England Vs South Africa 1st Test - Basil D'Oliveira Trophy, 2017 - summary
RSA119-all out (36.4 Ovs)
ENG233 (87.1 Ovs)
England beat South Africa by 211 runs
Man of the match: Moeen AliLast Wicket: Morne Morkel c Keaton Jennings b Liam Dawson 14 (7) - 119/10 in 36.4 Over
COMMENTARY
That is it from us today. England were clinical throughout this game and dominated the opposition. South Africa will be disappointed with the way they played and will have to pull their socks up going forward if they are to level the series. Join us for the 2nd Test which will begin on 14th July at Trent Bridge at 1100 local (1000 GMT). Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Man of the Match, Moeen Ali reckons this is one of his best all-round performances. Feels the wicket played great. He admits he made the batsmen play as much as possible. Opines he learned a lot about his action and credits their bowling coach Saqlain Mushtaq, who helped him improve. Mentions he had a clear mindset. States Root asked him to attack and he did that. He further adds no. 7 is a good place to bat as the new ball is due at that time and it makes it easy to score. Appreciates Liam Dawson for his bowling and feels he was unlucky not to pick more wickets.
England skipper, Joe Root says that it is a great start. Feels happy about going into Trent Bridge 1-0 up. Mentions that throughout the game they were good. Reckons that the way Moeen Ali played in the first innings put the pressure back on South Africa. Further adds that he was terrific with the bowl after that. States that everyone contributed throughout the game and deserve credit. Feels that Cook, Jennings and Ballance set it up for them on Day 3. Ends by saying that they batted superbly at the top of the order and that helped them set a match-winning total.
South Africa skipper, Dean Elgar says that it is good to see Faf du Plessis back into the mix. Adds that he is disappointed with their performance this afternoon. Declares that something under 300 was quite gettable. Mentions that he had hopes after bowling England out today. Further adds that they knew it was a challenge on this track and were not up to the mark. States that two to three times on Day 1, they could have had a lot of less runs scored against them. Reckons that if they had taken their chances it could have been different. Adds that this is professional cricket and errors cost them a lot. Opines that a lot of guys in the side have been part of disappointments earlier as well. Feels that the confidence in the group is high. Announces that losing Rabada for a Test is a big loss for them. Adds that another player will have the opportunity to show his skills in his place. Mentions that Philander bowled today and seemed to be injury free. Ends by saying that a lot can happen in the coming five days, so they have to wait and see.
Earlier in the game, South Africa started the proceedings really well but some sloppy fielding and bowling no balls at the wrong time helped the home side crawl back into the contest. Joe Root who was dropped quite early in his innings went on to score a ton and led from the front. The English side never looked back after that, they were always on top and dominated the Saffas in all three departments. Stay tuned for the presentation.
South Africa on the other hand, kept losing wickets at regular intervals and never stitched a partnership together. They could not handle the bounce and spin this track offered. Chasing 331 with a fairly inexperienced batting line-up was never going to be easy and they fell way short of it.
What a performance by England, they have blown away the visitors. Root has started his reign as Test captain with a thumping victory at the home of cricket, Lord's. Moeen Ali, what a game he has had with the bat and the ball. He completed 2000 runs in Test cricket, bagged his first 10-fer and also took his 100th wicket. He bamboozled the Protea batsmen with his spin. He was well supported by the other bowlers.
36.4
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, out, OUT! That's the final nail in the coffin! A thoroughly well-deserved victory for the hosts and they are elated! Dawson floats this one outside off, Morkel once again looks to go big but drags his heave to deep mid-wicket. Jennings runs in front and pouches it safely. ENGLAND WIN BY 211 RUNS TO GO 1-0 UP IN THE SERIES.
36.3
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, SIX, SIX! The big man is enjoying himself. Tossed up delivery on off, Morkel lifts it over long on and clears the fence with ease.
36.2
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, no run, This one turns in sharply from outside off and raps Morkel on the pads.
36.1
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, SIX, SIX! Morkel takes Dawson on and gets the better of him. Uses his feet and slogs it over deep mid-wicket. The fielder is positioned quite inside the boundary ropes. He backtracks but it clears him with ease.
35.6
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, SIX, SIX! What a shot! Hits it and holds his pose for the cameramen after that. Lines himself up to the tossed up delivery outside off and thumps it over wide mid on for a maximum.
35.5
Moeen Ali to Morne Morkel, 1 run, Morkel turns this one to deep mid-wicket for a run.
35.4
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Philander eases this one through mid on for a run.
35.3
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, byes, 4 runs, Four Byes! Vicious turn again. Gets this one to turn in sharply from outside off and goes past Philander's attempted flick. Bairstow has no chance to collect it. Cook and Stokes sprint after it, a bit of contest going on between them but the ball wins the race. The crowd enjoyed that one.
35.2
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, This one turns in sharply from one of the rough patches. Philander covers his stumps and lets it be.
35.1
Moeen Ali to Morne Morkel, 1 run, Morkel works this one to mid-wicket for a run.
34.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, A bit short outside off, cut to point.
34.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Presses forward and blocks it.
34.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Tossed up on off, Philander prods forward to defend but gets beaten by the sharp away turn.
34.3
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated on off, Philander defends it off the front foot.
34.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Presses forward to this one and defends it.
34.1
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Quicker one on off, Philander looks to punch it but is late on it. Manages to keep it out.
33.6
Moeen Ali to Morne Morkel, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Morne Morkel comes out to bat.
33.5
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, out, OUT! Ali continues to shine! He has a gem of a game. He scored runs for his side and is leading his side to a victory with authority. Tossed up around off and it's a bit short in length. That enocurages Rabada to go for the cut but there is some extra bounce. He gets a thin edge and Bairstow behind the stumps takes a fine catch. It has been an outstanding display of spin bowling from Ali.
33.4
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Tossed up delivery, defended off the front foot.
33.3
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR, FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Floated on off, Rabada thumps it towards Ali who leaps to take it but it flies over him in a jiffy and races away to the ropes.
33.2
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
33.1
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Floated outside off, driven crisply to extra cover.
32.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated on middle, turns away sharply to beat Philander's forward defense.
32.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 2 runs, Slower through the air around off, Philander cuts it to sweeper cover. Two runs taken.
32.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 2 runs, Drifting into the pads, Vernon nudges it past short leg and into the gap. Picks up two runs for doing so.
32.3
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! Low full toss on off, Philander kneels and slogs it over mid-wicket. Has connected it well and gets the desired result!
32.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Philander stays back and turns this one with the spin to mid-wicket.
32.1
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
31.6
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, This one drifts in on off, Rabada looks to defend it tentatively but gets an outside edge that falls of Stokes at first slip.
31.5
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Fullish delivery around off, Rabada prods forward in defense.
Kagiso Rabada comes out to bat.
31.4
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, out, OUT! Moeen Ali gets his third 5-fer in Test cricket! He has varied his pace to perfection and has reaped the rewards. Stellar performance from him. A bit short outside off, stays a bit low and turns in substantially. Maharaj is cramped for room a touch but goes through with his cut shot. Ends up getting a thick inside edge and it shatters back into the stumps. Only a matter of time before England wrap up this game.
31.3
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Loopy delivery outside off. Maharaj puts in a big stride forward and hits it over mid on this time. Has connected it well and gets another boundary.
31.2
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Maharaj uses his feet again and drags it with the spin to short mid-wicket.
31.1
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR, FOUR! Intent from Maharaj! He has not lost hopes yet. Takes a couple of steps down the track to the floated delivery outside off and lifts it over mid off for a one-bounce boundary.
30.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated on middle, Philander pushes it down the track.
30.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Tossed up on middle and leg, worked to mid-wicket.
30.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Full in line of the stumps, blocked solidly.
30.3
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated around off, Philander looks to defend but gets it off the inner half.
30.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Coming in with the arm, Vernon stays back to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
30.1
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, This one drifts in at first and then spins away to beat Philander on the outside edge.
29.6
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
29.5
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, 2 runs, Tossed up around off, bounces a bit more. Maharaj manages to pull it uppishly towards deep backward square leg. Jennings hares after it and puts in a brilliant slide near the fence to keep the ball in play. It is referred upstairs to check for the boundary but he is fine. Saves a couple for his side.
29.4
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Full outside off, driven crisply to mid off.
29.3
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
29.2
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Quicker and flatter on middle and leg, Maharaj manages to defend it off his back foot. If he missed that, he would have been plumb in front.
Keshav Maharaj strides out to the middle.
29.1
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, out, OUT! The wily Moeen Ali bags another 4-fer to his name! Bowls this one a bit quicker around off, de Bruyn hangs deep in the crease and expects it to turn. However, the ball skids on and takes the outside edge of Theunis' bat. It goes straight towards Ben Stokes at first slip who is alert and makes no mistake. The Englishmen are ecstatic. They are only three wickets away from a terrific win.
28.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated on middle, Philander presses forward to counter it.
28.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
28.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Camps back and defends it. Takes his bottom hand off again.
28.3
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated delivery in line of the stumps, Philander keeps it out. He took his bottom hand off while countering it. He has hit in the right hand earlier and needs to be careful.
Gully in place now.
28.2
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Camps back and works it past short leg for a run. Gets off the mark with that.
28.1
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Floated in line of the stumps, de Bruyn defends it solidly.
27.6
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! Philander gets off the mark with a boundary! Camps back to the shorter length delivery and punches it through covers to find the fence.
27.5
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Loopy delivery outside off, Philander presses forward to defend but it beats him on the inside edge and pings him on the thigh pad.
27.4
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Floated around off, spins in. Philander prods forward to defend but gets hit on the pads.
Vernon Philander comes out to bat.
27.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, out, OUT! Timber! England are inching closer to victory. Ali gets his third. Flatter delivery around off and it's on a shorter length again. Spins in a bit as Bavuma is drawn into the pull shot. However, he misses it completely and the ball goes onto rattle the off stump. Perhaps he got undone by a bit of pace on it. The visitors need something extraordinary to fightback from here.
27.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Floated outside off, Bavuma strokes it to the left of Ali who does well to stop it.
27.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 2 runs, This one keeps low. Bavuma pulls it through mid-wicket for a couple.
26.6
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
26.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Drifts in around the pads, worked past short leg.
26.4
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Floated on middle, defended solidly off the front foot.
26.3
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
26.2
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Turns this with the angle to mid-wicket.
26.1
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, This one zips through the pitch after landing. Bavuma looks to pull but gets beaten all ends up.
25.6
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, De Bruyn shuffles across and pads it away. End of a successful over for Ali.
Theunis de Bruyn is the next man in.
25.5
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, out, OUT! De Kock's struggle comes to an end! Flatter and a bit short in length on off, Quinton looks to whip it across but only manages to get an inside edge onto his right leg. The ball then goes back between his legs and hits the off stump. A bit unlucky but he has to depart. Moeen Ali continues to chip away at the wickets. South Africa are in dire straits now and are staring down the barrel.
25.4
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated in line of the stumps, turning away. De Kock defends it to the off side.
25.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Full delivery outside off, Bavuma controls the sweep nicely to deep backward square leg. He has used that shot to good effect.
25.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, This one keeps low and spins into Bavuma from outside off. He manages to block it nicely.
25.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Tossed up well outside off, Bavuma shuffles across and pads it away.
24.6
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, 2 runs, He is living dangerously! Floated delivery, de Kock is early into the reverse sweep but gets it off the toe end to sweeper cover. Two runs taken.
24.5
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Turns this one with the turn to short leg.
24.4
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, De Kock is struggling in the middle! Goes for the fancy reverse sweep to the delivery outside off but wears it on the pads.
24.3
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Loopy delivery outside off, Quinton shuffles and blocks it.
24.2
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated delivery, spins in from the rough patch. Quinton plays it off the inner half around the corner.
24.1
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Flatter one outside off, spins in. De Kock pushes at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
23.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 2 runs, Full outside off, swept to deep square leg for a couple.
23.5
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Presses forward to keep this one out but gets hit on the body.
23.4
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely done! Fullish around off, Bavuma kneels and sweeps it all along the carpet through square leg. Beats the man in the deep to pick up a boundary.
23.3
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Pushed through the cover region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
23.2
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Tossed up around off, turns away sharply from the rough patch. De Kock plays at it and gets beaten.
23.1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated delivery, de Kock lunges forward in defense.
22.6
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Quicker delivery, defended off the back foot.
22.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Beauty! Floated on off, turns away sharply and beats Bavuma on the drive.
22.4
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Stays back and punches this one to mid on.
22.3
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Slips this one down the leg side, Bairstow fails to collect it as the ball deflects off his pads to short fine leg.
22.2
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Tossed up on middle and leg, Bavuma stays back to defend but the ball stays low. He gets an inside edge onto his pads which saves him.
22.1
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
21.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 3 runs, Loopy outside off, punched through point. The fielder sprints after it and does well to stop a run for his side.
21.5
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
21.4
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Presses forward to this one and blocks it.
21.3
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Deft! A bit short, allows de Kock time to go back and cut it through point. The ball races away towards the fence and the fielder gives it a chase. He puts in a desperate dive but fails to stop it.
21.2
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Fullish on off, pushed to covers.
21.1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Short outside off, de Kock rocks back and cuts it through point for a boundary.
20.6
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Drifting into Bavuma. He looks to block it but is hit on the pads.
20.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Goes back to this one and defends it off the outer half.
20.4
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Landed on middle and leg, Bavuma defends it to short leg.
20.3
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
20.2
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, That's a beauty! Tosses this one around leg stump, Bavuma camps back to defend but is squared up. It takes the outer half of his bat and rolls towards gully.
20.1
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! A bit short outside off, Bavuma rocks back and punches it through cover-point to find the fence.
19.6
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, That could have been close too! De Kock turns this one to the short leg fielder and goes out of the crease. The fielder doesn't gather it quickly and it gives the southpaw enough time to get back.
19.5
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Close shave! De Kock is unsure about this one and hangs back to defend in the end. He bottom edges it on the bounce to the keeper.
19.4
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Kneels and sweeps it nicely through square leg for a run.
19.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
19.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, This one takes off from one of the rough patches outside off, Bavuma looks to leave it but is hit near the elbow.
19.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, An appeal for an LBW is denied! Floated outside off, turning in. Bavuma prods forward to defend but is struck on the pads. The players go up but the umpire is not interested. Impact was outside off.
18.6
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Comes down the track to the tossed up delivery and eases it to mid on.
18.5
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, This one turns in appreciably from outside off, de Kock looks to play it through the off side but adjusts in the end to defend it.
18.4
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Takes a couple of steps down the track and works it to short mid-wicket.
18.3
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated outside off, de Kock pushes at it but gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket.
18.2
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
18.1
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, 3 runs, Floated delivery on middle and leg, Bavuma kneels and paddles it nicely towards fine leg. Three runs taken.
17.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, byes, 3 runs, Three Byes! Vicious turn and bounce! Tossed up outside off, Bavuma goes for a sweep but misses. The ball spins down sharply and goes past the keeper towards fine leg. Cook chases it and stops it near the fence. Three byes taken!
17.5
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Flatter on off, Temba camps back and blocks it.
17.4
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, He uses his feet again and works it beside the pitch on the leg side. Single taken.
17.3
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated outside off, de Kock uses his feet, gets to the pitch of the ball and blocks it.
17.2
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Turning into Quinton. He blocks it solidly.
17.1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, That wasn't far from the off pole. Quicker one around off, de Kock looks to force it through but the ball whizzes past his outside edge and into the gloves of Bairstow.
16.6
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Bavuma puts his head down and defends it calmly. Another tidy over from England.
16.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy ball on middle, Bavuma lunges forward in defense.
16.4
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
16.3
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full on middle, defended solidly off the front foot.
16.2
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, In the air... but safe! Coming in with the arm. Bavuma gets a leading edge. The ball lobs towards the fielder at short mid-wicket but falls short of him.
16.1
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Fullish delivery in line of the stumps, pushed back to the bowler.
15.6
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, De Kock uses his feet and wrists it to mid on.
15.5
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Fullish on the stumps, pushed back down the track.
15.4
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
15.3
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated on off, Quinton lunges forward in defense.
15.2
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, 2 runs, Quicker through the air, de Kock turns it to the deep mid-wicket for a couple.
15.1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Tossed up outside off, left alone.
Temba Bavuma comes out to bat.
14.6
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, out, OUT! The backbone of South Africa has been broken. Dawson tosses this one on middle and leg and gets it to turn away slightly. Amla hangs deep in the crease to keep it out but gets foxed to get pinged on the back pad. A confident appeal in unison from the home side and up goes the umpire's finger. Hashim walks across to his partner and decides to take the review. The replays shows three reds and he is a dead duck. The veteran walks back to the pavilion and with that, the hopes of the visitors are also fading away.
Amla has been given out LBW and he has reviewed it. Looks out to the naked eye.
14.5
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, no run, Floated on off, pushed off the back foot to Dawson.
14.4
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, 3 runs, Good effort, Wood! Short delivery outside off, de Kock cuts it behind point and the ball races towards the fence. Wood races to his right in the deep and slides to keep the ball in play.
14.3
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
14.2
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, D Kock shuffles across a touch and turns it to the leg side.
14.1
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Fullish around off, defended off the inner half past short leg.
Liam Dawson comes into the attack.
13.6
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, no run, Beaten again! Slow through the air well outside off, Amla goes for a booming drive but is beaten by the inward spin. Bairstow fails to collect it cleanly.
13.5
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, no run, Loopy delivery outside off, doesn't turn at all. Hashim goes for the big sweep but get beaten.
13.4
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, no run, Stays back to this one and keeps it out.
13.3
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, no run, Floated on off, Amla defends it with his bat and pad close together.
13.2
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, no run, A bit short outside off, Amla goes back to cut it square of the wicket on the off side but misses. That should have been put away.
13.1
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, no run, Fullish delivery on off, eased to mid on.
We are back for the final session. Quinton de Kock has been promoted up the order. He joins Hashim Amla at the crease. Moeen Ali to continue his spell. A slip, leg slip and short leg in place.
...Day 4, Session 3...
Hashim Amla is battling it out in the middle but needs a lot of support from the others. Can the courageous Bavuma prove to be the perfect foil for him? He has to or else the visitors will be staring down the barrel. There is variable bounce on this track and it will be difficult work for the batsmen. Can the hosts keep on dominating the proceedings or will the Proteas make an inspirational comeback? Join us shortly.
A flawless session for England and they are right on top in this contest. Anderson and Broad were right on the money to begin with and kept it tight. It was a rather soft dismissal for the debutant Kuhn and after that, the home side kept on applying more pressure. Then came in Moeen Ali and made an impact straightaway. He took a terrific catch of his own bowling and then grabbed another sharp one before the tea break.
12.6
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, out, OUT! That was crunched but straight to the man at mid-wicket. JP can't believe his luck. Wood Bangs it in short on off, Duminy pulls it hard towards Moeen Ali who takes a good catch. A needless shot from Duminy as this was the last ball before lunch. Wood gets his first and Ali takes his second catch. South Africa lose their third. 300 looks a long way from here now. THAT'S TEA ON DAY 4.
12.5
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, 2 runs, Back of a length on off, JP punches it through covers for a couple.
12.4
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Bowls it on middle, Duminy plays it towards mid-wicket.
12.3
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, A tad shorter outside off, JP tries to cut but gets an under edge to covers.
12.2
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Length ball on off, Duminy tries to defend it off the back foot but gets a leading edge towards point.
12.1
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Angles it down the leg side, Amla flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
Mark Wood comes into the attack. Can he sneak in another wicket before the tea break?
11.6
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Quicker outside off, Duminy chops it onto the ground and the ball rolls towards point.
11.5
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Floats it up on off, Duminy defends it onto the ground.
11.4
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Tosses it up on off, Duminy defends it solidly.
11.3
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Flatter on off, Duminy goes back to defend. The ball skids on and takes the inside edge onto the pads.
11.2
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
11.1
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Duminy drives it to covers.
10.6
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, 2 runs, Back of a length outside off, Amla punches it onto the ground and the ball bounces over the short point fielder. It goes in the deep. A couple taken.
10.5
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Good length outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to it.
10.4
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, FOUR, FOUR! EASY PICKINGS! Full and on the pads, Amla flicks it through mid-wicket and the ball races to the fence. Second boundary in the over.
10.3
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
10.2
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Length outside off, Amla lets it through to the keeper.
10.1
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, FOUR, FOUR! Full ball on off, Amla leans into it and drives it in the air through covers for a boundary. The ball was not far away from the diving Ben Stokes at short cover.
9.6
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Tosses it up on off, turning away. Duminy defends it off the front foot. A wicket maiden for Ali.
9.5
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Flatter on middle, Duminy defends it solidly.
9.4
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, A tad shorter on off, Duminy gets it off the outer half to point.
9.3
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Tosses it up on off, Duminy defends it off the front foot.
9.2
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
JP Duminy strides out to bat.
9.1
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, out, OUT! Moeen Ali is into the action. He has taken his first and it is a superb catch. Tosses it up on middle, Elgar stays leg side of the ball, comes down the track and drives it firmly but uppishly back at the bowler. Moeen moves to his left and takes it reverse cup close to his chest. The skipper has to depart. He might consider himself a but unlucky but South Africa are in a lot of trouble. Both the openers are back.
8.6
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Back of a length on off, Amla defends it off the back foot.
8.5
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
8.4
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Length ball on off, Amla defends it off the back foot.
8.3
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, ALMOST A DRAG ON! Bowls it on a length outside off, Amla tries to defend it off the back foot but gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball rolls on the off side.
8.2
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Good length on off, Amla defends it off the front foot.
