Stuart Broad has the new nut in his hand. He will have to lead the attack in the absence of 'Burnley Bullet'.
Welcome back for the second session. Riding on Morne Morkel's brilliance, South Africa were able to keep the tourists down to 303. Can the hosts follow it up with a good batting performance? Or will Broad and Co. make ealy inroads into the opposition camp?
Bairstow sizzled for a brief period in the face of a crumbling lower-order but couldn't sustain his flame to a half-century. His dismissal seemed to have ended hopes of reaching 300. However, an on-the-edge last wicket stand lugged the visitors just over the landmark. Clouds are hovering over Kingsmead currently. Let's hope they miss us and allow for what should be a cracking day, and indeed a cracking Test match. See you after the Lunch break.
Lunch, Day 2: South Africa have muscled their way back in it. All the talk about England's depth in batting. But that didn't come to their rescue once Morkel rediscovered his pedigree this morning and got it right. All it took was to unhinge a stubborn Compton. He had enormous help though. Absolutely enormous. From the restless English batsmen. Seriously, what hurry were they in? A bloke like Stokes, looking to blaze away. Not being able to sustain the calm of a string of 14 consecutive dots. Ali looked like a walking wicket soon as he came out to bat with a short-leg behind his ear. And soon Morkel found himself on a hat-trick after trapping Woakes in front.
100.1 -
Steyn to Finn, out Lbw!! Behold the majesty of the Steyn gun. Finally, gets one on target. Swinging back in, full on middle. Too good for Finn. He falls over on the flick and is hit near the knee-roll in front of middle. The only question would have been height. But it's good enough to take the bails. England all out for 303 and it will be Lunch. Steyn finishes with four to his name. Finn lbw b Steyn 12(33) [4s-1]
Steyn to Finn, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
Steyn wraps it all up. Finally. But Finn wants to prolong it further. Actually, it's Broad who persuades him for the review. So we wait. No edge. Hit in front of middle. And it's clipping the bails. England are finished..
99.6 -
D Piedt to Finn, 1 run, sees the flight, sits on his back knee and sweeps it behind square to a man lurking near the boundary
99.5 -
D Piedt to Finn, no run, floated up on a fullish length outside off, Finn lunges forward using his big reach to good effect and smothers it away
99.4 -
D Piedt to Finn, no run, good turn from Piedt again from a length outside off, Finn opts to play this one off the back foot but is flummoxed by the grip on the ball. He is far too back in the crease and is hit on the back pad. But did well to shuffle across and outside the line of off
This is a very speculative review. The impact was clearly outside the line of off. But South Africa have grown tired of this partnership. Well, if not clearly outside the line of off, it is umpire's call at best. Let's see. Hawk-eye coming up.. Yep, well wide of off. On we roll..
99.3 -
D Piedt to Finn, no run, turns appreciably from a length outside off, takes the inside edge on Finn's front foot prod before striking the pad
99.2 -
D Piedt to Broad, 1 run, drops it slightly short and Broad is on the back foot in a flash. Cuts it to sweeper cover
99.1 -
D Piedt to Broad, no run, looped up on off, Broad defends off the front foot towards cover
The clouds have gathered overhead once more..
98.6 -
Steyn to Broad, 1 run, jumps to ride the bounce of a short of length delivery outside off and gently cuts it through the vacant point region to the man in the deep
98.5 -
Steyn to Finn, 1 run, fullish on middle and off, clipped nicely round the front pad through mid-wicket. And there comes the 300 on the board which is noted by a gentle applause from this sizeable Durban crowd
98.4 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, c'mon Steyn, bring it closer. Far too wide outside off in this over. Finn waves it goodbye
98.3 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, again trying to induce a loose stroke rather than attacking the stumps, Finn is in no hurry to gift it away
98.2 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, length ball asking for a poke outside off, Finn isn't minutely interested
98.1 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, short ball lacking in direction and velocity. Finn stays put on the crease and sees it sail through to the keeper
97.6 -
D Piedt to Broad, FOUR, three shortish deliveries in a row. And this time, Broad takes toll. Camps back in the crease and thuds the pull through square leg. England just 1 shy of the psychological 300 mark. A mark which I didn't think they could reach after Bairstow fell
97.5 -
D Piedt to Broad, no run, a firmer punch this time but only to find cover. The man is placed halfway down towards the boundary
97.4 -
D Piedt to Broad, no run, shortish just outside off, Broad pushes it off the back foot towards cover
97.3 -
D Piedt to Broad, 2 runs, swept off the top-edge, there are cries of "catch it" but the man at deep mid-wicket can't run across soon enough. Then there is a chorus to get Finn run out at the bowler's end. The throw is a good one over the bails but Piedt takes his sweet time to control the ball in his palms before knocking over the stumps. By which time Finn was in with a full length dive
97.2 -
D Piedt to Broad, FOUR, loopy full toss drifting down leg, Broad plants his front foot across to get inside the line and paddles it fine using the pace on the ball
97.1 -
D Piedt to Broad, no run, tossed up and drifting in towards the stumps from round the wicket, Broad is forward to defend
Dane Piedt [14.0-2-51-1] is back into the attack
96.6 -
Steyn to Finn, 2 runs, fraction full and straightening a touch on middle and off, Finn is deceived by the slight movement and closes his bat-face too early looking to flick it away. Gets a healthy leading edge which flies over the cover region fetching a couple before the ball is hunted down
96.5 -
Steyn to Finn, 2 runs, full ball outside off, Finn gave an impression that he was expecting a short ball. His feet were stuck in a rot and he simply stuck his bat away from the body while bending his knees. The thick outside edge runs down towards the third man boundary where Elgar untidily relays it to his chasing partner after a slide
96.4 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, good stride forward to a fullish ball before knocking it to mid-on
96.3 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, punches a similar delivery to mid-off. Played away from the body but no real lateral movement on offer. Hasn't been there all Test
96.2 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, skiddy back of a length delivery outside off, no need to pry with it
Steyn is back by the way. Don't know the reason why he was off in the first place. But couldn't have been a major issue
96.1 -
Steyn to Finn, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Finn hangs back and blunts it down the pitch
Dale Steyn [23.0-5-64-3] is back into the attack
95.6 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, Broad is pinged on the helmet. However, he took a blow to the left shoulder first which softened the second impact. Banged in short from round the wicket, the ball sticks in the pitch and Broad is beaten for the lack of pace on the attempted pull. Through the stroke too early
95.5 -
M Morkel to Finn, 1 run, full on middle and leg, Finn whips it in the air, gets it a lot finer than intended due to a thick inside edge and the ball lumbers down to fine leg
95.4 -
M Morkel to Finn, no run, again gravitating down the leg-side, Finn half-ducks to evade the short ball
95.3 -
M Morkel to Finn, no run, loses direction and splays a length ball down the leg-side, Finn misses with his attempted flick
95.2 -
M Morkel to Finn, no run, back of a length delivery around off, defended from the crease
95.1 -
M Morkel to Finn, no run, length ball just outside off, Finn remains flat-footed on the crease and dangles his bat to poke at it. Gets a thick edge which dies to the right of second slip. Elgar dives across to stop
The session has been extended to allow South Africa to pluck this final wicket. Also, Dale Steyn has been off the field for the past few minutes..
94.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, FOUR, that's daggered through point. Short ball wide of off, Broad maintains a firm base and wields his willow to slash it through the vacant area
94.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, no run, full ball on middle and leg, Broad drags his front pad out of the way and taps it back to the bowler. He overbalanced and wandered out of his crease tempting Abbott to fling it back. He fails to hit from 15 yards out. Broad was in anyway
94.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, no run, hops on the crease to a back of a length delivery, looks to work it into the on-side off the hips but closes the bat-face too early and the leading edge rolls towards mid-off
94.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, no run, length ball around off, Broad stays leg-side of the ball and angles it to point
94.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, no run, another bouncer on middle, Broad moves leg-side and attempts to ramp it over the keeper's head looking to use his bat as a trampoline. But it remains a mere attempt
94.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, no run, now this is getting too predicatble. Short, short and more short. Broad crouches under it comfortably
93.6 -
M Morkel to Finn, no run, banged in short, took ages to arrive and Finn was through with the pull too early. Did a 360 degree swivel afterwards and wore an embarrassed smile for missing it by a mile
93.5 -
M Morkel to Broad, 1 run, speared into the blockhole, Broad stabs it through the cover region and nicks a run
93.4 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, closer to the stumps with this bouncer, Broad backs away looking to pull it ferociously. The bounce overwhelms him and beats the top edge
93.3 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, short delivery first up. The line is outside off and Broad lets it go to the keeper
Morkel changes the angle of attack. Moves to round the wicket..
93.2 -
M Morkel to Broad, FOUR, opens himself up and smears this back of a length delivery wide of mid-on with a rapid pull. Decked it hard and the ball raced away
There's an in-out field for Broad. Two slips in place as well as many men covering the boundaries
93.1 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, backs away and swings hard. Drags it off the inside half of the bat to mid-on
92.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, length ball just outside off, Finn lunges forward and blocks
92.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, that has to be out hasn't it? Right in the blockhole on off, oh and Finn just about manages a little toe-end of the bat onto back pad. Good eyes Aleem Dar
92.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, a pull and a miss. The line of this short delivery was outside off and Finn fails to get any willow
92.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, hits the short of length just outside off, Finn hangs his bat away from the body and blocks
92.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, back of a length delivery around off, gets an inside edge onto thigh while looking to defend from the crease
92.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, FOUR, oh Steven Finn! He'll like that. Terrific straight drive. Only a fraction full outside off, he moves forward and chisels the drive straight back past the non-striker. Very elegant
91.6 -
M Morkel to Finn, leg byes, 1 run, length ball drifting on the pads, Finn misses with an attempted whip and collects a leg-bye off the thigh pad
91.5 -
M Morkel to Finn, no run, short ball lacking direction, slips down the leg-side. Finn only has to swish his shoulders inward to leave it alone
91.4 -
M Morkel to Broad, 1 run, this is all gung-ho. A bouncer on middle and leg, Broad is already moving leg-side and pulls it like heftily towards deep mid-wicket
91.3 -
M Morkel to Finn, 1 run, giant stride forward to a length ball, pokes it in the air in defence. The mid-on fielder is very wide and the ball comfortably evades his dive. Mid-off runs around and hauls it in. For some reason, the batsmen are content with a single
91.2 -
M Morkel to Broad, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off, Broad hops moving himself away from the line of the ball and gently punches it wide of mid-off
91.1 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, swings hard at a short ball outside off looking to bludgeon the pull out of Kingsmead. Fails to connect
90.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, length ball on off, a good stride forward from Finn to block
90.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Finn, no run, short ball outside off, Finn sways away from the line
Steven Finn, right handed bat, comes to the crease
90.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, out Caught by Elgar!! And now, England's last hope of crossing 300 is walking back to the pavilion. The last 40-45 minutes have completely turned the game around. This could be the period which has a bearing effect on the match. Abbott pumps both his fists in delight. Length ball outside off, Bairstow is tempted into an ill-advised on-the-rise booming cover-drive. Gets a healthy outside edge which flies to the right of Elgar at second slip. He dives across, goes with both hands and plucks it comfortably. Came at a comfortable height to him but was traveling. Bairstow c Elgar b Kyle Abbott 41(56) [4s-6]
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
90.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, tries to dab a length ball outside off down to third man, fails to connect
90.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Broad, 1 run, top-edged pull, Bavuma runs in from deep square leg but the ball lands just short. This length gets Broad very twitchy especially after the blow he took from Varun Aaron a couple of years earlier
90.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Bairstow punches it through the vacant point region
Kyle Abbott [21.0-4-56-0] is back into the attack
89.6 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, 1 run, now a much better way to counter the short delivery. Pulls it from over his right shoulder all along the ground to fine leg
89.5 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, gosh, that's nasty. Short ball and I have a feeling that Bairstow saw it very late. Didn't begin to move and only tried to take evasive action when the ball was upon him. Wears one on the arm. Tries to put up a brave face afterwards. Doesn't bat an eyelid
89.4 -
M Morkel to Broad, 1 run, stays leg-side of the ball while hopping on the crease and steers it to the left of point. The fielder dives across and field but that's not stopping Broad from chickening to the other end
89.3 -
M Morkel to Broad, FOUR, this is rollicking stuff. Broad is going to throw his bat at anything in his half. Fullish and wide of off, flays it over the infield to the third man fence off a thick outside edge
89.2 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, a windy waft chasing after a full ball well wide of off, beaten on the edge. Broad's adrenaline is gushing
89.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, 1 run, clipped nicely through square leg. Now the fun begins. Morkel to Broad..
88.6 -
Steyn to Broad, 2 runs, short of length delivery angled across off, Broad stands on his toes and punches it through the cover region. Holds up in the outfield and is chased down
88.5 -
Steyn to Broad, no run, his body might not be supporting him but that's not keeping him from bending his back and hurling in a bouncer. Not enough sting in it. Broad squats underneath
88.4 -
Steyn to Bairstow, 1 run, shortish outside off, slapped to sweeper cover. This is real hospitable bowling from Steyn today. Not sure if he is toting a niggle or two. Hard to keep him down otherwise
88.3 -
Steyn to Broad, 1 run, full ball on the pads, Broad goes deep in the crease and jabs it with a closed bat. The ball loops over Bavuma at short-leg giving him no time to react and Broad is away
Two slips, a gully and a short-leg
88.2 -
Steyn to Bairstow, 1 run, dabbed down to third man, enough confidence in his partner's abilities to take the single
88.1 -
Steyn to Bairstow, no run, back of a length outside off, punched solidly to cover
87.6 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, Morkel's emitting steam from his ears. A roaring bouncer to the lanky Broad. He hunches hurredly to duck underneath
87.5 -
M Morkel to Broad, no run, oh, nearly! So nearly. Slanted away outside off on a fuller length. Lures Broad into a weak drive with heavy feet. Beats the outside edge
Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease
87.4 -
M Morkel to Woakes, out Lbw!! Absolutely full and dead straight on middle. Woakes falls over looking to work it away on the on-side and is thudded below the knee-roll of the front pad. There was the angle created which appeared to take the ball down the leg-side. But just about clips the leg-stump. Morkel is cooking! On a hat-trick now. Woakes lbw b M Morkel 0(1)
M Morkel to Woakes, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
Two in two for Morkel. Smashes the front pad of Woakes and the umpire's finger goes up in a flash. Woakes doesn't seem too happy with the call and decides to go upstairs. No bat involved for sure. Hawkeye coming up.. And it's kissing leg-stump. A tiny coat of paint grazes the timber. Stays with the onfield call of OUT
Chris Woakes, right handed bat, comes to the crease
87.3 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, out Caught by de Villiers!! Morkel has got his man. They are checking for the no-ball as always. And he's so close but just OK. So the hosts are fighting back and Morkel is leading the charge. The angle across the left-hander from over the wicket does the trick. Leaving Ali on a back of a length in the channel just outside off. Ali thinks he needs to play at it but what he doesn't do is get the back foot across to cover the line. Ends up nicking it to de Villiers. Moeen Ali c de Villiers b M Morkel 0(4)
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
Morkel has got his man.
87.2 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, lazy feet from Ali. Full ball slanting away across off, he front foot hardly moves as he pushes it tamely towards cover
87.1 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, and on cue, Morkel slips in a bouncer. Ali crouches low and gets underneath easily
There's a man at short-leg for Moeen Ali, kind of a deepish short-leg
86.6 -
Steyn to Bairstow, no run, pushed off the front foot past the diving Bavuma at extra-cover through to mid-off
86.5 -
Steyn to Bairstow, no run, careful Bairstow. Needs to guard against getting carried away. Full ball just outside off, mistimes the drive in the air towards mid-off. Drops short of the fielder
86.4 -
Steyn to Bairstow, FOUR, Steyn is really struggling for rhythm. Dishes it short and wide, Bairstow waits on the back foot and nails the cut through the vacant backward point region. There is a third man in place but he isn't quick enough to run across and cut it off
86.3 -
Steyn to Bairstow, no run, now attempts the inswinger which swerves back in from a length towards middle and off, Bairstow allows for the movement and defends it late
86.2 -
Steyn to Bairstow, no run, full delivery outside off, Bairstow plants his foot across and goes with hard hands on the drive, mistimes it to cover
86.1 -
Steyn to Bairstow, 2 runs, firmly punched off the back-foot through the covers, an easy jog for a couple ensues while Bavuma scuttles to hunt it down
85.6 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, slanted across the left-hander, Ali gets an early sighter and lets it go
Moeen Ali, left handed bat, comes to the crease
85.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, out Caught by de Villiers!! Morkel is jumping around and Compton is walking. Compton is walking. There must have been just a feather. His fort has finally been breached. He raises his bat to the galleries while heading to the pavilion and is lauded with a standing ovation for his efforts. It was another short ball, an innocuous short ball which looked to be harmless with the line outside off. Compton tries to pull it away. Instead, only manages a faint bottom edge through to the keeper. Compton c de Villiers b M Morkel 85(236) [4s-8]
M Morkel to Compton, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
85.4 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, 1 run, clipped neatly off his hips through the square leg region
85.3 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, banged in short. But not with enough purpose. Threatened to bounce the batsman but the ball didn't get up more than chest height. And the line was outside off as well. Bairstow drops his gloves and sways away
85.2 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, flicked in the air but just short of a widish mid-on. Bairstow was early into the shot and ended up playing well in front of the body due to which the control wasn't there
85.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, FOUR, he's played that ever so well. Had to fetch the pull from way outside off. Rolled his wrists on the ball to keep it on the turf and hits it well in front of square. The ball teases the mid-wicket fielder all the way to the ropes
84.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, fullish outside off, left alone
84.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, short and wide and Compton picks out point with his fierce cut. For some reason, Steyn is heavily down on pace. Meandering in the 120ks
84.4 -
Steyn to Compton, FOUR, very full outside off and Compton lashes it to the cover fence. Big stride towards the pitch of the ball before unfurling and booming drive
84.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, again a bit more bounce which surprises Compton as he was shuffling across to defend. Has to take his bottom glove off. Taps it into the off-side
84.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, bending back in from a back of a length, not close enough to off stump and Compton is happy leaving
84.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, not a very hospitable delivery. Spits awkwardly from a good length and smashes into the splice of Compton's willow. He does well to take the bottom-hand off the handle to accomodate the extra bounce after committing to a half-forward defence
83.6 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Bairstow plays away from the body and steers it to gully
83.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, patted away in front of cover and races across for a quick run. The fielder sprints across, gathers with one hand and shies at the non-striker's end. Might have been interesting with a direct-hit
83.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, pulls his length back slightly, Compton is well forward and meets it with a solid dead-bat
83.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, fraction full and driven firmly but straight to mid-off
83.2 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, 1 run, fullish on the stumps, Bairstow pushes it past the non-striker where mid-on is too wide. Instead, Amla runs around from mid-off and slides to pull it back. The outfield is very squishy after the rain-battering yesterday. A good chunk of the turf comes off as Amla slithers on it
83.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, jumps on the crease to ride the bounce of a short of length delivery and taps it into the pitch
Morne Morkel [19.0-4-53-1] is back into the attack
82.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, fullish outside off, doesn't tempt Compton into a stroke
82.5 -
Steyn to Compton, FOUR, flashes hard and collects four. There was width outside off and Compton threw his hands at it. Gets a healthy top-edge which zooms over gully. Steyn sports a big smile on his face as if to say "gotcha"
82.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, length ball around the fifth-sixth stump, Compton gets a good stride forward, sees the line and leaves
82.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, now much wider outside off on a back of a length, only a measly 127ks, Compton hops across to cover off stump and shoulders arms
82.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, closer to off stump this one, 126ks, not close enough though to warrant a stroke
82.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, a skiddy back of a length delivery outside off, Compton shuffles across before leaving it alone
Drinks are on the field now. Excellent phase for England. Even though they lost Stokes, they scored as many as 53 runs, courtesy some positive batting by Stokes and Bairstow. Compton has added 13 runs to his overnight score of 63 and is looking very compact at the crease. South Africa need wickets and the first two overs with the second new ball haven't yielded any results for them. How will the second half of the morning session pan out? We'll find out soon...
81.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, full and outside off stump, Bairstow drives and picks out mid-off
81.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, full and outside off stump, Bairstow drives it to cover
81.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, FOUR, once again straying onto the pads, no one at square leg and Bairstow easily flicks it in the air for a boundary. This is his 4th boundary already
81.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Bairstow tucks it to mid-wicket
81.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, full and outside off stump, Bairstow drives it to cover
81.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, FOUR, picked away off the pads, good length delivery angling in on leg stump line, Bairstow hits this deliberately up in the air and sends it over mid-wicket
80.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, similar line and length and a similar leave
80.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, good leave. Compton covered the off stump and left the length delivery alone. It wasn't too far away from the stumps, but Compton knew that he had the sticks well covered
80.4 -
Steyn to Compton, 2 runs, lovely drive, full and swinging away outside off stump, Steyn put that right up looking for the edge, but Compton covered for the swing and drove that from the middle of the bat, Amla runs from mid-off and saves two with a slide
80.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, fuller in length outside off stump, Compton defends it towards cover
80.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, short of length delivery shaping away outside off stump, Compton shoulders arms
80.1 -
Steyn to Compton, FOUR, guided nicely and the new ball races across the turf very quickly. Gentle outswinger outside off stump, Compton leans forward and plays with an angled bat, sends it through backward point for four
Dale Steyn [18.0-5-39-3] is back into the attack
The second new ball is available now. Will Amla take it straightaway? Oh yes, Steyn gets the new ball.
