South Africa reached 86 for one in their first innings at the close of the second day of the first Test against England at the Oval on Friday.
In reply to England's first innings total of 385 all out, the South Africans lost Alviro Petersen for a duck, but Hashim Amla, on 47 not out, and Graeme Smith, on 37 not out, steadied the ship.
Earlier in the day, bowlers led South Africa's fightback as they skittle out England to 385 soon after lunch
Resuming at 267 for three, England batsmen stuttered against a disciplined attack led by Dale Steyn, who bagged two key wickets of Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara in quick succession.
In reply to England's first innings total of 385 all out, the South Africans lost Alviro Petersen for a duck, but Hashim Amla, on 47 not out, and Graeme Smith, on 37 not out, steadied the ship.
Earlier in the day, bowlers led South Africa's fightback as they skittle out England to 385 soon after lunch
Resuming at 267 for three, England batsmen stuttered against a disciplined attack led by Dale Steyn, who bagged two key wickets of Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara in quick succession.