Blows to the forehand are never to be taken lightly and the physio comes out to attend to Amla. Hope it is nothing serious. He is really vital to South Africa's cause.
8.1
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Snorter to get first up! Lands it on a length on middle, the ball bounces a bit too much and takes Amla by surprise. He hops and tries to defend it off the back foot but gets hit on his left forehand. He did really well to keep that down. He is in a little pain here.
7.6
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Ali starts off with a maiden! Full ball on off, Dean drives it back to the bowler.
7.5
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, BEATEN! Lovely stuff from Moeen. Loopy ball on off, spins away after pitching. Elgar pokes at it but gets beaten.
7.4
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Floats it on off, Elgar defends it onto the ground.
7.3
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Flatter on middle, Dean defends it solidly.
7.2
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
7.1
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Tosses it on off, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
Moeen Ali comes into the attack.
Hashim Amla comes out to bat at No. 3.
6.6
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, out, OUT! A soft dismissal but an excellent catch from Jonny. Anderson sprays it on the pads, Kuhn tries to flick it fine but gets it too close to the keeper. Bairstow dives to his left and takes it one-handed inches above the ground. South Africa lose their first. Bad outing for Kuhn in his first Test.
6.5
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Bowls it on a length on off, Kuhn defends it solidly.
6.4
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
6.3
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Good length outside off, Heino lets it through to the keeper.
6.2
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, the batsman does not bother playing a shot at it.
6.1
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, A tad shorter outside off, Kuhn punches it to point.
5.6
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
5.5
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, 1 run, Sprays on the pads, Heino flicks it towards fine leg for a run.
5.4
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Fullish length on off, Kuhn drives it to covers.
5.3
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Full on off, Kuhn defends it off the front foot.
5.2
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Angles it into the pads of Kuhn who plays it with soft hands on the leg side.
5.1
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Very full outside off, Kuhn lets it through to the keeper.
4.6
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Dean punches it to point.
4.5
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Tad fuller on off, Elgar drives it mid off.
4.4
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off, straightens after pitching. Dean first goes to play at it and then bails out.
4.3
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, leg byes, 1 run, A big inswinger by Anderson but on the pads, Kuhn tries to flick but misses and the ball goes off the pads down to fine leg for a leg bye.
4.2
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Good length outside off, Elgar guides it towards point for a run.
4.1
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, 1 run, Lands it on a length on middle, Kuhn plays it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and sets off for a run. Ballance comes rushing in, picks the ball up and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. A run taken safely in the end.
3.6
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length on off, Dean defends it onto the ground.
3.5
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
3.4
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Length outside off, Elgar lets it through to the keeper.
3.3
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, NOT OUT! A successful review by South Africa. Elgar survives a scare. Back of a length angling into the batsman. Dean tries to defend it but misses and is struck high on the pads. They go up in an appeal which doesn't seem so confident but the umpire gives it out. Elgar after a chat with his partner decides to review. It is taken upstairs. Replays show the front foot of the bowler is fine. The ball pitches in line, strikes him in line but is missing the stumps. The decision gets overturned. Looked high to the naked eye.
Dean Elgar opts to take a review against an LBW decision. The height seems to be an issue.
3.2
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar defends it towards cover. He sets off for a run but then calls no.
3.1
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
2.6
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Good length on middle, nips away after pitching. The batsman tries to play straight but gets a leading edge to point.
2.5
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Defended off the front foot by Kuhn presenting the full face of the bat. The replays show that Anderson has been constantly landing near the danger area in his followthrough but the umpire hasn't spotted it.
2.4
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, A tad fuller, swinging away from the off stump. Heino points his bat skywards.
2.3
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Good length on off, Kuhn defends it tentatively.
2.2
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Sprays on the pads, Dean flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
2.1
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Length on middle, Elgar tucks it towards the leg side.
1.6
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Length ball outside off, the batsman lets it through to the keeper.
1.5
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Kuhn defends it off the back foot.
1.4
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Good length on off, Kuhn defends it towards covers.
1.3
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Fullish length on off, Kuhn tries to drive but gets it off the outside edge through backward point for a boundary.
1.2
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Length ball outside off, the batsman shoulders his arms to it.
1.1
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, A tad fuller on off, Kuhn defends it off the front foot.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
0.6
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Length delivery around off, curling in. Elgar camps back and pushes it with an angled blade to point. Brilliant start from Anderson. He has been right on the money.
0.5
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, 3 runs, Nice way to get going! Fractionally overpitched outside off, Kuhn strokes it nicely through covers. Stokes sprints after it and puts in a good slide near the fence to keep the ball in play. Saves a run for his side.
0.4
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, That's a beauty! Anderson bowls this one in the corridor of uncertainty and gets it to shape away substantially. Kuhn pokes at it but is beaten all ends up.
0.3
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Fuller in length outside off, swinging away. Kuhn points his bat skywards and allows it through.
0.2
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Fullish delivery on off, shaping away a touch. Heino plays it with an open face to point.
The umpire was not happy with the new ball that was chosen. He decided to get it replaced with a different one before the start of the innings.
0.1
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, Starts off with a fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Kuhn stays back and keeps it out.
MATCH DETAILS
119 in 36.4 overs (3.24 runs per over)
Toss: Toss won by England
Umpires: S Ravi (IND), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Simon Fry (AUS)
Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZ)
RSA119-all out (36.4 Ovs)
ENG233 (87.1 Ovs)
South Africa need 212 runs to win
Man of the match: Moeen Ali| BATTING | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alastair Cook c Quinton de Kock b Vernon Philander | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 |
| Keaton Jennings lbw b Vernon Philander | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Gary Ballance lbw b Morne Morkel | 20 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 48.78 |
| Joe Root (C) c Quinton de Kock b Morne Morkel | 190 | 234 | 27 | 1 | 81.2 |
| Jonny Bairstow (W) lbw b Vernon Philander | 10 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
| Ben Stokes c Quinton de Kock b Kagiso Rabada | 56 | 108 | 8 | 1 | 51.85 |
| Moeen Ali b Kagiso Rabada | 87 | 147 | 8 | 0 | 59.18 |
| Liam Dawson lbw b Morne Morkel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Broad not out | 57 | 47 | 8 | 2 | 121.28 |
| Mark Wood lbw b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Anderson c Quinton de Kock b Morne Morkel | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Total | 458 in105.3 overs(4.34 runs per over) | ||||
| Extras | Extras (b 0lb2, w0, nb13, p)15 | ||||
Fall of wickets
1-14(Alastair Cook, 3.1),2-17(Keaton Jennings, 5.2),3-49(Gary Ballance, 13.6),4-76(Jonny Bairstow, 22.3),5-190(Ben Stokes, 54.3),6-367(Joe Root, 89.1),7-367(Liam Dawson, 89.3),8-413(Moeen Ali, 100.4),9-413(Mark Wood, 100.6),10-458(James Anderson, 105.3),
| BOWLING | OVERS | M | R | W | ECON EXTRAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morne Morkel | 25.3 | 2 | 115 | 4 | 2nb, 0w |
| Vernon Philander | 20 | 3 | 67 | 3 | 5nb, 0w |
| Kagiso Rabada | 28 | 4 | 123 | 3 | 1nb, 0w |
| Keshav Maharaj | 22 | 1 | 107 | 0 | 1nb, 0w |
| Theunis de Bruyn | 5 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0nb, 0w |
| Temba Bavuma | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0nb, 0w |
| BATTING | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Elgar (C) c Gary Ballance b Moeen Ali | 54 | 118 | 8 | 0 | 45.76 |
| Heino Kuhn c Alastair Cook b Stuart Broad | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
| Hashim Amla lbw b Moeen Ali | 29 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 72.5 |
| JP Duminy lbw b Stuart Broad | 15 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 39.47 |
| Temba Bavuma c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali | 59 | 130 | 9 | 0 | 45.38 |
| Theunis de Bruyn c Jonny Bairstow b James Anderson | 48 | 85 | 6 | 0 | 56.47 |
| Kagiso Rabada c Jonny Bairstow b Liam Dawson | 27 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 49.09 |
| Quinton de Kock (W) c Ben Stokes b James Anderson | 51 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 137.84 |
| Vernon Philander b Moeen Ali | 52 | 86 | 7 | 0 | 60.47 |
| Keshav Maharaj lbw b Liam Dawson | 9 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 40.91 |
| Morne Morkel not out | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Total | 361 in105.0 overs(3.43 runs per over) | ||||
| Extras | Extras (b 4lb7, w0, nb3, p)14 | ||||
Fall of wickets
1-10(Heino Kuhn, 5.6),2-82(Hashim Amla, 24.1),3-98(Dean Elgar, 33.2),4-104(JP Duminy, 36.2),5-203(Theunis de Bruyn, 65.2),6-244(Kagiso Rabada, 78.2),7-248(Temba Bavuma, 79.6),8-314(Quinton de Kock, 92.3),9-337(Keshav Maharaj, 99.6),10-361(Vernon Philander, 104.6),
| BOWLING | OVERS | M | R | W | ECON EXTRAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 19 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 0nb, 0w |
| Stuart Broad | 18 | 5 | 62 | 2 | 0nb, 0w |
| Mark Wood | 20 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0nb, 0w |
| Liam Dawson | 15 | 2 | 67 | 2 | 0nb, 0w |
| Moeen Ali | 20 | 7 | 59 | 4 | 0nb, 0w |
| Ben Stokes | 13 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 3nb, 0w |
MATCH DETAILS
119 in36.4 overs(3.24 runs per over)
Toss: Toss won by England
Umpires: S Ravi (IND),Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Simon Fry (AUS)
Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZ)
HIndi
RSA119-all out (36.4 Ovs)
ENG233 (87.1 Ovs)
England beat South Africa by 211 runs
Man of the match: Moeen AliLast Wicket: Morne Morkel c Keaton Jennings b Liam Dawson 14 (7) - 119/10 in 36.4 Over
COMMENTARY
End of over
ENG233 (87.1 Ovs)
Morkel finished with four wickets but proved to be expensive. Rabada was in better rhythm today and finished with three wickets. The early damage in the innings was done by Philander who finished with three wickets as well. South Africa are staring down the barrel at the moment and the hosts will come hard at them with the ball. Can the visitors survive the new ball and cash in later on? Join us in a while for their reply with the bat.
Ali kept on putting the lose balls away but Broad struggled initially at the start of his innings. He got a reprieve on 4 when the tourists didn't opt to take a review. The latter survived the fierce spells from Morkel and Rabada and eventually flourished. They scored some handy runs and were instrumental in taking their side over the 450-run mark. However, the last wicket partnership of 45 from 27 balls between Broad and Anderson gave them even more momentum.
England will be pleased with their effort with the bat. They were in a commanding position at the start of Day 2 but lost their skipper, Joe Root early who missed out on his double ton by a small margin. Morkel also nipped out Dawson in the same over. That sparked hopes of bowling the home side under 400 but the lower order did a commendable job along with Moeen Ali.
105.3
Morne Morkel to James Anderson, out, OUT! That's it! Full ball outside off, Anderson tries to drives but gets an outside edge to de Kock who does not make a mistake. An entertaining last wicket partnership comes to an end. Morkel gets his fourth. ENGLAND HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 458.
105.2
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, 1 run, DROPPED! A very tough chance. Full ball on off, Broad slashes at it and gets a thick outside edge which flies towards first slip. Amla jumps and gets a hand to it but cannot hang on to it. The ball rolls to third man for a run. This is frustrating for South Africa.
105.1
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! A tad fuller on off, Broad moves his front leg out of the way and slaps it through covers for another boundary. It is raining boundaries here.
104.6
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, no run, Bouncer on middle, Anderson does well to evade it.
104.5
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, no run, Bangs it in short, Anderson ducks under it.
104.4
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, no run, Driven towards the mid-on region.
104.3
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, SIX, SIX! THUMPED! Anderson takes it on this time. Short by Rabada on middle. Anderson gives him the charge and pulls it off the middle over the mid-wicket fence. 450 up for England now.
104.2
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, FOUR, FOUR! PAINFUL! Length on off, Anderson tries to defend it off the front foot but gets an outside edge down to third man for a boundary.
104.1
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, no run, Full and outside off, Anderson tries to drive it but gets beaten.
11th Test fifty for Stuart Broad.
103.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, SIX, SIX! Another one off the middle. Almost a replica of the last ball. Bouncer on middle, Broad pulls it over deep backward square for a biggie. Fifty up for Broad. It has been a very handy and exciting innings.
103.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, SIX, SIX! BOOM! That is going, going and gone. Short on leg stump, Broad takes on the pull and connects well. The ball flies over the deep backward square leg fence for a maximum.
103.4
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Stuart makes room, Morkel bowls it full on middle. Broad digs it out through covers for a couple. These are handy runs for England.
103.3
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Broad moves away, Morkel follows him with a short delivery. Stuart evades it somehow.
103.2
Morne Morkel to James Anderson, 1 run, Length on middle, Anderson gets it off the inner half through square leg for a run.
103.1
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, 1 run, JUST SHORT! Bangs it in short on middle, Broad cuts it uppishly through short third man. The ball falls just short of the man in the deep. The batsmen run through for a single.
102.6
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, no run, Sprays on the pads, Anderson tries to flick but misses. The ball brushes his pads and de Kock dives to his right and makes a good stop. Anderson survives the remainder of the over.
102.5
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, no run, Bouncer, Anderson does well to duck under it.
102.4
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Bowls a slower short ball, Broad is early on the pull and gets it off the toe end towards mid-wicket for a run.
102.3
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Short and angling into the batsman, Broad pulls it over mid-wicket for a couple.
102.2
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, A tad fuller outside off, Broad square drives it through point for a couple.
102.1
Kagiso Rabada to James Anderson, 1 run, Sloppy from Rabada! Full on middle, Anderson drives it back to him. He misfields and concedes a single. A needless single given there. He would have wanted to bowl to Anderson.
101.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Smashed! Short and on the body of Broad. He moves away and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 8 runs from the over.
101.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Length outside off, Broad tries to defend it but the ball stays low and he gets beaten. The ball goes on the bounce to the keeper.
101.4
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Full this time, Broad was late on it and it just misses the off pole.
101.3
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Short again outside off, Broad makes room and tries to cut it but misses.
101.2
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, ALMOST! Short ball on off, Broad backs away and tries to heave it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball lobs beside the off stump, bounces and spins back but just misses it.
101.1
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off, Broad punches it through point for a boundary. He would try and add some quick runs here.
James Anderson is the last man in.
100.6
Kagiso Rabada to Mark Wood, out, OUT! Rabada takes two in the over. This is the second time today South Africa have struck twice in an over. Rabada bowls a back of a length ball outside off, angling into the batsman. Wood tries to defend it off the back foot but the ball stays a touch low and raps him on the pads. They all appeal and the umpire raises his finger immediately. Mark is on his way even before the umpire gives him out. It was that plumb. England are nine down.
100.5
Kagiso Rabada to Mark Wood, no run, Back of a length on middle, Wood defends it off the back foot.
Mark Wood comes out to bat.
100.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, out, OUT! KABOOM! Rabada strikes. A tad fuller around off, nips back in a touch. Ali tries to drive but it goes through his bat and pad and knocks the off pole. A good innings by Moeen Ali comes to an end. South Africa would want to get through the tail as quick as possible now.
100.3
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Length on middle, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
100.2
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Ali misses the flick.
100.1
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Bowls a bouncer on middle, Ali pulls it through backward square leg. Morkel makes good ground to his right and dives to push the ball back in play. The batsmen run two. Good work by the tall fast bowler.
Time for Drinks. Good fightback from South Africa this morning. They got the all-important breakthrough of the English skipper, Joe Root in the third over of the day itself. Morkel has been in terrific rhythm and has troubled the batsmen constantly. However, Ali and Broad have stitched together a promising partnership. The latter has rode on his luck. They have put away the lose deliveries to take the score past 400. The visitors will be aiming to run through the English side quickly.
99.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Another bouncer but this time it is down the leg side, Broad leaves it awkwardly.
99.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Dug in short outside off, Broad sits under it.
99.4
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Straying on the hips, tucked uppishly to fine leg for a run.
99.3
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Bavuma is a terrific fielder. Such a fielding effort lifts the morale of the whole side. Fractionally overpitched outside off, Moeen crunches it to Temba at extra cover who dives to his right to stop a certain boundary.
99.2
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
99.1
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Great effort, Bavuma! Fullish in length around off, Ali drives it crisply to extra cover where Temba dives to his right to make a brilliant half-stop. Recovers well to deny any run.
98.6
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, Great follow-up delivery. Bowls it full outside off, Broad looks to drive it but gets beaten.
98.5
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, Sharp bouncer on middle and leg, Broad takes his eyes off the ball. The ball whizzes past his right shoulder and into the hands of de Kock.
98.4
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, Broad stays back to a delivery to which he should have been on the front foot. Rabada keeps it full and around leg stump, Stuart looks to keep it out but is hit on the pads.
98.3
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Straying on the hips, Ali works it to deep square leg for a single.
98.2
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Shortish delivery and room on offer, Moeen cuts it hard but Bavuma at point is sharp to stop it.
98.1
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length delivery in the fifty stump channel, guided to point.
97.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Broad stays back to the length delivery in line of the stumps and eases it to the leg side.
97.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Another bouncer and Stuart ducks under it.
97.4
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Morkel bangs this one short on off, Broad drops his wrists to let it be.
97.3
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Similar length delivery, climbing on Broad. He hops back and blocks it to covers. He is trying to bounce him out.
97.2
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Back of a length delivery on off, Broad rises on his toes and plays it to point.
97.1
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Fullish on middle, Ali looks to defend it but gets it off the inner half through square leg. A run taken.
Short leg comes in place.
96.6
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, Sharp bouncer in line of the stumps, Broad ducks under it.
96.5
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
96.4
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Bouncer on middle and leg, rising on Broad. He takes it on and pulls it over backward square leg. Morkel jogs across to his right from fine leg but the ball wins the race. These are handy runs for England.
96.3
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, Good length ball around off, played with an open face to point.
96.2
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Close shave! Good length delivery outside off, curls back in. Broad hangs back and pushes at it but gets an inside edge that goes over the stumps. It also beats the diving de Kock to his right to roll through to the fence. 400 up for England.
96.1
Kagiso Rabada to Stuart Broad, no run, Short of a length on off, pushed off the back foot to covers. Ali wants a run but Broad says no.
Kagiso Rabada is into the attack.
95.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, 1 run, Around the hips, tucked through backward square leg for a run.
95.5
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Similar length delivery, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
95.4
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Ooh.. that is nasty! Another bouncer attacking the body, Ali looks to pull it away but gets it from the splice of the bat and the ball thuds into the helmet. After that, it falls behind safely. Moeen is lucky as that could have gone anywhere.
95.3
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, 1 run, This is good attacking bowling from Morkel. He knows that the southpaw is struggling with the shorter length. Broad hops back and looks to fend it but gets into a tangle. Gets an inside edge and onto his shoulder. The ball rolls past the short leg region. A run taken.
95.2
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Fullish in length in line of the stumps, Stuart pushes it to mid on.
95.1
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Well-directed bouncer from around the wicket. Broad sways away from the line of the delivery to evade it.
94.6
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Back of a length ball around off, Ali chops it to covers. Good over from Philander, bags a maiden to his name.
94.5
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length delivery slanting across Ali. He punches it crisply but finds Bavuma at extra cover.
94.4
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Similar length delivery, attacking the stumps this time. Ali turns it to mid-wicket.
94.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Full length ball around off, Moeen pushes at it with hard hands but gets it off the inner half to mid on.
There is a bit of an issue with the ball. The umpire cuts the pieces of leather that was coming out. We are fine to go again.
94.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Length delivery angling across Ali. He is in two minds whether to commit to it or not. Eventually he plays it with an angled bat to gully.
94.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Fuller length delivery on off, Moeen plays it with soft hands to short cover.
93.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Short of a length ball, angling in from outside off. Broad hops back and defends it to covers.
93.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, That's beautifully bowled! Morkel comes around the wicket and hits the deck hard. Broad feels for it but is beaten all ends up.
93.4
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Fullish in length and angling into the pads, Ali tickles it through backward square leg for a run.
93.3
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Fullish delivery on middle and leg, Ali clips it through mid-wicket. Two runs taken.
93.2
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Similar length delivery on off, Ali covers the line and blocks it.
93.1
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Full length ball on off, eased to extra cover.
92.6
Vernon Philander to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Straying on the pads, nudged to fine leg for a couple.
92.5
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 1 run, The batsman defends it from within the crease. The batsmen have run through for a single.
2000 Test runs for Moeen Ali. It has been a good career for him so far.
92.4
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings! Swinging into the pads, Ali just helps it past the keeper and the ball races to the fence. Back-to-back boundaries for him. That also brings up 2000 runs for him in Test cricket. It has been a good career for him so far.
92.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Short delivery in line of the stumps, Ali swivels across and pulls it with authority over mid-wicket. Beats the man in the deep to pick up a boundary.
92.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, On a length around off, played with an open face to point.
92.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length delivery on middle and leg, shaping down a touch. Ali looks to play it across but is struck on the pads. No real appeal from the visitors as it was heading down leg.
91.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Streaky runs! Full length delivery outside off, Broad plays at it with minimal foot movement and gets an outside edge that flies between third slip and gully to the third man fence. 13 from the over.
91.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
91.4
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! On a driving length outside off, Broad drives it square and beats the backward point fielder. Picks up a boundary to his name.
91.3
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Back of a length ball on the hips, Moeen hops back and turns it to backward square leg for a run.
91.2
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Outside off again, Ali lets it go.
91.1
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, In the channel outside off, left alone.