79.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bairstow pushes it to cover off the back foot
79.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, 2 runs, a back foot punch, the fielder at cover dives to his left and gets a hand it to take some pace off the ball, Faf it was and he hunts it down to save two
79.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, full and outside off stump, Bairstow covers the stumps and shoulders arms
79.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, good length delivery swinging back in, Bairstow tucks it to short mid-wicket
79.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, full and on the stumps, Bairstow drives straight down the ground, Abbott jumps to his right in his followthrough and gets a hand on it
79.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and outside off stump, Bairstow covers the stumps and shoulders arms
78.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton goes for the sweep, but misses and the ball rolls into the off-side off the pad
78.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up on the off stump, blocked to short mid-wicket
78.4 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, on the leg stump, Bairstow gets down on one knee and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket
78.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, flighted delivery on the leg stump, Compton turns it to mid-wicket for a quick single, Bairstow dives to make his ground
78.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, shouts of catch it from the keeper and the man at slip as Bairstow flicked this uppishly, but it went well wide of short leg
78.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Bairstow offers a forward defence
Dane Piedt [13.0-2-48-1] is back into the attack
77.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, full and outside off stump, defended
77.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Compton covers the line and blocks well
77.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Compton defends
77.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, outside edge but Compton is playing with soft hands and the edge won't carry, this time to second slip. He tried to defend with an angled bat and got away with the edge
77.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery from Abbott, Compton defends
77.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, that is an excellent inswing yorker. Compton is down on the ground. If only it were a little quicker, Abbott could have got his man. Compton spotted that really late, somehow got the bat down in time to dug it out. He fell over after playing the ball
Kyle Abbott [18.0-3-46-0] is back into the attack
76.6 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, oh he's hit this really hard, but straight to the man at cover. Bairstow must be frustrated with himself, could have easily had three boundaries in the over
76.5 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, very full, Bairstow drives inside-out and finds cover again
76.4 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, and again, this is full toss and Bairstow hasn't found the gap, drives well, but the man at short cover dives to his left and gets a hand on it
76.3 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, short and wide outside off stump, Bairstow toe-ends the cut to cover, Bairstow will be kicking himself for missing out on a boundary-scoring opportunity
76.2 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, tossed up around off stump line, Bairstow defends well off the front foot
76.1 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, "wait on," says Bairstow after driving this full ball straight to cover
Dean Elgar [6.0-1-22-0] is back into the attack
75.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, turning back in, softly nudged to short mid-wicket
75.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, floated up just outside off stump, bit of extra bounce on it, but Compton handles it well off the front foot as he defends into the on-side
75.4 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, driven along the ground to long-on for an easy run
75.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, moves across the stumps and tucks this shortish delivery to mid-wicket
75.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, floated up and just outside off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
75.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Compton defends it to mid-wicket
Dane Piedt [12.0-2-46-1] is back into the attack
74.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, once again full and inviting the drive, Bairstow finds the man at mid-off this time
74.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Bairstow defends off the front foot
74.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, FOUR, lovely, lovely shot! Looks like Bairstow is following Stokes' footsteps and not missing out on a scoring opportunity. Juicy full ball outside off stump, Bairstow leans forward and caresses the drive between mid-off and cover for his second boundary
74.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, driven off the front foot to mid-off
74.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, incoming delivery from Abbott, blocked back to the bowler
74.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, 2 runs, driven away nicely off the back foot, work to do for backward point and Bairstow quickly calls his partner through for the second run
73.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, another outswinger attempted, but this time Compton offers a compact forward defence
73.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, FOUR, the outswinger attempted by Morkel, Compton tries to defend the length ball, he played with soft hands, even though the ball took the outside edge it rolled all across the turf between second slip and gully
73.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, full and outside off stump, Compton covers the stumps and lets it go
73.3 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, 1 run, good length delivery tailing back in, Bairstow tucks it to mid-on
73.2 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, FOUR, width on offer outside off stump and Bairstow opens his account in style. Short and wide, Bairstow waits and cuts through backward point. That boundary also brings up the 200 for England
73.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, a loud "nooooo" from Bairstow, after defending this short of length delivery into the off-side
72.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, ignored
72.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, softly defended to point off the back foot
72.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, full and outside off stump, Compton defends it to point
72.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, driven nicely off the front foot but straight to mid-off
72.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, full and just outside off stump, Compton defends well
72.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, fullish and swinging back in, Compton works it into the on-side
Kyle Abbott [16.0-2-40-0] is back into the attack
71.6 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, my word! How did that miss the stumps? Short of a length delivery tailing back in, Bairstow defends late with soft hands and almost played it back onto the stumps. The ball just bounced over and narrowly missed the stumps
71.5 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, length ball outside off stump, ignored
71.4 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off stump, left alone
Jonny Bairstow, right handed bat, comes to the crease
71.3 -
M Morkel to Stokes, out Caught by Duminy!! That's a strange dismissal. Stokes batted positively all morning and now he perishes attempting a boundary. Nothing really great about this delivery from Morkel. Short of a length angled in on off stump line, Stokes went for the pull, probably the ball just moved away from him, took the top-edge of the bat and flew in the air, the fielder at gully took a few steps back and completed a simple catch. So South Africa have got the early wicket they wanted this morning. Stokes c Duminy b M Morkel 21(34) [4s-4]
M Morkel to Stokes, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
71.2 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, a bit of shape back into the left-hander on this full ball, Stokes drives it straight to mid-off
71.1 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Stokes tucks it to mid-on
70.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, inswinger well outside off stump, Compton lets it go
70.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, oh that almost went to hand. Good length delivery swinging back in on the stumps, Compton checks the flick, went uppishly and just fell short of Duminy at short mid-wicket
There is a nice breeze blowing across the ground. It is from Steyn's left to right, so he is using the breeze to bring the ball back into the right-hander
70.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, this one goes straight on, Compton is comfortable in his forward defence
70.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, nicely bowled and nicely played, once again it is just 125.8kph on the speed gun, Compton was actually hurried a bit in his defence. He did well to adjust for the inswing and blocked it towards mid-on
70.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, reverse-swinging full ball just outside off stump, Compton covers for the inswing and defends nicely off the front foot
70.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Compton defends off the back foot
69.6 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Stokes shoulders arms
Change of angle for Morkel, round the wicket
69.5 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, full and way outside off stump, ignored
69.4 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, now that's way outside off stump, AB de Villiers collected that in front of the man at first slip
69.3 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, probably Morkel tried the inswinger, got the radar wrong and bowled down the leg-side
69.2 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, teasing line and length from Morkel. The length is full and there to be drive, but with the away-swinging ball, Morkel bowls wide outside off stump and tests Stokes' patience, the batsman was calm and composed enough to let this go through
69.1 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, fullish and outside off stump, ignored
68.6 -
Steyn to Stokes, 1 run, nicely driven off the front foot, Amla runs to his right at mid-off and tidies up
68.5 -
Steyn to Stokes, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Stokes shoulders arms
68.4 -
Steyn to Stokes, FOUR, now this is a top shot and he's played that against a quality bowler. Short of a length delivery on the stumps, Stokes picks it up on the rise and whips it away over mid-wicket for four
68.3 -
Steyn to Stokes, FOUR, cut away nicely, not all that short but Stokes made room and manufactured the length for himself by bending his knees, times the shot to perfection and backward point was a mere spectator
68.2 -
Steyn to Stokes, no run, watchout for that incoming delivery, Ben Stokes. Fullish and just outside off stump, Stokes tries to push off the front foot towards mid-off, gets an inside edge that rolls towards mid-on
68.1 -
Steyn to Compton, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends with an angled bat to backward point
Dale Steyn [16.0-4-29-3] is back into the attack
As expected, Steyn switches ends.
67.6 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, looks like Stokes has learnt his lesson. Another away-going teaser from Morkel, Stokes simply shoulders arms
67.5 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Stokes defends into the off-side
67.4 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, lovely bowling, Morne Morkel! Stokes is going at it with hard hands, not willing to leave the widish ones. He tries to defend this way away from the body, the away-movement of the ball takes it past the outside edge of the bat. That really should have been left alone
67.3 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, nicely bowled with a bit of outswing on this good length ball, Stokes blocks into the off-side
67.2 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, loose from Stokes. This short of length delivery was way outside off stump, the angle from the right-handed Morkel was taking it further away from Stokes, who wanted to drive. Luckily the ball didn't take the edge en route to de Villiers
67.1 -
M Morkel to Stokes, no run, good length delivery angled across the left-hander, Stokes covers the stumps and shoulders arms
Morne Morkel [15.0-1-44-0] is back into the attack
66.6 -
D Piedt to Stokes, 1 run, full and inviting the batsman forward, Stokes leans into the drive and sends it to long-off to keep strike
66.5 -
D Piedt to Stokes, 2 runs, tossed up and outside off stump, Stokes nicely leans forward and drives through deep extra-cover
66.4 -
D Piedt to Stokes, FOUR, in the airrrr and just over the leaping fielder at mid-wicket. Rank long hop, but I must tell that it wasn't hit from the middle of the bat, in fact he pulled this off the inside half of the bat, could have so easily gone to hand
66.3 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Stokes cuts it to point
66.2 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Stokes defends off the front foot
66.1 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, shortish from round the wicket, Stokes goes back and pulls it to short mid-wicket
Spin from the other end with a slip and short leg
65.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Compton defends from the crease
65.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, this is reverse swing for Steyn, tailing back in late, the speed-gun shows 125.8kph, but I think that was a little quicker, Compton hurriedly blocks towards cover
65.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, just if a bit of inswing on this full ball, but the fact that it came at 129.8kph gave Compton enough time to adjust for the swing and offer a solid forward defence
65.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, slightly fuller in length this time around, Compton offers a forward defence
65.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, that's a gentle loosener from Steyn, gentle length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends into the off-side. Just 130ks on that one, sure he will quickly work it up to 140
Right then, we are all set for the action to begin. The players are out in the middle. It is nice and sunny out there. Steyn will continue his over and he has two slips waiting for the edge.
So, where do we stand? Which is the happier of the two dressing rooms? If not for the wicket of Taylor late last evening, England would have definitely held the upper hand. Still, 179/4 after being put in under murky skies, you have to think that the Poms would take it.
Day 2: Good afternoon people. We are around 30 minutes away from the start of what will be the second day of this Durban Test. There was thunder and lightning yesterday but still it couldn't match the fury of a celebrating Steyn. God, he needs to tone down those air-punches and roars of delight. Might hurt his teammates if not himself. The weather though is expected to be more good-natured on this very day. We are learning that despite a cloud-cover, there is no imminent threat of rain.
For the home team, other than Steyn, Dane Piedt extracted turn from the track. Morne Morkel also gave a good account of himself. Rain played spoilsport a few times and bad light eventually meant that the umpires called stumps. Hopefully, the weather will turn out to be better tomorrow and we can get a full day's play. Play will start at 9.30 AM local on Day 2. Until then, goodbye and goodnight.
However, the credit also has to go to Taylor and Compton for weathering the storm after Steyn had bowled an incisive spell up front. The pair, with a concoction of solid defence and eye-catching shots, kept the scorecard ticking. Compton was more circumspect, with Taylor checking in a series of pulls and slog-sweeps. South Africa though, would be buoyed by the fact that they were able to chug down Taylor at the fag end of the final session.
Dale Steyn bowled with fire and aggression to pick up three wickets and kept the hosts in the hunt. He made the early incisions by prising out both Alastair Cook and Alex Hales. Late in the day, when James Taylor and Nick Compton looked set to shepherd England to safe waters, Steyn sent Taylor back to the hut.
18:00 Local Time, 16:00 GMT, 21:30 IST: Umpires have decided to call stumps. So that will be the end of Day 1. Play will begin 30 minutes early tomorrow at 09:30 local time.
17:56 Local Time, 15:56 GMT, 21:26 IST: The umpires have a discussion. Surely it is about the light and the players are walking off. Aleem Dar takes a reading using the lightmeter. So that will be the benchmark for the rest of the game. Remember, it is only bad light stopping play as of now and not stumps. However, I doubt if the light will improve further.
65.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Compton softly drives it towards mid-off
64.6 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Stokes defends off the front foot
64.5 -
D Piedt to Stokes, FOUR, full toss and Stokes smashes it. Gets down on one knee and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary
64.4 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, goes on the back foot and flicks, the fielder at short leg gets a hand on it and deflects it towards mid-wicket
64.3 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, floated up on the off stump, Stokes defends
64.2 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Stokes defends off the front foot
Piedt is operating from round the wicket to the left-hander
64.1 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Stokes looks to defend off the front foot, gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
Dane Piedt [10.0-2-35-1] is back into the attack
63.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, ignored
63.5 -
Steyn to Stokes, 1 run, Stokes is off the mark. Good length delivery just moving away and opening up the batsman a bit, tapped towards cover and a quick single is taken
63.4 -
Steyn to Stokes, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Stokes lifts his bat and lets it go
Three slips and a gully for Stokes
Ben Stokes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
63.3 -
Steyn to James Taylor, out Caught by de Villiers!! What a champion you are, Dale Steyn. This 125-run stand was really frustrating the Proteas and their spearhead has broken it. Lapse in concentration from James Taylor, who played very well to make a valuable 70. Nothing but a short of length delivery outside off stump, didn't do much, just held its line. Taylor moved across and tried to defend, ended up poking at it and got an outside edge which was easily held by the keeper. Taylor walks off to a good round of applause from the crowd and he raises his bat to acknowledge them. James Taylor c de Villiers b Steyn 70(137) [4s-9 6s-1]
Steyn to James Taylor, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
63.2 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, this is a punch off the front foot to mid-off
63.1 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, full and outside off stump, Taylor was slightly late on the drive, the ball rolls straight to the man at cover
62.6 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, Compton lunges forward and plays for turn, but this goes straight on, takes the inside edge and rolls into the on-side
62.5 -
Elgar to Compton, 2 runs, very full and on the leg stump, Compton clips it away through square leg for a couple
62.4 -
Elgar to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor uses his feet and then drives the flighted delivery along the ground to long-off
62.3 -
Elgar to James Taylor, SIX, rank long hop, it's a short boundary on the on-side and it clears the boundary by some distance. Short and on the stumps, Taylor rocks back and pulls over mid-wicket, he hit it well enough to send it 20 rows back
62.2 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, slower and fuller in length, Taylor defends off the front foot
62.1 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, short and asking to be hit, but Compton mistimes the cut to sweeper cover. That should have been put away to the boundary
61.6 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Taylor defends off the back foot
61.5 -
Steyn to Compton, 1 run, another on-drive, this time not timed that well, the fielder at mid-on had to move to his left and collect and Compton set off immediately for the single as soon as he made contact with the ball
61.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, excellent on-drive through the legs of the non-striker, but the man at mid-on is pretty straight and he tidies up running to his left
61.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Compton defends it towards cover
61.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, Compton hops across the stumps and tries to defend off the back foot again, gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
61.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, short of length delivery reversing back in a bit, Compton defends off the back foot
Dale Steyn [13.0-3-27-2] is back into the attack
60.6 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, flatter and pushed through slightly, Taylor blocks it comfortably
60.5 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, low loopy full toss, whipped wide of mid-on. Could have almost been an action replay of the boundary in the previous Elgar over. Only that this time, Morkel's dive was fruitful. Just got fingertips with his outstretched right hand
60.4 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, tossed up on off, Compton is well forward to defend
60.3 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, pushed back hard towards the bowler. Elgar doesn't stop cleanly and has to chase behind it. Compton saw an opportunity for a single. But Taylor didn't move an inch
60.2 -
Elgar to James Taylor, 1 run, pats it with very soft hands in front of cover, Compton was desperate to pinch the single. Taylor had to respond. He is a little late to take off, and scuttles hurriedly with those tiny little strides of his before diving full length. The throw was wild anyway
60.1 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, lovely, cozy and floaty delivery on off, Taylor is well forward to block
59.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, now overcompensates and ends up on the pads, Compton softly turns it into the on-side in defence
59.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, far too wide. Very, very wide. Compton hops across and might have scoffed while offering a leave
59.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 1 run, angling in on middle, Taylor picks it and gently turns it wide of mid-wicket
59.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, the bat slightly turns in his hands while looking for a straight drive, drags it wide of mid-on and sneaks in a run
59.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, now this one bends in sharply. Compton had already decided to leave it alone seeing the original line. Could have got in trouble. But the movement wasn't that prodigious to take off stump
59.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, length ball outside off, Compton is unflappable. Has been so all day. Leaves it alone
58.6 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, fullish just outside off, Taylor lays into it with a raspy cover-drive but extra-cover is agile in moving to his left and dives to stop
58.5 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, shortish outside off, Compton rocks back and slaps it to sweeper cover
58.4 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, lunges across to a flighted ball outside off and blunts it into the off-side
58.3 -
Elgar to Compton, FOUR, doesn't dip on the batsman this time, and ends up as a low full toss on middle stump. You have to be in a special kind of shell to miss out on these. Compton isn't. Whips it wide of mid-on. Morkel sprints to his right and goes down in installments with the dive. Doesn't even get close
58.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, much fuller on this occasion, Compton smothers it back down the pitch
58.1 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, Elgar has settled into a nice rhythm. Good loop and dip which forces it to land on a length on off, Compton accounts for the turn on the front foot and blocks
57.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, steered to point
57.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, short of length delivery which ladders up on Taylor as he was looking to punch, hits it off the splice along the turf to point
57.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, shuffles across to a back of a length delivery, picks it from off and clips it through mid-wicket
57.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, much more conviction with this leave. Well wide of off and Compton - the ever watchful Compton is indifferent
57.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, ooh this is close. Length ball bending in threateningly close to off, blew a flying kiss to the off-bail on its way to the keeper
57.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short ball which comes on a lot quicker than Compton would have liked. He was looking to pull it from outside off, gets it high on the bat and jams it in front of mid-on
56.6 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, flatter, slightly short and sliding on towards the pads, Compton clips it behind square
56.5 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, loop and dip around off, turns slightly to catch a thickish outside edge before laborously rolling to backward point
56.4 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, very slow and a real tempter outside off, Compton covers the stumps, plants his foot across, turns his back towards the bowler and leaves it alone
56.3 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, plays for some non-existent turn on this occasion and gets his front foot defence off a thick inside edge. No forward short-leg. No problems
56.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, tossed up and drifting in on off, forward and blocked
56.1 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, well flighted just outside off, Compton pushes it back towards the bowler
55.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, fullish and angled in on off, Taylor leans his upper-body forward and half-heartedly drives it to mid-off
55.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery around off, Taylor hangs back and blocks
55.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, FOUR, what a blistering way to bring up the 100-run partnership. That's the perfect word for this stroke. Blistering in every sense. Short and wide and Taylor has butchered the cut in front of square
55.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, doesn't need to play those
55.2 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, length ball outside off, Taylor pushes it towards cover from the crease
55.1 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, short ball around the right shoulder of Taylor. The diminutive Notts batsman isn't holding back. Pulls it to mid-on who is very wide. He has really gone chasing after any short balls on offer. Swung his bat hard
Morne Morkel [12.0-1-37-0] is back into the attack
54.6 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, woosh, that's turned. And turned a fair bit. Looped up on a length around off, Compton presses forward to defend but is beaten on the edge. Did well to keep his balance and his backfoot on the ground to rule out the stumping chance
54.5 -
Elgar to Compton, 2 runs, shortish outside off, Compton cuts it square of the wicket and hustles back for a second to beat the throw of sweeper cover. Brings up his half-century. No real celebration. Just a customary raising-the-bat
54.4 -
Elgar to James Taylor, 1 run, oh look at the loop. Delicious. Taylor thinks the same. Once again looks to bludgeon the drive. Once again mistimes it. This time to the right of mid-on, enough to pluck a single
54.3 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, lots of air, well above Taylor's eyeline, ends up overpitching. Taylor looks to smash the heck out of the drive. Mistimes it to the left of the bowler who dives across and stops
54.2 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, Elgar lets out a big grunt as if he has put a million revolutions on the delivery. Does get some dip but not a lot of turn. Forward and blocked
54.1 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, drops it down short, Compton moves across on the crease and clips it through square leg
53.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, hits the pitch hard on a back of a length, that's not going to cause problems. Not on this dodo-pitch
53.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, pitched up with some swirl back into the right hander, Abbott is surely getting some reverse. Taylor punches it to mid-on
53.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, hard hands, hard hands. Fraction full just outside off, Taylor aims a booming cover-drive but doesn't hit it from the middle of the bat. Rolls away to cover
53.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off, Compton drops it with soft hands beside the pitch after standing on his toes and is called through for the single by the ever-effervescent Taylor
53.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, further up and shaping back in towards middle and off, Compton hurriedly brings his bat down and jams it towards mid-on
53.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, bending back nicely in the air, fuller length ball on off, Taylor wrists it wide of mid-on and plunders a single
The players will have drinks! Usually, I would describe what has happened in the period of play. Today, I won't. Cos nothing has. Well, Taylor did score his 2nd Test fifty. But that's about it. Here he is facing up to Abbott.
