie van der
18 (53)
K. Petersen
26 (75)
J. Anderson
9-2-19-1
39.6
0
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.
39.5
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Width on offer now, a length ball. Rassie van der Dussen does not fiddle with that one.
39.4
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller one, around off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out from within his crease.
39.3
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.
39.2
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
On a length once again, outside off. Keegan Petersen taps it towards backward point.
39.1
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
James Anderson serves a length ball, outside, off, hint of movement there. Keegan Petersen dabs it towards cover.
End Of The Over 39 : 95/3
4 Runs
  • 338.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 138.6
K. Petersen
23 (72)
Rassie van der
18 (50)
J. Leach
10-4-12-0
38.6
1
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Bowls another short ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen pushes it off the back foot through cover for a single.
38.5
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen defends it out off the back foot.
38.4
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Tad shorter now, outside off. Keegan Petersen rocks back and cuts it towards short cover.
38.3
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Tosses it up, full, around middle. Keegan Petersen blocks it out off the front foot.
38.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Much fuller now, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen presses forward and blocks it out.
38.1
3
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.
End Of The Over 38 : 91/3
1 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 137.5
  • 037.6
K. Petersen
22 (67)
Rassie van der
15 (49)
J. Anderson
8-2-16-1
37.6
0
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.
37.5
1
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.
37.4
0
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.
37.3
0
James Anderson To Rassie van der Dussen
Much fuller now, swinging in, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen digs this one out towards point.
37.2
0
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.
37.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 37 : 90/3
2 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 236.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
K. Petersen
22 (66)
Rassie van der
14 (44)
J. Leach
9-4-8-0
36.6
0
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.
36.5
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Back of a length, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to Jack Leach.
36.4
0
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.
36.3
0
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.
36.2
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.
36.1
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Jack Leach begins with a loopy ball, full and around off. Keegan Petersen leans and blocks it out.
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...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
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 Petersen has looked in fine touch, he is currently batting on 20 and will look to continue his good work in the post-Lunch session. Not to forget, Rassie van der Dussen is out there batting with an injured finger. He has fought hard till now. But how long do you think he can go on for? South Africa will need him to stick around for a while as they are still 176 runs behind. Do join us at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) for the middle session.
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 impressive bowling. However, after taking those three wickets they found it difficult to break the stand between Rassie van der Dussen and Keegan Petersen. Well, there is still a lot of time left in this game and England will not worry about that for now. It's been a morning that has been firmly controlled by the English pacers.
End Of The Over 36 : 88/3
4 Runs
  • 4 B 35.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
Rassie van der
14 (44)
K. Petersen
20 (60)
J. Root
5-2-16-0
35.6
0
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!
35.5
0
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.
35.4
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly towards the short leg fielder.
35.3
0
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.
35.2
0
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.
35.1
b
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.
End Of The Over 35 : 84/3
0 Runs
  • 034.1
  • 034.2
  • 034.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
K. Petersen
20 (60)
Rassie van der
14 (38)
J. Leach
8-4-6-0
34.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen hits down the pitch back to the bowler.
34.5
0
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.
34.4
0
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.
34.3
0
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.
34.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the pads. Jack Leach bowls that one quicker and it hits the batters pad.
34.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 34 : 84/3
4 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 433.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
Rassie van der
14 (38)
K. Petersen
20 (54)
J. Root
4-1-16-0
33.6
0
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.
33.5
0
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.
33.4
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.
33.3
0
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.
33.2
0
Joe Root To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly towards the off side region.
33.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 33 : 80/3
0 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 032.6
K. Petersen
20 (54)
Rassie van der
10 (32)
J. Leach
7-3-6-0
32.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen transfers his weight on the front foot and defends it.
32.5
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks the ball to the off side.
32.4
0
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.
32.3
0
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.
32.2
0
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.
32.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 32 : 80/3
7 Runs
  • 431.1
  • 031.2
  • 231.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 131.6
K. Petersen
20 (48)
Rassie van der
10 (32)
J. Root
3-1-12-0
31.6
1
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.