90.6
Vernon Philander to Stuart Broad, no run, Broad survives! On a length on leg stump, Broad looks to flick it away but misses to get rapped on the pads. A huge appeal for an LBW is turned down. Dean Elgar consults with his teammates and decides to not take the review. However, the replays show three reds. Broad can consider himself a bit lucky. End of an eventful over.
90.5
Vernon Philander to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Almost another wicket! Fuller length delivery on off, Broad stays back and pushes at it but gets an outside edge. De Kock dives to his left but the ball goes past him for a boundary.
90.4
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Good length delivery on middle and leg, Ali nudges it to square leg for a single.
90.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Edged! On a driving length outside off, Ali pushes at it with hard hands but gets an outside that falls short of a crouching Elgar at second slip.
90.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, On a fuller length on off, Ali covers the line and defends it.
90.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
89.6
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, Well-directed bouncer in line of the stumps, Broad does well to duck under it. What an over from Morkel, a double-wicket maiden for him.
89.5
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, That's a peach! Good length ball around off, straightens after pitching. Broad feels for it but is beaten all ends up.
89.4
Morne Morkel to Stuart Broad, no run, The ball is too wide on the off side for the batsman to make any contact.
Stuart Broad strides out to the middle.
89.3
Morne Morkel to Liam Dawson, out, OUT! No, it is not high. The on-field call is upheld! What a beginning to the day for the Proteas. Morkel is bending his back and getting the rewards. He has been outstanding this morning. He bowls this on a good length on off and gets it to shape in substantially. Dawson is rooted to the crease as he looks to defend it but misses it to get pinged on the pads. South Africa appeal confidently and umpire S. Ravi rules it out. Dawson reviews it immediately. The Hawk Eye shows that it is clipping the top of middle and leg stump. A waste of a review from the home side.
Liam Dawson has been given LBW and he has reviewed it. Looks a little high.
89.2
Morne Morkel to Liam Dawson, no run, Fullish delivery outside off, defended solidly off the front foot.
Liam Dawson comes out to bat.
89.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, out, OUT! An amazing knock from Joe Root comes to an end! He would be disappointed to miss out on a double ton. Great bowling from Morkel and he gets the big fish. He hurls it in that channel outside off and makes Root play at it. He pushes at it tentatively but gets a faint outside edge behind. De Kock moves to his right and accepts the catch gleefully. The Proteas celebrate. The umpires want to check if Morkel has overstepped but he has not. The 177-run stand has been broken. The English skipper makes his way back to the pavilion amidst a standing ovation from the Lord's crowd. He has shone in his first outing as captain.
88.6
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Fullish in length, shaping away from Ali. He pushes at it but gets an outside edge that falls well short of Elgar at second slip.
88.5
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Full length delivery outside off, Ali defends it confidently.
88.4
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, 1 run, Fuller in length ths time, around that off stump channel and stays a bit low. Root pushes at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls to the leg side. Single taken.
88.3
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! He brings out his signature stroke with authority! That's the first boundary of the day! Good length delivery outside off, holds its line. Root punches it elegantly through covers and the ball rolls downhill. Has timed it brilliantly to earn himself a boundary.
88.2
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Fractionally overpitched outside off, eased to short cover.
88.1
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Fuller length ball on off, Root doesn't move his feet much but defends it nicely.
Vernon Philander will bowl from the other end. He has two slips in place.
87.6
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Pristine! On a driving length outside off, Ali accepts the invitation and creams it gloriously through covers and the ball whistles away to the fence. Confident start to the day for England.
87.5
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Fullish delivery, angling in from outside off. Ali eases it to covers.
Morkel comes around the wicket to Moeen Ali.
87.4
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Fractionally overpitched outside off, Moeen strokes it to short cover.
87.3
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, On a length on off, Ali hangs back and defends it solidly.
87.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, First runs of the day! Straying on the pads and fullish in length, the English skipper works it through backward square leg for a single.
87.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Starts off with a length delivery on off, Root covers the line and defends it stoutly.
We are ready to get underway. It is bright and sunny in the middle. Morne Morkel will bowl the first over of the day. Joe Root and Moeen Ali will continue their innings. South Africa have two slips in place.
Hello and welcome to the 2nd day of the first Test between England and South Africa at Lord's. The hosts are in a commanding position and early wickets is what the visitors will need to get back into the game. The English side will want to get somewhere close to 500. Joe Root holds the key for them and he would require support from the lower order. The Proteas need to make good use of the second new ball which is only 7 overs old. They would hope that Vernon Philander maintains his consistency and helps them trigger a collapse. We can expect an exciting day of cricket.
...Day 2, Session 1...
The Proteas need to come out tomorrow and make use of the moisture in the morning. The first hour will be crucial. Breakthroughs are needed in quick succession. Joe Root is looking set for a double ton and will be eyeing to take the game away from the tourists. Join us tomorrow for Day 2 at 1100 local (1000 GMT) to catch all the action. It promises to be another absorbing day of Test cricket. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
South Africa tried hard and got the rewards in the first session. Philander was the star of the show as he kept nagging the batsmen with probing lines and lengths to scalp three wickets. However, after the sheen was lost, the South Africans lost the intensity. Credit to the home side for taking hold of the opportunity. They scored freely after the second new ball was taken.
A brilliant comeback from England and it is safe to say that they have moved into a commanding position. Joe Root has been at the thick of it as he has played some breathtaking strokes in his first game as English Test captain. He has been lucky at times. He was dropped on 16 and he got stumped off a no ball when he was on 149. He has made them pay for the errors. The 114-run stand between him and Stokes led to the revival. After that, Ali came in and has been the perfect foil for the run-machine.
86.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Root guides it through backward point for a run. THAT IS STUMPS ON DAY 1!
86.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on off, Root drives it back to the bowler. Rabada does well to get down and stop it.
86.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Moeen tucks it on the leg side for a run.
86.3
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Bouncer on leg stump, Ali ducks under it.
86.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, Bangs it in short, Root pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
86.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Strays it down the leg side, Root tries to flick it but misses.
85.6
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
85.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no ball, 1 run, No ball! Full on the pads, Root flicks it through square leg for a run. It was signaled a no ball as Philander brushed the stumps with his hands in his delivery stride.
85.5
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length ball on middle, Root checks his drive uppishly to mid on.
85.4
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Full outside off swinging away, Root moves across and defends it off the front foot.
85.3
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Pure class! Length outside off, Root jumps and places it through covers for a boundary. He has played a gem of a knock here.
85.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 3 runs, Full ball on off, Ali drives it to the left of mid off. Maharaj dives and half-stops it. The ball slows down and the mid on fielder hares after it. Keeps it down to three.
85.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Length outside off, Moeen does not bother playing a shot at it.
84.6
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, leg byes, 1 run, On a fuller length on leg stump, Ali tries to flick it but misses and it hits his pads. The ball rolls on the leg side and they run through for a leg bye.
84.5
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Length on off, Ali plays it off the front foot.
84.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run,Shorter in length, Ali defends it off the back foot.
84.3
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! POOR LINE! Back of a length outside off, Ali cuts it through point for a boundary. Rabada looks tired now.
84.2
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run,The ball is down the leg side but the batsman still goes after it.
84.1
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Bouncer on middle, Moeen does well to evade it.
83.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, ALMOST! Bowls a full ball on middle, Root tries to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. There is a stifled appeal from the bowler but the umpire is not interested. South Africa desperately need a wicket here.
83.5
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
83.4
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, Ali drives it the left of mid off for a run. This brings up the 150-run partnership.
83.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Length outside off, Moeen lets it through to the keeper.
83.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Fullish on middle, Ali defends it to mid on.
83.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length outside off, Ali lets it through to the keeper.
82.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
82.5
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, leg byes, 1 run, Bowls on the pads, Ali tries to flick it but misses and it brushes his pads and rolls on the leg side. The batsmen run a leg bye.
82.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
82.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! TOP SHOT! A tad short on off, Root pulls it through square leg for a boundary. They are leaking a lot of runs with the second new ball.
82.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, BEATEN! Back of a length around off, zips through the pitch. Root pokes at it but gets beaten.
82.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Length ball outside off, Root punches it on the up through covers for a boundary.
81.6
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length on off, Ali defends it off the front foot.
81.5
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length on off, Moeen punches it to covers.
81.4
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Bowled on leg stump, Ali flicks it through backward square leg for a couple.
81.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, That is a peach! Length ball, nips away after pitching. Moeen tries to defend it but gets beaten.
81.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, Moeen drives it to covers.
81.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Very full on off, Ali digs it out to covers.
Vernon Philander comes back into the attack.
80.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Uppish but safe! A tad fuller outside off, Root slashes at it and gets it over point for a boundary. The fielder jumped in an attempt to catch it but didn't get a hand to it.
80.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Length close to off stump, Root tries to cut it but gets it off the inner half and the ball rolls to the slip cordon.
80.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Good length angling into the batsman, Root defends it off the back foot.
80.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, A tad shorter outside off, Root cuts it straight to point.
80.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Good comback ball. Length outside off, Root tries to drive it but gets beaten.
80.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Root cuts it through cover-point for a boundary. Not a good start with the second new ball.
The second new ball is due and it has been taken straightaway. Kagiso Rabada to have a go with it. The reviews will be refreshed for both the sides.
79.6
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Bouncer on middle, Ali ducks under it.
79.5
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
10th Test fifty for Moeen Ali.
79.4
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Good length on middle, Ali flicks it through backward square leg for a couple. Good running. It also brings up his fifty. He has played a very good knock here and has supported Root well.
79.3
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Full on the pads, Moeen flicks it uppishly through square leg for a couple.
79.2
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, 1 run, Sprays on the pads, Root flicks it to fine leg for a run.
79.1
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, no run, Length ball on middle, Root punches it to mid on.
78.6
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Quicker on middle, Moeen drives it back to the bowler.
78.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Flighted on off, Root drives it uppishly through covers for a run.
78.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Loopy ball on middle, Ali comes down the track and drags it through square leg for a run.
78.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Gives it air outside off, Root drives it through mid off for a run. He wants a second but is sent back by Ali.
78.2
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Drifts on the pads, Ali flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
78.1
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Dances down the track and flicks it to mid-wicket.
77.6
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Drifts on the pads, Ali flicks it through square leg for a run.
77.5
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Full toss outside off, Moeen drives it to mid off.
77.4
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Length outside off, Ali pushes it to covers.
77.3
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Bangs it in short on middle, Ali does well to evade it.
77.2
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Root flicks it to deep square leg for a run.
77.1
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, no run, Full ball on off, Root drives it to covers.
76.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Floats it on off, Root sweeps it for a run.
76.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 2 runs, A tad shorter on off, Root plays it to point and runs one. There is a misfield from the fielder and Root comes back for the second.
76.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Drags his length back a little, Root waits and guides it to point.
76.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region.
76.2
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 3 runs, Just wide of slips! How unlucky have South Africa been today! Loopy delivery outside off, goes on with the angle. Ali tries to defend it off the front foot but gets a thick outside edge. The fielder at slip dives to his right but the ball goes past him. They run three.
76.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Tosses it full outside off, Root drives it through cover-point for a run.
75.6
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, 1 run, Slow delivery outside off, stroked through point for a single.
75.5
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Ali gets squared up a touch to the length delivery and gets it off the edge to the cover-point region. A run taken. 300 up for England and it has been met with a huge cheer from the crowd.
75.4
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, 1 run, Root dabs the back of a length delivery through point for a run.
75.3
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Short and room on offer, stays low. Ali cuts it behind point for a single.
75.2
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length delivery angling across Ali. He looks to punch it off his back foot but gets an inside edge that rolls to the keeper.
75.1
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Full length ball on off, pushed crisply to mid off.
74.6
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Turning down the leg side, Ali helps it down the corner for a run.
74.5
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Gives it air outside off, turns back in. Ali tucks it to mid-wicket.
74.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, He plays it with the spin on the leg side.
74.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
74.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Drags his length back a little, Root punches it through the off side for a run. He has a smile on his face while completing the run. There is a loud cheer from the crowd. It his 6th score of 150 or above in Tests.
74.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no ball, no run, Can you believe it? Joe Root has been stumped off a no ball. It is the second time today that a wicket has fallen on a no ball. Maharaj tosses it up outside off, Root comes down the track but does not quite get to the pitch of it. The ball turns away and Root is beaten. De Kock takes the bails off. The umpires ask Root to wait as they want to check for the overstepping and guess what the bowler has done so by a fair margin. Root survives a scare. Overstepping being a spinner is just criminal. A big let off here for England. It has been Joe Root's day today.
Joe Root has been stumped but the umpires are checking for the front foot no ball.
74.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Flighted ball on off, Root drives it to covers.
73.6
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Root flicks it to fine leg for a run.
73.5
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, 1 run, A tad short outside off, Ali punches it off the back foot through covers for a run.
73.4
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Yorker on middle, Ali does well to dig it out.
73.3
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Length outside off, Ali drives it to covers.
73.2
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Drifts down the leg side, Ali misses the flick and the ball brushes his pads and goes to the keeper.
73.1
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Good bowling by the part-timer. Length outside off, Ali tries to defend it but gets an inside edge which rolls to the keeper.
72.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Drags his length back a little on off, Root dabs it to short third man.
72.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Dances down the track and pushes it to covers.
72.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Comes down the track, Maharaj pulls his length back a little. Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
72.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Full ball outside off, Ali drives it to mid on.
72.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Flatter outside off, Root drives it through point for a run.
100-run stand up between Joe Root and Moeen Ali.
72.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Tosses it outside off, Root kneels down and sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
71.6
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Almost an edge! Full and swinging away from Moeen. He slashes at it but gets beaten.
71.5
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Full ball outside off, Moeen mistimes his drive to mid off.
71.4
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Bowls it on a length, Ali defends it off the front foot.
71.3
Temba Bavuma to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length angling across, Ali lets it through to the keeper.
71.2
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, 1 run, Length outside off, Root cuts it through point for a run.
71.1
Temba Bavuma to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on off, Root drives it to mid off.
Temba Bavuma is introduced into the attack. Sometimes, unorthodox bowling changes work. Can he throw in a surprise? A slip in place for him.
70.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Floats it outside off, Root drives it through point for a run.
70.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! He has played that shot so well. Maharaj gives it air on middle, Root sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
70.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Full ball outside off, Ali drives it to backward point for a run.
70.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Maharaj gets some extra bounce. Ali tries to sweep but gets hit on the arm and the ball rolls on the leg side.
70.2
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Tosses it up outside off, Ali goes down on one knee and sweeps it through short fine leg for a couple.
70.1
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Comes down the track and pushes the ball back to the bowler.
Keshav Maharaj is called back for a bowl.
Time for Drinks. England are gradually moving towards a healthy position. Root is in exquisite touch at the moment. He has played some eye-catching strokes and put pressure on the Protea bowlers who have been off color in this session. Moeen Ali is giving him good support from the other end. South Africa need to get the wicket of the English skipper or else he will run away with the show. The second new ball is due in 10 overs and the visitors need to make substantial use of it.
69.6
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, 2 runs, Length outside off, Root dabs it down to third man for a single. The fielder fumbles and they come back for the second.
69.5
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! POOR LENGTH! Full toss outside off, Root flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He would hit that to the boundary all day.
69.4
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, no run, A tad shorter outside off, Root tries to cut it but gets it off the inside edge to covers.
69.3
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, 2 runs, Good length outside off, Root plays it with soft hands through point and they run two. Superb running there by these two.
69.2
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, no run, Length ball on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
69.1
Theunis de Bruyn to Moeen Ali, 1 run, A tad fuller tailing back in on leg stump, Ali flicks it through square leg for a run.
68.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Full on middle, Root flicks it to mid on.
68.5
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Bowls it on a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
68.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Good length outside off, Root punches it off the back foot to covers.
68.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, stays a touch low. Root tries to punch it but gets beaten.
68.2
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Moeen flicks it through square leg for a run.
68.1
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Back of a length on off, Ali punches it to point.
67.6
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, no run, Bowls it full on off, Root shuffles across and flicks it to square leg.
67.5
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! He has changed gears now. Walks across again and flicks the full ball on off through the mid-wicket region for another boundary.
67.4
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, no run, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
67.3
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! LOVELY! Walks across the stumps, de Bruyn bowls it on a length on off. Root flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
67.2
Theunis de Bruyn to Moeen Ali, 3 runs, Good effort by Maharaj! Full ball outside off, Ali drives it uppishly through covers. Maharaj makes good ground to his left and dives and pushes the ball back in. He saves a run for his team. The batsmen run three.
67.1
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad fuller outside off, Root walks down the wicket a little and drives it to the left of mid off for a run.
Theunis de Bruyn comes back into the attack.
66.6
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Length ball outside off, Ali lets it through to the keeper.
66.5
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Bangs it in short, Ali lets it through to the keeper.
66.4
Morne Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Comes around the wicket. Bowls it a tad full on middle, Ali drives it to mid on.
66.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, Lands it on a length on off, Root plays it through cover-point for a run.
66.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, BEATEN! Back of a length ball outside off, Root tries to push it through the off side but gets beaten.
66.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on off, Root drives it to short cover.
Morne Morkel comes back into the attack.
65.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Gives it air outside off, Root drives it through cover-point for a run.
65.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 2 runs, Flights it on off, Root tries to sweep it but seems to have got a top edge and it goes onto hit the wicketkeeper's helmet. The ball rolls to third man. Two runs taken. Can't really call it a chance as it was far away from de Kock's gloves.
65.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Bowled outside off, turning back in. Ali plays it on the leg side for a run.
65.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Loopy ball on off, Ali defends it off the front foot.
65.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Floats it on off, Root plays it with the turn through covers for a run.
65.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tosses up on middle, Root drives it to mid on.
64.6
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Ali drives it to covers.
64.5
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Length ball on off, Ali defends it off the back foot.
64.4
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad fuller, tailing into the batsman, Root gets it off the inner half down to fine leg for a run.
64.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Angling into the pads, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
64.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Full ball outside off, Ali drives it towards wide mid off where the fielder dives to his right to make a half stop. Two runs taken.
64.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Length ball on off, jags in a bit. Ali tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto the pads. There is a stifled appeal from the keeper and the slip fielder but the umpire is not interested.
63.6
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Loopy ball on off, gets some turn into the batsman. Ali works it behind square leg for a single.
63.5
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, BRAVE LEAVE! Floats it outside off, gets some turn from the wicket. Ali opts to leave it. That was close to the off pole.
63.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Tosses it up on the stumps, Ali comes down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary. These two are taking the attack to the spinner.
63.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it.
63.2
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Bowls it on off, turning back in. Moeen Ali tries to defend it but gets it off the inner half to the leg side.
63.1
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Gives it a lot of air outside off, Moeen square drives it for a couple.
62.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length outside off, Root guides it to point.
62.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no ball, no run, No ball! Lands it on a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot. Philander has overstepped here.
62.5
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length on middle, Root flicks it to mid on.
Wide long leg and deep square leg in place.
62.4
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Bowls on the pads, Ali flicks it through square leg for a run.
62.3
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Ali does not bother playing a shot at it.
62.2
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length outside off, Ali leaves it through to the keeper.
62.1
Vernon Philander to Moeen Ali, no run, Length ball outside off, Ali shoulders arms to it.
Vernon Philander comes back into the attack.
61.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Bowls it on middle, Root goes down on one knee and plays a paddle fine past the keeper. Rabada gives a chase from short fine leg and tries to pull the ball back with a slide. However, the ball rolls back towards the ropes because of the slope and Joe gets a boundary. A good effort there by him but he can consider himself unlucky.
61.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Root comes down the track and flicks it to square leg.
61.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Bowled on off, turns away a little. Root defends it off the front foot.
It has turned a bit overcast out there.
61.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Floats it on off, turning back into the batsman. Ali plays it down to long on for a run.
61.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Tosses it up on off, Root drives it to long off for a run.
61.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, SIX, SIX! BANG! Maharaj gives it air, Root comes down the track and hits it over the long off fence for a maximum.
Joe Root is taking a bit of a breather. He has been out there since a long time and is hydrating himself.
60.6
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! This is even better. Full and wide outside off, Moeen leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary. Great shot. Two boundaries in the over, 11 from it.
60.5
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! LOVELY SHOT! Full outside off, Ali creams it through covers for a boundary.
60.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, In the air... but safe! Bangs it in short, Ali plays the pull but gets a top edge towards deep backward square leg. Philander runs to his right from fine leg but the ball falls down safely. Two runs taken.
60.3
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Full ball on off, Ali on drives it. Morne Morkel at mid on runs to his right and stops it.
60.2
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Back of a length on off, Ali defends it off the back foot.
60.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, Sprays on the pads, Root flicks it through backward square leg for a run.
59.6
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! He is off the mark with a boundary. Floats it on off, Ali sweeps it through backward square leg and the ball races to the fence.
59.5
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman.
59.4
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Gives it air on off, Ali tucks it to mid-wicket.
59.3
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter on off, Ali defends it off the back foot.
59.2
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Plays it with the turn to mid-wicket.
12th Test ton for Joe Root.
59.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 3 runs, Tosses it on leg stump, Root goes down on one knee and paddles it through short fine leg for three. It also brings up his hundred. It has been a brilliant knock. His first game as captain. He came out to bat at a difficult situation and has played with great responsibility. He raises the bat in joy and the crowd acknowledges his knock.
58.6
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, A tad shorter on off, Moeen lets it through to the keeper.
58.5
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, A tad fuller on off, Ali tries to push at it but gets it off the inner half to short leg who is a little deep.
58.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Very full again on off, Ali flicks it to mid on. Two full deliveries now. Is he setting him up for the bouncer?
58.3
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Full ball angling across, Moeen drives it to mid off.