52.6 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, skids on after pitching and ends up on middle and leg, Compton turns it into the leg-side
52.5 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, well flighted delivery with some inward drift, Compton dead-bats it
52.4 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, very full just outside off, drive firmly but picks out extra-cover to perfection
52.3 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, pulls the length back slightly, the trajectory is still floaty, no turn off the track though. Allows Compton to adjust after getting half forward despite not being to the pitch
52.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, tossed up nicely, Compton is forward in defence
52.1 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, looped up and drifting in on off from round the wicket, Compton plays slightly outside the line while looking to drive, gets an inside edge onto pad and the ball rolls back down the pitch
Dean Elgar, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack
Time for some eyebrow-raising, pie-chucking, left arm slow bowling. Left arm very slow bowling. A slip in place for Elgar
51.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, dipping in sharply towards middle from a good length, Taylor adjusts for the movement by playing it late. Turns it towards mid-wicket with a roll of the wrists
51.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, sticking to bowling wide outside off. Waiting for a mistake. Keep waiting. Taylor ain't falling for it
51.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, fullish outside off, no shot offered
51.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, length ball wide of off, Taylor goes on the cover-drive with hard hands looking to play it on the rise. Get it high on the bat which messes up the timing and the ball lumbers away along the turf to cover
51.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, moves across the crease and turns a short of length delivery into the on-side
51.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, slightly back of a length delivery around off, defended from the crease
50.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, blimey, a play and miss! Compton plays down the wrong line of a fairly innocuous and straight ball. There's an appeal, more of a polite enquiry from Steyn. But that's convincingly beaten the edge
50.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, and again. Everything going straight from the hand. No curling movement or nip off the pitch. It's outside off and it's left alone
50.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, length ball sufficiently wide of off, Compton doesn't even contemplate a stroke
50.3 -
Steyn to James Taylor, 1 run, shuffles prodigiously to a back of a length delivery around middle and leg, and whips it away behind square. Fine leg runs around and keeps the batsmen to a single
50.2 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, slightly fuller just outside off, Taylor prods only slightly forward and taps it into the off-side
50.1 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, length ball outside off, Taylor twitches across on the front foot and blocks
Someone has taken the life out of proceedings. Oh wait, it's the pitch. Despite the overcast skies and the floodlights being on, it's all benign out there
49.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, nothing in the air or off the pitch. Compton moves across on the back foot and defends
49.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, slanting into the pads, Taylor clips it through the square leg region. There are fielders protecting the boundary everywhere now. Well, almost everywhere
49.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, chooses to sit back to a length ball angled in on off, keeps it out with a vertical bat
49.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, hops across towards off stump and presents his broad bat to defend
49.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, dips in towards off and middle from a length, Taylor gets half-forward and blocks
49.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 2 runs, Taylor is taking liberties now. Back of a length ball wide of off, Taylor doesn't bother to transfer his weight back and flashes it through the cover region off the front foot. Not much timing on the stroke and the ball holds up in the outfield
48.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, with a slingy action, Steyn hits a good length, Compton drives it back towards the bowler. Is the South African spearhead looking for reverse swing with a slingy action?
48.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Compton is steadfast in his defence
48.4 -
Steyn to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor shuffles across the sticks, but Steyn attacks the stumps. Taylor is still able to flick it to fine leg
48.3 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, length delivery that straightens a wee bit, Taylor is opened up in his defence. He though, keeps it out
48.2 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, Taylor also aims to drive this fullish delivery. However, it hits the toe-end of the bat and travels towards Bavuma at extra-cover who makes a fine stop
48.1 -
Steyn to Compton, 1 run, pitched up delivery and outside off, Compton swats the drive towards mid-off. Amla moves across and puts in the dive to save a few runs for his team
47.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, too straight from Abbott, neatly tucked to backward square leg
47.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, Abbott shifts his line to outside off, Compton covers his sticks and ushers it through to the keeper
47.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, this one lands on a length and is bowled on the stumps, Compton brings out the on-drive, but can't breach the gap through mid-on
47.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, Abbott zeroes in on the off-stump, Compton shuffles across to defend it
47.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, this one is angled into the right-hander, Compton aims to nurdle it around the corner and misses. It hits him on the thigh pad
47.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, well outside off, Compton covers his sticks and hoists his bat above his shoulder
46.6 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Taylor greets it with a solid back foot defence
46.5 -
Steyn to Compton, 1 run, Steyn hurls in the bouncer, but does not get it high enough, Compton pulls it to deep square leg by keeping his wrists down
46.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, from close to the stumps, Steyn zips through the crease and bowls it on a length, Compton drives it in front of square on the off-side. In the County circles, Compton is known for essaying elegant drives. It is perplexing to see South African pacers inviting him to drive
46.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Compton meets it out with a textbook forward defence
46.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, on a length and outside off, Compton gets a stride forward and cracks an elegant drive, but Bavuma at cover puts in the dive and saves a few runs
46.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, from close to the stumps, Steyn bowls it short and wide, Compton though, waves it through to the keeper
45.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, just behind a good length and outside off, Taylor mistimes the punch into the off-side
45.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, Abbott tests the patience of the batsman in that one square foot window outside off, easy leave for the batsman
45.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, Taylor shuffles across the stumps and hops in the crease to keep this back of a length delivery out
45.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, Taylor aims for the pull, but it hits his willow high up. However, it lands in front of the fielder at mid-on
45.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, just short of good length and on off-stump, defended
45.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, Compton rides on the bounce and punches it towards du Plessis at cover-point who swoops down on the ball quickly and fires in the throw at the non-striker's end. Compton had to stretch to make it to the crease. Anyway, du Plessis misses out with the direct-hit
Kyle Abbott [11.0-1-33-0] is back into the attack
44.6 -
Steyn to James Taylor, 2 runs, Taylor cracks his second fifty in Tests. He raises his bat to acknowledge the crowd and his teammates. It has been a fine rearguard action from him. Coming back to the ball, it was a length delivery that was bowled on the stumps, Taylor essayed a controlled drive straight down the ground. Amla at mid-on hounds it down and keeps the duo to two runs
44.5 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, Steyn shifts his line and keeps it on the stumps, Taylor is solid in his defence. Now, that was bowled at a fair clip
44.4 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, the cross-seamer from Steyn, Taylor covers his sticks and brings out a textbook back foot defence
44.3 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, on a length and a hint of shape away from the batsman, Taylor gets a good stride forward and pats it into the off-side
44.2 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, good length delivery from Steyn, Taylor greets it with a back foot defence
44.1 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Taylor rides on the bounce and defends
Dale Steyn [9.0-3-21-2] is back into the attack
43.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton drives it back towards the bowler
43.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor uses his feet and drives it to long-on
43.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, turned to short leg
43.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, shortish and outside off stump, punched to cover-point
43.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, FOUR, slotted away. Tossed up a bit too full outside off, Taylor stretches on the front foot, bends his knee and swats the drive through the cover region
43.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor prods forward and keeps it out
The 12th man is bringing the new bat for Compton. He has a new willow in his hand.
42.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, Compton guards this one out from inside the crease
42.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, banged in short and outside off, Compton picks the line quickly and lets it go by
42.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, wide, banged in short and well outside off, Compton sways away from the line and umpire Dar signals a wide for height
42.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor is certainly in a mood to take on Morkel's bumpers. He tries to essay the pull shot, but ekes out an edge to fine leg
42.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, another well-directed short delivery from Morkel. Taylor looks to pull and it hits him high up on the bat. Luckily, the ball lands back down the pitch
Compton's bat seems to be broken. He is waving to the dressing room for a new bat. Remember, Morkel does hit the splice of the bat quite a few times
42.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, from round the wicket, Morkel bangs it short and bowls it outside off, Compton aims to pull, but doesn't get it off the middle of the bat. He is still able to add one more run to the tally
42.1 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 1 run, back of a length delivery and there and thereabouts outside off, Taylor whips it to deep backward square leg. He leisurely jogs to the other end
41.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton gets a good stride forward and stockades this tossed up delivery into the pitch
41.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, shorter in length, Compton mistimes the cut shot towards the cover-region
41.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Compton clips it into the on-side with his bat and pad tucked in together
41.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton, this time, covers for the turn and works it towards FSL
41.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up delivery and a hint of turn into the batsman, Compton prods forward and ekes out an inside edge onto his front pad
41.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, with an impish guile, Piedt tosses it up, Compton greets it with a back foot defence
40.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, Morkel hurls this one down the leg-side, Taylor misses out with the flick
40.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery that straightens a wee bit after pitching, Taylor aims to turn it into the on-side and gets opened up. He though, is able to keep it out from inside the crease
40.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, just behind a good length and outside off, Taylor hop-defends it
40.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, on a length and zooming in on the stumps, Taylor drives it back towards the bowler, who half-stops it on his followthrough
40.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, Morkel continues with his plan of using the bumper, Compton aims to pull, but it was too quick for him. He gets an edge to fine leg
40.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, from round the wicket, Morkel bangs it short, but gets his radar wrong as it is bowled down the leg-side, Compton leaves it alone
The players are back out in the middle. Morkel has the red nut in his hand. In fact, Dale Steyn wanted to start the proceedings after tea. However, the umpires feel that he needs to wait for his turn, as he was off the field for a few minutes before tea.
Earlier in the session, Dane Piedt extracted sharp turn to trouble the English batsmen. He snaffled the prized scalp of Joe Root off his very first ball in the innings. For a while, rain again played spoilsport, but once play resumed, the duo of Compton and Taylor have held the innings together. Join us in a while for the final session of the day...
That is tea then. Nick Compton and James Taylor gave a fine exhibition of batsmanship to calm down the nerves in the England camp. If Taylor was busy at the crease by cracking slog-sweeps and pulls, then Compton showed compact defence. When presented with an opportunity to drive, Compton also bisected gaps in the field with clockwork precision to collect boundaries.
39.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, shorter in length from Piedt, turned to mid-wicket
39.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, flatter delivery from Piedt, Taylor brings out the slog-sweep and collects a single behind square on the on-side
39.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, FOUR, dragged down from Piedt, Taylor rocks back quickly and cuts it hard square of the wicket on the off-side. It crashes into the ad-cushions
39.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, FOUR, the Notts batsman, Taylor is well-known for using the slog-sweep to good effect. Here, he sits on one knee and cracks the slog-sweep behind square on the on-side for a boundary
39.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, this one turns sharply from Piedt, Taylor lunges forward, but misses out with his defence. There is an appeal for LBW, but it was perhaps sliding down leg
39.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor uses his feet, but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball. In the end, keeps it out
38.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, Compton again thinks of using the pull shot to this short delivery, but wisely decides against it. Remember, Morkel is bowling from round the wicket
38.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, another bumper from the towering giant. It is also bowled outside off, Compton plays a half-hearted pull shot and gets beaten outside off
38.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, 2 runs, on expected lines, Morkel hurls this one on a fuller length and zooms it on the stumps, Compton clips it to deep backward square leg and adds two more runs to the tally
38.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, from round the wicket, Morkel uses the bumper, Compton watches it all the way through and ducks under it
38.2 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 1 run, Morkel digs it short, Taylor gets into a position quickly and pulls it in front of square towards deep mid-wicket, who moves to his left and slides to save a run or two
38.1 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, just short of good length and this one climbs onto Taylor. Taylor hops in the crease and awkwardly keeps it out
37.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, flighted delivery and outside off, Compton camps on the back foot and guards it out
37.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, shorter in length, Taylor clips it in the air, but Bavuma at FSL didn't have much of a chance to snaffle the catch there. Taylor collects a single to backward square leg
37.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, flatter delivery from Piedt, Compton nurdles it past the diving fielder at FSL, for a single
37.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor takes it from the stumps and clips it to deep mid-wicket
37.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor puts his skates on, but does not get to the pitch of the ball. Eventually, defends it out
37.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, 3 runs, flighted delivery and outside off, Compton leans into the drive and despite Amla putting in the dive at mid-off breaches the gap. Amla hounds it down and keeps it down to three
36.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, short of length delivery and on off-stump, Taylor blunts it out
36.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, Morkel digs this one short, Compton pulls it to fine leg. He didn't exactly get it from the sweet spot of the bat, but no damage done
36.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery form Morkel, Compton guards it out from the crease. His bottom hand though, came off the bat handle there
36.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, left alone. Interesting to see that Compton has taken an off-stump guard. There is an inkling in the County circuit that he is an LBW candidate and that perhaps is the reason for him taking the off-stump guard
36.2 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 1 run, from mid-crease, Morkel drifts it down the leg-side, with a crisp downward angling of the bat, Taylor clips it to backward square leg
36.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, Morkel tests the middle of the pitch, but does not get good shoulder on it. Compton gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to mid-wicket
Morne Morkel [8.0-1-26-0] is back into the attack
35.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, tantalisingly flighted from Piedt, Taylor is compact in his defence
35.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, another well-flighted delivery from Piedt, driven to mid-off for a single. With it, the duo have stitched a stand of 50 runs
35.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, Compton drives it firmly to mid-off
35.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor paddle sweeps it to fine-leg
35.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Piedt again extracts sharp turn, Taylor looks to clip it into the on-side, but ekes out an inside edge towards FSL. His bottom-hand came off the bat handle there
35.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, turn and bounce for Piedt, Taylor shows good adjustment and works it towards mid-wicket
34.6 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, the dangled carrot that is bowled outside off, Compton ignores
34.5 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, Compton stays on the back foot and punches it firmly towards backward point
34.4 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, another good length delivery and on the stumps, Compton cracks the drive in front of square on the off-side
34.3 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, van Zyl lands it on a good length, Compton presents the bat-maker's label to it
34.2 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Compton punches it to backward point
34.1 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, van Zyl keeps it in the corridor outside off, defended
33.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, Piedt extracts turn on this delivery, Compton works it to backward square leg. There is a bit of hesitation in terms of running between the wickets, but in the end, no damage done
33.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, there is stifled appeal from the bowler for a bat-pad catch, but the umpire gives a deaf ear to it. Compton aims to turn it into the on-side, but it seemed to have missed the inside edge on its way to the fielder at FSL
33.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, Compton meets it out with a forward defence
33.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor ventures out of the crease, gets close to the pitch of the ball and drives it all along the turf to long-on
33.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, a hint of drift for Piedt, Taylor plants his front foot and turns it towards FSL
33.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, this one stays low, Taylor camps on the back foot and guards it out
32.6 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, byes, 1 run, van Zyl gets it to jag back in appreciably, Taylor looks to drive without moving his feet. The ball sneaks past the inside edge. de Villiers too can't collect it cleanly. The pair take a bye
32.5 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, Taylor prods forward and defends this one out
32.4 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, van Zyl continues to test the patience of the batsman outside off, Taylor pats it towards backward point
32.3 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, van Zyl shifts his line to outside off, Taylor ushers it through to the keeper
32.2 -
van Zyl to Compton, 1 run, van Zyl flings it in that channel outside off, Compton attempts to drive, but the bottom-hand takes over and ekes out an inside edge to mid-on
32.1 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, 1 run, too straight from van Zyl, Taylor camps on the back foot and works it to square leg
Stiaan van Zyl, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
31.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, slower through the air from Piedt, Compton aims to nudge it around the corner. He ekes out an inside edge behind square on the on-side
31.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton puts his skates on, but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball. He then turns it towards the fielder at short-leg
31.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, too straight from Piedt, turned to deep backward square leg
31.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor skips out of the crease and wrists this tossed up delivery to mid-on, who makes a good stop
31.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Piedt continues to extract turn from the wicket, Taylor covers for the turn and blocks it out
31.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor prods forward and keeps this flatter delivery out
30.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, good length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, Compton guards it out from the crease
30.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, on a length and on off-stump, Compton greets it with a full face of the bat
30.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 2 runs, Abbott angles it into the right-hander, Compton looks to clip it into the leg-side and ekes out an inside edge towards deep backward square leg. Excellent running between the wickets help the pair to add two more runs to the tally
30.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery and in that threatening zone outside off, Compton hops, covers his off-pole and then defends
30.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, fullish and just outside off, defended
30.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, Abbott zooms it on the stumps, Compton drives it firmly back towards the bowler. Abbott stops it in his followthrough and flings in the throw. It hits the stumps, but the batsman was inside the crease. Elgar at second slip dives across to his right and prevents the overthrows
29.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, FOUR, Taylor is playing with a touch of bravado against Piedt. He sinks down on one knee and cracks the slog-sweep all along the carpet to the deep backward square leg fence
29.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Piedt again gets it to turn, Taylor mistimes the punch back down the pitch
29.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, FOUR, Piedt drags this one down, Taylor rocks back quickly and pulls it hard in front of square on the on-side. No need to run for those
29.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, a hint of turn for Piedt, Taylor works it towards mid-on after using his feet
29.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor dances down the track and flicks it to mid-wicket
29.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, now was that an opportunity? On replays it seemed to have hit the thigh pad. Taylor tries to turn it into the on-side, misses and Bavuma at short-leg dives, but can't pouch it
28.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, FOUR, nice back foot punch from Compton. The length was short enough for Compton to rock back and play that with an angled bat, beat the man at point and it raced away
28.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Compton defends off the back foot
28.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Compton moves across and defends it into the off-side
28.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, ohhh! What was that from Compton? Fullish and outside off stump, Compton has been so compact with his technique so far, but now he pokes at one away from the body and almost kisses it to the keeper
28.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, gets right behind the line and blocks towards cover
28.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends off the back foot
27.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, spinning back in and bouncing a bit as well, Taylor turns it towards short leg
27.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor jumps out of the crease and drives to the bowler, who dives to his right and half-stops the ball, Taylor wanted a run and was halfway down the pitch, Compton sent him back, Taylor had enough time as Faf had to rush all the way from short mid-wicket to have a shy at the keeper's end
27.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, turns it with the spin to short mid-wicket
27.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Taylor defends off the front foot
27.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, spinning back in, Taylor knocks it into the on-side
27.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Taylor steps out but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball, flicked to the right of the man at mid-wicket. They think about the run, but decide against it
Dane Piedt [1.0-0-1-1] is back into the attack
26.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends into the off-side
26.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, FOUR, oh beautiful shot! What a hit that from Compton. Crunchy, crispy, creamy, add whatever you want to. Full and in the slot, Compton doesn't try to hit it too hard, just leans forward, extends his arms and drives between mid-off and cover
26.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, well outside off stump, easily ignored
26.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends off the back foot. Compton was right behind the line and blocked that right under his eyes
26.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, sharp single but Taylor is safely home. Good length delivery on the off stump, Taylor flicks it to the right of mid-on, takes off, Steyn moves to his right and fires a throw but misses the sticks
26.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off stump, Taylor defends it to mid-on
Kyle Abbott [8.0-1-22-0] is back into the attack
25.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Compton lifts his bat and lets it go
25.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, 2 runs, full and outside off stump, Compton drives square of the wicket on the off-side
25.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, leg byes, 1 run, hit on the pad, but only a half-shout from South Africa and rightly so. Taylor moved a long way across the stumps and tried to flick, missed the full ball and got hit on the pad in line with leg stump, but Morkel's angle from over the wicket was taking it down the leg-side
25.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, short and down the leg-side, Compton pulls it along the ground to long leg, didn't look that convincing though
25.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Compton tries to glance, but was a touch late on it
25.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Compton lets it go
24.6 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, another away-from-the-body-drive but this is played with an angled bat to point
24.5 -
Steyn to James Taylor, FOUR, lovely drive, played away from the body but he found the middle of the bat. So that makes it a sweet cover-drive then. Full and outside off stump, Taylor extends his arms and drives along the ground to the left of the man at short cover
24.4 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, ignored
24.3 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Taylor moves across and tries to fend, gets an inside edge onto thigh pad, thankfully it didn't lob up to the man at short leg
24.2 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Taylor shoulders arms
24.1 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Taylor defends it towards point
23.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, South Africa are excited about a run-out appeal, but Compton made his ground. Short of a length delivery on the off stump, Compton turns it to short leg and the momentum takes his out of the crease, Bavuma at short leg quickly releases the ball and fires a direct-hit with a back-flick, but Compton managed to ground his bat back in time. Bavuma gets an applause from captain Amla for his fielding effort
23.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, Morkel tests the middle of the pitch with a bumper, Compton ducks under it
23.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, on a length and testing Compton's patience outside off stump, ignored
23.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 1 run, flicked away to the right of short mid-wicket and he sets off, the fielder dived and stop the ball but couldn't prevent the run as Taylor was quickly off the blocks
23.2 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, back and across movement from Taylor before blocking this short of length delivery back to the bowler
23.1 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Taylor lifts his bat and lets it go
22.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, aaah! Loose from Compton and he gets a long stare from Steyn. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, slightly closer to the off stump, Compton went for the back foot drive but was beaten all ends up by the late away-movement
22.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, full and outside off stump, Compton drives it straight to mid-off
22.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, once again Steyn bowls wide outside off stump, ignored
22.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, that's wide outside off stump, Compton was just ball-watching on that occasion
22.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends off the back foot
22.1 -
Steyn to Compton, 2 runs, full and in the slot, Compton leans forward and drives along the ground through cover, Amla gives chase from mid-off and hunts it down
21.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, full and angled in, flicked, but short mid-wicket dives to his right and saves a few
21.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, short of length from Morkel, Taylor defends
21.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, Taylor covers the off stump and allows this good length delivery to go through to the keeper
21.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no ball, FOUR, Morkel oversteps but Taylor has flat-batted that and almost knocked over his partner at the other end. Compton did well to sit under it to avoid damage. Short delivery rising steeply, Taylor plays a flat-batted pull through mid-on
The floodlights have been switched on. Bumble tells on air that tea will be taken at 15:40 and play can be extended till 18:30.