31.5
0
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.
31.4
0
Joe Root To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen knocks it towards the short mid-wicket.
31.3
2
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.
31.2
0
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.
31.1
4
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.
Joe Root (2-1-8-0) comes back to bowl.
End Of The Over 31 : 73/3
1 Runs
  • 130.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
Rassie van der
10 (32)
K. Petersen
13 (42)
S. Broad
6-2-16-1
30.6
0
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.
30.5
0
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.
30.4
0
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.
30.3
0
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.
30.2
0
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.
30.1
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.
End Of The Over 30 : 72/3
0 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
Rassie van der
10 (27)
K. Petersen
12 (41)
J. Leach
6-2-6-0
29.6
0
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.
29.5
0
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.
29.4
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it towards the mid-wicket region.
29.3
0
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.
29.2
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly off the front foot.
29.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 29 : 72/3
5 Runs
  • 428.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 128.5
  • 028.6
K. Petersen
12 (41)
Rassie van der
10 (21)
S. Broad
5-2-15-1
28.6
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives it straight to the cover fielder.
28.5
1
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.
28.4
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen let's it go to the keeper.
28.3
0
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.
28.2
0
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.
28.1
4
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.
End Of The Over 28 : 67/3
2 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 227.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
K. Petersen
12 (40)
Rassie van der
5 (16)
J. Leach
5-1-6-0
27.6
0
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.
27.5
0
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.
27.4
2
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.
27.3
0
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.
27.2
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Slower through the air, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the short leg region.
27.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 27 : 65/3
4 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 426.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
Rassie van der
5 (16)
K. Petersen
10 (34)
S. Broad
4-2-10-1
26.6
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen rocks back and defends it solidly.
26.5
0
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.
26.4
0
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.
26.3
4
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.
26.2
0
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.
26.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 26 : 61/3
1 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
K. Petersen
10 (34)
Rassie van der
1 (10)
J. Leach
4-1-4-0
25.6
0
Jack Leach To Keegan Petersen
Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Keegan Petersen goes deep in his crease and defends it onto the pitch.
25.5
1
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.
25.4
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Pitched up, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and defends it.
25.3
0
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.
25.2
0
Jack Leach To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller length, onto the off stump line. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards mid off.
25.1
0
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.
Jack Leach comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 25 : 60/3
0 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
K. Petersen
10 (33)
Rassie van der
0 (5)
S. Broad
3-2-6-1
24.6
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
On a good length, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it solidly back to the bowler.
24.5
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
Another pitched-up delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen is happy to let that one go.
24.4
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
A good-length ball, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to Ollie Pope at silly mid on.
24.3
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
Fuller one again, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and drives it towards mid off.
24.2
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
A length ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and punches it towards cover.
24.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 24 : 60/3
6 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 4 B 23.2
  • 023.3
  • 2 NB 23.4
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
Rassie van der
0 (5)
K. Petersen
10 (27)
O. Robinson
10-3-26-1
23.6
0
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.
23.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Rassie van der Dussen
A good-length delivery, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone.
23.4
0
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.
23.4
nb
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.
23.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Keegan Petersen
Another shorter ball, around off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and defends it out.
23.2
b
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.
23.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Keegan Petersen
Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen hangs back and dabs it towards point.
End Of The Over 23 : 54/3
0 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • W 22.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
Rassie van der
0 (2)
K. Petersen
9 (23)
S. Broad
2-1-6-1
22.6
0
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.
22.5
0
Stuart Broad To Rassie van der Dussen
A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone.
Rassie van der Dussen makes his way out to the middle.
22.4
W
Stuart Broad To Aiden Markram OUT!
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.
22.3
0
Stuart Broad To Aiden Markram
Another length delivery, tailing back in, around middle and leg. Aiden Markram tucks it towards mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Stuart Broad To Aiden Markram
On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram leaves that one very easily straight to the keeper.
22.1
0
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.
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.