58.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad shorter outside off, Root cuts it through backward point for a run. He moves onto 99.
58.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
57.6
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter on middle, Ali defends it off the back foot.
57.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Full ball outside off, Root plays it through covers for a run.
57.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
57.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Comes down the track and drives it to covers.
57.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Bowled on off, skids on with the arm. Root defends covering the line of the ball.
57.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Floats it on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
56.6
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Length outside off, Ali lets it through to the keeper.
56.5
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, A tad fuller on middle, Ali drives it to mid on.
56.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Bangs it in short on the body of the batsman. Ali ducks under it.
56.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Root guides it down to third man for a run.
Third man in place now.
56.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! This will frustrate Rabada. Length outside off, Root plays it between gully and slip for a boundary.
56.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Bowls it on a good length outside off, Root gets an outside edge past the diving gully fielder for a boundary. He moves into the 90s.
55.6
Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, no run, Loopy ball on off, turning in. Moeen Ali defends it off the front foot.
The fielder at short leg is getting his protective gears on.
55.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Gives it air, Root comes down the track and flicks it to the right of mid on for a run.
55.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Drags his length back a little, Root punches it past the diving fielder at point for a boundary.
55.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it up on off, Root drives it to cover.
55.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Comes down the track and drives it against the spin to mid on.
55.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Flighted on off, Root pushes it back to the bowler.
54.6
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Length on off, Ali defends it off the front foot.
54.5
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
54.4
Kagiso Rabada to Moeen Ali, no run, Yorker, great delivery. Moeen Ali does well to dig it out.
Moeen Ali strides out to bat.
54.3
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, out, OUT! GONE! This is the start South Africa wanted after the break. They have got Ben Stokes. Rabada gets his first and he has broken the 114-run stand between the two. He bangs it in short around off, Stokes goes for the pull but gets a feather to the keeper. De Kock throws the ball in the air and appeals. Ben Stokes starts walking even before the umpire raises his finger. Rabada is pumped about it and you can see it in his celebration. Five down for England. The visitors would want to build on this wicket now.
54.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Full ball on middle, Stokes drives it to mid on.
54.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
53.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Bowled on leg stump, Root paddles is fine past the keeper for a boundary.
53.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Drags his length back a little outside off, Root punches it off the back foot to the left of cover-point. Bavuma dives and makes a good stop. They think about a run but then decide against it. They should have taken a run there.
53.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
53.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, The ball goes straight on with the arm, Root tries to defend it but gets it off the inner half towards square leg.
53.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Loopy delivery, Root dances down the track and defends it down.
53.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Floats it up on off, Root drives it to covers.
Keshav Maharaj to roll his arm from the other end.
52.6
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad shorter outside off, Stokes tries to pull but misses it.
52.5
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Beautifully timed! Back of a length ball outside off, Stokes camps back and pushes it through cover-point for a boundary.
52.4
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Stokes plays it to covers.
First official warning to Kagiso Rabada for running on the danger area. He needs to be careful now.
52.3
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length on off, Ben Stokes defends it off the front foot.
52.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length angling into the batsman, Stokes defends it off the back foot.
52.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter in length outside off, Stokes tries to cut but gets a bottom edge to covers.
We are back for the evening session. Joe Root and Ben Stokes to continue their innings. Kagiso Rabada to bowl first up after Tea. Two slips in place. Here we go...
...Day 1, Session 3...
The South African bowling on the other hand has been a little wayward. Morne Morkel has been the pick of the bowlers but was unlucky at times. The Proteas would look to come back hard after the break. Both the teams have had one session to their name. Join us in a while for the final session.
A good fightback by the hosts. The England captain and vice-captain have steadied the ship here for England. These two have stitched an unbeaten partnership of 106 runs. They have managed to score 100 runs in 27 overs in this session. Stokes batted with great intent but was lucky when he was bowled off a no ball. Root has been calm and composed and they both know they still have a long way to go.
51.6
Theunis de Bruyn to Joe Root, 2 runs, Good game awareness! Straighter in line this time from the bowler, Root takes a couple of steps down the track and works it through backward square leg. The batsmen run hard between the wickets and come back for the second. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1!
51.5
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Down the leg side, Stokes nudges it to fine leg. A run taken.
51.4
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Fractionally overpitched outside off, Stokes drives it crisply to short cover.
51.3
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Drives this one sweetly but finds the mid off fielder.
51.2
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Fullish on off, pushed to mid off.
9th Test fifty for Ben Stokes.
51.1
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Full length ball on middle and leg, Stokes turns it through square leg. Runs hard between the wickets and hares back to complete the couple easily. He has been solid apart from the fact that he got bowled off a no ball. He will look to make it count today.
50.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Fullish in length on off, defended solidly.
50.5
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, In the channel outside off, left alone.
50.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Played to the point region by the batsman.
50.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, That's a jaffa! Good length delivery outside off, shapes away after pitching. Root feels for it but is beaten all ends up.
50.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Fullish on off, pushed off the front foot to mid off.
100-run stand up between Root and Stokes.
50.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 2 runs, Straying on the pads, Root works it through square leg. Good running between the wickets allows them to come back for two. Root goes across to Stokes and they punch their gloves. It is been a really good partnership.
49.6
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Length delivery on middle, Ben stays back and keeps it out.
49.5
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes takes a couple of steps down the track and hits it to mid off.
49.4
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Very full on off, Ben squeezes it past the bowler.
49.3
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Length delivery on middle, Stokes clips it to mid-wicket.
49.2
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Full length ball on middle and leg, turned to mid on.
49.1
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
48.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, On a fuller length outside off, shapes away after pitching. Root feels for it but gets beaten all ends up. End of a testing over from Morkel.
48.5
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, That was close! Back of a length outside off, Root pokes at it but gets an inside edge and the ball bounces over the stumps. Luck is not going Morkel's way today.
48.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Length delivery outside off, Root is indecisive with his footwork as he gets an inside edge onto his pads.
48.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 2 runs, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They manage to come back for the second.
48.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Short and width on offer, Root goes for the cut but misses.
48.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 2 runs, Straying on the pads, clipped through mid-wicket for a brace.
47.6
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Low full toss on middle, Stokes clips it through backward square leg and the ball races away towards the fence. The tall Morne Morkel runs to his right but fails to prevent it from reaching the fence. The southpaw is celebrating but he is on 49. The scoreboard showed that he reached his fifty, hence the confusion.
47.5
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Driven to mid on by the batsman.
47.4
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Same length again, clipped to mid-wicket.
47.3
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Very full on off, Stokes jams it to the mid-wicket fielder.
47.2
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller in length on middle and leg, Ben defends it down the track.
47.1
Theunis de Bruyn to Ben Stokes, no run, Fullish delivery in line of the stumps, patted to mid off.
Theunis de Bruyn comes into the attack.
46.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Good length delivery and well outside off, Root dabs it late through the slip region to find the fence.
46.5
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fullish on off, Stokes strokes it to extra cover where the fielder dives to his right and makes a great stop. A run taken.
46.5
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, no ball, 4 runs, No ball! What have you done Morkel? He has bowled a beauty but unfortunately, he has overstepped and what a time to do it. He steams in and bowls a length delivery on off, Stokes hangs back but is beaten for pace. Fails to defend it and the ball brushes his pads and goes onto disturb the stumps. The replays show that his front foot was way over the line. He will be kicking himself. To add salt to the wound the ball has gone to the fine leg fence for a boundary. Five runs added to the total.
Morne Morkel stopped in his delivery stride this time. May be lost his rhythm.
46.4
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, no run, Length delivery on off, punched off the back foot to mid off.
46.3
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, no run, Fractionally overpitched outside off, Stokes creams it but straight to the fielder at extra cover.
46.2
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, no run, Morkel comes around the wicket to the southpaw and bowls it on a similar length. Pushed off the back foot towards wide mid off.
46.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length delivery outside off, Root rises up on his toes and punches it nicely behind point. A run taken.
Morne Morkel is called back into the attack.
45.6
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! This time he finds the gap! Floated on off, Stokes kneels and nails the sweep past the square leg umpire. Amla at deep mid-wicket hares to his left but fails to stop the boundary.
45.5
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Turning into Stokes. He stays back and works it to mid-wicket.
45.4
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes comes forward in defense to the flighted delivery.
45.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe stays back and punches it to cover-point for a run.
45.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up delivery, defended solidly off the front foot.
45.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Slow through the air on off, Stokes kneels and sweeps it hard to Hashim Amla at deep mid-wicket.
44.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Similar length delivery outside off, Joe hangs back and defends it calmly. Good head position when he played that.
44.5
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length delivery outside off, Root hangs back and defends it solidly to covers.
44.4
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Fullish delivery on off, driven crisply to mid on.
44.3
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length delivery around off, Joe pushes it back to the bowler.
44.2
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
44.1
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length delivery around off, keeps a touch low. Root camps back and does well to keep it out.
43.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 3 runs, Good effort, Bavuma! A bit short outside off, Root rocks back and cuts it through covers. Bavuma sprints after it and puts in a slide near the fence to keep the ball in play. The umpires check for it but he is fine. Saves a run for his side.
43.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Root is nimble on his feet and turns this one through mid-wicket for a single.
43.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
43.3
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Stokes pushes it again towards the short mid on fielder and fumbles this time. A run taken.
43.2
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes takes a couple of steps down the track and pushes it towards the short mid on fielder.
43.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, That one gripped! Tossed up outside off, Stokes plants his front foot across and lets it go. That one turned in sharply and wasn't far from the off stump.
42.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length outside off, Root camps back and plays it with an angled bat to point.
42.5
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Sloppy from Rabada! Full length delivery on off, Stokes pats it towards mid off. The South African quickie jogs towards it and lets it through his legs. Concedes a run.
42.4
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Stays back to the length delivery and blocks it to the off side.
42.3
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Short of a length delivery in the same channel. Ben camps back and punches it to mid off.
42.2
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Length delivery on off, defended solidly off the front foot.
42.1
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Fullish delivery attacking the stumps, pushed back to the bowler.
41.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Root plays this with an open bat face to backward point.
41.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Root strides forward to the flighted delivery and defends it back to the bowler.
41.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Slow through the air, Root uses his feet and wrists it through mid-wicket. No protection in the deep and he picks up a boundary. Picked his spot nicely.
41.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Floated outside off, patted gently to covers.
41.2
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Tossed up on off, Stokes eases it down to long on for a single.
41.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
40.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Straighter this time, worked to the mid-wicket fielder.
40.5
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Nice shape on that one. Bowls this in the channel outside off and gets it to curve away. Root plants his front foot across and allows it through.
40.4
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Straying on the hips, tucked around the corner for a single.
40.3
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Fullish on middle and leg, Stokes pushes it nicely to mid on.
40.2
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Stokes comes down the track and defends the length delivery. Intent from him.
40.1
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length delivery outside off, punched to covers.
Stokes and Root are looking good out in the middle. Good recovery from them.
Vernon Philander is back into the attack.
39.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Floats it outside off, Root drives it through cover-point for a boundary.
39.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Driven towards the mid-off region.
39.4
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Loopy ball on off, Stokes flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
39.3
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter ball on off, Stokes defends it off the back foot.
39.2
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Tosses it up on off, Stokes tries to play the sweep but gets it off the inner half to short fine leg.
39.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it outside off, turns in a little, Stokes drives it to short mid-wicket.
38.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Good length ball on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
Drinks has been taken. Joe Root has settled in and is getting good support from Ben Stokes. The pitch has lost its sheen and it is getting better for strokeplay. The English skipper will be eyeing a big one. Can the Proteas break this promising partnership?
38.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, NOT OUT! South Africa lose a review. Rabada bangs it in short, Root tries to pull it but misses and it lobs off something towards the slip cordon, Heino Kuhn from third slip comes running in and claims a catch. The umpire gives it not out. After a chat with his teammates, Elgar decides to review it and it is taken upstairs. They first check the no ball and it is pretty close there. The third umpire gives the benefit of the doubt to the bowler. There is no spike on the Ultra Edge when it passes the bat and replays show it hits the helmet. The decision stands. A waste of a review. Looked not out initially.
Dean Elgar has opted to take a review against Joe Root. It is regarding a catch. Looks to the naked eye that it came straight off the helmet.
38.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Short ball on middle, Root pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary. He placed it really well.
38.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
38.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Length on middle, Stokes flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
28th Test fifty for Joe Root.
38.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, Angles it onto the pads, Root flicks it through square leg for a run. It also brings up his fifty. His first half century as captain. He has made good use of the chances given to him but there is still a long way to go.
37.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Flighted ball outside off, Root drives it towards covers and they take a run. There is a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses. A direct hit would have been close there.
37.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Floated on middle, Root drags it to mid on.
37.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it outside off, Root drives it to covers.
37.3
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Gives it air on middle, Stokes works it with the turn to long on for a run.
37.2
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it full, Stokes drives it firmly to mid off.
37.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Stokes drives it to mid off.
36.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Full ball on middle, Root flicks it to mid on.
36.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
36.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Root attempts the flick but misses it.
36.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Bouncer again outside off, Root ducks under it.
50-run stand between Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
36.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Short ball on middle, Stokes pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
36.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Length ball on middle, Stokes tucks it to mid-wicket.
35.6
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Full on middle, Stokes drives it through mid on for a run.
35.5
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Gives the ball air on off, Stokes tries to go big but does not get it off the middle. It goes over Duminy at mid on who runs back to take the catch but does not reach it. He then slides and tries to pull it back but fails to do so. Stokes was lucky there.
35.4
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Drags his length back a little, Stokes tucks it to mid-wicket.
35.3
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it on off, Stokes defends it off the front foot.
35.2
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
35.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Flighted ball on off, Stokes drives it to mid off.
34.6
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Very full ball outside off, Stokes plays it towards mid-wicket for a run.
34.5
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Full ball on off, Stokes drives it back to Rabada.
34.4
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller length ball outside off, Stokes punches it to covers.
34.3
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter in length, angling across the batsman. Stokes defends it off the back foot.
34.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad fuller on middle, Stokes drives it to the left of mid on. Morne Morkel dives and stops the ball.
34.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no ball, no run, No ball! Length on off, Stokes punches it to mid off. Rabada has overstepped there.
34.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A well-directed bouncer, Stokes ducks under it.
33.6
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Drags his length back a little, Stokes flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
33.5
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowled on off, Stokes defends it by covering the line of the ball.
33.4
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls the arm ball on off, Stokes defends it off the front foot.
33.3
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
33.2
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, SIX, SIX! That is going, going and gone. Stokes comes down the wicket and hits the ball over the bowler's head for a biggie. First maximum of the match.
33.1
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Stokes drives it to mid off.
Keshav Maharaj comes back into the attack.
32.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Full and wide outside off, Root lets it through to the keeper. Rabada has not been at his best today. He is a little wayward with his lines.
32.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Shorter in length on off, Root jumps and defends it down onto the ground.
The batsman moves away as the bowler reaches his mark. Not sure of the reason.
32.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 2 runs, Angles it into the pads, Root flicks it through mid-wicket. Couple of runs taken.
32.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length, Joe Root defends it off the front foot.
32.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Good length on off, Root plays it to point.
32.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Strays on the pads, Stokes flicks it through square leg for a run.
31.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller around off, Root defends it off the front foot.
31.5
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Length on middle, Stokes tries to defend it but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a run.
31.4
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! WOW! He looks a fine player when he plays this shot. Full ball on off, Stokes leans into it and drives it back past the bowler for a boundary.
31.3
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it outside off, Ben Stokes does not bother playing a shot at it.
31.2
Morne Morkel to Ben Stokes, no run, Length ball outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
31.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad short on off, Root shuffles across and pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
30.6
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Very full and very wide, Stokes reaches out to it and hits it straight to point.
30.5
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off, Stokes tries to cut it but gets it off the bottom edge to covers. He went too hard at the ball there.
30.4
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Full on off, Stokes defends it off the front foot.
30.3
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Stokes slashes at it and gets a thick outside edge through the slip cordon for a boundary.
30.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Full ball around off, Stokes drives it back to the bowler.
30.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Length ball, angling into the batsman. Stokes flicks it to square leg.
29.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! LOVELY SHOT! A tad short outside off, Root guides it between point and gully for a boundary. He has got his eye in now.
29.5
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on the stumps, Root drives it back to the bowler.
29.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Full on off, Root tries to play across the line but gets a leading edge to point. He got himself into a tangle there.
29.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on middle, Root flicks it down to mid on.
29.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Good length outside off, Root lets it through to the keeper.
29.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on middle, Root defends it off the back foot.
28.6
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A brave leave! Length ball outside off, comes in after pitching. Stokes lets it through to the keeper. That was close to the off stump.
28.5
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller length outside off, Stokes lets it through to the keeper.
28.4
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length on off, Ben Stokes plays it off the back foot.
28.3
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad fuller on off, Stokes defends it off the front foot.
28.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Cracking shot! Back of a length outside off, Stokes punches it through covers for a boundary.
28.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Length ball, angling across. Stokes defends it off the front foot.
27.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on off, Root drives it straight down the ground. The big man goes down to his left and stops the ball in his followthrough. He saved some runs for the team there. Good work.
27.5
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Peach of a delivery! Bowls it on a length on off, straightens a touch after pitching. Root pokes at it but gets beaten.
27.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Length outside off, Root cuts it to gully.
27.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Fullish on off, Root defends it to mid on.
27.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 2 runs, Slants it into the pads, Root flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
27.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Root defends it off the back foot. He likes to wait for the ball before playing it.
26.6
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it on a length on off, the batsman defends it off the front foot. A maiden by Rabada.
26.5
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad short outside off, Stokes punches it to point.
26.4
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length angling across, Stokes punches it to covers.
26.3
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Full on off, Ben Stokes plays it off the front foot. A better line from Rabada.
26.2
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it. Rabada has bowled too far outside off today.
26.1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Stokes lets it through to the keeper.
Kagiso Rabada to bowl from the other end. Two slips and a gully in place for him.
25.6
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Full delivery outside off, pushed off the front foot to short extra cover.
25.5
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! If you bowl him on the pads he will keep picking you all day long. Full and straight, Root clips it beautifully through mid-wicket and the ball whistles away to the fence.
25.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 2 runs, Fractionally overpitched outside off, Joe strokes it through extra cover for a brace.
25.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, That's a jaffa! Good length length delivery around off, angling in and straightening after pitching. Makes Joe Root play who gets completely foxed by it.
25.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Similar length delivery close to off stump this time, played with an angled bat to point.
25.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Starts off with a fuller length delivery outside off, zips through the pitch. Root points his bat skywards and allows it through.
We are back for the second session. Joe Root and Ben Stokes will continue their innings. Morne Morkel to bowl first up after Lunch. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
...Day 1, Session 2...
The English skipper, Joe Root is not looking that assured at the crease. He had a few nervy moments with the notable one being the drop on 16 by JP Duminy. The home side are on the back foot at the moment and the tourists need to keep attacking. Dean Elgar was aggressive with his captaincy and he needs to continue that way. The Root-Stokes partnership needs to flourish to get themselves back on track. England bat deep but a few more wickets might trigger a collapse. Join us for the afternoon session in a while which promises to be an absorbing one.
A great start to the Test series for South Africa. They were right on the money and troubled the batsmen after losing the toss. Keaton Jennings and Alastair Cook looked a bit shaky early on and fell cheaply to Philander. The Englishmen kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. Credit to the visitors for making the first session of the match count.
24.6
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad fuller on off, Stokes defends it off the back foot. THAT IS LUNCH ON DAY 1!
24.5
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Length outside off, Stokes defends it off the front foot. Last ball to go before lunch.
24.4
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad fuller on middle, Root flicks it to the right of mid off. Rabada dives and stops it. They run a single.
24.3
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Good length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
24.2
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length ball swinging into the batsman, Root tries to flick but is struck high on the pads. There is a stifled appeal by the bowler but the ball must be missing leg.
24.1
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length outside off, Root pushes it to point.
23.6
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Quicker on off, Stokes defends it off the back foot.
23.5
Keshav Maharaj to Ben Stokes, no run, Comes over the wicket. Flights it on off, Stokes defends it off the front foot.
23.4
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run,Bowled on the leg stump, Root paddles it around the corner for a run.
23.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
23.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Floats it on the stumps, Joe Root defends it by covering the line of ball.
23.1
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it up on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
22.6
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
22.5
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, no run, Length outside off, Stokes lets it through to the keeper.
22.4
Vernon Philander to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! That's an absoulte gift first up. Full on the pads, Stokes flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Ben Stokes comes out to bat. England need a big partnership to steady things.
22.3
Vernon Philander to Jonny Bairstow, out, OUT! Bairstow has to depart. Big wicket for South Africa. Length ball on off, nips back off the deck. Bairstow tries to defend it off the back foot but misses and is struck on the back pad. They all go up in an appeal and the umpire rules it out. He looks towards Root and then turns and starts walking. That was quite plumb. Philander gets his third. England are struggling at the moment. Not the start they wanted after they opted to bat first.
22.2
Vernon Philander to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Fullish on off, swinging away. Jonny lets it through to the keeper.
22.1
Vernon Philander to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bowled on middle, Jonny flicks it to mid-wicket.
21.6
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
21.5
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Flatter on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
21.4
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Floats it on off, Bairstow drives it towards cover for a run.
21.3
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, 1 run, Root comes down the track and drives it to mid on. He sets off for a run. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end but Root is safe.
21.2
Keshav Maharaj to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it up on off, Root drives it to mid off.
21.1
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Drags his length back a little outside off, Jonny pushes it to the left of cover and sets off for a run. Bavuma has a shy at the striker's end but misses. One run is added to the total.
