It was only 49 from skipper Joe Root that stood out of an otherwise ordinary-looking scorecard until Moeen launched his onslaught and took England’s lead past 300.
In the first innings, it was Jonny Bairstow while in the second, it was Moeen Ali who stepped up to take England’s lead to a competitive 360 at stumps of Day Three.
Though England have lost 6 wickets already, they still have Bairstow at the crease to take the lead past 300, which will increase problems for South Africa.
After South Africa collapsed for 226, bowler Morne Morkel bagged two wickets in the first session of Day Two of the fourth Test to keep his side in contest against England.
Day Two of the fourth Test between England vs South Africa was one of the most dramatic days of the tour.
Bairstow stepping up to score a 99 was the paving stone to England’s confidence; Anderson’s spell was the cherry-topping.
As play resumes, Bavuma (30*) and skipper Faf du Plessis (6*) will bat.
Jonny Bairstow scored a 99 that pushed England’s score to a competitive 362 at the end of their innings. South Africa, on the other hand, lost their first wicket in the very first over of their innings as Dean Elgar showed poor defense.
England were 260 for the loss of six wickets against South Africa, on Day One of the fourth Test of the Basil D'Oliveira Trophy 2017 at Manchester.
England were struggling at 147 for the loss of four wickets during the tea break on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at Manchester.