End Of The Over 22 : 54/2
5 Runs
  • 2 NB 21.1
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 121.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
A. Markram
6 (14)
K. Petersen
9 (23)
O. Robinson
9-3-24-1
21.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Aiden Markram
On a good length, onto the off pole. Aiden Markram pushes it towards the cover for a quick single.
21.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Aiden Markram
Tight leave! A length, nipping in, outside off. Aiden Markram watches it sail through to the keeper.
21.4
1
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.
21.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Keegan Petersen
Angling away, fuller one, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives it towards cover-point.
21.2
1
Ollie Robinson To Aiden Markram
On a good length, onto the off stump. Aiden Markram cuts it towards the point fielder for a single.
21.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Aiden Markram
Pitches this one up, outside off. Aiden Markram leans forward and drives it towards the fielder at mid off.
21.1
nb
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.
End Of The Over 21 : 49/2
6 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 120.3
  • 020.4
  • 1 NB 20.5
  • 420.5
  • 020.6
A. Markram
4 (10)
K. Petersen
7 (20)
S. Broad
1-0-6-0
20.6
0
Stuart Broad To Aiden Markram
On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram pushes it straight to the fielder at cover.
20.5
4
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.
Aiden Markram comes back to bat, after walking towards the pavillion. It was late no ball call from the umpire.
20.5
nb
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.
20.4
0
Stuart Broad To Aiden Markram
Fuller length, outside off. Aiden Markram let's that ball go through to the keeper.
20.3
1
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.
20.2
0
Stuart Broad To Keegan Petersen
On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen punches it straight to the fielder at cover.
20.1
0
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.
Stuart Broad comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 20 : 43/2
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
A. Markram
0 (6)
K. Petersen
6 (17)
O. Robinson
8-3-19-1
19.6
0
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.
19.5
0
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.
19.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Aiden Markram
Ollie Robinson attacking the outside off stump line on a good length. Aiden Markram guides this towards backward point.
19.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Aiden Markram
Continues to serve this on a good length and outside off, Aiden Markram works this towards cover-point.
19.2
0
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.
19.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 19 : 43/2
4 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 218.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
K. Petersen
6 (17)
A. Markram
0 (0)
J. Anderson
7-2-15-1
18.6
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
Shorter ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and blocks it out.
18.5
0
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 Africa will be hoping it is for a long time hereafter.
18.4
0
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.
18.3
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
This one is on a good length as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards backward point.
18.2
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.
18.1
2
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.
Aiden Markram walks out to bat at number 3.
End Of The Over 18 : 39/2
0 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • W 17.6
S. Erwee
25 (59)
K. Petersen
2 (11)
O. Robinson
7-2-19-1
17.6
W
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee OUT!
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.
17.5
0
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.
17.4
0
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.
17.3
0
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.
17.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
Wide outside off on a good length, Sarel Erwee happy to let this one go as well.
17.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 17 : 39/1
0 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
K. Petersen
2 (11)
S. Erwee
25 (53)
J. Anderson
6-2-11-1
16.6
0
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.
16.5
0
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.
16.4
0
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.
16.3
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
Just outside the off stump and on a good length. This is defended to the left of the bowler.
16.2
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
Continues bowling on a good length and wider outside off, Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms to this one.
16.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 16 : 39/1
4 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 315.5
  • 115.6
K. Petersen
2 (5)
S. Erwee
25 (53)
O. Robinson
6-1-19-0
15.6
1
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.
15.5
3
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.
15.4
0
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.
15.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
This is on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee blocks this towards cover.
15.2
0
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.
15.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
Ollie Robinson bowls this a fraction full and outside off, Sarel Erwee knocks this towards the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 15 : 35/1
2 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
K. Petersen
1 (4)
S. Erwee
22 (48)
J. Anderson
5-1-11-1
14.6
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
Fuller delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen prods forward and eases it towards mid off.
14.5
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
Tight leave! On a length, swinging in, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and shoulders his arms at it.
14.4
1
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.
14.3
0
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.
14.2
0
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.
14.1
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.