20.6
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
20.5
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Sprays this one on the pads, Root flicks it past the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. You cannot bowl there to him, he will hit you all day.
20.4
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Wide outside off, Root leaves it through to the keeper.
20.3
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Good length ball on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
20.2
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length outside off, Root plays it to the point region.
20.1
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, no run, Length on off, nips away a little. Root gets it off the outer half on the off side.
Vernon Philander is back on. He was probing in his first spell. Can he continue the good work?
19.6
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tosses it up outside off, Bairstow tries to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his boots. There are shouts of catch it but it falls short of the bowler.
19.5
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flatter on off, Jonny defends it with his bat and pad close together.
19.4
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
19.3
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Bowls it on the pads, Bairstow tries to sweep but gets it off the toe end to mid-wicket. He was early into the shot.
19.2
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floats it on the stumps, Bairstow drives it to mid off.
19.1
Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tosses it up on middle, Jonny drives it back to the bowler.
Time for spin. Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack.
18.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Root square drives it but straight to the point fielder. A good shot for no runs.
18.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Just ahead of a length, Root defends it off the back foot.
18.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! EASY PICKINGS! Full on the pads, Root flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
18.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Fuller in length around off, Root defends it off the front foot.
18.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Length outside off, Root lets it through to the keeper.
18.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root pushes it to point.
17.6
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Wide outside off, Bairstow lets it through to the keeper.
17.5
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, A tad short outside off. Jonny thinks about cutting it but then pulls out due to the extra bounce.
17.4
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Full on off, Bairstow drives it back to the bowler.
17.3
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
17.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, Root tries to drive but gets an outside edge to third slip, who dives to his right and half stops it. The batsmen run a single. Root is living dangerously.
17.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, That was beautifully bowled! Length ball on off, nipping in sharply. Root looks to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. If he missed that, he would have been a candidate for LBW.
16.6
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length outside off, Bairstow does not bother playing a shot at it.
16.5
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, no run, ALMOST! Length ball outside off, Bairstow tries to drive it on the up but gets an outside edge just short of gully.
16.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad shorter, Root plays it with soft hands on the off side and they take a single.
16.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Length on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
16.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
16.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, Dropped and FOUR! A big drop there. On a length outside off, Root goes for the drive but gets an outside edge which flies to gully. Duminy is late to react and the ball goes through his fingers and races away to the third man fence. He was standing too close maybe. Joe Root is not someone you want to give a chance to.
15.6
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! A poor follow-up ball there. Short and wide, Bairstow cuts it through point for a boundary.
15.5
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, BEATEN! Back of a length on off, Jonny pokes at it but gets beaten. That was a beautiful delivery from Morkel.
15.4
Morne Morkel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Short and outside off, Jonny tries to cut but gets an inside edge onto the ground to covers.
15.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, Drifts on the pads, Root flicks it to fine leg for a run.
15.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Bouncer outside off, Root does well to evade it.
15.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Good length on off, Root defends it off the front foot.
14.6
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR, FOUR! Length outside off, Jonny plays it with an angled bat past Duminy at gully and it races away to the third man fence. Bairstow is off the mark with a boundary.
14.5
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Lands it on a length angling into the batsman. Jonny defends it onto the ground.
14.4
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Wide outside off, Bairstow lets it through to the keeper.
14.3
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Good length on off, the batsman defends it off the back foot to gully where Duminy makes a good stop to his right.
14.2
Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, no run, BEAUTY! A great delivery first up to Jonny. Length on off, straightens a bit. Bairstow pokes at it and gets beaten.
14.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 1 run, A tad fuller and angling in, Root flicks it to wide of mid on and calls wait. Morkel fumbles there and they scamper through for a run.
Jonny Bairstow comes out to bat.
13.6
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, out, OUT! No, it is crashing into the middle and leg stump! The on-field call is upheld. Fuller in length on off, shapes in appreciably after pitching. Ballance hangs his weight on the back foot and looks to defend it but misses to get rapped on the pads. Morkel appeals loudly and the umpire has no hesitation in ruling that out. Gary walks across to his skipper and consults with him. Decides to go for the review. There is no inside edge on that and the Hawk Eye shows three reds. Morkel gets his first wicket. South Africa on top.
Gary Ballance has taken a review against an LBW decision. Seems gone to the naked eye. But is it sliding down leg?
13.5
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Morkel comes around the wicket and bangs in a bouncer outside off, Ballance drops his wrists to let it go.
13.4
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, Length delivery outside off, Joe taps this one wide of point to rotate strike.
13.3
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, There has been good carry on this track. Morkel bowls this one outside off on a length and gets it to zip through the deck. Root plants his front foot across and makes a watchful leave.
13.2
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Loose shot! Good length delivery outside off, Root looks to place it through square of the wicket on the off side but gets beaten. There was no need to fiddle with that one.
13.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, no run, Fuller in length on off, pushed off the front foot to mid off.
Time for Drinks. A good first hour of play for the Proteas and they have kept the home side guessing. They got rid of the openers quickly and have bowled consistent lines and lengths. England need their skipper, Joe Root to stand up and score a big one.
12.6
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, Rabada comes around the wicket and bowls a length delivery outside off, angling in. Ballance plants his front foot across and leaves it alone.
12.5
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, On a length, angling away from the southpaw who doesn't fiddle with it.
12.4
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, Length delivery around off, shapes in a touch. Ballance stays back and pushes it to mid off.
12.3
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, Good length delivery outside off, Gary lets it go.
12.2
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, Fuller in length on off, Ballance pushes at it tentatively but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
12.1
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, Short and room on offer, Ballance goes for a slash but misses it completely. That was a loose shot.
11.6
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, 3 runs, Fullish outside off, Gary strokes it through covers. Good timing on that and he picks up three runs for doing so.
11.5
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, 2 runs, Straying on the pads, worked through square leg for a brace.
11.4
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, A loud appeal for an LBW denied! Good length delivery angling in sharply from around off, Ballance looks to work it across but is hit high on the pads. The Proteas appeal confidently but the umpire shakes his head. The replays show that height was a factor.
11.3
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, FOUR, FOUR! Sublime! Fractionally overpitched outside off, Ballance creams it through covers and the ball whistles away to the fence.
11.2
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Fullish on off, defended solidly off the front foot.
11.1
Morne Morkel to Joe Root, 1 run, Straying on the pads, flicked through backward square leg for a run.
Morne Morkel comes back into the attack.
10.6
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, Full outside off, left alone.
10.5
Kagiso Rabada to Gary Ballance, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
10.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, 3 runs, On a good length outside off, Root looks to punch it but gets it off the outer half through gully. Three runs taken.
10.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Just over the fielder in the deep! Dug in short on middle and leg, Root goes for the pull but gets a top edge towards fine leg. The ball flies towards the substitute who is standing a fair bit inside from the ropes. He backtracks and leaps but the ball goes over him and one bounce over the rope.
10.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Well bowled! Good length delivery outside off, nips in substantially. Root knows where his off stump is and makes a watchful leave.
10.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length in the fifth stump channel, holding its line. The English skipper points his bat skywards and allows it through.
9.6
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
9.6
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no ball, no run, No ball! On a length outside off, left alone. Philander has overstepped again. He is having issues with his front foot landing today.
9.5
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, FOUR, FOUR! First shot of authority from Ballance. Full in length outside off, the southpaw leans into it and drives it crisply through covers for an exquisite boundary.
9.4
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, That's a peach! Philander bowls it on a back of a length on off, shapes away after pitching. Ballance has no option but to play at it and the ball whizzes past his outside edge.
9.3
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, 2 runs, Fractionally overpitched outside off, Ballance strokes it through extra cover for a brace.
9.2
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
9.1
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Length delivery on off, Ballance stays back and pushes at it but gets an outside edge that doesn't carry to third slip.
Change of boot for Philander.
8.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Fullish and well outside off, left alone. Ends a maiden from Rabada.
8.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Wide outside off on this occasion, Root leaves it alone.
8.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length delivery outside off, Root goes for the cut but gets beaten.
8.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, A bit closer this time but Root is in no mood to fiddle with those. Makes the third leave in a row.
8.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Shorter in length again but pretty far away to make the English skipper play as he lets it go again.
8.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length delivery well outside off, Root shuffles a touch and sees it carry through to the keeper.
7.6
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Full in length once again and in line of the stumps, Gary works it to the leg side. Good testing over from Philander.
7.5
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Length ball once again and angling away. Ballance is squared up a touch but manages to keep it out on the off side.
7.4
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Good length delivery outside off, Ballance shapes for the cut but decides against it.
7.3
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Fuller once more on off, Gary plays it late with an open face to gully.
7.2
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Fullish delivery outside off, Gary shuffles a bit and pushes it to covers.
7.1
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Short of a length on off, Ballance points his bat skywards and lets it go.
6.6
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Full length delivery outside off, Joe doesn't fiddle with it.
6.5
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length delivery outside off, Root looks to defend it off the back foot but perhaps is foxed by the lack of bounce.
6.4
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, Fuller in length wide outside off, Root lets it go.
6.3
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Short and width on offer, Root chances his arms and looks to upper cut it over point but gets a thick outside edge over the slip region for a boundary. There was no third man in place and so a safe shot in the end.
6.2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, That's a peach! Rabada bowls it in the corridor of uncertainty and gets it to shape away after pitching. Root feels for it but is beaten all ends up.
6.1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root, no run, In the channel outside off, Root doesn't fiddle with it.
Kagiso Rabada comes into the attack. He has a short leg, three slips and a gully in place for him.
5.6
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Fuller in length on off, Ballance pushes it with an open face to gully.
5.5
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, 2 runs, Fullish on middle and leg, Ballance turns it through square leg. The long leg fielder comes across to his right and keeps it down to a couple.
5.4
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
5.3
Vernon Philander to Joe Root, 1 run, Fullish and on middle, Root pushes at it and gets it off the inner half through backward square leg. A run taken and he is off the mark.
Joe Root comes out to bat. The skipper will have to play a long innings here. England are in a spot of bother.
5.2
Vernon Philander to Keaton Jennings, out, OUT! Philander continues to impress! He has kept it tight from the beginning and gets rewarded again. Length delivery around leg stump, Jennings camps back and looks to block it but is pinged on the pads. A confident appeal for an LBW and up goes the umpire's finger. Keaton walks across to his partner and thinks about the review but decides against it. The replays show that it pitched marginally outside leg. So, he is a bit unlucky. Should have taken the DRS.
5.1
Vernon Philander to Keaton Jennings, no run, Length ball and angling in with a bit of extra bounce this time. Jennings looks to work it across but is pinged high on the pads.
4.6
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Dug in short on off, Ballance arches his back to evade it.
4.5
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, On a length on off, Ballance hangs back and works it to the leg side.
4.4
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Fullish on off this time, Ballance prods forward in defense.
4.3
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Fuller this time and tailing in appreciably to Ballance. He gets a bit off-balanced as he looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits his pads and falls to the left side of short leg. A bit of excitement in the Proteas regarding this one.
4.2
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Length delivery outside off, a bit of inward nip in that. Gary covers his off pole and lets it on its way.
4.1
Morne Morkel to Gary Ballance, no run, Morkel comes around the wicket and bangs this one short on off, Ballance ducks under it and allows it through.
3.6
Vernon Philander to Keaton Jennings, no run, Full length ball on off, played with an open face to point. End of a successful over for South Africa.
3.5
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, 3 runs, Back of a length on off, Gary plays it with an angled bat past backward point. Three runs taken.
3.4
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Beautifully bowled! Fuller in length this time on off, Ballance prods forward to defend it but is beaten by the away seam movement.
3.3
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Length delivery outside off, Gary stays circumspect and leaves it alone.
3.2
Vernon Philander to Gary Ballance, no run, Good length delivery outside off, moves away after landing. Ballance shuffles a touch and allows it through.
Gary Ballance walks in at No. 3.
3.1
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, out, OUT! Philander strikes! He has bowled this one right on the money and induced a false stroke. Big breakthrough for South Africa this. Philander keeps this on a good length in the channel around off, shapes away after pitching. Cook shuffles a touch and pokes at it. Ends up getting a thick outside edge and the ball flies towards de Kock behind the stumps. He moves to his left and takes a regulation catch. The Proteas are overjoyed. Great start to the game.
2.6
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, Back of a length around off, nips in sharply. Jennings lets it through to the keeper. 9 from the over.
2.5
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, Full and well outside off, left alone.
2.5
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no ball, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings! Full and angling into pads, Jennings stays well-balanced and flicks it beautifully through mid-wicket to find the fence. Made use of the depth of the crease.
2.4
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, Fullish delivery wide outside off, Jennings pokes at it with minimal foot movement and gets beaten.
2.3
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, Length delivery outside off, Keaton hangs his bat late and pushes it with an open face to third slip.
2.2
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! Short of a length and straighter this time, Jennings hops back and tickles it past the keeper for a boundary. First one of the match.
2.1
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, Back of a length delivery, angling in from outside off. Jennings points his bat skywards and allows it through.
1.6
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no run, Full on off, Alastair punches it crisply to mid off.
1.6
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no ball, no run, No ball! Fullish on middle, Cook turns it to square leg. Philander has again missed his mark as he has overstepped.
1.5
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, Full length and straight on this occasion, Alastair clips it through backward square leg. The fine leg fielder hares to his right and cuts it off. Two runs taken.
1.4
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no run, Wider outside off this time, the southpaw doesn't flirt with it.
1.4
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no ball, no run, No ball! On a length on off, defended solidly off the back foot. Philander overstepped on that occasion.
1.3
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no run, Fuller length ball in line of the stumps, Cook pats it back to Philander.
1.2
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no run, Back of a length on off, Alastair camps back and pushes it to mid off.
1.1
Vernon Philander to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length delivery around off, Cook doesn't fiddle with it.
Vernon Philander will bowl from the other end.
0.6
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, In the channel outside off, Keaton lets it go. Good over to begin with by Morkel.
0.5
Morne Morkel to Keaton Jennings, no run, Morkel comes around the wicket and bowls a fullish delivery outside off, Jennings covers his off stump and lets it go.
Morne Morkel has started off pretty well here. It promises to be an exciting day of cricket.
0.4
Morne Morkel to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Full on off, Cook works it to wide mid on for a run. First runs for England.
0.3
Morne Morkel to Alastair Cook, no run, Very full and well outside off, Cook looks to play at it initially but decides to bail out of it at the last moment.
0.2
Morne Morkel to Alastair Cook, no run, Sprays this one down the leg side, Alastair looks to clip it but misses.
0.1
Morne Morkel to Alastair Cook, no run, That's a beauty to begin with! Back of a length delivery around off, Cook pokes at it but gets beaten all ends up.
The players and the umpires are out in the middle. Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings will open the batting for England. Morne Morkel will bowl the first over.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Heino Kuhn, Dean Elgar(c), Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, Temba Bavuma, Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock(wk), Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel.
England (Playing XI) - Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Gary Ballance, Joe Root(c), Jonny Bairstow(wk), Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
Joe Root, the 80th Test captain of England gets lucky with the toss. They opt to bat. Heino Kuhn makes his Test debut for South Africa at the age of 33.
On the other hand, the Proteas have been lackluster in the limited overs so far. However, they are a brilliant side in the red-ball format. The stand-in skipper, Dean Elgar will be eager to stamp his authority in this game. The visitors have been on a roll in Tests as they are coming off series wins against Australia, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. However, they will be wary of how dangerous the home side can be in familiar conditions. Bright skies welcome us today. Expect a cracking day of cricket.
Hello and a warm welcome for the opening day of the first Test match between England and South Africa at Lord's. Joe Root is all set to lead the English side in whites and there can be no better place in the world to make a new beginning. He has some quality players in the wings who can be match-winners on their day. 2016 was poor for the hosts in the longest format of the game but this is a different affair altogether.
End of over
ENG233 (87.1 Ovs)
James Anderson and Stuart Broad were impressive too and picked up two wickets apiece. Joe Root was attacking with his captaincy and kept on putting pressure on the visitors. A good show from the middle and lower middle order helped them avoid the follow-on and reduce the deficit to some extent. The home side will look to come out and play their natural game. Can the Protea pacers take some quick wickets and impose themselves on the opposition? Join us in a while.
Fifties lower down the order from de Kock and Philander have taken South Africa past the 350-run mark. It could have been a lot worse barring their effort. England have gained a handy lead of 97 runs on this track which is getting slower and lower. Moeen Ali was the star for them as he finished with four wickets. He extracted sharp spin and bounce from the track utilizing the rough patches. Liam Dawson was effective too but not as threatening as his spin partner.
104.6
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, out, OUT! Moeen Ali finishes things off. He gets a 4-fer. He tosses it up on off, Philander comes down the track and tries to heave it but gets an inside edge onto the pads and then it deflects onto the stumps. He might consider himself a bit unlucky there. He has played a fine hand for his team. SOUTH AFRICA HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 361!
104.5
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Flighted outside off, turning back in. Philander defends it off the front foot.
104.4
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Vernon drives it back to the bowler.
104.3
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Tosses it up on off, Philander drives it back to Moeen Ali.
104.2
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Flatter outside off, turning back in. Philander defends it off the front foot.
104.1
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
Moeen Ali to roll his arm over now.
6th Test fifty for Vernon Philander.
103.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 3 runs, Fires it in on middle, gets some away turn. Philander gets it off the outside edge down to third man for three. It also brings his fifty up and he will remain on strike for the next over. A good knock by him. He has contributed with handy runs for South Africa.
Mid on comes up.
103.5
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, 1 run, In the air... but safe! Tosses it up on middle, turning back in. Morkel heaves it on the bounce to mid-wicket for a run.
103.4
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
103.3
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Dances down the track and drives it towards mid off for a run. There is a shy at the striker's end but he misses.
103.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Quicker on off, Philander tries to dab it but gets an inside edge and the ball rolls towards the off side.
103.1
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, 1 run, Flatter on off, turning back into the batsman. Morkel flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. He wanted a second but Philander sends him back.
102.6
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! Full again outside off, Philander lifts it over covers for another boundary.
Square leg comes up to save the single.
102.5
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Angles it in on the pads, Philander flicks it to deep square leg but does not run.
102.4
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! CREAMED! Full on off, Philander drives it through extra cover for a boundary. He is playing a handy knock here.
102.3
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Good length ball, jags back into the batsman. Philander tries to defend it but is beaten and is struck near the groin area.
102.2
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, A tad fuller on off, Philander defends it off the toe end of the bat.
102.1
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Length ball on off, coming back in. Philander looks to defend it but gets struck on the thigh pad.
101.6
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, no run, Flatter on middle, Morkel defends it off the back foot.
101.5
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, no run, BEATEN! Floats it outside off, Morkel looks to defend it but is beaten by the slight away turn.
101.4
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, no run, Loopy ball on middle, Morkel heaves it to mid-wicket who is a bit deep. He refuses for a run this time.
101.3
Liam Dawson to Morne Morkel, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
101.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Full on leg stump, Vernon flicks it through mid-wicket. He takes a run this time.
101.1
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Tosses it on leg middle, Philander gets it off the inner half onto his pads.
100.6
Mark Wood to Morne Morkel, no run, Length ball outside off, Morkel lets it through to the keeper.
100.5
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, 1 run, The batsman has worked it off his pads behind square. They pick up a single. Morkel has one ball to face.
100.4
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Bowls a bouncer on leg stump, Philander tries to pull but gets a top edge over the keeper for a boundary. These are important runs for South Africa.
100.3
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Bangs it in short on middle, Philander pulls it towards deep square leg. He decides not to run.
100.2
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Philander slaps it through backward point for a boundary.
100.1
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman.
Morne Morkel is the last man in.
99.6
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, out, OUT! What a review by England. They have got the breakthrough. Liam Dawson gets his second. Sees Maharaj coming down the track and bowls it a little quicker on middle. Keshav tries to defend it but is struck on the front pad. They all appeal and Bairstow is very confident. The umpire gives it not out. Root after talking to his teammates decides to review. They go upstairs. Replays show that the front foot is fine. There is no inside edge. It is actually pad first and then bat. The ball pitches in line, strikes him in line and is hitting the top of the stumps. The on-field call has to be overturned. England are ecstatic. South Africa lose their ninth. Maharaj has to depart after playing a gritty knock.
England take a review against Maharaj and it is regarding an LBW decision. It looks a little high.
99.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Floats it on off, Philander drives it towards mid off and sets off for a run. Root scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end but no damage done.
99.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
99.3
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, leg byes, 1 run, Drifts it onto the pads, Maharaj tries to flick it but misses and the ball hits the pad and rolls towards short fine leg. They run a leg bye.
99.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Drags his length back, gets some turn away from the batsman. Vernon taps it towards covers for a run.
99.1
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Tosses it up on middle, Philander drives it back to the bowler.
98.6
Mark Wood to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Good length on middle, Maharaj defends it off the back foot.
98.5
Mark Wood to Keshav Maharaj, no run, A tad fuller in length, the batsman pushes it to mid-wicket.
98.4
Mark Wood to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Shorter in length on off, Maharaj guides it to gully. Keaton dives to his right and makes a good stop.
98.3
Mark Wood to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Almost an edge there. Short and outside off, Maharaj tries to cut but gets beaten.
98.2
Mark Wood to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Bangs it in short outside off, Keshav lets it through to the keeper.
98.1
Mark Wood to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Angles it into the pads, Maharaj flicks it to front of square on the leg side.
97.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, SHARP TURN! Floats it on off, gets some sharp turn away from the batsman. Philander plays it well onto the ground by removing his bottom hand off the bat.
97.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, A tad short on off, the batsman pushes it to covers.
97.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Bowls an arm ball on middle, Philander tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. There is a muted appeal but the umpire is not interested.