21.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Compton works it to mid-wicket
21.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, appeal for LBW and they don't review. Good length delivery nipping back in off the seam, Compton tries to defend, the ball moves back in and the batsman ends up playing outside the line, the ball hits him on the back leg, impact seemed to be on off but Morkel got good bounce and there was always an element of doubt. Umpire Rod Tucker rightly moved away
21.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Compton shoulders arms
The players are out in the middle. We are all set for the action to begin
14:10 Local Time, 12:10 GMT, 17:40 IST: Great news folks! The rain has stopped and the covers are being peeled off. However, the groundsmen have placed the covers beside the pitch as there are still a lot of dark clouds around. In fact, now a rope is being used to dry the outfield. The official news is that play will resume at 14:20.
13:57 Local Time, 11:57 GMT, 17:27 IST: Oh dear! The rain has returned and the players are walking off the field. They aren't rushing though, so that's a sign that it's not all that heavy at the moment. Looks pretty dark on one side of the ground. The groundsmen are covering the pitch and the square.
20.6 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Taylor shoulders arms
20.5 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, ohhh! Was Taylor thinking about the cut shot there? Short of a length just moving back into the right-hander, Taylor was cramped for room but he managed to block
20.4 -
Steyn to James Taylor, FOUR, short and that's been dispatched to the fence. Taylor latched onto it in a flash, he swivelled and pulled it right off the meat of the bat, sends it scurrying across to the deep square leg fence
20.3 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, this one shapes back in on a fuller length outside off, Taylor plants his front foot forward as he looks to drive, ekes out an inside edge that dribbles away into the on-side
20.2 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, just short of a good length and angled in around off, Taylor comes across and looks to defend, the ball extracts some extra bounce and hits the splice of the bat, rolls away into the leg-side
20.1 -
Steyn to James Taylor, no run, a hint of shape away on this full pitched delivery on off, Taylor was half-forward as he awkwardly pushes it back down the pitch
Dale Steyn [6.0-3-11-2] is back into the attack
Time for Steyn to charge in once again
19.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, ignored
19.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, short of length on the off stump, Taylor moves across, tries to block, gets the inside half of the bat and it rolls towards square leg
19.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, this is softly defended off the front foot towards mid-off
19.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, once again that across the off stump movement from Taylor almost gets him into trouble, this short of length delivery bounces a bit more and hits the splice of the bat as it rolls into the on-side
19.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, Taylor adjusts and defends this short of length delivery towards mid-on. He went across the sticks a bit on that occasion, but managed to find the middle of the bat
19.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, hint of inswing on this good length delivery outside off stump, but not close enough to make Taylor play
18.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton tries to defend, gets an inside edge that rolls to the left of the man at short leg
18.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, once again Compton plants his front foot nicely forward and defends
18.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Compton leans nicely forward and blocks
18.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, tossed up outside off stump, Taylor drives this along the ground to long-on and opens his account
18.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, Taylor was thinking about advancing, but in the end drives this flighted delivery back to the bowler
James Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease
18.1 -
D Piedt to Root, out Lbw!! What a bowling change, Hashim Amla. Who would have thought that an off-spinner would get a top batsman out with his first delivery on an overcast day? Nothing really great about this delivery, but Root misjudged the line and length of this one. He should have been forward to this conventional off-spinner that pitched outside off stump. It turned and beat Root's defence on the back foot, went past the bat and the front pad to hit him in line with the off stump on the back pad. The appeal was pretty confident from the Proteas and umpire Aleem Dar thought about it for a while before raising the finger. Root decided to review, but Hawk-Eye showed that the ball would have clipped the top of middle stump. Root lbw b D Piedt 24(37) [4s-2 6s-1]
D Piedt to Root, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
Root has been given out LBW. He has a chat with his partner and decides to review. The fact that he did not review straightaway means he did not hit it. It's a fair delivery, the replay suggests no edge. the Ultra Edge confirms the same. Height is the issue. Hawk-Eye says umpire's call and shows the ball hitting the top of middle stump. Massive blow for England, Root has to go.
Dane Piedt, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
It has gone pretty dark once again. Fingers crossed folks!
17.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 1 run, now the call is "yessss" from Root as soon as he tapped this short of length delivery to the right of short cover, Faf had a bit of ground to cover and Root raced across to the other end and with it keeps strike as well
17.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, loud shout of "noooo" from Root, after defending this length delivery to mid-off
17.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Root defends
17.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, this is driven back to the bowler
17.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, beaten! Very loose from Root, lapse in concentration. On a length and in the corridor of uncertainty just outside off stump, Root thought about playing at it but decided to take his bat away at the last moment
Looks like the ball has gone a bit wet. A towel is being used and we are ready to go again
17.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, SIX, oh what a cracking shot that is from Roooooot! Just short enough to rock back, it was around off stump line, Root quickly shifted the weight onto the back foot and played a lovely pull shot over mid-wicket, one thought it was one-bounce four but it actually went all the way
16.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, shuffles across to a length ball outside off before defending it into the off-side
16.5 -
M Morkel to Root, 1 run, slanting into the pads on a good length, Root clips it down to fine leg
16.4 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, length ball just outside off, patted in front of cover
16.3 -
M Morkel to Root, FOUR, oh brilliant! That's the beauty of Joe Root. Splendid with his back foot play. Short of length delivery, Root doesn't have room to swing his arms. So instead, he jumps to ride the bounce and just dabs it behind square. Races away after beating the field
16.2 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, hops back to a short of length delivery wide of off, dabs it to the right of Piedt at gully who saves a certain boundary with a dive
16.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, length ball which swerves in all directions after being left alone by Root. AB pouches it making it look like child's play
15.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, length ball just outside off, Compton opens the bat-face to defend it to gully
15.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, angling in on middle, Compton is nicely forward and plays it under the eyes
15.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, length ball around 3 stumps outside off, Compton strides across and defends into the off-side
15.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, shuffles across to a widish back of a length delivery, not drawn into a poke
15.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 1 run, keeping it on the stumps, Root works it wide of mid-on and sneaks to the other end
15.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, Root prefers to stay on the back foot to a back of a length delivery on the stumps. Blocks obdurately
14.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, now the ball goes with the angle after pitching on a back of a length, beats the inside edge of Compton's attempted flick
14.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no ball, how do you play these? Compton actually does well to loosen his grip. Was originally looking to work this back of a length delivery into the on-side with the angle. The ball straightens and the leading edge dies in front of second slip. Morkel had overstepped so wouldn't have mattered anyway
14.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, full ball outside off, left alone
14.4 -
M Morkel to Root, 3 runs, the height of Morkel creating a lot of indecision in footwork. The reluctance in coming forward is apparent as broad daylight. Length ball just outside off, Root's front foot is still in the air as he tries to pat it away into the off-side. Catches a thick outside edge and rolls away past gully. The batsmen pinch a third before the ball is thrown back
14.3 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, short and width on offer outside off, Root chops his attempted cut towards point
14.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, 3 runs, that's well driven on the up. Only a fraction full just outside off, Compton presses forward while bending his front knee and eases it wide of Amla at mid-off. He gives chase and slides to tidy up
14.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, a bouncer over the right shoulder of Compton. He thought about a macho pull but saw that the ball is getting too big on him. Bailed out of it at the last moment
13.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, shuffles across and fends a short of length delivery into the vacant spaces on the off-side. Will keep strike with the single
13.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, an absolute scorcher. Angled in so Compton had to play at it. Then straightens off the pitch from a good length leaving the Compton high and dry. You can only wish you miss the edge with these. Compton did just that
13.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, no need to play at those. Sufficiently wide of off
13.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, length ball and homing in on middle and off, once again the sluggish foot movement from Compton as he is trying to move forward. Still moving while connecting with his defence
13.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, length ball in the outside off corridor, Compton leaves it untouched
13.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery angling in towards off, Compton presses forward and defends. It's interesting how he moves forward (when he does). The whole body follows into the stroke
12.6 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, bangs it in shorter outside off, Root isn't interested
12.5 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Root shoulders arms
12.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, a well directed short ball gunning for Compton's head. He lifts his front leg off the ground while pivoting on the back foot, pulls it down to fine leg. Was in the air for a while but landed well in front of the fielder
12.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, there's an appeal but it lacks conviction. Back of a length delivery straying on the thigh, Compton fails to tuck it away and the ball pops off the thigh pad straight to Bavuma at short-leg. But someone tell me why is Bavuma directing his appeal to the square leg umpire. What's he supposed to say?
12.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, fuller but the line is outside off, left alone
12.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, good ol' Kingsmead. Not a lot of pace but the bounce is prodigious. Compton shuffles across before hoisting his bat above the shoulders. Makes sure his glove is nowhere near this short of length delivery
Morne Morkel [2.0-1-3-0] is back into the attack
A change in ends for Morkel..
11.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, opens his bat-face in defence and guides this good length delivery towards gully
11.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, length ball in the channel outside off, Root moves on the front foot and defends
11.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, did that stay a touch low? It might have but Root certainly exaggerated that impression by hopping on the crease to a back of a length delivery. Skids on to him and he does well to get the bat down in time
11.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, on a good length around middle and leg, clipped to square leg
11.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, length ball on off, Root is still hesitant to move forward. But he is seeing them well. Blocks cautiously
11.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, that's taken Root's glove and popped up. But lands in front of gully. A nasty short of length ball from Abbott, climbed viciously on a jumping Root. No way he is getting on top of that looking to fend it away. Gets lucky
Kyle Abbott [3.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack
10.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, length ball around off, forward and blocked
10.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, rears up from a back of a length around off, Compton hops back in the crease, has to take the bottom hand off the handle to keep it down. That one might have jarred his splice
10.4 -
Steyn to Compton, FOUR, the first real loosener from Steyn and Compton has shredded it to pieces. Short and wide, Compton moves his back foot across rather than the modern way of standing-and-slapping. Cuts it away powerfully square of the wicket
10.3 -
Steyn to Root, 1 run, angling in on middle and off, Root leans over, works it away wide of mid-on and hares away to glory. Easy single in the end
10.2 -
Steyn to Root, no run, fuller, closer to off stump, Root gets a stride forward and pushes it towards mid-on
10.1 -
Steyn to Root, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Root punches it gently to point
9.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, stingy bounce on a short of length delivery just outside off, Compton hops with the bounce looking to defend but the ball holds its line to beat the edge. Nothing there. Michael Holding was right in saying that South Africa are lucky they have been timed out on the review
A steepler from Morkel misses the outside edge. But there is some excitement among the fielders. But they have spent too much time thinking about the review. The 15 seconds are up.
9.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery clipped straight to Bavuma at short-leg. He shows quick reflexes in attempting a throw back to catch Compton off-guard. Fails to knock down the timber. Compton was untroubled anyway
9.4 -
M Morkel to Root, leg byes, 1 run, strays on the thighs with this back of a length delivery, Root fails to tuck it away. Wears it on the thigh and sneaks in a leg-bye
9.3 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, Root has to hop to counter the bounce on this short of length delivery and fends it into the off-side
9.2 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, back of a length delivery jagging back in from the channel outside off, Root ends up playing outside the line of it and ekes out an inside edge onto the fleshy part of the back thigh. That must be throbbing. Quite nippy out there
9.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, short of length delivery wide of off, Root doesn't want any of it
There's a short-leg in place for Morkel. In addition to the heavily populated slip cordon
8.6 -
Steyn to Root, 1 run, full ball angled into middle, Root turns his wrists and clips it wide of mid-on. Sprints across for the run
8.5 -
Steyn to Root, no run, length ball testing the defensive technicalities. Not a lot of movement off the deck which makes Root's task easier. Defends it convincingly into the off-side
8.4 -
Steyn to Compton, 1 run, jumps back in the crease to a short of length delivery and drops it with soft hands into the off-side. Wide enough of the bowler to fetch him a run
8.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, now a decent stride forward before driving a full ball to mid-off. It's the ball hitting the bat, rather than the other way round
8.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, a similar back of a length ball, much closer to off, forces a defensive shot by Compton. He is preferring to hang back on the crease
8.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, the speed-gun is showing 133ks, but it feels much quicker. Skiddy back of a length delivery outside off, doesn't tempt Compton into a stroke
7.6 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, short of length delivery coming into the mid-riff, Root stands tall and works it softly into the on-side
7.5 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, fraction full on off, Root prods forward and defends it into the off-side
7.4 -
M Morkel to Root, 2 runs, full ball angled in on middle, Root whips it straight of mid-on. Got it a lot straighter than he originally intended as the bat-face closed early. A kind of leading edge which rolls away back down the pitch. No real power behind the stroke and the ball is chased down
7.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, back of a length delivery patted in front of Faf at cover-point. Compton takes off and Root responds in kind. Faf swooped in and dived but failed to collect cleanly
7.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, a lifter on the stumps. It was whirring towards Compton's head. He half-ducks and manages to get out of the firing line
7.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, and the steep bounce in play straightaway from Morkel. Climbs from a short of length. But the line was wide. Enabled Compton an easy leave
Morne Morkel, right-arm fast, comes into the attack
6.6 -
Steyn to Root, FOUR, oooh, streaky! That fielder at leg-gully might have played on Root's mind. Gets stuck in the crease to a length delivery just outside off, looks to pat it away into the off-side but only manages an educated edge. Educated since he opened the bat-face at the last moment, and the ball dribbled away between the slip cordon and gully to the fence
A leg-gully in place for Root.
Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease
6.5 -
Steyn to Hales, out Caught by de Villiers!! Steyn has another, and he's pumped. Doesn't feel shy to make it known. Loose from Hales. Not a ball to be driving. On a good length around the fifth-sixth stump, Hales aims an expansive cover-drive without moving his front foot across too much. Only succeeds in finding the edge resulting in a regulation take for the keeper. Steyn is off and away to punch the air in delight. Or anger. Or both. Hales c de Villiers b Steyn 10(22)
Steyn to Hales, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
6.4 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, pitched up around off, once more the forward stride from Hales is non-existent while going for the drive. Plays it on the walk back to the bowler
6.3 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, a scrambled seam short of length delivery just outside off, Hales shuffles across to cover his stumps before leaving it alone
6.2 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, bangs it in short, Hales crouches low to duck underneath. Easily evades it
12:37 Local Time, 10:37 GMT, 16:07 IST: It's still a mystery to us whether play will start on time after Lunch - which ends in a couple of minutes. There are whispers that the ground has dried and the covers are being peeled off. Oh yes indeed, we are back with live pictures from Durban and players are out on the field. Mike Haysman informs us that play can go on till 6pm local to make up for lost time. Still significantly overcast with the sun refusing to break through. Steyn to complete his over..
There hasn't been much play but whatever we have been presented with gives a clear indication how conditions play a major role in our beloved sport. Back home, back to some grass, and back to wrecking havoc is Steyn. He looked to be in top rhythm and was rewarded for maintaining his discipline pretty early in the piece. But Cook would be a gutted man. Fishing is not really his forte and to surrender his wicket in that fashion must be hurting. However, we have two lads at the crease - one making his Test debut, and the other donning whites after nearly 30 months. Plenty to play for, won't you say? That's if this annoying rain leaves us alone. Well, actually South Africa can do with some rain given the drought the nation is reeling under. But why today!
11:45 Local Time, 09:45 GMT, 15:15 IST: We are learning that Lunch will be taken at 12.00 local, which is only 15 minutes away. So the first session has been mostly robbed. And now the rain, albeit only little, is back again to torment.
11:30 Local Time, 09:30 GMT, 15:00 IST: If you are ready for some good news, gimme a "HELahore YEAH!". Rain has left the scene and the covers are coming off. There might still be some time before play starts though - it was QUITE a downpour. Meanwhile, I've been handed an interesting piece of trivia by my colleague. Nick Compton has his roots in Durban. He was born right here on the Eastern South African Coast. Some added incentive for him then - to make his homecoming sweet.
11:10 Local Time, 09:10 GMT, 14:40 IST: This tweet from Cricket South Africa comes as a dampener, "It's raining cats and dogs at the moment." All doom and gloom on Boxing Day. Such a shame. West Indies would be secretly cursing their luck for not being scheduled to play here.
10:58 Local Time, 08:58 GMT, 14:28 IST: One sight of lightning and that's enough. The umpires rush to whisk the players off the field. It's got really dark and scary over Kingsmead. South Africa won't be liking this. Steyn was breathing fire and smelt blood out there. Players have gone off and occupied the balcony seats. Seems like we are in for a bit of a delay. We will update you on the possible resumption as and when we have any knowledge. Stay with us..
6.1 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, and Steyn remains unscored of. He has been very miserly this morning. Giving nothing away. The accuracy of a marksman. Fraction full just outside off, Hales is always sitting on the crease. That tendency of his doesn't allow him to drive freely. This was there for the taking. Instead, he defends.
5.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, length ball just outside off, Compton steers it to point in defence
5.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, 1 run, punches this short of length delivery after rising on the toes wide of cover. Fetches a single
5.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, hurry, hurry. And Compton's home. Had to put in the dive though. An ill-advised single really. Worked it in front of mid-wicket and just set off. What worked in his favour was that he played it softly and well in front of the fielder. Despite his bat bouncing, he would have been in even with a direct-hit
5.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, 3 runs, slightly drifting on the pads on this occasion, Hales clips it behind square. The man at square leg gives chase and tidies up. But the batsmen are through with the third
5.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, similar lines and lengths. Hales is content with defending from the crease
5.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, bowling it straight to the reluctant-feet-mover Hales. On a length on middle, he defends it after moving only inches forward
4.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, oh that's fallen just short. A genuine edge which dies in front of Stiaan van Zyl. Compton took his bottom hand off the handle which might have been a contributing factor. Short of length delivery which holds its line on off, opening up the batsman. But doesn't carry to first slip
4.5 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, a bit too straight on this occasion. Middle, middle and leg. Compton turns it to the left of Piedt at short mid-wicket where he dives across and prevents any chance of a single
4.4 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, fullish on off, Compton leans forward and closes the bat face on impact to defend into the on-side
4.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, slightly delivered from wider of the crease, creates a greater inward angle with this length delivery but it's still wide enough to leave
4.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, Steyn looks in good rhythm. Running in well and clocking decent speeds. But this time it was a back of a length delivery just outside off. Compton left it on length as much as he did on line
4.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, Compton was seemingly rushed into the defence on this occasion. This back of a length delivery skidded on after pitching just outside off, Compton had to really hurry to bring his bat down and block
3.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, wider still outside off, Hales decides to leave it for the keeper
3.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, shorter still in length just outside off, meets a solid back foot block of Hales
3.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, short of length delivery around off, Hales shuffles to get behind the line and blocks
3.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, 4 runs, Amla dives but cannot stop. Gets back up. Gives chase. Slips again before throwing it back. And saves nothing. This was a brilliant shot from Hales. Nowhere near being a half-volley outside off. He leans forward and pushes it on the up wide of mid-off where Amla is struggling to cope with the wet outfield
3.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, Hales is on all fours. Very full delivery on off, Hales manages to flick it away before losing balance and tumbling down. Wasn't able to pierce the on-side
3.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Hales is unfazed by it while leaving it alone
2.6 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, and now he's in the zone. Always enjoys bowling to the right-hander. An absolute pearler to leave Compton squared up. Back of a length on off, shapes away late and beats the edge
Nick Compton, right handed bat, comes to the crease
2.5 -
Steyn to Cook, out Caught by Elgar!! Cook has fallen for it. Oh dear me. Look at Steyn roar. He's roaring his nerves out. Thankfully, his teammates mob him soon enough and subdue his screaming. The English skipper is suckered into nibbling at a back of a length delivery leaving him outside off stump. Hangs his bat away from the body to poke at it. Ends up fencing it at a comfortable height to second slip. It was the scrambled seam delivery from Steyn. Pitched and nipped away ever so slightly. Enough to take the edge. Hit him high on the bat as well which indicates some extra bounce. Cook c Elgar b Steyn 0(11)
Steyn to Cook, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
2.4 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, everything is leaving the left-hander from Steyn. It's enabling Cook to let them go
2.3 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, closer to off stump, skidding on with the arm on a length, Cook moves across on the front foot and defends stoically towards mid-off
2.2 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, similar back of a length delivery outside off, Cook is far too experienced to fiddle with these
2.1 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery slanting away outside off, Cook hangs on the crease, sees it early and leaves it untouched
1.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, half-volley on the pads, flicked away convincingly. However, Dane Piedt at mid-wicket dives to his right and mops it up
1.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, dodgy. Clear nerves on show. Length ball in the iffy channel outside off, Hales isn't sure whether to play or leave. Ends up hanging his bat away from the body. Luckily for him, the ball catches the middle of the bat and goes straight to ground
1.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, length ball sufficiently wide of off. Sufficient enough for Hales to let it go
1.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, fraction full and a hint of movement in the channel just outside off, Hales presses forward and pushes it to mid-off
1.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, skiddy length ball aimed for the top of middle, Hales moves languidly forward and offers the straight bat face
1.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, pitched right up just outside off, Hales maintains a firm base with his feet, doesn't move them too much and cracks the drive to point
1.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no ball, 2 runs, "no", shouts the umpire loud and clear as Abbott drifts onto the pads of Hales. He clips it neatly wide of mid-wicket who gives chase and hounds it down. The batsmen rush back for a couple. And with this, Hales is off the mark straightaway. Always a smug feeling to get some Test runs
Kyle Abbott, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, fuller than a length ball but not quite there for the drive. The fifth leave outside off stump for Cook to cap off the over
0.5 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, fuller and around two stumps outside off, Cook is sluggish with his front foot. The length tempts him to feel for it and he defends it on the walk to cover
0.4 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, length ball going on with the arm outside off, Cook gets forward, sees the line and doesn't offer a shot
There are 3 slips and a gully waiting for the edge..