End Of The Over 14 : 33/1
0 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
S. Erwee
21 (45)
K. Petersen
0 (1)
O. Robinson
5-1-15-0
13.6
0
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.
13.5
0
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.
13.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
Bowls a good-length delivery, outside off, at 131 clicks. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.
13.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
This one angles in, on a length, around middle. Sarel Erwee blocks it back to the bowler.
13.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
On a length again, outside off. Sarel Erwee does not fiddle with that one.
13.1
0
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.
Ollie Robinson (4-0-15-0) has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 13 : 33/1
1 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
K. Petersen
0 (1)
S. Erwee
21 (39)
J. Anderson
4-1-9-1
12.6
0
James Anderson To Keegan Petersen
James Anderson comes from over the wicket, outside off, a length ball. Keegan Petersen leaves it alone.
Keegan Petersen makes his way out to the middle having lost the wicket of his skipper.
12.5
W
James Anderson To Dean Elgar OUT!
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.
12.4
0
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.
12.3
0
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.
12.2
1
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.
12.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 12 : 32/0
0 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
D. Elgar
11 (35)
S. Erwee
20 (37)
J. Root
2-1-5-0
11.6
0
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.
11.5
0
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.
11.4
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Tad shorter now, around the off pole. Dean Elgar rocks back and pushes it towards cover.
11.3
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Loopy one, turning away, around off. Dean Elgar leans forward and defends it towards cover.
11.2
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Another fuller ball, around middle. Dean Elgar prods forward and blocks it out.
11.1
0
Joe Root To Dean Elgar
Joe Root tosses this one up, serves it full, spinning away, outside off. Dean Elgar leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 11 : 32/0
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 310.4
  • 1 LB 10.5
  • 010.6
S. Erwee
20 (37)
D. Elgar
11 (29)
J. Anderson
3-1-8-0
10.6
0
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.
10.5
lb
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.
10.4
3
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.
10.3
0
James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
Tighter line! Around the fifth stump line, length ball. Sarel Erwee is happy to let that one go.
10.2
0
James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
On a length again, around middle. Sarel Erwee blocks it watchfully.
10.1
0
James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
James Anderson begins with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.
James Anderson (2-1-5-0) will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 10 : 28/0
5 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
S. Erwee
17 (32)
D. Elgar
11 (28)
J. Root
1-0-5-0
9.6
1
Joe Root To Sarel Erwee
Fires this one full and into the legs, Sarel Erwee clips this through square leg for a single.
9.5
4
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.
9.4
0
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.
9.3
0
Joe Root To Sarel Erwee
Floats this one full and outside off, Sarel Erwee strokes this straight to short mid off.
9.2
0
Joe Root To Sarel Erwee
Bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Sarel Erwee blocks this back down the pitch.
9.1
0
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.
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!
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.
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 and clinch this game. However, it might not seem like a walk in the park as the conditions have eased down.
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 ‘moving day’ 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 South Africa will need to pull off something special to save this game.
... DAY 3 ...
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!
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 seen great things happen in cricket and South Africa will be hoping they can pull off something special. England are right on top and will be looking to close this game at the earliest.
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 remained unbeaten. The skipper decided to declare early as he wanted to bowl a few overs at the visitors but despite bowling really well, they were unable to get the breakthrough. They will be raring to go when they return to play on Day 3.
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 wickets with Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj chipping in with two each. Dean Elgar and Sarel Erwee have negotiated 9 tricky overs before Stumps and they will be hoping to build a platform for the rest of the batters.
End Of The Over 9 : 23/0
2 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
D. Elgar
11 (28)
S. Erwee
12 (26)
J. Leach
3-1-3-0
8.6
0
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!
8.5
0
Jack Leach To Dean Elgar
Back of a length again, around middle. Dean Elgar blocks this one off the back foot towards short leg.
8.4
2
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!
8.3
0
Jack Leach To Dean Elgar
Shorter one, spinning in, around middle. Dean Elgar rocks back and defends it out.
8.2
0
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.
8.1
0
Jack Leach To Dean Elgar
Tosses it up, full, around middle. Dean Elgar leans forward and blocks it out.