97.3
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
97.2
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Flatter on off, skids on with the arm. Philander defends it off the back foot.
97.1
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Tosses it up on off, a little turn away. Philander defends it off the front foot.
96.6
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, 3 runs, That was timed beautifully! Back of a length outside off, Philander punches it off the back foot through extra cover. Broad gives it chase and pulls it back just before the rope. They run three.
96.5
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! THUMPED! Short and outside off, Philander stands tall and hits it over mid-wicket for a boundary. That was hit really hard.
96.4
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Philander defends it to covers.
96.3
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Good length on middle, Philander pushes it to mid on.
96.2
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, A tad fuller swinging in to middle, Philander flicks it to square leg.
96.1
Mark Wood to Vernon Philander, no run, Back of a length outside off, Philander punches it towards extra cover.
Mark Wood will bowl from the other end.
95.6
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Floated around off, stays low. Maharaj keeps it out.
95.5
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Stays back to this one and defends it.
95.4
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Short delivery on middle and leg, Maharaj whips it on the bounce to short mid-wicket. Failed to capitalize on that one.
95.3
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Around leg stump this time, Maharaj prods forward in defense.
95.2
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Fuller on middle and leg, Keshav defends it solidly.
95.1
Liam Dawson to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR, FOUR! A loosener to start with after the break! A touch short around off, spinning away. Maharaj rocks back and cuts it late past slip. No protection in the deep and the ball rolls away to the third man fence.
We are back for the second session. Vernon Philander and Keshav Maharaj to continue their innings. Liam Dawson to bowl first up after lunch. A slip and short leg in place. Here we go...
...Day 3, Session 2...
After that, de Kock and Philander got together and kept the scoreboard ticking. They stitched together a handy partnership of 66 runs for the 8th wicket. The former imposed himself and scored runs with freedom. He played some eye-catching strokes and scored the second fastest fifty at Lord's but departed soon after that. Philander has taken blows to his right hand and is battling it out there. He needs support from the lower order to reduce the deficit as much as possible. England on the other hand will be banking themselves to clean the tail in a jiffy. Join us in a while for the afternoon session.
We have witnessed an eventful morning session of play at Lord's. South Africa have managed to score 109 runs in 27 overs for the loss of three wickets but the ball still lies in England's court. It all started with the nightwatchman Rabada playing a gritty little knock. Bavuma played well for his fifty but fell to the guile of Moeen Ali. He got turn and bounce and was the pick of the bowlers once again.
94.6
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Bowls it on a length on off, Maharaj taps it to covers and takes a run. THAT IS LUNCH ON DAY 3.
94.5
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Good length on off, Maharaj defends it off the front foot. Maharaj wanted a run but Philander sends him back.
94.4
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Lands it on a length on off, Philander plays it with soft hands towards cover for a run.
94.3
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Bangs it in short outside off, Philander tries to pull but misses.
94.2
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Length ball on middle, Maharaj gets it off the inner half through square leg for a run.
94.1
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, 2 runs, Length ball outside off, Maharaj pushes it off the back foot through point for two.
93.6
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
93.5
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Quicker outside off, turning back in. Philander tries to defend it but gets an outside edge on the bounce to slip.
93.4
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, A tad short outside off, Philander cuts it to point.
93.3
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Tosses it up on off, Philander defends it off the front foot.
93.2
Moeen Ali to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Flatter outside off, Maharaj tries to defend it but gets an outside edge through short third man for a run.
93.1
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, 3 runs, Drags his length back outside off, Philander cuts it through covers for three.
92.6
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Sprays on the pads, Maharaj tries to flick it but misses and is struck on the pads.
92.5
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Bangs it in short, Maharaj ducks under it.
92.4
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
Keshav Maharaj comes out to bat.
92.3
James Anderson to Quinton de Kock, out, OUT! Superb catch. It had to be something special to get rid of him. A tad fuller angling away from the batsman. De Kock drives it uppishly towards cover-point where Ben Stokes dives to his right and takes a good low catch. That was good captaincy by Root. He had the right man at the right spot. De Kock walks back with a dejected look on his face. A big wicket for England. He was looking very dangerous out there. South Africa still trail by 144.
92.2
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, leg byes, 1 run, Angles it onto the pads, Philander misses the flick and the ball hits the pads and rolls towards square leg for a leg bye.
92.1
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
10th Test fifty for Quinton de Kock.
91.6
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Reaches to his fifty in style. Almost a replica of the boundary he scored previously in this over. Comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket and the ball races to the fence. It has been a breezy innings by him and he knows he has to continue. This is the second fastest fifty at Lord's.
91.5
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Loopy ball outside off, de Kock drives it to cover.
91.4
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman.
91.3
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Slower through the air, turns away from the batsman. De Kock tries to cut but gets beaten. There is a muted appeal but nothing from the umpire.
91.2
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Great use of the feet there. Moeen Ali gives it air on middle, de Kock comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
91.1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Tosses it up on leg stump, de Kock plays it to short leg.
Moeen Ali comes back into the attack.
90.6
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Philander is stinging with pain again! Good length ball on off, gets some extra bounce. The batsman tries to defend it but the ball hits him on the splice of the bat and there was also some glove there.
90.5
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Full ball on middle, Philander drives it to mid on.
90.4
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Lands it on a length on off, jags back in a little. Philander tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
90.3
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Just ahead of a length, Philander defends it to mid off.
90.2
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Good length on off, Philander defends it off the back foot.
90.1
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, A tad short outside off, Philander tries to pull but does not connect.
89.6
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, Good length outside off, de Kock tries to cut it but gets beaten because of the low bounce.
89.5
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! On the other side this time. Full on middle, de Kock flicks it through wide mid on for a boundary. Broad is proving to be a bit expensive today.
89.4
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, Length ball outside off, pushed to covers.
50-run stand between Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander.
89.3
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! WOW! Top shot. Broad changes his angle. Comes over the wicket and bowls it full outside off. De Kock leans into it and drives it through mid off for a boundary.
89.2
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, A tad fuller outside off, de Kock tries to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
89.1
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Splits the gap to precision. Full and on the pads, de Kock flicks it between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Joe Root and Ben Stokes get into a chat with Stuart Broad. It is important to get the fielders in the correct positions while bowling to Quinton de Kock.
88.6
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off, Philander defends it off the front foot.
88.5
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Philander defends it solidly.
88.4
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, 2 runs, Sprays on the pads, Philander flicks it nicely through square leg for a couple.
88.3
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
88.2
James Anderson to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Good length outside off, de Kock pushes it through point for a run.
88.1
James Anderson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Length angling across the batsman, de Kock plays it to mid on.
87.6
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Lands it on a length outside off, de Kock gets it off the inner half towards wide mid on and sets off for a run. The fielder has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. A run completed.
87.5
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Vernon flicks it to fine leg for a run.
87.4
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, no run, Good length on off, Philander defends it towards covers.
87.3
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Philander defends it off the front foot.
87.2
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Full outside off, de Kock drives it through cover-point for a run.
87.1
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, STIFLED APPEAL! Fuller in length and angling into the batsman, de Kock tries to flick it but gets an inside edge onto this pads.
86.6
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, A tad fuller on off, Philander drives it to the right of mid off. The fielder dives and makes a half-stop and deflects it to mid on. De Kock wanted a run but was sent back by Philander.
The umpires pass the ball through the 8-shaped gauge. However, it is fine to continue.
86.5
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, 2 runs, Sprays on the pads, Vernon flicks it through square leg for a couple.
86.4
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
86.3
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Some extra bounce again. Lands it on a length on middle, Philander takes his bottom hand off while defending it.
86.2
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Drifts it down the leg side, Philander goes for a one-handed flick but misses. Bairstow dives to his left and fumbles but no run taken.
86.1
James Anderson to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Good length on off, de Kock shuffles across and plays it with soft hands on the leg side for a run.
85.6
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Comes around the wicket. Bowls this one outside off, de Kock nudges it towards square leg for a run.
85.5
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Just ahead of a length outside off, Philander leans into it and drives it to the right of point. Stokes dives and keeps it down to a single.
85.4
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, 2 runs, Fullish length, angling into the batsman. Philander gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a couple.
85.3
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, no run, Fuller on middle, Philander defends it by covering the line of the ball.
85.2
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! That was really well played. A tad short outside off, Philander guides it through backward point for a boundary.
85.1
Stuart Broad to Vernon Philander, no run, Good length on middle, the batsman pushes it back to the bowler.
84.6
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, 1 run, Bowls it on the stumps, Philander flicks it to the right of mid on for a run.
84.5
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, He is getting a lot of away movement. Good length ball on off, Philander gets it off the outer half to point.
84.4
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
84.3
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, FOUR, FOUR! Errs in line, drifts it down the leg side. Philander flicks it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Not a good follow-up delivery.
Philander is in pain and the physio attends to him. A blow to the hand does sting. The magic spray comes out. It is his bowling hand. Let's hope it is not serious.
84.2
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, OUCH! Lands it on a length on off, jags back in a little. Philander tries to defend it off the front foot but is struck on the gloves due to the nasty bounce. He throws his bat away and looks in a bit of pain. There is a lot of uneven bounce on this wicket.
84.1
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, JAFFA! Fullish length on off, seaming away. Philander tries to drive it but gets beaten.
83.6
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! This one is even better. Three in a row. A tad fuller outside off, de Kock leans into it and drives it through backward point for a boundary. 12 from the over.
83.5
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries. A tad short outside off, de Kock cuts it through point for a boundary. He can score some quick runs here.
83.4
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! POOR LINE! Strays on the pads, de Kock flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
83.3
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, BEATEN! Gem of a ball there! Good length on off, nips away after pitching. De Kock pokes at it but gets beaten. He could so easily have edged that.
83.2
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, Lands it on a length, de Kock tries to push at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
83.1
Stuart Broad to Quinton de Kock, no run, Comes around the wicket. Bowls it a tad short outside off. A loosener you can say. De Kock tries to pull it but the ball stays low and it goes under his bat.
Stuart Broad comes back into the attack. Let's see how he fares with the second new ball.
Time for Drinks. A good first hour for the home side. They have been right on the money and have troubled the visitors. Moeen Ali has been the pick of the bowlers for them. However, the good thing for the Proteas is that they have managed to avoid the follow-on. A gritty knock from the nightwatchman Rabada helped them keep the scoreboard ticking. Quinton de Kock has come out and is scoring runs with freedom. England will know how dangerous he can be and will be aiming to get rid of him quickly. Another absorbing passage of play awaits!
82.6
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Similar length on off, Philander pushes at it but gets it off the outer half to gully.
82.5
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Another beauty of a delivery! Hurls this one in the off stump channel, Philander feels for it but is foxed completely.
82.4
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, Length delivery on off, Vernon defends it solidly this time.
82.3
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, That's a peach! Good length delivery around off, seams away substantially after landing. Philander has no choice but to play at it and is beaten comprehensively.
82.2
James Anderson to Vernon Philander, no run, It's a brand new ball and it doesn't bounce at all. That will tell you the story. Bowls this one outside off, stays extremely low and seams away. Philander doesn't bother playing at it.
82.1
James Anderson to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Starts off with a fullish delivery slanting down the leg side, de Kock helps it to fine leg for a single. South Africa manage to avoid the follow-on
James Anderson is into the attack.
The second new ball has been taken.
81.6
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, Once again hangs deep inside the crease and keeps it out. South Africa need one more run to avoid the follow-on.
81.5
Moeen Ali to Vernon Philander, no run, A bit short, turning into Philander. He stays back and defends it solidly.
81.4
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, De Kock takes a couple of steps down the track and strokes it through mid on for a run.
81.3
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated on off, pushed back to Ali.
81.2
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, no run, Quinton uses his feet and turns it to mid-wicket.
81.1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! He is a dangerous player and accumulates his runs at a brisk pace. A bit shorter on off, turning away. De Kock rocks back and punches it through covers for an elegant boundary.
80.6
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, Drifting into Philander. He defends it tentatively.
80.5
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, A bit flatter on middle and leg, defended towards short leg.
80.4
Liam Dawson to Vernon Philander, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
80.3
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, 1 run, Quinton waits for this one to turn into him and works it around the corner. A run taken.
80.2
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, De Kock stays back and punches this one to mid off.
80.1
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Shorter this time on middle and leg, de Kock pulls it through square leg to find the fence. England need to be careful here.
Vernon Philander comes out to bat. The second new ball is no available.
79.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, out, OUT! Brilliant bowling from Ali and he gets the reward! This is his third wicket and thoroughly well-deserved. He floats this one nicely outside off, it holds its line. Bavuma plays for the spin but gets foxed. Ends up getting a thick outside edge. The ball clips the thigh of Bairstow and deviates straight to Ben Stokes. The big man is alert and pouches it safely. A courageous knock from Temba Bavuma comes to an end. South Africa's worries continue.
79.5
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full outside off, driven to cover-point.
79.4
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
79.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Slow through the air on off, patted back to the bowler.
79.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy delivery around, Bavuma leans forward and defends it solidly.
79.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Floated on off, Bavuma hangs back and works it to mid-wicket.
78.6
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, Floated around off, tapped gently to covers. End of a successful over for the home side.
78.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Bavuma turns this fullish delivery to mid-wicket to rotate strike.
78.4
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, 3 runs, A bit short outside off, Quinton hangs back and punches it wide of point. They come back for the second as the fielder hares after it. There is a bit of hesitation for the third run but they manage to come back for it. De Kock is off the mark.
78.3
Liam Dawson to Quinton de Kock, no run, De Kock stays back and defends it to the off side.
Quinton de Kock comes out to bat.
78.2
Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada, out, OUT! The bowling change has done the trick! Dawson gets his first wicket. He tosses this one outside off, Rabada hangs deep in the crease and plays for the turn. However, the ball goes straight on and takes the outside edge of Rabada's bat. Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps is sharp as a hawk and grabs a brilliant catch. Kagiso departs but he has done his job. South Africa still need 15 runs to avoid the follow-on.
78.1
Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Floated on off, Rabada lunges forward in defense.
Liam Dawson brought into the attack.
77.6
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run, Fullish delivery, eased to mid off for a single.
77.5
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR, FOUR! Not where he intended but he will take it. Tossed up in line of the stumps, Rabada uses his feet and tries to go over mid on. Ends up getting it from the inner half of the bat and over mid-wicket. A boundary results.
77.4
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, That almost zipped through! Quicker delivery on off, Rabada is late at it but gets it off the bottom half of the bat down the track.
77.3
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Drifting into Rabada. He offers a straight bat in defense.
77.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, The right-hander hangs back and works it through mid-wicket for a run.
77.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bowls this one slow through the air outside off, Bavuma shuffles across and lets it go through safely.
76.6
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Similar length outside off, Kagiso doesn't fiddle with it.
76.5
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Wood once again angles this away from Kagiso and bowls it on a driving length. The southapaw is drawn into it and gets foxed. Good thinking by the quickie. He is bringing the slips into play.
76.4
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Length delivery slanting across the southpaw. He pushes at it with minimal foot movement and gets beaten.
Third slip comes in place for Rabada.
76.3
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Short of a length on off, Kagiso stays back and defends it stoutly.
76.2
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Back of a length delivery outside off, Temba cuts it towards Dawson at cover-point. He dives to his left and takes pace off the ball. A run taken.
76.1
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Fuller length ball on off, Temba puts his head down and defends it calmly.
75.6
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, A bit flatter this time, the southpaw keeps it out.
75.5
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Good fielding! Tossed up on off, Rabada smashes it towards mid on who dives to his right and saves a certain boundary.
75.4
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Loopy ball on off, Kagiso lunges forward in defense.
75.3
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Floated on off, Rabada drills it back straight down the ground but the ball hits the leg of the umpire and deflects to mid on. That was a sure shot boundary there. Rabada would consider himself unlucky.
A second slip in place for Moeen Ali.
75.2
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
75.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, What a vicious delivery from Ali. Tosses it up nicely outside off, Bavuma hangs back and looks to defend it but gets foxed by the extra bounce. It hits him on the gloves and lobs past the right side of Gary Ballance at short leg. A run taken.
Time for spin. Moeen Ali comes into the attack.
74.6
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR, FOUR! That's a gift and gleefully accepted! High full toss on off, Rabada just puts bat on ball and gets it past the right side of the point fielder. He hares after it but fails to prevent the boundary.
74.5
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Similar length ball on off, defended solidly off the back foot.
74.4
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Back of a length delivery on middle, the southpaw hops and blocks it towards short leg.
74.3
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Well bowled! Wood draws Rabada forward this time and gets it to go away with the angle. Rabada falls into the temptation to drive and gets beaten all ends up.
74.2
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Good length delivery on off, keeps low. Kagiso hangs deep in the crease and blocks it down the track.
74.1
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Dug in short, Temba pulls it nicely to deep mid-wicket for a single.
73.6
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Short delivery in line of the stumps, Temba goes hard at the pull and mistimes it to the leg side. They sneak in a single.
73.5
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Stokes goes wide of the crease and angles in a fullish delivery on off. Bavuma with a still head defends it with authority.
73.4
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, In the channel outside off, left alone.
7th Test fifty for Temba Bavuma.
73.3
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Great way to reach his half century. Stokes bowls this one on a fuller length outside off, Bavuma drives it with an open face through cover-point and the ball whistles away to the fence. He came in at a difficult situation and hasn't disappointed. He needs to convert this into a big one.
73.2
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
73.2
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no ball, no run, No ball! Length delivery on off, Temba covers the line and defends it stoutly. Stokes has overstepped once again.
73.1
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run, Stokes comes over the wicket for the first time in the day and bowls it on a driving length outside off, Rabada creams it towards wide mid off. Ali runs to his right and keeps it down to a single.
72.6
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full length delivery around off, Bavuma puts his head down and defends it calmly.
72.5
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run, Shortish delivery in line of the stumps, Kagiso pulls it hesitantly to wide mid on for a run.
72.4
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Another sharp bouncer. The English bowlers have been right on the money this morning. Rabada sways away from the line of the delivery awkwardly to evade it.
A short leg in place for Rabada.
72.3
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, On a length outside off, Kagiso allows it through.
72.2
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Angling into the southpaw, turned to wide mid on for a run.
72.1
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Back of a length outside off, played with an open face to backward point.
71.6
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Similar length on off, defended solidly off the front foot.
71.5
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Stokes opts to bowl this one on a fuller length on off. Rabada leans into it and strokes it through mid on to find the fence.
71.4
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Ooh.. that was nasty! Stokes steams in and bangs in a well-directed bouncer. Rabada take his eyes off the ball, looks to sway away but takes a blow on his right shoulder. That must have stung.
71.4
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no ball, no run, The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for the batsman. No ball signalled by the umpire.
71.3
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Good length delivery outside off, Kagiso goes hard at it again and mistimes his punch to covers.
71.2
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Similar length delivery outside off, the southpaw toe ends his drive to cover-point.
71.1
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Fullish delivery around off, Rabada goes for a drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads. He needs to time those rather than going too hard at them.
70.6
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Stays back to the good length delivery and defends it to short cover.
70.5
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Some reverse for Wood again. Tailing in on off, Bavuma jams it out to mid on.
70.4
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, On a length outside off, shapes away a touch. Temba doesn't fiddle with it.
70.3
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, That stayed really low! Wood bowls this one on a good length well outside off, Bavuma points his bat skywards and lets it through. That died down before reaching to the keeper.
70.2
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Wood is getting good shape! Gets it to curl back into Temba. He pushes it to mid on again.
70.1
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Fuller in length and tailing in from outside off, driven crisply to mid on.
69.6
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Stokes keeps it fullish again, Rabada again goes at it with hard hands and mistimes it to back to the bowler. A good over from Stokes.
69.5
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Back of a length delivery around off, good bounce on that. The southpaw camps back and plays it with an angled bat towards second slip.
69.4
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Fullish delivery on off, Kagiso pushes at it with hard hands but gets it off the inner half back to the bowler.
69.3
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, That was a risky leave! On a length outside off, angling in substantially. Rabada leaves it alone as the ball whizzes past the off stump.
69.2
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Beautifully bowled! Yorker and it shapes in sharply. Rabada looks to keep it out but is pinged on the boot. That's the perfect definition of a toe-crushing yorker.
69.1
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Full length delivery, tailing in sharply to Kagiso. He looks to play it through but misses to get rapped on the pads.
Ben Stokes to bowl from the other end. He has two slips and a gully in place.
68.6
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run, Straying on the hips, Kagiso nudges it around the corner for a run and he will retain the strike.
68.5
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Well bowled! Good length delivery on off, zipping through the pitch. Rabada gets surprised a touch and plays it off the outer half to gully.
68.4
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, 2 runs, First runs of the day! Fuller length ball outside off, Rabada leans into it and strokes it sweetly through covers. Picks up two runs to his name.
68.3
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Short of a length delivery, rising on Kagiso. He hops back and blocks it.
Third slip in place. Joe Root is on the attack.
68.2
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Length delivery angling in from outside off, stays low again. Rabada hangs back and keeps it out.
68.1
Mark Wood to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Starts off with a fuller length delivery outside off, angling in a touch and then nips away. Rabada covers his off pole and lets it go. Another example of the wicket staying low as the ball does not carry to the keeper.
We are ready to get underway. Mark Wood will will start the proceedings. He has two slips in place. Rabada who came in as the nightwatchman and Bavuma will continue their innings.
Some more issues to ponder upon for South Africa as it was announced yesterday evening that Kagiso Rabada has been suspended for the next Test in Trent Bridge after accumulating 4 demerit points within a 24-month period for using inappropriate language to Ben Stokes on the 1st day at Lord's.