0.3 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, Steyn is getting closer to that off-stick. Still, not enough to force a shot
0.2 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, a suggestion of inswing back in but it started from well wide of off, Cook displays utter apathy in letting it go
0.1 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, ah, a gentle away drifter slanting well wide of Cook. He raises his bat and leaves it alone
Cook and Hales are at the crease. Cook is on strike. Steyn will open the attack
Welcome back for the post-lunch session...
It was a bright sunny morning which greeted players today. And Stuart Broad was radiating all the shine, unhinging Bavuma with the second ball of the day. Duminy's stay was a short one nicking Ali to slip and the tail was exposed. Steyn hung around for a while, adding 54 vital runs with Elgar before succumbing to his overpowering instincts of brashness. Soon, England were beaming away to the dressing room wrapping up an innings full of doubt and mental apprehension. The hosts are well behind the game, and the batting omens aren't good.
Lunch, Day 3: Elgar carries his bat through and is left to rue the lack of any support from the other end. Spare a thought for him. An amazing knock in the most trying of circumstances. And when I say trying, it's not the pitch I mean but the flimsy batting from his teammates. If he can do it - surviving from start to finish, then surely it's not the pitch to blame. The bottom line of it all is that England have a very decent first innings lead given the way the ball is turning already and that South Africa have to bat last here.
81.4 -
Finn to M Morkel, out Caught by Root!! That's it, job done! Morkel prods forward to a length ball outside off, plays away from the body and nicks it through to Root at second slip. He made the catch look easier than it was. Zooming quickly off the edge but Root got his hands quickly into position and cupped it in front of his right shoulder. England have a substantial 89-run lead. And it will also be Lunch. M Morkel c Root b Finn 0(3)
Finn to M Morkel, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
81.3 -
Finn to M Morkel, no run, short of length delivery rising only till the chest of Morkel. Will take some effort to get him to smell it. Punched firmly towards mid-on
81.2 -
Finn to M Morkel, no run, he neutralizes the back of a length delivery with his tall frame and blunts it back down the pitch
Around the wicket to big Morne..
Morne Morkel, left handed bat, comes to the crease
81.1 -
Finn to D Piedt, out Caught by Bairstow!! The South African innings has had it's fun and frolic. Now speeding towards the end. Pitched right up just outside off, Piedt might have been expecting the exact opposite given the timidity he displayed in the previous over. His front foot went nowhere as he looked to drive. Finds the edge and through to Bairstow. Finn opens his account. D Piedt c Bairstow b Finn 1(9)
Finn to D Piedt, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
Steven Finn [15.0-1-49-0] is back into the attack
80.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, full ball angled into the pads from round the wicket, Elgar turns it to mid-wicket
80.5 -
Broad to D Piedt, 1 run, oh he's very uncomfortable there. Surely, a barrage of leather-sniffers are coming his way. Short ball just outside off and Piedt is once again late to get his hands out of the way to sway away from the line. Luckily for him, the ball catches the middle of the bat even as he was trying to swish it behind his back and dies in front of Cook at first slip. The English skipper was put off by the diving Bairstow and failed to collect cleanly enabling a single
80.4 -
Broad to D Piedt, no run, length ball wide enough to warrant a leave
80.3 -
Broad to D Piedt, no run, ooh he nearly stabbed it back onto his furniture off the bottom glove. Banged in short just outside off, Piedt hopped giving the impression he wanted to fend it off. But saw the ball climbing onto him and decided to sway away from the line. Too late in moving his gloves out of the way. Wasn't far away from off before rolling through to the keeper
80.2 -
Broad to D Piedt, no run, on a length and in the channel, defended stubbornly
80.1 -
Broad to D Piedt, no run, fuller just outside off, Piedt stomps forward to get beside the line and meets it with a straight bat
Stuart Broad [14.0-6-24-4] is back into the attack
Rod Tucker holds the ball nice and high to indicate that it's a new one..
79.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 2 runs, swept powerfully in front of square, Elgar was following the path of the ball rather than embarking on the run. He expected a boundary for his troubles. But Finn had other plans running across from deep square leg and diving to flick the ball back in
79.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, lovely guile from Ali. The revs he is imparting makes it dip much further than Elgar's defence, turns and bounces to hit high on his bat. But the fact that he played with soft hands dropped it immediately on the turf
79.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, well flighted delivery on off, tapped into the soil on the front foot
79.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, nice loop and dip on a length before straightening on off, Elgar blunts it on the front foot
79.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, stays a touch low from a shortish length, also skids on to catch the bottom of Elgar's bat as he was on the back foot to defend
79.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, floated up and drifting in on off from a length, Elgar is nicely forward to defend
78.6 -
Stokes to D Piedt, no run, pitched right up just outside off, defended to backward point
78.5 -
Stokes to D Piedt, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, leaves it alone
78.4 -
Stokes to D Piedt, no run, fraction full and just outside off, Piedt angles it to third slip all along the turf
78.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, 1 run, full ball outside off, driven to sweeper cover
78.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, length ball on off, defended back down the pitch from the crease
78.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, fullish just outside off, driven to cover
Dane Piedt, right handed bat, comes to the crease
77.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, out Caught by Woakes!! Ali has broken through ending this frustrating stand from England's point of view. Tossed up invitingly and cleverly bowled wide of off, drifted nicely from round the wicket taking it out of Steyn's swinging arc. He saw red due to the flight and unleashed a massive swing of the willow. Due to the ball being wider, could only manage to lob it off the toe of the bat. Skied it towards Woakes at mid-off. Should have been an easy take with the reverse-cup but Woakes decided to add a dash of drama. It popped out on the first attempt, rolled down off the tip of his cap before being cradled onto the chest. Steyn c Woakes b Moeen Ali 17(52) [4s-2]
Moeen Ali to Steyn, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
77.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, turn and bounce from a back of a length on middle, turns past the gloves of Steyn as he was looking to play the glance
77.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, nice loop and dip on off, worked down to long-on with a turn of the wrists
77.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up just outside off, forward and defended
77.2 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, 1 run, pushed through the air landing in line with middle stump from round the wicket,
77.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Elgar nudges it through square leg and ambles across for the single
76.6 -
Stokes to Steyn, no run, length ball outside off, left alone
76.5 -
Stokes to Steyn, FOUR, woofs at a full ball wide of off and the edge flies past the right hand of a diving second slip. Steyn didn't hold back on the drive and the ball travelled at speed off the outside edge. 50-run partnership completed. How big this is in the context
76.4 -
Stokes to Steyn, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, defended off the back-foot
76.3 -
Stokes to Steyn, no run, nicely punched away from the body to cover. No lateral movement here so not a massive risk
76.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, 1 run, on his toes to a similar back of a length delivery just outside off, stabs it in front of backward point and cries "yeah, yeah, yeah"
76.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, angled into the corridor outside off on a back of a length, Elgar shuffles across and defends into the leg-side
Ben Stokes [7.0-1-19-0] is back into the attack
A slip and a third slip as Stokes trundles in from round the wicket..
75.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn fails to defend a flighted off-break and it pops up to short-leg off the pad. Loud appeal for a catch. Not as convincing as the one against Abbott. But England decide to review anyway. There's daylight between bat and ball. Straight off the pad
75.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, hangs back to a back of a length off-break on middle and defends firmly
75.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, sitting back to a flatter off-break before turning it into the on-side
75.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, shuffles across to a shortish delivery turning sharply from middle and leg, fails to get any bat on his attempted glance. Bairstow is being put to test in this Ali spell
75.2 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, now decides to leave a similar delivery for the keeper
75.1 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, drifts it wide of off from round the wicket, Steyn reaches out for it by stretching his hands away from the body and defends
74.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, gently delivers it on a back of a length outside off, dies on its way through to Bairstow. He gathers it near the ankles
Switches to round the wicket for Elgar..
74.5 -
Woakes to Steyn, 1 run, stays leg-side of a full ball dipping in on middle and off and pushes it in between the men at cover and mid-off
74.4 -
Woakes to Steyn, no run, pitched up around off, punchily driven back to the bowler
74.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, a yorker digged out wide of cover, the batsmen go through for a run and Steyn has to put in the dive to ensure 100% safety. But he isn't impressed one bit with his partner's calling. Shakes his head in dismay. "Why are you making me have to dive?"
74.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, looking to entice a drive with an overpitched delivery wide of off, doesn't succeed in doing so
74.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, full delivery angling away outside off, Elgar drives it meekishly to mid-off
73.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, 2 runs, skips down the track and heaves an off-break over mid-wicket. Didn't catch it smackbang in the middle, enough to clear the infield though
73.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, "catch it", but it was straight of the bat. Taylor is not there for these. Turns sharply from a fullish length catching a thick inside edge on Steyn's forward defence. Scoots past Taylor at short-leg before he could even react
73.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, FOUR, down the track and a wild swing across the line. The ball ends up at the opposite end of the ground than Steyn was originally intending to send it to. Doesn't turn as much as he would have expected, gets a thick outside edge which flies over slip down to the third man boundary
73.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, drifting across off from round the wicket, Steyn turns it to mid-wicket
73.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, drops it slightly short outside off, Elgar slaps it to the man at sweeper cover
73.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, it's coming out beautifully from Moeen's hand. Drifting in from round the wicket, dipping on a length around off before turning away. But Elgar is seeing it really well. Waits after coming on the front foot, covers for the turn and blocks it into the off-side
72.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, short ball cut away past a diving backward point fielder but there is a man scouting the boundary. Keeps it down to a single
72.5 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, length ball around 2-3 stumps outside off, Elgar would be mad to chase after it
72.4 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, hops on the crease to ride the bounce and steers it to point
72.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, thought about having a flash at a shortish delivery outside off, then changed his mind
72.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, slanted across him on a length, Elgar hasn't fell for that so far in this innings. Ain't doing so this time either
72.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, 2 runs, back of a length delivery pushed across the centurion, Elgar angles it past gully. Plays it late, allowing the ball to come to him rather than reaching out for it
71.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, slightly dodgy. I reckon he misread the length and went back to a ball he could have been forward to. But covers for the turn well and keeps it out
71.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, a good stride forward drawn out by the fullish length, pats it back down the pitch
71.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, shuffles exaggeratedly so much so that leg-stump is visible, keeps it out with a straight bat
71.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, flatter trajectory and behind a good length, turning in towards middle, Steyn works it into the leg-side in defence
71.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, a bit too much drift this time, ends up on the pads, clipped through mid-wicket. Taylor gives chase with those shin pads on and keeps the batsmen to a single
71.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, drifting in nicely from round the wicket towards the stumps, Elgar prods forward and blocks
70.6 -
Woakes to Steyn, no run, full ball homing in on middle and leg, Steyn's bat face opens up on impact and he pushes it to mid-off
70.5 -
Woakes to Steyn, no run, sways out of the line after dropping his gloves to this steepler. The line wasn't that threatening being outside the line of off
70.4 -
Woakes to Steyn, no run, short of length delivery destined for Steyn's mid-riff, he stands tall and blocks
70.3 -
Woakes to Steyn, no run, slightly shorter in length than the previous ball and just outside off, pushed from the crease towards mid-off
70.2 -
Woakes to Steyn, no run, skiddy length ball aimed for the top of off, Steyn is slightly forward to defend
70.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, very full ball drifting across off, Elgar's feet are heavy. They just don't respond to the brain signals and refuse to come forward. Ends up dragging the attempted drive off the inside half of the bat wide of mid-on
Chris Woakes [11.0-1-22-0] is back into the attack
69.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 3 runs, gets a poor ball and is not one to miss out. Long hop turning away after pitching in line with off, Elgar jumps back in the crease while moving leg-side and cuts it hard through the extra-cover region. Mid-off chases it all the way to the fence and manages to haul it back in
69.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, lunges forward to a fullish ball before smothering it away
69.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, nicely bowled. Pulled his length back slightly while keeping it slower through the air. Elgar couldn't have got far forward to that, just wasn't allowed to. The ball then turned appreciably so Elgar ended up having to adjust with his hands. Opened the bat-face and angled it towards slip
69.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, 1 run, moves across on the back foot to a similar flatter trajectory before tucking it to deep mid-wicket
69.2 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, hangs back in the crease to a flatter delivery and turns it into the leg-side in defence
69.1 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, tossed up and turning in from a length outside off, Steyn covers his off-stump and leaves it alone
68.6 -
Root to Elgar, no run, floated up outside off, pushed to cover
68.5 -
Root to Elgar, 2 runs, some more air on this off-break from round the wicket, Elgar plonks forward and punches a drive through the cover region. Pierces the gap but not enough meat behind it to reach the fence
68.4 -
Root to Steyn, 1 run, flatter just outside off, Steyn steers it wide of point for a single
68.3 -
Root to Elgar, 3 runs, it's running away fine, it's running away. Is that it? Oh it sure is. A brilliant hundred from Elgar and he is absolutely ecstatic. Removes his helmet and wears a big smile before being caught in an embrace with his partner. He has stood defiant and combative riding all sorts of waves England have created. Got a gift to get to the landmark. Drifting down leg-side, only needed to tickle it fine. And a comfortable three. Well played!
68.2 -
Root to Elgar, no run, pushed quicker through the air and sliding on towards off, Elgar defends from the crease
68.1 -
Root to Elgar, no run, some turn from a length but it was wide of off, Elgar leaves it alone
Root will continue and has two slips for him. That should swell his pride
Drinks are on the field now. Excellent phase for England. They conceded just 41 runs and picked three important wickets. South Africa need the lower-order to hang around and eat at the deficit. Elgar is nearing his hundred and is batting very well. Can Steyn, Morkel and Piedt support him? We'll find out soon...
67.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, very full and on the stumps, Elgar drives it to long-on
67.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, 1 run, tossed up very full and outside off stump, Steyn drives really hard to mid-off, who dives and gets a hand on it
67.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, appeal for LBW, turned down by the umpire and England don't review. Spinning down the leg-side, Steyn misses the glance and gets hit on the pad
67.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, shortish and outside off stump, Elgar punches it off the back foot to cover and gets off strike
Slip and gully in
67.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, driven back to the bowler
67.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Elgar defends off the front foot
66.6 -
Root to Elgar, 1 run, fullish and outside off stump, driven off the front foot to sweeper cover
66.5 -
Root to Elgar, 2 runs, edgedddd but safe. Very full and wide outside off stump, Elgar reaches out and tries to drive, gets a thick edge that flies wide of the man at slip
66.4 -
Root to Elgar, 2 runs, sliding down the leg-side, Elgar flicks uppishly past the man at short leg for a couple of runs
66.3 -
Root to Elgar, no run, this is on the stumps, blocked into the on-side
66.2 -
Root to Elgar, no run, turning away outside off stump, ignored
66.1 -
Root to Elgar, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Elgar defends off the front foot
Joe Root [1.0-1-0-0] is back into the attack
65.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, 2 runs, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Steyn tries to defend, gets an outside edge that rolls to third man
Back to over the wicket
65.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Steyn defends off the front foot
65.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, very full and outside off stump, played to the left of the bowler
Round the wicket now
65.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Steyn defends off the front foot
65.2 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, easily defended from the crease again
65.1 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, flatter delivery just outside off stump, Steyn moves across and defends
64.6 -
Finn to Elgar, 2 runs, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Elgar hops and tucks it to deep mid-wicket. He moves into the 90s now
64.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, good carry on this length delivery outside off stump, but it was not close enough to make Elgar play
64.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, slightly fuller in length, Elgar defends
64.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, back of a length again, blocked off the back foot
64.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar ignores it
64.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, oh Elgar didn't know where the ball was after it hit him on the thigh pad. Short and on the leg stump, Elgar hops and tries to help it away fine on its way, misses, the ball lobs up in the air but was well in front of the stumps. Elgar thought it went behind him
63.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, gets behind the line and defends
63.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn goes back and blocks
63.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, flatter in trajectory and around off stump line, Steyn works it towards mid-on
63.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, very full and on the stumps, Elgar drives it along the ground to long-on
63.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, softly driven back to the bowler
63.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, nicely bowled, bit of drift back into the left-hander and then it turns, Elgar though defends well off the front foot
62.6 -
Finn to Elgar, 1 run, easily tucked away off the back foot to mid-wicket and he keeps the strike
62.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar taps it back to the bowler
62.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, another overpitched ball, but Elgar only manages to drive it straight to cover
62.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, driven firmly off the front foot, Finn bends in his followthrough and collects the ball
62.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Elgar defends it into the off-side
62.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, full and outside off stump, Elgar drives it to cover
61.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, byes, FOUR, Steyn comes on the front foot to defend, but it turns a long way and goes down the leg-side beating everyone
61.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn is nicely forward and defending very well
61.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Steyn drives it towards mid-off
61.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, this time he tucks this towards mid-wicket
61.2 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, again, almost a replay of the previous ball. Carefull Dale Steyn, the ball is turning it almost shaved the leg stump
61.1 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn once again walks across the stumps and tries to glance, but misses. Wasn't too far away from the leg stump
60.6 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short delivery on the off stump, Elgar ducks under it
60.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, off stump line, Elgar defends off the back foot
60.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Elgar defends off the front foot
60.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Elgar defends
60.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar lifts his bat and lets it go
60.1 -
Finn to Elgar, FOUR, another good on-drive from Elgar. Can someone support him? He's batting well at one end. Full and on the stumps, Elgar drives it along the ground, sends it very straight and well wide of Broad at mid-on. Broad was reluctant in his chase and the ball easily beats him to the fence
Steven Finn [12.0-1-42-0] is back into the attack
59.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, around off stump line, Steyn defends. Wicket-maiden for Moeen Ali
59.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn tries to defend, but ends up playing outside the line of the ball and it beats the inside edge
59.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn moves across the stumps and glances it to short fine leg
Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease
59.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, out Caught by James Taylor!! Wicket number three for Moeen Ali. Can't just defend the ball and allow a spinner to bowl to his plans when it's turning considerably and Abbott pays the penalty. Flighted delivery just outside off stump, there was a bit of extra bounce as well, Abbott lunges forward to block, gets a big inside edge onto pad, it lobs up, Taylor dives forward from short leg and takes the catch. Cook reviewed straightaway as he saw the ball take the edge. Kyle Abbott c James Taylor b Moeen Ali 0(6)
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
England have reviewed for a catch. Looks out to me but umpire Rod Tucker shakes his head. Anyway, let's go through the DRS process. It's a fair delivery, oh dear! That's a massive inside edge and Abbott has to go. No need to Ultra Edge as it was pretty evident to the naked eye that it was out.