Jack Leach will bowl the final over of the day!
End Of The Over 8 : 21/0
7 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
S. Erwee
12 (26)
D. Elgar
9 (22)
O. Robinson
4-0-15-0
7.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
Another length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and taps it towards mid-wicket.
7.5
2
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.
7.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
Good-length delivery, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends this one towards the cover region.
7.3
1
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.
7.2
0
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.
7.1
4
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.
End Of The Over 7 : 14/0
0 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
S. Erwee
10 (23)
D. Elgar
4 (19)
J. Leach
2-1-1-0
6.6
0
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.
6.5
0
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Loopy one, full in length, outside off. Sarel Erwee presses forward and defends it out watchfully.
6.4
0
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Quick and short, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends it towards cover off the back foot.
6.3
0
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Tosses it up this time, a fuller one, outside off. Sarel Erwee lunges forward and defends it out.
6.2
0
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.
6.1
0
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Shorter one, spinning in, outside off. Sarel Erwee stays in his crease and blocks it towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 6 : 14/0
1 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
D. Elgar
4 (19)
S. Erwee
10 (17)
O. Robinson
3-0-8-0
5.6
0
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.
5.5
0
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.
5.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
Angling in, on the pads, a length ball. Dean Elgar turns it towards backward square leg.
5.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
Back of a length, around middle and off. Dean Elgar blocks it out watchfully.
5.2
0
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.
5.1
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.
End Of The Over 5 : 13/0
1 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
D. Elgar
4 (14)
S. Erwee
9 (16)
J. Leach
1-0-1-0
4.6
0
Jack Leach To Dean Elgar
Back of a length, turning in, around middle. Dean Elgar rocks back and turns it away towards mid-wicket.
4.5
0
Jack Leach To Dean Elgar
Shorter ball, turning in, around middle. Dean Elgar stays in his crease and tucks it towards square leg.
4.4
1
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Fuller ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee leans and drives it towards cover for a single.
4.3
0
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Quicker and flatter, around middle. Sarel Erwee defends it out solidly off the back foot.
4.2
0
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.
4.1
0
Jack Leach To Sarel Erwee
Jack Leach begins with a shorter ball, around off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and defends it out watchfully.
Early change for England! Jack Leach comes into the attack. He replaces James Anderson.
End Of The Over 4 : 12/0
5 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 33.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 23.6
D. Elgar
4 (12)
S. Erwee
8 (12)
O. Robinson
2-0-7-0
3.6
2
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.
3.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
Angling in, tad shorter, around middle. Dean Elgar taps it towards short leg.
3.4
0
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.
3.3
0
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.
3.2
3
Ollie Robinson To Sarel Erwee
On a length, darting it on the pads. Sarel Erwee tucks it past short leg. Three taken.
3.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 3 : 7/0
5 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
D. Elgar
2 (8)
S. Erwee
5 (10)
J. Anderson
2-1-5-0
2.6
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
Shorter one again, around middle. Dean Elgar blocks it out watchfully.
2.5
0
James Anderson To Dean Elgar
James Anderson sprays this one down the leg side, a length ball. Dean Elgar leaves it alone.
2.4
1
James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
Slight back of a length now, outside off. Sarel Erwee hops and pushes it towards point for a single.
2.3
4
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.
2.2
0
James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.
2.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 2 : 2/0
2 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
D. Elgar
2 (6)
S. Erwee
0 (6)
O. Robinson
1-0-2-0
1.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
Bowls this on a good length and pitching around leg, Dean Elgar defends this from deep in his crease.
1.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
Fuller ball, outside off. Dean Elgar leans forward and blocks it out watchfully.
1.4
0
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.
1.3
2
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.
1.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
This one is a fraction short and in line with the stumps. Dean Elgar blocks this towards short leg.
1.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Dean Elgar
Ollie Robinson begins with a good length delivery outside off, Dean Elgar leaves this one alone.