South Africa on the other hand, found run scoring difficult. They were in a spot of bother before Bavuma and de Bruyn steadied the ship. They need to apply themselves and if not overcome, then get close to the English side's total. Let's find out if they can surge a fightback. We are in for an exciting day of cricket.
Hello and welcome to the 3rd day of the 1st Test between England and South Africa at Lord's. England will be the happier of the two sides. They were disciplined with the ball and kept chipping away at the wickets. Moeen Ali and Liam Dawson got good purchase from the wicket which will dry up more as the match progresses. They would want to continue their good work today and bowl the visitors out as quick as possible.
...Day 3, Session 1...
Earlier in the day, the home side added 101 runs quickly in the first session to give their bowlers a good platform. On the other hand, the tourists were good in patches and will strive to perform better tomorrow. The track is getting slower and lower and the spinners will come more into play. Can the hosts run through the lower order in a jiffy or will the Proteas make an inspirational fightback? Join us for all the action on Day 3 at 1100 local (1000 GMT). It promises to be an eventful day of cricket. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
The English bowlers kept on trying hard all day long and kept nagging the batsmen with probing lines and lengths. Broad used the corridor of uncertainty to good effect and got rewarded with two wickets. The visitors still need 45 runs to avoid the follow-on and have five wickets in hand. Their first aim should be to go past that and take it from there. Bavuma is going strong and the away side will bank on him and de Kock to take their side to safe harbors.
A crucial breakthrough at the fag end of the day has given England the upper hand in the contest once again. Theunis de Bruyn and Temba Bavuma had battled it out and were determined to keep going but Anderson nipped out the former with a beauty. Nonetheless, the 99-run stand between the duo has given some sort of momentum to the visitors. It all started with their skipper, Dean Elgar gritting his way out along with good support from Amla. However, the guile of Moeen Ali got rid of them.
67.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, He plays out the last ball with authority. Tosses it up on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot. THAT'S STUMPS ON DAY 2.
67.5
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, 5 runs, FIVE RUNS! Flighted on middle, Rabada clips it towards mid-wicket against the turn and sets off for a run. Broad takes a shy at the non-striker's end but misses by a long way. It was a wild throw from him. Joe Root who was backing up had no chance to stop it and the ball races to the cover boundary. That was needless from Broad. Replays show even if he had hit Rabada was in.
67.4
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Flatter on off, Rabada defends it off the back foot.
67.3
Moeen Ali to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Tosses it on off, Rabada drives it to covers.
Silly point in place now.
67.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Drags his length back a little, Bavuma pushes it down to mid on for a run. Rabada has four balls to play now.
67.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Bavuma lets it through to the keeper.
Moeen Ali to bowl the last over of the day. Can he give his side another breakthrough?
66.6
Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, FOUR, FOUR! TOP SHOT! A tad fuller outside off, Rabada drives it through covers for a boundary. That came right from the middle of the bat. The ball boy throws it back immediately so that England can get in one more over.
66.5
Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Shorter in length on off, Rabada defends it off the back foot.
66.4
Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Full ball tailing back in on middle, Rabada pushes it to mid on. He wanted a run but was sent back by Bavuma.
66.3
Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Full ball on middle, Rabada drives it back to the bowler.
66.2
Stuart Broad to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Comes around the wicket, angles it into the batsman. Rabada defends it off the front foot.
66.1
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Bouncer on middle, Bavuma pulls it through square leg for a run. That brings the nightwatchman on strike.
65.6
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, Rabada lets it through to the keeper.
65.5
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
65.4
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Rabada defends it off the back foot.
65.3
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, no run, Good length outside off, Rabada defends it off the back foot.
Kagiso Rabada is the new man in. He has been sent in as a nightwatchman. Can Anderson get through his defense?
65.2
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, out, OUT! Anderson strikes. He breaks the 99-run stand. What a time to get the breakthrough. Just before the close of play. Length ball on off, seams away after pitching. De Bruyn tries to push at it but gets an outside edge to Bairstow who makes no mistake. They all go up in an appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Anderson gets his first wicket. Theunis de Bruyn misses out on his maiden Test fifty.
65.1
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Full ball on off, de Bruyn drives it back to Anderson.
64.6
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, OUCH! Short ball on middle, Bavuma shuffles across and tries to pull it but misses and is struck on the stomach. Broad comes running in and tries to kick the ball on the stumps but hits Bavuma.
64.5
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Back of a length on off, Bavuma plays it off the back foot.
64.4
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, 2 runs, Good length outside off, Bavuma gets it off the outer half down to third man for a couple.
64.3
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, de Bruyn drives it towards covers and runs a single.
64.2
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Lands it on a length on off, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot.
64.1
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
63.6
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Almost outfoxed Bavuma! The batsman walks across his stumps. Anderson bowls a full ball aiming at the leg stump. Bavuma tries to flick it but misses and the ball also misses the leg stump by a whisker.
63.5
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Fuller length, tailing back in a touch on off, Bavuma drives it to mid off.
63.4
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full ball outside off, drives it to covers.
63.3
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length ball outside off, Bavuma shuffles across his stumps and punches it to point.
63.2
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
63.1
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bowls it full, Bavuma walks across and flicks it towards wide mid on. The fielder moves to his right, dives and makes a good stop.
62.6
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Good length outside off, Bavuma guides it to point. Stokes fumbles and they run through for a single. 200 up for England.
62.5
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length outside off, Bavuma lets it go through to the keeper.
62.4
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Back of a length on off, Bavuma punches it off the back foot to mid off.
62.3
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, Bavuma drives it towards mid off for a run.
62.2
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Length outside off, de Bruyn slices it to backward point. Bavuma looks for a run but is rightly sent back and he makes it in safely to beat Stokes' throw.
62.1
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Well wide for the batsman to play a shot at it.
Stuart Broad is brought back into the attack.
61.6
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full on middle, Bavuma flicks it to mid on.
61.5
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Drifts it on the pads, Bavuma tickles it to the fine leg boundary.
61.4
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length ball on off, Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
61.3
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, That was well-timed but was well-fielded. Full on the pads, Bavuma flicks it to mid-wicket who dives to his left and stops it.
61.2
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
61.1
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Bavuma walks across and drives it to mid off.
60.6
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Back of a length on off, de Bruyn pushes it to mid on.
60.5
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, FOUR, FOUR! Stand and deliver! A tad short on middle, picks the length up early and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
60.4
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Bangs it in short on leg stump, Bavum swivels and pulls it through backward square leg for a run.
60.3
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length ball outside off, got some swing away from the batsman. Bavuma does not bother playing a shot at it.
60.2
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Angles it into the batsman, Bavuma pushes it to mid on.
60.1
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good length on off, Bavuma punches it off the back foot to point.
59.6
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Full ball on middle, de Bruyn drives it to the bowler.
59.5
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good length delivery, de Bruyn pushes it to mid on off the back foot.
59.4
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Back of a length angling into the batsman, de Bruyn punches it to mid on.
59.3
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good length on off, de Bruyn defends it by covering the line of the ball.
59.2
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Lands it on a length on off, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot.
59.1
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, A tad fuller, swinging away on off. The batsman defends it off the front foot.
58.6
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length ball on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
58.5
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Almost an edge there! Short and wide outside off, Bavuma tries to cut but misses.
58.4
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
58.3
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Length on off, de Bruyn plays it with soft hands towards covers for a run. The fielder has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses.
58.2
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, byes, 2 runs, Full and down the leg side, de Bruyn tries to flick but misses. Bairstow parries it and the ball rolls to fine leg and they run two byes.
58.1
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Bouncer down the leg side, de Bruyn lets it through to the keeper.
57.6
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Bavuma drives it to point.
57.5
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Back of a length on off, Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
57.4
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bowls it outside off stump, no need for the batsman to play at that.
57.3
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length on off, Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
57.2
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Some aggression there from Jimmy. Full ball on the stumps, Bavuma drives it back to Anderson who collects the ball and throws it back towards the stumps. The ball hits Temba's boot and deflects onto the stumps.
57.1
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Full and on the pads, de Bruyn flicks it through square leg for a run.
James Anderson is back into the attack.
56.6
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, 2 runs, Good length on off, Bavuma clips it through mid-wicket for a couple. Good running there by Bavuma. He is quick between the wickets.
56.5
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Bavuma does not bother playing a shot at it.
56.4
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Shortish in length, Bavuma plays it to covers.
56.3
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Short again on middle, de Bruyn pulls it to square leg for a run.
56.2
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, 2 runs, A tad shorter on middle, de Bruyn gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a couple.
56.1
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Back of a length on off, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot.
55.6
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Bavuma cuts it through backward point for a boundary. 11 runs from the over.
55.5
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, A tad shorter on middle, de Bruyn pulls it through square leg for a run.
55.4
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Length outside off, de Bruyn shoulders his arms to it.
55.3
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Full and wide outside off, Bavuma drives it through covers for a run.
55.2
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, de Bruyn plays it on the leg side for a run.
55.1
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, FOUR, FOUR! EASY PICKINGS! Drifts down the leg side, de Bruyn flicks it to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
54.6
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
54.5
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length ball outside off, Bavuma plays it to point.
54.4
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Back of a length on off, Bavuma punches it off the back foot to the off side.
54.3
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bouncer on middle, Bavuma goes for the hook but misses.
54.2
Mark Wood to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
54.1
Mark Wood to Theunis de Bruyn, leg byes, 1 run, NOT OUT! England have lost a review. It was mighty close there. Full ball and tailing in on leg stump, de Bruyn tries to flick it but misses and is rapped on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side. Mark Wood tumbles in his followthrough but still appeals. The umpire gives it not out. After a chat with his teammates, Root decides to review. They go upstairs. Replays show the front foot is fine. There is no inside edge. The impact is in line but it is just clipping the leg stump. The umpire's call stays. De Bruyn survives. You can't blame England for taking a review as it looked out to the naked eye. A leg bye taken.
There is an LBW appeal against Theunis de Bruyn and it is taken upstairs. Seems close to the naked eye.
Mark Wood comes back to bowl.
53.6
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Wide outside off, Bavuma lets it through to the keeper.
53.5
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Uppish but safe. Short and wide outside off, Bavuma cuts it uppishly past gully for a boundary.
53.4
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Bavuma plays it to point. He sets off for a run but then refuses it.
53.3
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good length on off, Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
53.2
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Full and wide outside off, the batsman reaches out to it and drives it to sweeper cover for a run.
53.1
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, A tad fuller outside off, Bavuma pushes it through cover-point for a run.
Temba Bavuma is having a bit of an issue with his boot. So a slight halt. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes is also getting a little attention from the physio.
52.6
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, FOUR, FOUR! Good use of the feet. Flights it on off, de Bruyn comes down the track and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. These two are ticking along well here.
52.5
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good stop by Root. De Bruyn comes down the track and belts it to the left of mid on. Root dives and stops it and does not concede a run. The captain is leading by example here.
52.4
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Loopy ball, turns away a little. De Bruyn tries to defend it but gets an outside edge and the ball rolls on the off side.
52.3
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
52.2
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Drags his length back a little, de Bruyn punches it to mid off.
52.1
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, 2 runs, Floats it outside off, de Bruyn sweeps it through square leg for a couple. The fielder makes good ground to his left and dives and stops the ball from going for a boundary.
51.6
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, In the channel outside off, Temba doesn't fiddle with it.
51.5
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Elegant! Fractionally overpitched outside off, Bavuma leans into it and strokes it exquisitely through cover-point. Timing is spot on and the ball whistles away to the fence.
51.4
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, On a driving length outside off and invites Temba for an expansive drive. He resists the temptation.
51.3
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full length delivery outside off, driven sweetly to covers.
51.2
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, leg byes, 1 run, Angling into the hips this time, de Bruyn looks to tuck it across but the ball brushes his pads and goes behind square on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
51.1
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good length delivery outside off, punched crisply off the back foot to short cover.
Drinks break.
50.6
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bowled on off, skids in with the arm. Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
50.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Flatter outside off, gets a little away turn. Bavuma tries to defend it off the back foot but gets an outside edge to short third man. He wants a single but is sent back by his partner.
50.4
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Arm ball on off, Bavuma defends it by covering the line of the ball.
50.3
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy ball on the stumps, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
50.2
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Flatter on middle, de Bruyn punches it towards mid on for a run.
50.1
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Tosses it up on off, the batsman drives it to covers.
49.6
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good length outside off, Bavuma lets it through to the keeper.
49.5
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, A well-directed bouncer, Bavuma does well to evade it.
49.4
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
49.3
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR Sloppy from Keaton! Full and outside off, Bavuma drives to the left of Jennings at covers. He dives over the ball and the ball goes under him and races away to the fence.
49.2
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good length outside off, Bavuma does not bother playing a shot at it.
49.1
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length on off, Bavuma defends it by covering the line of the ball.
48.6
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Full ball on middle, de Bruyn drives it back to the bowler. A maiden by Dawson.
48.5
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Drags his length back a touch, de Bruyn punches it to mid on off the back foot.
48.4
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Quicker and skids on with the arm, the batsman defends it off the back foot.
48.3
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flatter on off, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot. He should have been playing ahead to that one.
48.2
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Loopy ball outside off, turns a little. De Bruyn watches it through to the keeper.
48.1
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Tosses it up on middle, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot.
47.6
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, A tad fuller on off, Bavuma pushes it back to the bowler who stops it with his feet.
47.5
Ben Stokes to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length outside off, Bavuma shoulders arms to it.
47.4
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, de Bruyn flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a run.
47.3
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Full and wide outside off, de Bruyn lets it through to the keeper.
47.2
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Some away swing there! Length ball outside off, de Bruyn pokes at it but gets beaten.
47.1
Ben Stokes to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, the batsman plays it to point.
Ben Stokes comes back into the attack.
46.6
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, 2 runs, Full and quicker on leg stump, Bavuma paddles it to fine leg for a couple.
46.5
Liam Dawson to Temba Bavuma, no run, Floated it on middle, Bavuma defends it watchfully.
46.4
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, 3 runs, Smart shot! Tosses it up on leg stump, de Bruyn paddles it through short fine leg for three runs.
46.3
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flatter on middle, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot.
46.2
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
46.1
Liam Dawson to Theunis de Bruyn, FOUR, FOUR! A loosener first up. Short and on the pads. De Bruyn whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Liam Dawson is called back for a bowl.
45.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy ball outside off, goes on with the arm. Bavuma tries to drive but misses. The ball hits the keeper low on the pads and rolls to Cook at leg gully. He scores a direct hit at the striker's end but no harm done.
45.5
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Short ball, turning in. Bavuma pulls it to mid-wicket.
45.4
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Drags his length back a little, Bavuma rocks back and whips it through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence. Second boundary of the over.
45.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
45.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! Big shot from the little man. Ali floats it up on off, Bavuma comes down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
45.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Tosses it up on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
44.6
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Back of a length outside off, de Bruyn plays it with soft hands to cover-point. He wants a run but is sent back by Bavuma.
44.5
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
44.4
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good length angling into the batsman who pushes it to silly mid on.
44.3
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Length ball on middle, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot.
44.2
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely timed! Full on the pads, de Bruyn flicks it through mid-wicket. Wood from mid on gives chase but the ball was running down the slope and he had no chance to cut it off. A boundary there.
44.1
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, 2 runs, Full and angling into the pads, the batsman flicks it through square leg for a couple.
43.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Plays it with the spin to mid-wicket.
43.5
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Full ball outside off, Bavuma shuffles across and drives it to mid off.
43.4
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
43.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy ball on off, Bavuma pushes it to mid off.
43.2
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Floats it outside off, Bavuma defends it by covering the line of the ball.
43.1
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Tosses up outside off, does not turn. Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
42.6
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, 2 runs, Bowled outside off, de Bruyn punches it off the back foot through covers for a couple.
42.5
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, de Bruyn punches it to point.
42.4
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Replica of the last ball, de Bruyn plays it to short mid on.
42.3
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good length outside off, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot to the leg side.
42.2
James Anderson to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, A tad full on off, the batsman defends it off the front foot.
42.1
James Anderson to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Back of a length outside off, Bavuma pushes it to the vacant cover area for a run.
James Anderson is back into the attack. Silly mid on in position for him.
41.6
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
41.5
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Floats it outside off, goes on with the arm. De Bruyn defends it off the back foot. He is staying back to most of the balls he is facing.
41.4
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flatter outside off, de Bruyn tries to defend it off the back foot. The ball stays a touch low and he gets a bottom edge on the bounce to the keeper.
41.3
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
41.2
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Drags his length back a little outside off, de Bruyn tries to cut it but the ball turns in and goes off the inside edge on the off side.
41.1
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, FOUR, FOUR! That is one way to relase the pressure. Loopy ball outside off, de Bruyn comes down the track and lofts it over extra cover for a boundary.
40.6
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bowls it on a length on off, the batsman defends it off the front foot.
40.5
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Lands it on a length outside off, de Bruyn plays it with soft hands towards cover for a run.
40.4
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Full ball angling in, Bavuma drives it to the right of mid on who dives and half stops it. The fielder at mid-wicket over runs it and concedes a run.
40.3
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Bangs it in short outside off, Bavuma tries to pull but gets beaten. There is a stifled appeal by the keeper but nothing from the umpire.
40.2
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good length outside off, Bavuma lets it through to the keeper.
40.1
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, FOUR, FOUR! POOR LINE! Drifts on the pads, Bavuma helps it down to the fine leg fence for a boundary. A much-needed boundary for South Africa.
39.6
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flatter on off, does not turn that much. The batsman defends it off the back foot.
39.5
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Quicker and skids on with the arm, de Bruyn defends it by covering the line of the ball.
39.4
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
The fielder moves fractionally in front of square on the leg side.
39.3
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flatter on off, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot.
39.2
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, byes, 2 runs, How has that missed the leg stump? Tosses it up outside off, de Bruyn shuffles across and tries to defend it off the back foot. The ball grips and turns and goes just over the leg stump. The ball rolls through short fine leg and the batsman run two byes.
39.1
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flights it outside off, gets sharp turn. De Bruyn tries to defend it off the back foot but is struck high on the thigh pad. There is a muted appeal but that was too high.
38.6
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run,The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
38.5
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Back of a length on middle, Bavuma defends it off the back foot.
38.4
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length ball angling into the batsman, Bavuma nudges it to mid-wicket.
38.3
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Goes a touch wider on the crease this time and bowls it outside off, Bavuma shoulders his arms to it.
38.2
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good bowling from Broad. Persisting with the stump to stump line. Fullish length on middle, Bavuma defends it off the front foot.
38.1
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, A tad fuller and tailing back in, Bavuma drives it to mid on.
37.6
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Floats it on off, Bavuma goes down on one knee and sweeps it through the leg side for a run.
37.5
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Loopy ball on off, de Bruyn sweeps it through square leg for a run.
37.4
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, BEATEN! Good bowling here. Bowls an arm ball outside off, the batsman plays for the spin but is beaten on the outside edge.
37.3
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
37.2
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Tosses it up on off, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot.
37.1
Moeen Ali to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Flatter on off, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot.
36.6
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, That stayed low! Bavuma did well to get bat on that or else he was a goner. Broad bowls it on a length on middle, Bavuma defends it off the toe end and the ball rolls to the slip region.
36.5
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, 1 run, Length delivery on off, de Bruyn works it on the leg side for a run.
36.4
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Good length angling into the batsman, de Bruyn tries to defend it but gets it off the inner half to short mid-wicket.
36.3
Stuart Broad to Theunis de Bruyn, no run, Length on middle, de Bruyn defends it off the back foot.
Theunis de Bruyn comes out to bat.
36.2
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, out, OUT! Broad strikes! That was absolutely plumb. He bowls a fuller length delivery around off and gets it to tail back in a touch. Duminy tries to defend it off the front foot but misses. The ball brushes the front pad and then goes onto hit the back pad. They all go up and the umpire raises his finger immediately. He has a chat with Bavuma but decides not to review it. Duminy knew he was a goner as soon as the ball hit his pads. The visitors are in deep trouble here. They need 155 runs more to avoid the follow-on.
36.1
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, no run, Good length on off, Duminy punches it off the back foot to covers.
35.6
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, 1 run, Quicker outside off, Duminy plays it late through short third man for a run.
35.5
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Full ball on off, Duminy drives it beautifully to mid off.
35.4
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
35.3
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Flatter delivery on middle, Duminy looks to defend it but gets an inside edge towards short leg.
35.2
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Flatter on off, skids through with the arm, Duminy manages to get his bat down in time and the ball rolls to cover.
35.1
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Tosses it on middle, goes on with the arm. Duminy defends it off the front foot.
34.6
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Closer to the off stump this time, Bavuma leaves it watchfully. A maiden by Broad.
34.5
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, tailing back in. Bavuma does not bother playing a shot at it.
34.4
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Lands it on a length, Bavuma prods forward and defends it carefully.
34.3
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, A tad fuller and on the stumps this time, Bavuma defends it off the front foot to point.
34.2
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Good length outside off, Bavuma shoulders his arms to it.
34.1
Stuart Broad to Temba Bavuma, no run, Length outside off, Bavuma lets it through to the keeper.
33.6
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! Flights it on off, Duminy goes down on one knee and paddles it through short fine leg. Wood in the deep makes good ground to his left but misfields and concedes a boundary. Sloppy stuff!
33.5
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, 1 run, Tossed up on off, turns in sharply. Bavuma stays back and gets an inside edge to backward square leg. A run taken and he is off the mark.
33.4
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Bavuma tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
33.3
Moeen Ali to Temba Bavuma, no run, Flights it outside off, turns in sharply. Bavuma tries to drive it through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the boots and the ball rolls to the leg side.
Temba Bavuma is the new man in. A slip, short leg and short mid-wicket in place for him.