59.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, no run, gets a good stride forward and defends once again
59.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Abbott leans forward and defends
Slip, leg gully and short leg surround Abbott
58.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, now he covers the stumps and allows the good length delivery to sail through to the keeper
58.5 -
Broad to Elgar, FOUR, nice looking on-drive, Elgar didn't try to hit it too hard, just checked his shot at the last moment to ensure that it rolled along the ground. Full and on the off stump, Elgar drives it past the non-striker and mid-on was not even in the picture
58.4 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Elgar pushes it to mid-on
58.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, around off stump line, Elgar defends off the back foot
58.2 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, on the off stump, Elgar defends well off the front foot
58.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Elgar defends off the back foot
57.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, no run, for moment I thought Kyle Abbott was bowled. What an over this is from Moeen Ali. Once again sharp turn at a fairly quick pace, around 88kph, turned square, Abbott was on the front foot to block, left a big gap between bat and pad, the ball sneaked through and missed the off stump by a whisker
57.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, leg byes, 2 runs, that's beaten everyone. Moeen Ali is getting the ball to turn. Flighted delivery outside off stump, Abbott leans forward to block, the ball spins and goes through the gate, just brushes the flap of the pad and beats the keeper
57.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, no run, oohs and aahs from the close-in fielders. Flighted delivery turning back in, Abbott tries to defend, misses, the ball lobs to slip off the pad, no appeal for LBW as it was sliding down
Kyle Abbott, right handed bat, comes to the crease
57.3 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, out Caught by Stokes!! Looks like Moeen Ali has learnt from Ravindra Jadeja's book of spin bowling. Dart it in and then expect the ball to turn sharply. That's exactly what happened there. Pushed through from round the wicket, pitched around middle and turned a long way, ended up just outside off stump, Duminy had to play at it and he was completely squared up in his defence, the ball took the outside edge and the man at slip made no mistake. England are right on top. South Africa are 6 down and they are still 153 runs behind. Duminy c Stokes b Moeen Ali 2(15)
Moeen Ali to Duminy, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
57.2 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, fired in flat, it turns a bit, Duminy manages to defend despite being opened up a bit
A slip and short leg in place
57.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, flighted delivery down the leg-side, Elgar flicks it towards square leg, where Finn stops it with his right boot. 150 up for the hosts
Moeen Ali [13.0-0-45-1] is back into the attack
56.6 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, good shot but straight to the man at cover. Full and outside off stump, Duminy drives well but doesn't hit the gap
56.5 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, Elgar turns it to backward square leg
56.4 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Elgar lets it go
56.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, slower delivery outside off stump, Elgar defends it towards cover
56.2 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, overpitched outside off stump, Elgar drives it to silly mid-off
56.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, full and outside off stump, Elgar defends it to mid-off
55.6 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length on the off stump, Duminy stands tall and defends
55.5 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, fullish and on the stumps, Duminy mistimes the flick back to the bowler off the outside half of the bat
55.4 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Duminy defends off the front foot
55.3 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, Duminy takes one on the bicep. Short and angled in, Duminy tries to evade by dropping his wrists and bat down, but doesn't manage to get out of the line, thankfully it hit the muscle and not the shoulder bone
55.2 -
Finn to Elgar, 1 run, driven straight down the ground, the man at mid-on dives to his right and pushes the ball towards mid-off
55.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fullish and angled in from round the wicket, Elgar defends well
54.6 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, slower delivery delivery outside off stump, Duminy lifts his bat and lets it go
54.5 -
Broad to Duminy, 2 runs, good length delivery on the stumps, Duminy flicks it along the ground to deep mid-wicket and he's off the mark
54.4 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, short of length on the off stump, Duminy was looking to nudge into the on-side, gets it on the outside half of the bat and it rolls into the off-side
54.3 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Duminy defends off the front foot
54.2 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Elgar tucks it to backward square leg
54.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Elgar defends it to mid-on
53.6 -
Finn to Elgar, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Elgar tucks it to mid-wicket and sets off for a sharp single, the fielder has a shy at the striker's end and misses, Duminy was in anyway
53.5 -
Finn to Elgar, 2 runs, easy ball, full and on the leg stump, Elgar flicks it along the ground to deep mid-wicket and adds another couple
53.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Elgar drives it to mid-off
53.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, Finn fires the yorker just outside off stump, Elgar digs it out
53.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fullish and around off stump line, Elgar gets a good stride forward as he defends
53.1 -
Finn to Elgar, FOUR, Elgar straightaway gets some runs. Full and wide outside off stump, Elgar just opens the face of the bat and guides it along the ground between slip and gully
Steven Finn [10.0-1-34-0] is back into the attack
52.6 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, Broad begins Day 3 with a maiden over and gets he gets a great round of applause from the English fans in the stands. Short of a length delivery on the stumps, Duminy stands tall and defends
52.5 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, Duminy gets right behind the line and defends it back towards the bowler
52.4 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Duminy pushes it towards mid-on
52.3 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Duminy defends into the off-side
Round the wicket with three slips and a gully
Jean-Paul Duminy, left handed bat, comes to the crease
52.2 -
Broad to Bavuma, out Bowled!! He got Stiaan van Zyl second ball of South Africa's innings and now he's got Temba Bavuma second ball on Day 3. What a start for England. South Africa have lost half their side for just 137 runs on the board. Got to feel for Bavuma though as this one kept a little low. Short of a length delivery wide outside off stump, Bavuma was on the back foot to punch through cover, the lack of bounce did him in as it took the toe-end of the bat and crashed into the leg stump. Bavuma tried to adjust for the bounce, but he could only drag it back onto the sticks. Elation for Broad and Co, disappointment for Bavuma. Bavuma b Broad 10(35) [4s-1]
Broad to Bavuma, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!
Looks like the England slip cordon is standing very close.
52.1 -
Broad to Bavuma, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, ignored
Right then, the players walk out in bright sunshine. Broad warms-up and he will open the bowling on Day 3 with two slips and a gully.
We have an exciting day's play in store. The weather seems to be fine and there is nothing threatening on the radar. It was a bit cloudy earlier, but it is all clearing. Broad and Co. would hope that the ball swings and helps them make early inroads. Anyway, we are not too far away from the action. Stay tuned...
Elgar played exceptionally well under pressure. He wasn't throwing his bat at everything, but did not miss out on a loose ball. He has Temba Bavuma for company now and they have just started to build a partnership. However, it's a fresh start for both now and they will have to battle the early morning moisture on the pitch. South Africa still have JP Duminy to follow and they need all three to make substantial scores if not a big one from one of them. On the other hand, after a good night's rest, Broad, Woakes and Steven Finn would have relatively fresh legs and will be itching to have a go at the Proteas batsmen.
Day 3: Good morning all! England had a good day at the office yesterday and now they have their noses ahead at this stage of the game. In the absence of James Anderson, Stuart Broad led from the front for the visitors with a fantastic opening spell. He got good support from Chris Woakes as well and South Africa were put under serious pressure right at the start. When Dean Elgar and AB de Villiers were looking solid for a big stand, Broad came and bowled a beauty to dismiss the latter. One thought Faf du Plessis would make the most of home conditions, but was not to be as Moeen Ali knocked him over for literally nothing.
South Africa have not been able to get a single 100-run partnership in the 8 Test matches they have played this year. And there could be no better time for Bavuma and Elgar to get rid of this dubious record when they come out to bat tomorrow. Having said this, the task is uphill against the tall English cavalry. That is it from us today, don't forget to join us for an exciting 3rd day's play tomorrow at 09:30 local. Ciao!
England bowled beautifully on a track which did not have much for the pacers and became easier for the batsmen when the ball turned soft. Cashing in on this character of the pitch, AB de Villiers avoided the early jitters to get to 49, but just when he looked poised to record his 39th Test fifty, Broad came back to put a smile on the English faces. Faf du Plessis' nightmare in Tests continued as he was bowled by Moeen Ali trying to play a lofted drive. On any other day, it would have easily missed the bails. But that is the thing with bad form, it acts as a dismissal-magnet.
Stumps, Day 2: England would be the happier camp after the close of today's play. Yesterday at one point they were 49/3 and 300 looked a distant dream. However, Taylor and Compton steadied the ship and today the latter carried on the good work with ample support from Stokes who, like always, preferred to play his shots. After the departure of Bairstow, who also played positively, at the score of 267, the hosts once again looked like getting bundled out before the 300 mark, but Stuart Broad played a good hand to help them post a fighting total. When the hosts came out to bat, Broad was all over them. In the absence of James Anderson, the towering pacer played the senior man and scalped van Zyl and Amla to make his team's score look even better.
51.6 -
Root to Elgar, no run, tossed up and just outside off stump, Elgar defends off the front foot
51.5 -
Root to Elgar, no run, a friendly full toss on the stumps, Elgar is looking for survival and just taps it softly to mid-on
51.4 -
Root to Elgar, no run, once again very full and on the stumps, easily blocked
51.3 -
Root to Elgar, no run, leg-stump line, Elgar defends it into the on-side
51.2 -
Root to Elgar, no run, too full to trouble the batsman, Elgar watchfully leans forward and pushes it to cover
51.1 -
Root to Elgar, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Elgar defends off the front foot
Joe Root, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Should be the last over of the day
50.6 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bavuma punches it towards cover and looks for a quick single, but it sent back
50.5 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, well wide of off stump, ignored
50.4 -
Stokes to Elgar, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Elgar tucks to deep mid-wicket for an easy single
50.4 -
Stokes to Elgar, wide, bumper on the stumps, Elgar ducks under it, the umpire calls that a wide for height
50.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Elgar gets behind the line and defends
50.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar ignores it
50.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Elgar drops his wrists and lets it go
Elgar gets some attention from the physio for cramps on his right hamstring. 6 odd minutes to go and the umpire is keeping a close eye on proceedings. Elgar gets up and is ready for the fight.
49.6 -
Finn to Bavuma, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bavuma covers the stumps and lets it go
49.5 -
Finn to Bavuma, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Bavuma gets behind and blocks
49.4 -
Finn to Bavuma, no run, another easy back foot block for Bavuma
49.3 -
Finn to Bavuma, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Bavuma stands tall and defends
49.2 -
Finn to Elgar, 1 run, shortish and on the off stump, Elgar hops and tucks it to mid-wicket
49.1 -
Finn to Bavuma, 3 runs, Broad dives full length to his left at short mid-on, but Bavuma's on-drive beats him, in fact it slows down in the deep and someone hunts it down
The physio comes out to attend to Elgar. In fact, it's only a chat and Elgar is good to carry on.
48.6 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, strong appeal for LBW from behind the sticks, but Stokes wasn't that keen and he threw his head back in disappointment that it was sliding down the leg-side. Fullish and angled in, Elgar falls over the flick and gets hit in line with leg stump, but the angle from round the wicket was taking it past the stumps
48.5 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Elgar defends off the back foot
Now the cat is staring at the South African dug-out and then walks away towards deep mid-wicket
48.4 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Elgar shoulders arms
48.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Elgar shoulders arms
A cat has entered the field and is waiting at what would be wide long-on for Dean Elgar.
48.2 -
Stokes to Bavuma, 1 run, has to hurry and Bavuma makes his ground. Short of a length delivery just outside off stump, Bavuma turns it towards short mid-wicket and sets off, Broad rushes to the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses
48.1 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on the off stump, Bavuma gets behind the line and defends well
47.6 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar ignores it
47.5 -
Finn to Elgar, FOUR, nicely pulled, no one in the deep at mid-wicket, the fielder at deep backward square leg gives the chase, but he was never going to win the battle. Short and angled in, Elgar rocks back, swivels and pulls it along the ground
47.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Elgar punches it back to the bowler off the toe-end of the bat
47.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, now Elgar decides to leave this short of length delivery late, the ball rolls towards the slip cordon off the face of the bat
47.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, oh looked like that stopped on the batsman. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Elgar was hopping and trying to defend, played early, the bat turned in his hands on impact with the ball and rolled towards mid-wicket when he was attempting to play it into the off-side
Two slips and a gully waiting for the edge
47.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, full and wide outside off stump, Elgar decides to push that away from the body to cover
Steven Finn [8.0-1-26-0] is back into the attack
46.6 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, fullish and outside off, defended
46.5 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma comes onto the front foot and drives this pitched up delivery towards cover
46.4 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, length delivery and outside off, Bavuma covers his off-pole and ushers it through to the keeper
46.3 -
Stokes to Bavuma, FOUR, Stokes decides to test Bavuma with a banged in delivery and he gets good height on it. Bavuma brings out the pull shot, but gets a top-edge and luckily for him, it flies towards the third man fence
46.2 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, length delivery and outside off, Bavuma lets it go by
46.1 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Bavuma rides on the bounce and greets it with the bat-maker's label. Textbook back foot defence
45.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, well-flighted delivery from Moeen, Elgar camps on the back foot and pushes it into the off-side
45.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen extracts turn on this delivery, Elgar gets opened up in his defence, but he is able to keep it out
45.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, fuller and on the stumps, turned towards short mid-wicket
45.3 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, 1 run, slightly shorter in length, Bavuma punches off the back foot square of the wicket on the off-side. He thinks of stealing another run, but decides against it
45.2 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma comes forward and leans into the drive in front of square on the off-side
45.1 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, tossed up delivery and on the stumps, driven to mid-off
44.6 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, from round the wicket, Stokes hurls it on a fuller length and zeroes it on the stumps, Elgar leans into the drive and with his elbow nice and high up plays the shot all along the carpet towards mid-off, but can't breach the gap
44.5 -
Stokes to Bavuma, 1 run, Stokes spears it down leg, Bavuma gets off the mark with a crisply played flick shot to deep backward square leg. He rolled his wrists there and that helped his cause
44.4 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, fullish from Stokes, driven into the off-side
44.3 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended
44.2 -
Stokes to Bavuma, no run, Stokes continues to use the crease well. He comes close to the stumps and hits it on a length and it straightens after pitching. It stays low, Bavuma hurriedly tries to bring his bat down, but the ball goes underneath his bat and lands in front of the keeper, who grabs it with both his hands
44.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, 1 run, speared down leg, Elgar shuffles across and nurdles it to fine leg
43.6 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, shorter in length, Bavuma camps on the back foot and works it behind square on the on-side
43.5 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma gets a good stirde forward to blunt this tossed up delivery
43.4 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, pushed through from Moeen, Bavuma is steadfast in his defence
43.3 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma stays on the back foot and defends this quicker delivery
43.2 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Moeen keeps it on the stumps, Bavuma camps on the back foot and clips it into the leg-side
43.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, too straight from Moeen, turned to square leg
42.6 -
Stokes to Elgar, 1 run, Stokes hurls in a short delivery, pulled to backward square leg. He didn't get it exactly off the middle of the bat
42.5 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, stump-to-stump line, Elgar tries to work it into the on-side and ekes out an inside edge to mid-wicket
42.4 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, Elgar comes forward and drives it to mid-off
42.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, this one pitches on a length and straightens, Elgar keeps it out
42.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, Stokes pleads with the umpire to answer an appeal for LBW in the affirmative. He even asks Cook whether they can take a review, but the skipper decides against it. It was a length delivery that angled back into the left-hander, Elgar looked to bring his bat down to defend and missed. It seemed to be high, but the Hawk-eye shows it was hitting top of middle-stump. Now that surprises me
42.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, 2 runs, from round the wicket, Stokes splays it down leg, Elgar rolls his wrists and flicks it towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep runs around the circumference and gets to the ball. He fires in the throw. Meanwhile, Elgar adds two more runs to his tally
Ben Stokes [2.0-1-7-0] is back into the attack
41.6 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, shorter in length, Bavuma uses the depth of the crease and punches it to cover, who dives and saves a few runs. There is a bit of hesitation in terms of running between the wickets, but in the end, no damage done
41.5 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Moeen lands it in that corridor outside off, Bavuma prods forward and blocks it
41.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, Elgar drives this flatter delivery past the diving fielder at short mid-on for a single
41.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen is troubling the South African batsmen by extracting turn. However, Elgar is well-set and as a result, he is able to defend this delivery after covering for the turn
41.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen, Elgar defends it into the off-side
41.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Elgar camps inside the crease and keeps this one out
40.6 -
Woakes to Bavuma, no run, from wide of the crease, Woakes lands it on a back of a length and bowls it there and thereabouts outside off, Bavuma doesn't fiddle at it
40.5 -
Woakes to Bavuma, no run, length delivery and attacking the stumps, Bavuma mistimes the drive back towards the bowler
40.4 -
Woakes to Bavuma, no run, Woakes continues to join the dots by keeping it in that channel outside off, left alone
40.3 -
Woakes to Bavuma, no run, length delivery and outside off, easy leave for the batsman
40.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, too straight from Woakes, turned to mid-wicket
40.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Elgar punches it towards cover-point, who makes a good diving stop
Temba Bavuma, right handed bat, comes to the crease
39.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, out Bowled!! A rush of blood has cost du Plessis his wicket. He danced down the wicket to a flighted delivery and looked to loft. However, Moeen beat him with his path of flight and guile. For a moment it felt as if Bairstow had missed a stumping chance. But the English players started to celebrate as they reckoned that it had taken the top of off-stump. The on-field umpire went upstairs and after a few replays it was crystal clear that du Plessis was bowled as it had brushed the bail on its way. du Plessis b Moeen Ali 2(19)
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!
The TV umpire has come into play to look at whether du Plessis has been cleaned up. The front foot is fine. On replays, it looks like it has hit the top of off-stump. After going through a few replays, it has been decided that du Plessis has to take the long walk back to the hut
39.5 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, slightly shorter in length, du Plessis aims to turn it into the on-side and misses
39.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, Elgar comes forward and drives it to long-on
39.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, yet again, Moeen extracts a hint of turn, Elgar is opened up in his defence. However, he is able to keep it out from inside the crease
39.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tantalisingly flighted from Moeen, defended
39.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up delivery that turns away from the left-hander, Elgar lets it go by
38.6 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, from wide of the crease, Woakes flings it on a back of a length, du Plessis covers his sticks and blunts it out
38.5 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, back of a length delivery and angling into the left-hander, Elgar hops and then clips it to mid-wicket
38.4 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, fullish and just outside off, Elgar punches it towards mid-off. He thinks of stealing a single, but wisely decides against it
38.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, from mid-crease, Woakes extracts a bit of disconcerting bounce, Elgar takes his bottom hand off the bat handle and defends it with soft hands back down the pitch
38.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, Woakes tests the patience of the batsman outside off, Elgar rides on the bounce and guards it out
38.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, length delivery and outside off, Elgar waves it through to the keeper
37.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, du Plessis is solid in defence to this flatter delivery
37.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, very full and zooming in on the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket for a single
37.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, too straight from Moeen, turned to mid-wicket
37.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen extracts a hint of turn away from the left-hander, Elgar covers for the turn and pats it behind square on the off-side
37.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, slower through the air from Moeen, driven to cover
37.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flatter delivery and on the stumps, Elgar plants his front foot and defends
36.6 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, Woakes keeps it in that one square foot window outside off, du Plessis covers his off-pole and hoists his bat above his shoulder
36.5 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, length delivery from Woakes, du Plessis is steadfast in his forward defence
36.4 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, just behind a good length and outside off, du Plessis is surprised by the extra bounce. He camps on the back foot, takes his bottom hand off the bat handle and pushes it towards the fielder at gully, who dives and makes a fine stop
36.3 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, length delivery and just outside off, du Plessis prods forward and blunts it out
36.2 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, the Warwickshire swing bowler lands it on a length and zeroes in on the stumps, defended from inside the crease
36.1 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery and in that channel outside off, du Plessis leaves it untouched
Chris Woakes [8.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack
35.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Elgar is compact in his forward defence to this flatter delivery
35.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, pushed through and on the stumps, Elgar prods forward and keeps it out
35.4 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, leg byes, 1 run, Moeen drifts this one down the leg-side, du Plessis aims to turn it around the corner and misses. The pair take a leg-bye
35.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, flatter trajectory from Moeen, pushed to long-on
35.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen extracts turn and bounce on this delivery, Elgar is surprised by it. He though, defends it with his bottom hand coming off the bat handle
35.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up delivery and on the stumps, defended
The players will have the final drinks of the day. It's been a brilliant hour and fifteen minutes of Test cricket. AB de Villiers was in soothing form cracking drives, slapping square cuts and using his feet to the spinner. And it took a special moment from Broad to dislodge the maestro. A brilliantly disguised leg-cutter and de Villiers was history. That wicket has levelled the scales again of this topsy-turvy contest. Okay, here's Ali
34.6 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, defended back down the pitch from the crease
34.5 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, he's liking these leg-cutters now. Throwing up a couple of them every now and then. This one is on a back of a length outside off, the length allows du Plessis the time to adjust and defend it into the off-side after moving across on the back foot
34.4 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, fullish delivery around the sixth stump, Faf leaves it with conviction
34.3 -
Broad to du Plessis, 2 runs, off the mark with a nice little tuck off the hips through mid-wicket
34.2 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, now he's surprised by the extra bounce on the leg-cutter which nips away as well. He was on the move forward when the realization dawned on him. Loosens his grip and opens the bat-face to drop it down into the off-side. Hit him high on the bat but controlled it well
34.1 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, fullish around the fourth stump, it would take a brave man to leave that alone. Faf doesn't want to risk it. Moves on the front foot and defends with bat and pad close
33.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, lunges forward and smothers back down the pitch
33.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, loop and dip on off, Elgar is not quite to the pitch after getting forward but the lack of turn enables him to cope and defend
33.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, pushed through on a length and turning away outside off, left alone
33.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, fullish just outside off, driven to cover
33.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, SIX, Elgar is taking him on. Down in a flash, moves leg-side as well to counter the drift and lofts it handsomely over long-on. Raises a fifty as well. He isn't looking to hammer the leather off the ball. Just an extension of the arms to get the elevation. The timing is sweet enough to send it all the way
33.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flatter on off, turns slightly from a length, Elgar clips it gently into the on-side
32.6 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, hurls it on a back of a length outside off, another easy leave
There are four slips and a gully in place. The crowd is right behind Broad, the English section of it. Clapping all the way through as he steams in. Great atmosphere
32.5 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, length ball carrying with nice fizz through to Bairstow after being left alone
Faf du Plessis, right handed bat, comes to the crease
32.4 -
Broad to de Villiers, out Caught by Bairstow!! Broad's done it. He's got the big dog. Oh what a moment. One short of a half-century, AB feels for a delivery outside off. It was a brilliantly bowled leg-cutter. You can hardly spot it on the replays. No wonder AB was done in. Nips away from a good length and catches the faintest of outside edges through to Bairstow. And Broad is away. Doesn't bother looking back at umpire Aleem Dar. He knows. He knows he has pulled off a beauty. Well done! de Villiers c Bairstow b Broad 49(79) [4s-7 6s-1]
Broad to de Villiers, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
32.3 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, goes flashing and flailing to slap a short ball outside off, under-edges it on the bounce through to the keeper
32.2 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, a much cozier leave with the line being well wide of off
32.1 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, length ball just outside off, brilliant leave from the South African talisman judging it to inch-perfect precision
31.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, nice and loopy on the stumps, pushed back down the pitch
31.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, very full and drilled down to long-on
31.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, pushed through on a length just outside off, AB gets half-forward and blocks
31.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 3 runs, tossed up very full and drifting in on middle, Elgar whips it through mid-wicket. There is a brilliant chase given by Woakes from mid-on. He puts in a desperate dive and flicks it back inside before clattering into the hoardings. The ad cushions are almost hugging the hoardings on that side of the field and Woakes took a bad bump crashing right into them
31.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, a big "ahhhhh" to appeal for an LBW. Huge inside edge though. Elgar was deceived by the drift and ended up playing outside the line slightly
31.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, ventures down the track, gets close to the pitch of the ball and eases into the push down to long-on
30.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, slightly fuller on off, Elgar pushes it towards mid-off after getting half forward
30.5 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, angled in from round the wicket on a back of a length, defended from the crease
Never seen anything like this before. Alternate angles every other ball..