Will it be Stuart Broad or Ollie Robinson from the other end? Ollie Robinson will share the new ball with James Anderson.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
S. Erwee
0 (6)
D. Elgar
0 (0)
J. Anderson
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
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
0
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.
0.4
0
James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
On a good length and in line with the stumps, Sarel Erwee blocks this back to the bowler.
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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.
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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.
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James Anderson To Sarel Erwee
James Anderson bowls this on a good length and going down leg side, Sarel Erwee leaves this one alone.
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Match Info
  • Venue Old Trafford, Manchester
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs
  • Player of the Match Ben Stokes
  • Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: England 113/3 in 28.0 overs
  • England 100/3 in 24.3 overs
  • England 50/3 in 14.4 overs
  • Drinks: England 43/3 in 13.5 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 151/10 in 53.2 overs
  • South Africa 150/7 in 51.4 overs
  • Referral 4 (50.1 ovs): N Nortje against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, SA: 1)
  • Tea: South Africa 143/8 in 50.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 104/7 in 37.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/7 in 35.1 overs
  • South Africa 92/6: S Harmer lbw b Ben Stokes 2(16)
  • Referral 3 (30.3 ovs): S Harmer against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, SA: 2)
  • Referral 2 (27.2 ovs): K Verreynne against ENG (Caught) Successful (ENG: 3, SA: 3)
  • Lunch: South Africa 77/5 in 25.0 overs
  • South Africa 76/5: der Dussen lbw b Ben Stokes 16(31)
  • Referral 1 (23.4 ovs): der Dussen against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, SA: 3) (Retained)
  • South Africa 50/3 in 18.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 35/2 in 12.5 overs
  • Stumps: South Africa 23/0 in 9.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.1 ovs): England against S Erwee (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SA: 3)
  • Innings Break: England 415/9 in 106.4 overs
  • England 400/8 in 103.5 overs
  • B Foakes 2nd Test hundred: 100 runs in 206 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: England 388/7 in 100.0 overs
  • England 350/6 in 92.3 overs
  • B Stokes 12th Test hundred: 100 runs in 158 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • Tea: England 308/5 in 86.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (84.1 ovs): South Africa against B Stokes (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, SA: 1)
  • England 300/5 in 83.3 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 150 off 274 balls between B Stokes (90) and B Foakes (55)
  • B Foakes 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 116 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 3 (74.3 ovs): B Stokes against South Africa (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, SA: 2) (Retained)
  • Drinks: England 262/5 in 74.0 overs
  • England 250/5 in 71.1 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 210 balls between B Stokes (52) and B Foakes (46)
  • B Stokes 29th Test fifty: 50 runs in 101 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • Lunch: England 212/5 in 56.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (54.1 ovs): B Foakes against South Africa (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, SA: 2) (Retained)
  • England 200/5 in 51.6 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 79 balls between B Stokes (25) and B Foakes (25)
  • Drinks: England 173/5 in 42.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (41.1 ovs): South Africa against B Stokes (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, SA: 2)
  • England 150/5 in 37.3 overs
  • South Africa 179/10 in 85.1 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 172/5 in 80.1 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 172/6 in 80.2 overs
  • South Africa 150/4 in 65.6 overs
  • Tea: South Africa 141/3 in 65.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 125/3 in 52.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 116 balls between K Petersen (22) and van der Dussen (19)
  • South Africa 100/3 in 41.3 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 88/3 in 36.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 54/2 in 22.0 overs
  • South Africa 50/2 in 21.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (18.5 ovs): K Petersen against ENG (Caught) Successful (ENG: 2, SA: 3) (Retained)
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Player Runs Avg.
Ollie Pope ENG 179 44.75
Ben Stokes ENG 149 37.25
Zak Crawley ENG 134 33.50
Ben Foakes ENG 133 44.33
Sarel Erwee SA 127 25.40
Player Wickets Eco.
Stuart Broad ENG 14 3.18
Kagiso Rabada SA 14 4.41
Ollie Robinson ENG 12 3.09
Ben Stokes ENG 10 3.01
Anrich Nortje SA 10 4.67
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