33.2
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, out, OUT! That's his 100th Test wicket. Earlier in the day, he also completed 2000 Test runs. Terrific bowling by him to see the back of the Protea skipper. Ali floats it on off stump and it skids on with the arm. Elgar tries to defend it but gets it off the inside edge to Ballance at short leg who takes a good catch. Ali gets his second. Elgar is walking back after a good knock. South Africa are in a bit of a bother here. They need to build a partnership.
33.1
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Tosses it up on leg stump, Elgar tries to flick it but misses and is struck on the pads.
Moeen Ali to continue from the other end.
32.6
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Duminy defends it off the front foot. A tidy first over after Tea.
32.5
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, no run, Back of a length outside off, Duminy opens the face of the bat and plays it to point.
32.4
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, no run, A tad fuller, nips away after pitching. Duminy pokes at it and gets an outside edge which falls just short of third slip. The slip cordon has moved in closer due to the slowness of the surface.
32.3
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, no run, Good length on off, JP defends it off the back foot to gully.
32.2
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, 2 runs, Drifts on the pads, Duminy flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple. First runs after tea.
32.1
Stuart Broad to JP Duminy, no run, Starts off on a length outside off, Duminy lets it through to the keeper.
We are back for the final session. Dean Elgar and JP Duminy to continue their innings. 37 overs are left in the day. Stuart Broad to start the proceedings after Tea. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
...Day 2, Session 3...
South Africa on the other hand, have added 86 runs in this session. Amla and Elgar steadied the ship with a 72-run partnership before the former had to depart. Duminy has looked good after coming out. The visitors would want a big partnership from these two. Join us for the final session in a while.
Both the sides will be happy with the second session. England started off well with the wicket of Heino Kuhn. Their spinners Liam Dawson and Moeen Ali got some good purchase off the surface, with the latter picking the all-important wicket of Hashim Amla. They have been disciplined with their lines and lengths and would want to continue the same after the break.
31.6
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Flighted delivery, Elgar prods forward and keeps it out. THAT'S TEA ON DAY 2!
31.5
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Loopy delivery on off, patted to covers.
31.4
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
31.3
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, This is good bowling from Ali! Gets this one to come in with the arm. Elgar prods forward to defend it but gets it off the inside edge. The ball carries on the bounce to the short leg fielder.
31.2
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Floated in line of the stumps, pushed back down the track.
31.1
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Drifting in to Elgar. He looks to defend but gets it off the inner half past short leg.
Moeen Ali is back on.
30.6
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, That could have easily shattered the stumps! Shortish delivery around off, Duminy goes for a big pull but gets a thick inside edge onto his right boot. The ball just rolls past the off stump. Close shave that.
Three slips and a gully in place. Root is attacking a bit here.
30.5
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Back of a length delivery on off, JP is squared up a touch as he plays it to gully.
30.4
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, FOUR, FOUR! Beautiful! Wood bowls this one full outside off, Duminy is quick to transfer his weight on the front foot and creams it through covers. The timing is spot on and the ball whistles away to the fence.
30.3
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Shortish delivery, angling in from outside off. Elgar pulls it behind square on the leg side for a run.
30.2
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar hangs back and blocks it.
30.1
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Bouncer to start the over with. Elgar ducks under it.
29.6
Ben Stokes to JP Duminy, no run, Stokes gets this one to shape in appreciably from outside off. Duminy is caught on the crease as he looks to play it across but gets pinged on the pads. The players appeal initially but bail out of it. Ben Stokes indicates to his teammates that the angle was taking it down the leg side.
29.5
Ben Stokes to JP Duminy, no run, Length delivery on off, defended solidly off the back foot.
29.4
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Short of a length and shaping into Elgar. He hops back and works it to square leg. A run taken.
29.3
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Full delivery on off, Elgar jams it back to Stokes who collects it in his followthrough and mimes a throw at the striker's end. Aggression from the big man.
29.2
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Stokes errs in line again and slips this one down the leg side. Dean looks to glance it but misses.
29.1
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Full length delivery outside off, Elgar puts his head down and blocks it calmly.
28.6
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Short of a length on off, Duminy opens up a touch in his stance and glides it to point.
28.5
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Wood loses his radar and sprays this one down the leg side. JP lets it go.
28.4
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Back of a length on off, played with an open face to square of the wicket on the off side.
28.3
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Stays back to the good length delivery angling away from him and guides it to point.
28.2
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Good length delivery on middle, JP hangs back and pats it to covers.
28.1
Mark Wood to JP Duminy, no run, Starts off his new spell with a bouncer on off, Duminy ducks under it quickly and evades it.
Mark Wood is brought back into the attack. A short leg in place for him.
27.6
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Full length delivery outside off, Elgar prods forward and plays it with an open face to point.
27.5
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar hops back and turns it to mid-wicket. Stokes is getting inward shape but he needs to control his line.
27.4
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Stokes errs in line again and slips this one down the leg side. The Protea skipper fails to flick it.
27.3
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, In the channel outside off, jags in a touch. Dean covers his off pole and doesn't fiddle with it.
27.2
Ben Stokes to JP Duminy, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Fullish in length and tailing down, Duminy moves inside the line a touch and looks to work it across but misses to get rapped on the pads and the ball rolls towards fine leg. An appeal for an LBW is turned down. Replays show that it was heading down leg. A leg bye taken.
Mark Wood can be seen warming up.
27.1
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Straying on the pads, Elgar works it around the corner for a run.
26.6
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, FOUR, FOUR! Well played! A bit short on off, Duminy makes good use of the crease and cuts it behind point for a boundary.
26.5
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Plays this one to covers gently.
26.4
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, JP uses his feet to this one and manages to defend it with his bat and pad close together.
26.3
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Flighted delivery, pushed back to the bowler.
26.2
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
26.1
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, leg byes, 2 runs, A confident shout for an LBW denied! Tossed up on off, spins away a touch. Duminy kneels and goes for the paddle sweep but misses to get struck on the pads. The ball rolls past the slip fielder and up go the players in an appeal. However, the umpire is not interested. Two leg byes taken. The replays show it would have missed the off stump.
25.6
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Elgar shuffles a touch and guides the length delivery to point.
25.5
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Full length delivery on off, Dean pats it to mid off.
25.4
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Fuller in length this time outside off, Dean plants his front foot across and lets it go.
25.3
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Length delivery outside off, Elgar plays it with soft hands to covers.
25.2
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Dug in short and angling in from around off. Elgar ducks under it to let it sail through to the keeper.
25.1
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length delivery outside off, pretty wide to make Elgar play.
24.6
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Fullish outside off, Duminy lets it go. Ali bags a wicket-maiden to his name.
24.5
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, A bit shorter this time, pushed off the back foot to covers.
24.4
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
24.3
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Coming in with the arm this time, Duminy manages to defend it to point.
24.2
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy, no run, Floated around off, eased to covers.
JP Duminy strides out to bat.
24.1
Moeen Ali to Hashim Amla, out, OUT! Moeen strikes! He has got the big fish and jumps in joy. Tosses this one nicely outside off, gets it to grip and turn in appreciably from the rough patch. Amla shuffles a touch and looks to clip it across but misses to get pinged on the pads. There is a confident shout in unison from the Englishmen and up goes the umpire's finger. This is a very important breakthrough for the home side. They need to keep chipping away at the wickets.
23.6
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Full length delivery on middle, clipped to short mid on.
23.5
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length ball outside off, pretty wide and Dean lets it go.
7th Test Fifty for Dean Elgar.
23.4
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! On a length outside off, Elgar guides it through the gully region and the ball races to the fence. It has been a gritty knock from the Protea skipper. Well-deserved and he needs to convert it into a big one.
23.3
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Fuller in length outside off, left alone.
23.2
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Well bowled! Back of a length delivery around off, straightens a touch with a bit of extra bounce. Elgar pokes at it but gets beaten.
23.1
Ben Stokes to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length delivery angling in from outside off, Elgar camps back and defends it to short cover.
22.6
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Fullish delivery in line of the stumps, Elgar eases it through mid on for a run and he will retain the strike.
22.5
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Flighted delivery, defended solidly off the front foot.
22.4
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Floated outside off, spins away. Elgar presses forward in defense.
22.3
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
22.2
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! Good use of the feet from Elgar. This one drifts in with the arm, Elgar backs away a touch, takes a couple of steps down the track and drills it past the bowler for a boundary.
22.1
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Tossed up in line of the stumps, turned to mid-wicket.
21.6
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, no run, Better line this time. In the fifth stump channel and holding its line. Amla covers his stumps and allows it through safely. Good comeback from Stokes after being hit for two boundaries in his first two deliveries.
21.5
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, no run, A bit wider outside off this time, Amla doesn't fiddle with it.
21.4
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, no run, In the corridor of uncertainty and on a driving length, shapes away a touch. Amla resists the temptation and leaves it alone.
21.4
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, no ball, no run, No ball! Length delivery on middle and off, defended stoutly by the Amla. Stokes has overstepped on this occasion. He hasn't settled into a rhythm yet.
21.3
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, no run, Fuller in length on off, Amla shuffles a touch and defends it calmly.
21.2
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Amla. He is looking in good flow. On a length and straight once again. Hashim whips it through mid-wicket to find the fence.
21.1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla, FOUR, FOUR! Poor delivery and duly punished! Angling into the pads, Amla uses the depth of the crease and works it through square leg for a boundary.
Ben Stokes comes into the attack.
20.6
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Floated outside off, turns away slightly. Elgar comes forward and defends it nicely to covers. A good steady beginning from Ali.
20.5
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Loopy delivery on off, pushed back to the bowler.
20.4
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Gets right forward to this one and defends it to the off side.
20.3
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Fullish on middle, Elgar jams it to mid on and looks for a run. Decides against it as there wasn't a single on offer.
20.2
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Flighted outside off, pushed with soft hands to short cover.
20.1
Moeen Ali to Dean Elgar, no run, Tossed up on middle and leg, Dean lunges forward in defense.
Moeen Ali comes into the attack.
19.6
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Elgar camps back and pushes it to mid on. Calls for the single and makes it to the other end safely.
19.5
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, 2 runs, This is a good contest between Dawson and Elgar. Keeps it loopy outside off again, Elgar comes down the track and looks to go straight but gets an outside edge. The ball flies past the first slip and rolls towards third man. Two runs taken.
19.4
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! Aggression from the Protea skipper! Loopy delivery outside off, Elgar is nimble on his feet and lifts it over mid off for a boundary. Picked his spot to perfection.
19.3
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, no run, Floated outside off, defended solidly off the front foot.
19.2
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Tossed up delivery on middle and leg, stays low. Amla looks to flick it away but misses to get rapped on the pads and the ball rolls to the leg side. A loud shout for an LBW is turned down. The replays indicate that there might have been an inside edge. A single taken.
19.1
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, 2 runs, Flatter delivery on middle and leg, Amla whips it through mid-wicket for a brace. Played that well.
18.6
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad fuller on middle, Elgar punches it to mid off. Wood dives and tries to stop it but is unable to do so.
18.5
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on leg stump, Elgar pushes it to mid on.
18.4
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, On a length outside off, Elgar shoulders his arm to it.
18.3
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman.
18.2
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Back of a length outside off, Elgar tries to defend it off the back foot but gets an outside edge past the third slip fielder who dived to his left but could not stop it. The ball races to the third man fence.
18.1
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Angling into the pads, Amla flicks it to fine leg for a run.
Time for Drinks.
17.6
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad short on the stumps, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
17.5
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, no run, Very full on middle, Elgar drives it back to the bowler.
17.4
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, no run, BEATEN! Tosses it up outside off, Elgar plays for the spin but the ball does not. The batsman is beaten on the outside edge.
17.3
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, 2 runs, Quicker and full on middle, Elgar paddles it through short fine leg for a couple.
Square leg in place now. This ploy is mainly to curb Dean Elgar from slog sweeping. He has used that shot to good effect till now.
17.2
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Flatter on middle, Amla flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. Not a lot of spin against the right-hander.
17.1
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, FOUR, FOUR! POOR LINE! Sprays it down the leg side, Amla tickles it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
16.6
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball on middle, moves away of the pitch. Elgar tries to flick it but gets a leading edge and the ball rolls to point. His bottom hand came off after defending it.
16.5
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Bouncer, Elgar does well to duck under it.
16.4
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Elgar watchfully lets it through.
16.3
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Bangs it in short, Elgar tucks it towards mid-wicket.
16.2
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
16.1
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Bowls a bouncer outside off, Elgar does well to evade it.
15.6
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, no run, Bowled on middle, Amla defends it off the back foot.
15.5
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, no run, Flatter outside off, Amla cuts it to point.
15.4
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, no run, Slightly quicker on middle, Amla defends it off the front foot.
15.3
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Loopy ball on off, Elgar plays the sweep through square leg for a run.
15.2
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! Well swept! Tosses it on off, turns into the batsman. Elgar sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
15.1
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Drifts on the pads, Amla tucks it through square leg for a run.
14.6
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Shorter in length on the body of the batsman, Elgar tucks it towards square leg.
14.5
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball angling away, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
14.4
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Sprays on the pads, Amla flicks it to fine leg for a run.
14.3
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, Elgar defends it with soft hands on the off side for a run.
14.2
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length on off, Elgar pushes it to point.
Stuart Broad is out of the field at the moment. He is having a bit of an issue with his left knee and the physio is treating him.
14.1
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on middle, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
13.6
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, 2 runs, Drags his length back a little outside off, Amla punches it off the back foot through point for a couple.
13.5
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, no run, Gives it air on middle, Amla tucks it on the leg side.
13.4
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Loopy ball on off, Elgar sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.
Silly point in place now.
13.3
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, no run, Sharp turn and bounce for Dawson. Floats it on off, turns into the batsman. Elgar tries to defend it but gets hit on the forearm and the ball falls on the ground.
13.2
Liam Dawson to Dean Elgar, no run, Tosses it up outside off, gets some turn out of the rough. Elgar tries to defend it but is struck on the pads.
13.1
Liam Dawson to Hashim Amla, 3 runs, Bowls it full on leg stump, Amla flicks it through the right of mid on. Broad gives it chase and pushes it back before the boundary. Three runs taken by the batsman.
Time for spin now. Liam Dawson is brought into the attack. The wicket is getting slower and lower and the young spinner will look to make the most of it.
12.6
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! WELL TIMED! A tad fuller on middle, Elgar drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. He has timed the ball well.
12.5
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
12.4
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
12.3
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Bangs it in short on middle, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
12.2
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball outside off, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
A slight halt as there is a bit of an issue with the sightscreen. Dean Elgar has pointed that out. It has been resolved and we are good to go again.
12.1
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, A well-directed bouncer. Elgar ducks under it.
11.6
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Good length on middle, Amla defends it off the front foot.
11.5
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Angles it into the pads of the batsman who flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
11.4
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Elgar lets it through to the keeper.
Silly mid off in place now.
11.3
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, stays a touch low. Elgar lets it through to the keeper.
11.2
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Hits the length on off, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
11.1
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! LOVELY SHOT! A tad fuller on off, Elgar pushes it with the full face of the bat back past the bowler. The ball races away to the long off fence.
10.6
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, 2 runs, Lands it on a length outside off, Amla tries to push it but gets it off the outer half through backward point for a couple.
10.5
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, no run, Fullish length, tails back in a little. Amla gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket.
10.4
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, no run, Good length on off, Amla defends it off the back foot.
10.3
Mark Wood to Hashim Amla, no run, A tad fuller on middle, Amla defends it off the front foot.
10.2
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, 1 run, On the pads, Elgar works it down the leg side for a run.
10.1
Mark Wood to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball angling across. Elgar lets it through to the keeper.
Mark Wood comes into the attack.
9.6
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Brilliant from Broad. He has been on the money on every ball in this over. Fuller length on off, Amla defends it off the front foot.
9.5
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Similar length ball, Amla plays it off the front foot.
9.4
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Good length on off, Amla defends it off the front foot.
9.3
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, Amla plays it off the back foot. This is perfect Test match bowling from Broad.
9.2
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Back of a length on off, Amla defends it off the back foot.
9.1
Stuart Broad to Hashim Amla, no run, Broad bowls it from wide of the crease. Lands it on a length on middle. Amla defends it off the back foot.
8.6
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Full on the pads, Amla flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
8.5
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
8.4
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Bowls it on a length on off, Elgar plays it with soft hands towards covers for a run.
8.3
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Elgar guides it to gully.
8.2
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Good length angling in, Amla tucks it on the leg side for a run.
8.1
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Length ball outside off, moving in with the slope. Amla shoulders his arms to it.
7.6
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Drifts it down the leg side, Elgar tries to flick but misses. Jonny dives to his right and collects the ball.
7.5
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Fullsih length on off, Dean defends it off the front foot.
7.4
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
7.3
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Sprays it on the pads, Elgar tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads. There is a stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire. Might be missing leg.
7.2
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball on the pads, Elgar pushes it to mid on.
7.1
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad fuller outside off, stays a touch low. Elgar lets it through to the keeper.
6.6
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Bowls it on a length, angling into the batsman. Amla defends it off the back foot.
6.5
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
6.4
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Amla defends it off the front foot.
6.3
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Good length on middle, nips back into the batsman. Elgar gets it off the inner half to fine leg for a run.
6.2
James Anderson to Hashim Amla, 1 run, Angles it into the batsman, Amla nudges it towards square leg for a run.
6.1
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot towards cover for a run.
Hashim Amla comes out to bat.
5.6
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, out, OUT! An absolute beauty by Broad. Just the start England wanted after the break. The debutant Kuhn has to depart. A tad fuller on off, Broad gets it to seam away just enough. Kuhn tries to drive but gets an outside edge to first slip where Cook takes a simple catch. South Africa lose their first.
5.5
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
5.4
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Good length outside off, Kuhn shoulders his arm to it.
5.3
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Full ball swinging away outside off, Kuhn lets it through watchfully.
5.2
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, That ball has struck the batsman on the thigh pad.
5.1
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Length outside off, the batsman lets it through to the keeper.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end.
4.6
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Lands it on a length on leg stump, Elgar tries to flick it but misses and it hits him high on the pads. The ball lobs towards gully and there are shouts of catch it. However, it carries on the bounce to the fielder stationed there. The replays shows that there was an inside edge. Hence, the excitement. A good over by Anderson. Starts off after the lunch break with a maiden.
4.5
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad fuller outside off, the batsman does not bother to play at it.
4.4
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length outside off, Dean guides it to point.
4.3
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length outside off, Elgar lets it through to the keeper.
4.2
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Length ball on off, Elgar pokes at it and gets an outside edge. The ball falls short of Cook at first slip.
4.1
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Starts off with a loosener outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms to it.
We are back for the afternoon session. Dean Elgar and Heino Kuhn to continue their innings. James Anderson to continue his spell. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
...Day 2, Session 2...
South Africa have managed to not lose a wicket and survive this tricky period. England were tight with their lines and lengths but had little assistance from the wicket. The visitors would look to play the new ball out and build good partnerships. The hosts on the other hand would try to create early inroads in the South African batting line-up. Join us in a while for the afternoon session.
3.6
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, A nothing delivery. Length outside off, Kuhn lets it through to the keeper. Should have made the batsman play. THAT'S LUNCH ON DAY 2.
3.5
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Elgar defends it off the front foot. One ball to go for lunch.
3.4
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Good length outside off, the batsman does not bother playing a shot at it.
3.3
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
3.2
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Dean nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run.
3.1
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, BEATEN! Length outside off, Elgar pokes at it but gets beaten.
2.6
James Anderson to Heino Kuhn, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Kuhn drives it to point.
2.5
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 1 run, Good length on off, Elgar drops it towards covers and runs a quick single. Good batting.
2.4
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, FOUR, FOUR! SHOT! Full and outside off, Elgar drives it through covers for a boundary. First boundary of the day for South Africa.
2.3
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Was there an edge? Length ball on middle, nips away after pitching. Elgar tries to defend it off the front foot but gets beaten. There was a sound when the ball passed the bat but it was of the bat hitting the pad.
2.2
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Good length on middle, Dean defends it off the back foot. Anderson is bowling good lines and lengths here.
2.1
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, A tad fuller swinging away on off, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
1.6
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, Length outside off, Kuhn lets it through to the keeper.
1.5
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
1.4
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, 1 run, CLOSE SHAVE! Length ball on middle, Elgar nudges it towards mid-wicket and sets off for a run. Dawson collects the ball and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. They complete the run. Had Liam hit, Elgar would have been a goner.
1.3
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on middle, Elgar punches it to mid on.
1.2
Stuart Broad to Dean Elgar, no run, Comes around the wicket. Bowls it on a length on off, Elgar defends it off the front foot.
1.1
Stuart Broad to Heino Kuhn, 1 run, First run for Heino Kuhn in Test cricket. Back of a length on off, Kuhn punches it off the back foot through covers. They run one. He wants a second but is sent back by his skipper.
0.6
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Just ahead of a length on off, Elgar defends it off the front foot. A tidy over to start with by Anderson.
0.5
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Dean defends it off the front foot.
0.4
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, 2 runs, Good length outside off, the batsman guides it down to third man for a couple. South Africa are underway.
0.3
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Lovely stuff from Anderson! Back of a length outside off, gets some extra bounce. Elgar does well to drop his wrist in time.
0.2
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Back of a length on off, Elgar defends it off the back foot.
0.1
James Anderson to Dean Elgar, no run, Starts off on a length, angling away. Elgar defends it off the back foot.
MATCH DETAILS
119 in36.4 overs(3.24 runs per over)
Toss: Toss won by England
Umpires: S Ravi (IND),Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Simon Fry (AUS)
Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZ)
May 24, 2017
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