30.4 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery which rears up uncomfortably just outside off, Elgar had to lose his bottom hand and drops it into the off-side off the splice of the bat
What is Broad upto? He is flipping angles like I flip TV channels. Back over
30.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, defended from the crease
And back to round the wicket..
30.2 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, slanted away from the southpaw on a good length, Elgar shoulders arms
Broad switches to over the wicket..
30.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Elgar angles it to gully
29.6 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, floated up on the stumps, blocked
29.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, shimmies down and turns it to short mid-wicket
29.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 3 runs, you put it there and he will pick you all day. Drifting onto the pads, flicked comfortably through mid-wicket. It's his version of playing golf and unwinding. The ball beats the dive of the fielder and has to be chased all the way down to the boundary
29.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flatter and defended into the off-side, opened the bat-face to adjust for the turn
29.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, FOUR, oh hello! As Bumble puts it "Didn't see that coming". Meanwhile, Elgar crawls over 1000 Test runs. Dances down the track and lofts Ali back down the ground. One bounce and over the ropes
29.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, floated up just outside off, Elgar blocks it on the front foot
28.6 -
Broad to de Villiers, FOUR, my word, he is timing 'em well. Such ease. Such poise. Such balance. I don't even reckon it was a full delivery. Pitched on a good length outside off, AB maintains a firm base with his feet and pastes the drive through the cover-region
28.5 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery around off, AB drops it down with soft hands
28.4 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, pushed wide of Ali at mid-off and Elgar is calling for the single straightaway. No indecision and he is easily home even as Ali takes down the base of the stumps with a direct-hit
28.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, a firmer punch off the back foot towards cover. Hopped on the crease slightly and connected it with his feet in the air
28.2 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, a typical junkyard-dog innings from Elgar. That's what he's there for at the top of the order. Deadpans this back of a length delivery into the off-side
28.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, harpooned into the blockhole outside off, Elgar digs it out with a decent crouch
27.6 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, pushed through on a length just outside off, defended after getting half-forward
27.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, flattens the trajectory and AB is content to defend from the crease
27.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, SIX, here he comes. Puts the wheels on, gets close to the pitch of the flighted ball, makes sure to leave enough room for a clean swing off the arms and launches it in orbit over the sightscreen. This is how he rolls..
27.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, flatter on the stumps, AB is solid in defence
27.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, wrists this in front of mid-on and breaks into a sprint. The pressure put on Finn causes him to fumble
27.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, nice in-drift and decent flight. Elgar prods forward and knocks it into the off-side
Moeen Ali [3.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack
Ali now. One slip in place and twirling in from round the wicket..
26.6 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, an ominous defence off the back foot. That's not the length to de Villiers. Largely untroubled
26.5 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, a hint of tail back in from a back of a length outside off, AB covers his stumps and sees it swerve through to the keeper
26.4 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, full ball outside off, not full enough to be driving. AB doesn't bother
26.3 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, de Villiers turns it into the on-side in defence
26.2 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, slightly fuller than a good length just outside off, AB mistimes the cover-drive to .. well, cover
26.1 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, gets close to those pads of Elgar and finds himself dismissively clipped wide of mid-on
Stuart Broad [5.0-3-8-2] is back into the attack
Broad has been brought back in the hopes of a breakthrough. Will bowl from round the wicket to Elgar with a couple of slips and gully
25.6 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, AB is back in his crease and turns it into the on-side
25.5 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, now drawn forward by a fullish ball just outside off, but once again a thumping defence
25.4 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, length ball on the stumps, Ab offers an impregable and demoralising defence. Try breaching that
25.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, only threatening to stray on middle and that's enough for Elgar. He hops back in the crease and tucks it wide of mid-wicket where Root throws himself across to keep the scoring to a single
25.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, solidly behind the line of this back of a length delivery on off before blunting it into the off-side
25.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, pushed across the left-hander on a good length, relatively too wide to tempt a shot
24.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, length ball aiming for the top of off, defended after moving inches forward
24.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, oh sumptuous. He is really getting in the mood now. Short of length delivery outside off, he moves across on the back foot and punches it sweetly but picks out point
24.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, and Finn is down again. Oddly, on both instances that he has, the ball had disappeared to the fence. Not much wrong with this delivery though. Only a fraction full outside off. And what follows next is a blinder. A scorching extra-cover drive from de Villiers beating mid-off and lighting up the grass
24.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, similar back of a length delivery outside off, not much movement on this one. Defended off the back foot
24.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, angled in and nips away from a back of a length just outside off, AB controls it beautifully despite being undone by the movement. It kicks off the deck to catch the shoulder of the bat. Goes straight to ground since AB had loosened his grip
24.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, Finn is flat on the ground after tumbling over in his followthrough. Just as well that he didn't get to see the result. It was a tripe ball. Short and wide of off, AB slaps it in the air in front of square on the off-side
23.6 -
Woakes to de Villiers, 1 run, tucks this one nicely off the hips to the man at deep mid-wicket. There were thoughts about a second. They were put to bed by the alertness of the fielder
23.5 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, jags back in slightly from a back of a length outside off, AB looked like shaping for a punch through the off-side. Had to adjust due to the movement and checks his shot back down towards the bowler
23.4 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, angled in on off and middle, defended off the front foot into the on-side
23.3 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, full ball with an invitation to drive outside off, AB doesn't reciprocate
23.2 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, straying on the hips but de Villiers misses out with his tuck and takes it on the thigh pad
23.1 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, AB hangs back and blocks
22.6 -
Finn to Elgar, FOUR, now this is one of the most un-elegant drive if you can call it that. But it fetches the same no. of runs. Fraction full outside off, Elgar doesn't bother to move his front foot across. It doesn't move well forward either. Just crouches his back knee and shovels it through the cover region. The timing is there, so is the precision
22.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, Elgar had to raise his arms really high as this short of length delivery had nice lift and was jagging back in after pitching outside off
22.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, there, right there. That's an absolute pearler. Angled in on a back of a length, Elgar had to play but the ball straightens to square him up and beat the edge
22.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, the natural length for Finn outside off, which is a little shorter than a good length. Nothing doing
22.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, crouches a little to a full ball outside off and steers it towards point
22.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, hitting a good length outside off, Elgar hasn't been tempted against Finn so far
21.6 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, very full outside off, AB chops the drive off a thick inside edge into the pitch and the ball bounces into the on-side. Didn't really get low enough and was very upright while attempting the stroke and hence didn't get under the drive
21.5 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, half-a-stride forward to get beside the length ball, defends it with bat and pad close
21.4 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, length ball wide of off, left alone
21.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, 3 runs, floated up on the pads, clipped away through mid-wicket towards the longest part of the boundary. Moeen ali gives hot pursuit and hauls it in with a slide a yard or so inside the ropes
21.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, much more nimble with his back foot on this occasion. Moves it across and blocks the back of a length delivery into the off-side
21.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, Woakes is nibbling away. Pushing it across the left-hander in the corridor outside off, Elgar has a feel for it and the hint of nip off the deck beats his edge
20.6 -
Finn to Elgar, 1 run, closer to off stump and Elgar escorts it with an open face in front of cover-point and sets off. There is a shy at his end where he turns his back towards the throw. And wears one on the body
20.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, and again. If you want me to play, come at me. This delivery is like a distant relative meant to be ignored
20.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fizzes through to Bairstow with good carry after straightening off the pitch from a back of a length. Finn has a broad smile on. But Elgar isn't playing anything remotely wide
20.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, still wider outside off, Elgar's combative and nuggety instincts prevent him from flirting with it
20.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, length delivery from round the wicket, not angling in enough to make Elgar play
20.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, 1 run, fullish ball at 139ks just outside off, AB pats it wide of cover from the crease and pinches a well judged run
19.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, full ball drifting across off, Elgar pushes it into the off-side with laden feet
19.5 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, lovely line and length. In the corridor-of-havoc and slanting away on a back of a length. Elgar is drawn into a little peck away from the body and beaten on the edge
19.4 -
Woakes to de Villiers, 1 run, pitched right up on off, AB eases into the on-drive straight of mid-on where Broad dives to his left and parries it to mid-off
19.3 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, overpitched just outside off, AB jams the drive into the turf towards mid-off. Checks the bottom of the bat to see if it's in good health
19.2 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, testing the pitch on a short of length outside off, defended off the back foot
19.1 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, moves back and across to get close to a back of a length delivery outside off before defending it to cover
The players have strolled back onto the field. Woakes will commence the post-Tea session with a couple of slips and a gully at hand
AB de Villiers edged one to gully, but survived as the third umpire did not have enough evidence to rule him out when Stokes took a low grab. Alongside Dean Elgar, de Villiers managed to steady the ship and saw off a disciplined phase of bowling. England have done well to keep the pressure on South Africa. Can de Villiers and Co. keep the visitors at bay and end the day on a high? Take a short break and join us back for the post-tea session...
Tea, Day 2: That was an intriguing session of play. Stuart Broad, who earlier played a handy innings to help his side get to 300, got England off to a great start with the ball as Stiaan van Zyl misjudged the line and left a straight ball alone to have his timber disturbed. Hashim Amla, walking in at No. 3, managed to survive a few close calls - Bairstow dropped a tough chance and England did not review for a caught behind shout and Ultra Edge showed a small spike, but was soon removed by Broad, courtesy a ball that left the right-hander off the pitch.
18.6 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length and angled in, Elgar keeps his bat away and lets it go
18.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, not close enough to make Elgar play again
18.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Elgar hops and defends
18.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, bit of extra lift on this full ball, Elgar didn't play it. Would have been interesting had he swung his bat at it
18.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Elgar ignores it
18.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Elgar covers the stumps and shoulders arms
17.6 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers tries to defend, gets an outside edge that rolls to gully
17.5 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, fullish and outside off stump, de Villiers drives it to mid-off
17.4 -
Stokes to de Villiers, FOUR, shortish and around off stump line, not quick enough or high enough to keep de Villiers calm, he rocks back and pulls along the ground through deep mid-wicket
17.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, 1 run, low full toss on the leg stump, Elgar flicks it through backward square leg
17.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, nice looking front foot drive, Elgar finds the man at cover though
17.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover and raises South Africa's 50
16.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, oh de Villiers pokes away from the body, thankfully he played with soft hands, otherwise this could have gone straight to hand. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, bit of extra bounce on it, de Villiers tried to defend, then almost pulled the bat away, got an edge that fell short of the diving third slip
16.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers looks to punch through mid-off, but gets an inside edge that rolls to mid-on
16.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, blocked to point
16.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers defends it off the outside half of the bat to backward point
16.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, freebie, low full toss on the leg stump, de Villiers won't miss out on those and he easily flicks it away along the ground through mid-wicket and enters the 20s
16.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers shoulders arms
15.6 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, very full and outside off stump, Elgar digs it out towards cover
15.5 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, full and angled in, defended to mid-on
15.4 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, oh this one keeps a bit low, Elgar manages to bend down to keep this short of length delivery out
15.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Elgar defends it to cover
15.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Elgar gets behind the line and defends well
Stokes is operating from round the wicket
15.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Elgar missed out on the tickle
Ben Stokes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
14.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, now Finn beats the outside edge. Lovely bowling. Full and drawing the batsman forward, de Villiers had to play at it as it was very close to the off stump, just left the right-hander and almost took the outside edge
14.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, inside edge and luckily for de Villiers and South Africa it goes over the sticks. Good length delivery angled in by Finn, de Villiers moves across and tries to defend, gets a thick edge and gets away with it
14.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, de Villiers hops and fends it to short mid-wicket again
14.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, full and tempting de Villiers, he drives hard, but not middle and it went straight to Finn
14.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, de Villiers tucks it to short mid-wicket
14.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, just a bit of shape back into the right-hander on this length delivery, de Villiers defends with an angled bat to point
13.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, very full and spinning away outside off stump, Elgar drives it straight to short cover
13.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Elgar gets a good stride forward as he defends this flighted delivery into the off-side
13.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, short enough for Elgar to hang back and blocks
13.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Elgar defends it to cover
13.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, very full and easy for the batsman, driven down to mid-on
13.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, shortish and outside off stump, Elgar wrists it to mid-on
12.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, shortish and outside off stump, ignored
12.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, 2 runs, shortish and outside off stump, de Villiers punches it towards mid-off, a misfield allows them a couple
12.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers gets behind the line and defends it to mid-off
12.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers gets a life with the third umpire not having enough evidence. To me though, that bounced inside Stokes' hands and not the ground. Short of a length delivery on the stumps, it moved away and also bounced extra, de Villiers was surprised in his defence and it took the glove. Stokes dived forward and claimed the catch intially before saying he was not sure about it. The third umpire had a look and gave the benefit of the doubt to the batsman
Did that carry? Stokes looks confident. In fact, he said out initially and then suggested that he wasn't sure about it. Anyway, the umpires have sent it upstairs. This is a massive moment in the game and AB de Villiers is the man in question. It's a fair delivery. Now that is very tight. Did that bounce into Stokes' hands or did it bounce in front? Looks out to me. But is there enough evidence for the third umpire to rule that out? The third umpire is having a chat with Aleem Dar and Dar signals Not Out. Bruce Oxenford is the third umpire.
12.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, de Villiers turns it to square leg
12.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, fullish and just a bit of inward movement, but not close enough to make de Villiers play
11.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Elgar was slightly opened up in his back foot defence
11.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, oh this one drifted into the left-hander with the breeze and then just turned away, Elgar managed to defend it to short leg
11.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, de Villiers works it to backward square leg
11.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 2 runs, turn and bounce for Moeen Ali, de Villiers waits on the back foot, adjusts and glances it to fine leg
11.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, flighted delivery on the leg stump, softly nudged
11.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, FOUR, the man at slip moved to his left as soon as he saw de Villiers get into position to play the reverse-paddle, but the batsman hit it well wide of him to collect a boundary
10.6 -
Finn to Elgar, 2 runs, too straight from Finn, Elgar tries to turn it towards third man. However, as Finn extracts extra bounce, Elgar's bottom hand comes off the bat handle in the process
10.5 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, fuller length delivery and zooming in on the stumps, Elgar drives it towards mid-off, who puts in the dive to make sure that Elgar won't pinch a single
10.4 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, back of a length delivery that climbs onto the batsman, Elgar hop-defends it
10.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, again Finn hits the bat hard. Elgar manages to defend it with his bottom hand coming off the bat handle
10.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery and Finn hits the splice of Elgar's willow hard. Elgar awkwardly defends it from inside the crease
10.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, just behind a good length and outside off, Elgar keeps it out. He thinks of stealing a single, but decides against taking the risk
Steven Finn, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Drinks are on the field now. It has surely been an engrossing first hour after the lunch break. Broad bowled with hustle and diligence to pick up the scalps of van Zyl and Amla. He also beat the outside edge on numerous occasions. Woakes too bowled a mettlesome spell and should have prised out Amla, but Bairstow dropped the catch. However, England would be mighty pleased that it didn't prove to be a costly miss
9.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, low full toss from Moeen, Elgar clips it to towards mid-wicket. The fielder at mid-on runs across and puts in the dive to save a few runs for his team
9.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, very full and attacking the stumps, driven back towards the bowler
9.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 2 runs, sliding down leg, Elgar, with a crisp downward angling of the bat, clips it to deep mid-wicket for a brace
9.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, well tossed up delivery and on the stumps, Elgar defends
9.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 2 runs, too straight from Moeen, Elgar tucks it to deep mid-wicket
9.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Elgar defends it with a slightly closed face
Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
8.6 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, a smidgen fuller and angling into the right-hander, de Villiers prods forward and is solid in his defence
8.5 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, de Villiers covers his sticks and leaves it alone
8.4 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, fullish and just outside off, de Villiers drives it on the up in front of square on the off-side
8.3 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery and just outside off, de Villiers has so much time on his hands on this slow deck. He greets it out with the bat-maker's label
8.2 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, Broad lands it on a drivable length, de Villiers comes forward and cracks the drive all along the turf to cover
8.1 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, left alone
7.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, the bumper from Woakes, Elgar jumps in the air and misses out with his defence
7.5 -
Woakes to Elgar, FOUR, Elgar is just not sure about where his off-stump is. This one landed on a good length and angled away from the left-hander, Elgar's bat face opened and he was rooted to the crease. However, luckily for him the ball lands in front of the fielders in the slip cordon and scurries to the third man fence
7.4 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, Woakes continues to keep it in that channel outside off, Elgar rides on the bounce and greets it with a compact defence
7.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, good length delivery and this one shapes away a touch, Elgar pushes at it outside off and is beaten
7.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, a hint of swing from Woakes, Elgar tries to turn it into the on-side and misses. There is a stifled appeal for LBW from Woakes, but it was pitched well outside the line of leg-stump
7.1 -
Woakes to de Villiers, 1 run, just short of length delivery and on the stumps, de Villiers clips it to backward square leg
6.6 -
Broad to de Villiers, 3 runs, a touch of width on offer, de Villiers camps on the back foot and smears the cut shot. He breaches the gap between cover and backward point with clockwork precision. Root at cover hunts it down and flicks it back to the other fielder. Meanwhile, de Villiers adds three runs to his bag
6.5 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, Broad again keeps it on an upright seam, de Villiers turns it away into the on-side
6.4 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery and on off-stump, defended
AB de Villiers, right handed bat, comes to the crease
6.3 -
Broad to Amla, out Caught by Bairstow!! Amla's rather tame innings has come to an end. Broad is bowling a crackerjack spell. He certainly has the knack of rising to the occasion. He again pitched it on a short of length and the ball straightened too. Amla got caught in the crease and poked at it and eked out a faint edge. Bairstow takes an easy catch. Amla, on expected lines, walked. Superb probing stuff from Broad and he is hitting the seam consistently. Amla c Bairstow b Broad 7(24) [4s-1]
Broad to Amla, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
6.2 -
Broad to Amla, no run, short of length delivery and just outside off, defended
6.1 -
Broad to Amla, FOUR, Amla is still poking tentatively at deliveries outside off. Broad pitches this one up in that threatening zone outside off, Amla doesn't come fully forward. Eventually, he ekes out an outside edge that goes all along the carpet between the fourth slip fielder and the fielder stationed at gully to the third man fence
5.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, good length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, Elgar is steadfast in his back foot defence
5.5 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, this one pitches on a length and angles away from the left-hander, Elgar gets caught in the crease and pushes at it. The ball snakes past the outside edge
5.4 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Elgar meets it out with a compact defence
5.3 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, Woakes gets good shoulder on this short delivery, Elgar aims to hook, but gets into an awkward position. It hits him on his forearm on his left-hand
5.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, defended
5.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, FOUR, fullish and outside off, Elgar rides on the bounce and punches it firmly through the cover-region. He breaches the gap with needlepoint precision and the ball races away to the boundary boards
4.6 -
Broad to Amla, no run, Broad zooms this one on the stumps and hits a back of a length, Amla turns it onto the on-side
4.5 -
Broad to Amla, no run, Broad flings it on a short of length and keeps it in that threatening zone outside off, Amla isn't interested in playing at it
4.4 -
Broad to Amla, no run, the dangled carrot that is bowled outside off, Amla covers his off-pole and leaves it alone
4.3 -
Broad to Amla, no run, on a length and angling into the right-hander, Amla plants his front foot and defends
4.2 -
Broad to Amla, no run, short of length delivery and in that channel outside off, left alone
4.1 -
Broad to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Amla doesn't fiddle at it
3.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, 2 runs, pitched up delivery and just outside off, Elgar drives it down the ground for a brace
3.5 -
Woakes to Amla, 1 run, oh dear! Bairstow has dropped Amla and that can prove to be costly. It was a pitched up delivery that shaped away a touch, Amla tried to essay the drive and got an outside edge. Bairstow dived to his right, but couldn't pouch onto the catch. He attempted to snaffle it with one hand. It was perhaps Cook's catch, who actually moved to his left, but by then the ball had been deflected away towards third man
3.4 -
Woakes to Amla, no run, Woakes shifts his line to outside off, Amla prods forward and guards it out
3.3 -
Woakes to Amla, no run, just behind a good length and on the stumps, Amla turns it away into the on-side
3.2 -
Woakes to Amla, no run, Woakes hurls it on a back of a length and just outside off, Amla is late on his back foot defence and gets an inside edge. It was close to shaving the off-stump, there. A lot of oohs and aahs from the slip cordon
3.1 -
Woakes to Amla, no run, good length delivery and on off-stump, defended
2.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, from wide of the crease and round the wicket, Broad angles this one into the left-hander, Elgar greets it with a solid back foot defence. Broad is using the crease well, here
2.5 -
Broad to Amla, 1 run, this one nips back in a touch, Amla looks to turn it into the on-side and ekes out an inside edge to fine leg
2.4 -
Broad to Amla, no run, this time, Amla rides on the bounce and keeps this short of length delivery out
2.3 -
Broad to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended
2.2 -
Broad to Amla, no run, England are again excited as Broad and the slip cordon go up for an appeal for caught behind. Cook and rest of the teammates join in, but the skipper decides against taking a review. On replays it suggests there is perhaps a spike on the snicko. However, difficult for the on-field umpire to give it out. It was a length delivery that jagged away a touch, Amla pushed at it and got beaten outside off
2.1 -
Broad to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery and it straightens a wee bit after pitching, Amla lets it go by
1.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, on a length and zooming in on the stumps, Elgar guards it out
1.5 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Elgar waves it through to the keeper. Interesting to see that Woakes is bowling from the Umgeni end. Usually bowlers extract bounce from that end. Now, that suggests, Broad should be bowling from the Umgeni end
1.4 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, Woakes continues to explore every nook and cranny of Elgar's defence outside off, the left-hander lets it go by
1.3 -
Woakes to Amla, 1 run, back of a length delivery from Woakes, Amla stays on the back foot and taps it towards cover and hares down to the other end
1.2 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, short of length delivery and just outside off, Elgar rides on the bounce and pats it to cover-point for a quick single
1.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, fuller length delivery and leaves the left-hander a touch, Elgar drives at it without moving his feet and gets beaten outside off
Chris Woakes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Broad to Amla, no run, Broad and Bairstow belt out an appeal for caught behind. However, it was missing the outside edge. Cook was not interested in taking a review. Back of a length delivery that straightened after pitching, Amla has a flirty poke at it and the ball whizzes past the outside edge
0.5 -
Broad to Amla, no run, just behind a good length and angling into the right-hander, Amla defends it from inside the crease
0.4 -
Broad to Amla, no run, good length delivery and in that threatening zone outside off, Amla covers his sticks and lets it go by
0.3 -
Broad to Amla, no run, there and thereabouts outside off, Amla ushers it through to the keeper
Hashim Amla, right handed bat, comes to the crease
0.2 -
Broad to van Zyl, out Bowled!! Broad is chuffed as he has made the incision in the very first over of the innings. It was poor judgment by van Zyl outside off. It was a back of a length delivery that nipped back in a fraction, van Zyl perhaps thought that he could leave it on a length. However, the ball pegs back the off-stump. Broad celebrates the scalp with the rest of his teammates. Perfect start for the tourists and Broad's plan of bowling from round the wicket has worked. van Zyl b Broad 0(2)
Broad to van Zyl, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!
0.1 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, from round the wicket, Broad lands it on a back of a length, van Zyl meets it out with a solid back foot defence
van Zyl and Elgar are at the crease. van Zyl is on strike. Broad will open the attack
Welcome back.. Cook has plenty to say to his team as they huddle together. The two South African openers are out in the middle as well.. Stuart Broad has the new ball in his hand. Four slips and a FSL in place
Right, the equation for South Africa is pretty simple. They need 416 for a win or survive 140 overs. The hosts were already without Steyn, Morkel and Abbott took a wicket each, but the hard work was mostly done by Dane Piedt - who became the first South African off-spinner to take 5 wickets in an innings, since 1957. Jonny Bairstow enjoyed batting against the part-time options and threatened to score his maiden Test ton, but van Zyl took three quick wickets to blow away the English tail. How will South Africa respond? Will they go for the target or will we see another blockathon? Chase begins in a while..
102.1 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, out Caught by Duminy!! No hundred for Bairstow, England have been bowled out for 326. South Africa need 416 for an improbable victory. This was a good length delivery outside off, Bairstow was looking to go big over long-off, gets it right off the bottom of the bat, straight to Duminy at long-on, who clutches it onto his chest and completes the catch. Bairstow c Duminy b van Zyl 79(76) [4s-9 6s-3]
van Zyl to Bairstow, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
101.6 -
Elgar to Finn, no run, flighted delivery and on off, Finn prods forward and gets an inside edge towards the on-side
101.5 -
Elgar to Finn, no run, tossed up and sliding down the leg-side, went with the angle, Finn went for a big mow and missed, would have been sliding down leg
Appeal for LBW, SA will not review
101.4 -
Elgar to Bairstow, 1 run, pushed through by Elgar, Bairstow comes down the track and works it in front of square on the on-side for a single
101.3 -
Elgar to Bairstow, SIX, this is even better! This was tossed up on the stumps, Bairstow went down on his knees and mows it high and over mid-wicket for a maximum
101.2 -
Elgar to Bairstow, FOUR, cracking shot, Bairstow comes down the track, makes room as he did so and goes over extra cover for a boundary
101.1 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, pushed through by Elgar, Bairstow looks to drive and gets an inside edge past Amla at mid-wicket, refuses the single
Dean Elgar [8.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack
100.6 -
van Zyl to Finn, no run, van Zyl keeps it full and gets a bit of shape back into Finn, he presents the full face of the bat and blocks it towards the on-side
100.5 -
van Zyl to Finn, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off
A slip is in place, AB is standing back as well
Steven Finn, right handed bat, comes to the crease
100.4 -
van Zyl to Broad, out Caught by de Villiers!! van Zyl has two in the over, a duck for Broad and England haven't declared as yet! On a good length and holding its line outside off, Broad went for the drive, played outside the line of the ball, gets a faint inside edge and it's well held by AB - standing up to the stumps. Broad c de Villiers b van Zyl 0(2)
van Zyl to Broad, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
100.3 -
van Zyl to Broad, no run, on a good length and angling across the left-hander, Broad pulls his bat back in and lets it go
Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease
100.2 -
van Zyl to Woakes, out Caught by Duminy!! That's a stunner from Duminy at short extra cover! On a good length and well outside off, Woakes had to reach out for the drive, doesn't get hold of the shot, hits it in the air and to the left of Duminy. He dives across, went with both hands and holds onto it. A wicket for van Zyl, England's lead is 404 at the moment. Woakes c Duminy b van Zyl 23(38) [4s-3]
van Zyl to Woakes, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
100.1 -
van Zyl to Woakes, no run, on a length and just outside off, blocked towards cover
99.6 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, pushed through flatter and on the leg-stump line, Bairstow changes his stance and goes for the reverse sweep, doesn't get hold of the shot, the ball rolls away towards point
99.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, SIX, massive, tossed up well outside off, Bairstow gets down on his knees and sweeps it high and over mid-wicket, sends it soaring over the stands, the lead is now 404
99.4 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 2 runs, Bairstow shimmies down the track and works a flighted delivery behind square on the on-side, wants the second run and scampers back
99.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Bairstow prods across and defends it towards the on-side
99.2 -
D Piedt to Woakes, 3 runs, nicely played by Woakes, tossed up wider outside off, inviting Woakes to play against the spin, he gets close to the pitch and drives it through the vacant cover region. Amla chases and keeps them down to three runs
99.1 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, flatter and spinning down the leg-side, Woakes lets it go
98.6 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, short of a length and well outside off, Bairstow cuts it straight to the fielder at point
98.5 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, FOUR, lovely chip, tad fuller and on the stumps, Bairstow presses forward and lifts it through the line, presented the full face of the bat, high elow as well, almost went all the way, bounced just in front of the ropes
98.4 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, short of a good length and just outside off, defended back towards the bowler
98.3 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and just outside off, driven to the left of short cover - where the fielder makes a tumbling stop, saves a few runs
98.2 -
van Zyl to Woakes, 1 run, the off-cutter from van Zyl, Woakes prods at that and gets a thick edge towards third man, brings up England's 300
98.1 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, worked away in front of cover for a single
97.6 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, tad shorter and on the stumps, Woakes goes back and pushes it towards the on-side
97.5 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, tossed up and just outside off, driven firmly but straight to mid-off
97.4 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, slower and on Woakes' pads, tucked away towards square leg
97.3 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, Piedt drifts one outside off, Woakes gets well forward and blocks
97.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, flighted and bouncing across Bairstow, he goes back, turns his wrists around and nudges it past leg-slip for a run
97.1 -
D Piedt to Woakes, 1 run, tossed up and on the stumps, Woakes goes back and works it in front of square on the on-side for a single
96.6 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, defended back towards the bowler
96.5 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, left alone
96.4 -
van Zyl to Woakes, 1 run, short of a length and on Woakes' pads, nudged past square leg for a single
96.3 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, 1 run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, driven towards deep cover for a single
96.2 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, width on offer from van Zyl, cracked it straight to the fielder at backward point
96.1 -
van Zyl to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Bairstow gets forward and pushes it towards mid-on
Stiaan van Zyl [7.0-2-12-0] is back into the attack
Change of bowling, van Zyl replaces Abbott
95.6 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, flighted and on off, Woakes gets half-a-stride forward and flicks it towards square leg
95.5 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, tossed up and on off, Woakes gets a good stride forward, plays with the turn and defends it towards the on-side
95.4 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, Piedt saw Woakes coming down the track, drifts it wider outside off, Woakes adjusts and blocks
95.3 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Woakes goes back and defends with a straight bat
95.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Bairstow goes down on his knees, rolls his wrists and sweeps it behind square on the on-side for a single
95.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Bairstow goes back and turns it towards square leg
94.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Woakes prods across and pushes it towards mid-on
94.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, FOUR, lovely shot, overpitched and on the stumps, Woakes gets a big stride forward, presents the full face of the bat and punches it to the left of mid-on for a boundary
94.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Woakes went chasing after that and is beaten, goes to the keeper on the second bounce
94.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, fuller length delivery and a hint of reverse back into Woakes, defended with a straight bat
A slip and two men catching at mid-wicket
94.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, on a good length and straightening after pitching, draws Woakes into a loose defensive push, the edge falls well in front of second slip
94.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, FOUR, too straight from Abbott, ends up drifting onto Woakes' pads, he shuffles across and flicks it with a straight bat, beats the diving fielder at mid-wicket and rolls away to the fence
93.6 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, Piedt tosses one outside off, Bairstow goes back, shuffles across and defends it back towards the bowler
93.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, this one is given more air and on off, Bairstow closes the face of the bat and clips it towards square leg
93.4 -
D Piedt to Woakes, 1 run, flatter and on Woakes' pads, flicked away in front of square on the on-side for a single
93.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow is using the sweep to good effect, gets down on one knee, rolls his wrists along and gets it away behind square on the on-side for a single
93.2 -
D Piedt to Woakes, 1 run, Piedt tosses well outside off, Woakes gets a good stride forward and works it past short-leg for a single
93.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, Bairstow gets down on his knees and sweeps it behind square on the on-side for a run
92.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, on a good length and shaping away from outside off, Woakes covers the line and lets it go
92.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Woakes shuffles across and defends it back at the bowler
92.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Woakes gets well forward and defends it towards the off-side
92.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, fuller length delivery and holding its line outside off, Woakes covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
92.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, FOUR, short, wide and four, width on offer from Abbott, Woakes gets on top of the bounce and steers it square behind point on the off-side, rolls away to the fence for a boundary
92.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, short of a length and holding its line on off, Woakes closes the face of the bat and tucks it towards the on-side
Abbott from the Umgeni end, two slips in place
91.6 -
D Piedt to Woakes, 1 run, Woakes comes down the track and eases a well flighted delivery towards long-on for a single
91.5 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, inside edge but short of leg-slip, Woakes lunged forward on the defensive push, doesn't get to the pitch of the ball, gets an inside edge that drops in front of Amla at leg slip
91.4 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, flighted delivery and spinning back into Woakes, extra bounce off the deck, Woakes looks to tuck it towards the on-side and missed, lobs off his hips to Bavuma at FSL
91.3 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, pushed through by Piedt as Woakes came down the track, he looks to work it towards the on-side and takes it on the body
91.2 -
D Piedt to Woakes, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Woakes gets his bat in front of the pads and blocks
91.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, fifty for Bairstow, this was tossed up on off, Bairstow gets forward, plays with the spin and works it in front of square on the on-side for a single
Welcome back.. Piedt to resume after lunch. A slip, FSL and a leg slip in place
Well, that is lunch then. Despite losing a few wickets, England had a good first session. The tourists added more than 100 runs in the morning. They lost Root early on in the day. Stokes did not last long either. Bairstow then played with pluck and determination to keep the scorecard ticking. Taylor looked in prime form, before he was chugged down by Piedt. Piedt also removed Moeen Ali. But with Bairstow still at the crease, England hold all the aces. As of now, they lead by 364 runs. For the hosts, Piedt snaffled a well-deserved 5-for. Join us in a while for the second session...
90.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, good length delivery and there and thereabouts outside off, Woakes greets it with a lifted bat
90.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, 2 runs, good length delivery and outside off, Woakes drives it all along the turf. The fielder at mid-off fumbles and that facilitates Woakes and Bairstow to collect a brace
90.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, fullish and outside off, defended
90.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Woakes, no run, Abbott hurls it in that threatening zone outside off, Woakes pushes at it tamely and is beaten outside off. Nervy moments for Woakes as he is on a pair. The ultra-edge shows no outside edge either
90.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, 1 run, too straight from Abbott, Bairstow shuffles across his sticks and clips it to fine leg
90.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, short of length delivery and on off-stump, Bairstow mistimes the punch into the off-side
Chris Woakes, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Kyle Abbott [18.4-3-47-1] is back into the attack
89.6 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, out Lbw!! well, Piedt has a 5-for and he has deserved it. He has bowled with hustle and diligence in this Test. This time, from round the wicket, Piedt bowled it slower through the air, Moeen attempted to sweep and missed. On expected lines, South African players belted out an appeal for LBW, but was turned down. Amla though took the review and on review, it was crystal clear that it pitched and straightened. It then went on to hit the off-stump. Good review from Amla and Co. Moeen's enterprising innings comes to an end. Moeen Ali lbw b D Piedt 16(27) [4s-2]
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
South Africa have gone up for a review for LBW. The batsman in question is Moeen. There is no inside edge. Now, we are waiting for the Hawk-eye. The impact is in line and it is hitting the off-stump. The decision has to be overturned and Moeen has to take the walk back to the hut.
89.5 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, Moeen defends this quicker delivery out
89.4 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, pushed through and outside off, left alone
89.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, too straight from Piedt, tucked to backward square leg
89.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, FOUR, Bairstow again aims for the slog-sweep. However, this time, Piedt extracts a bit of extra bounce. As a result, Bairstow gets a top-edge that flies over the fielder at leg-slip (van Zyl) to the fine leg boundary
89.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, FOUR, Bairstow sinks on one knee and with a good extension of his arms cracks the slog sweep. He hits that stroke all along the carpet to the deep square leg fence
88.6 -
Elgar to Moeen Ali, no run, from round the wicket, Elgar bowls it slower through the air, Moeen wrists it fluently to mid-on
88.5 -
Elgar to Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow prods forward and drives it to long-off
88.4 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery and in that channel outside off, Bairstow lifts his broad blade and leaves it alone
88.3 -
Elgar to Bairstow, no run, tantalisingly flighted from Elgar, defended
88.2 -
Elgar to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen comes close to the pitch of the ball and drives it elegantly to long-on
88.1 -
Elgar to Moeen Ali, no run, slower through the air and on the stumps, defended
Dean Elgar [7.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack
87.6 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, FOUR, van Zyl has dropped a tough chance at leg-slip. It was a pushed through delivery, but was sliding down leg, Bairstow aims to tuck it around the corner and ekes out an inside edge. However, despite moving to his right, van Zyl could not snaffle the catch. It runs away to the fine leg fence for a boundary
87.5 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen tries to use the sweep, but this time, can't keep it down. Luckily for him, it falls in front of Morkel at deep square leg
87.4 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery from Piedt, defended
87.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow gently clips it to backward square leg
87.2 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen gets on top of the bounce and sweeps it to deep square leg. The big man Morkel does well to get to the ball and make sure that the pair only add one more run to the bag
87.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, speared down leg, Bairstow sweeps it to fine leg and leisurely jogs to the other end, for a single
86.6 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery and in that testing zone outside off, Moeen waves it through to the keeper
86.5 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, straying down leg, easy leave for the batsman
86.4 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, from round the wicket, Morkel bowls a back of a length delivery and outside off, left alone
86.3 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, Morkel aims for the bumper, but it was sliding down leg. Moeen ducks under it easily. de Villiers does not collect it cleanly, but the pair don't look to pinch a bye
86.2 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, FOUR, Moeen can be a touch loose when he plays at deliveries outside off. However, this time, he leans into the drive to a fuller length delivery and creams it all along the turf through the cover-region and it rockets to the boundary boards in a jiffy
86.1 -
M Morkel to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and inviting the drive, Moeen essays the drive to backward point, but can't bisect the gap
85.6 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen stays on the back foot on this slow deck and punches it square of the wicket on the off-side
85.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, dragged down delivery from Piedt, Bairstow rocks back quickly and pulls it to deep mid-wicket
85.4 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, Bairstow, this time, turns it gently towards FSL
85.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery and on off-stump, Bairstow plants his front foot and guards it out
85.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, Bairstow aims to reverse sweep to a delivery that turns sharply. However, he misses out. de Villiers though, makes sure that it does not result in byes by collecting it cleanly
85.1 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen dabs it to backward point and picks up a quick single
84.6 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, short of length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, Bairstow is steadfast in his defence
84.5 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, FOUR, speared down leg, Bairstow with a crisp downward angling of the willow, whips it to the deep backward square leg fence. The fielder in the deep runs around the circumference, but he had no chance of stopping the boundary there
84.4 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery and slding down leg, Bairstow aims to turn it around the corner and it hits his thigh pad. de Villiers dives to his left and saves a few runs for his team
84.3 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, Morkel shifts his line to outside off, Bairstow ushers it through to the keeper
84.2 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, a tad fuller and zooming in on the stumps, Bairstow clips it into the leg-side
84.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, turned to square leg
83.6 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 3 runs, Bairstow prods forward and essays a nice drive all along the carpet through the cover-region. Amla hounds it down from cover and keeps the duo to three runs
83.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, pushed through from Piedt, defended
83.4 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Ali pats this tossed up delivery to short third man for an easy single
83.3 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, well-flighted delivery and outside off, left alone
83.2 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery from Piedt, turned into the on-side
83.1 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, quicker through the air from Piedt, Ali ekes out an inside edge on his tuck
82.6 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, there was some excitement in the middle. However, in the end, it is given as not-out. It was a short of length delivery that climbed awkwardly onto Bairstow, he missed with his tuck. de Villiers showed superb reflexes to dive to his left and pouch it. However, despite dishing out a loud appeal for a strangle down the leg-side, the umpire gave it as not out. SA took a review and it was clear that there was no edge. Even on UltraEdge there was nothing for the TV umpire to suggest he had edged it. Bairstow survives
South Africa have gone up for a review for a strangle down the leg-side. The front foot is fine. Well, on replays it looks clear that there is no edge. Nothing on the ultraedge either. On expected lines, it is adjudged as not-out and Bairstow survives
82.5 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, Morkel again generates a wee bit of inswing on this short of length delivery, Bairstow misses out with his tuck. In fact, his bottom hand came off the bat handle there
82.4 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, too straight from Morkel, Bairstow rolls his wrists and flicks it towards square leg
82.3 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, angled into the right-hander, Bairstow tries to ride on the bounce on the back foot and gets an inside edge onto his front pad
82.2 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Bairstow punches it in front of square on the off-side
82.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, FOUR, width on offer, Bairstow cracks the cut shot. He breaches the gap through the cover-region with perfection and it scurries to the boundary boards
The on-field umpire asks Bairstow to stay away from running on the wicket.
81.6 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, Moeen stays on the back foot and nurdles it towards FSL
81.5 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, shorter in length, Moeen turns it into the on-side
81.4 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Moeen aims to loft this one over mid-off. However, he does not get it right off the screws. It was in the air for a while. Abbott from mid-off looked to get to the ball and snaffle the catch. However, he had too much ground to cover. Eventually, Moeen adds two more runs to his tally
81.3 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, defended
81.2 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, FOUR, Moeen uses the paddle sweep to good effect here. He premeditates to a delivery that was bowled slower through the air and with his paddle sweep cracks a boundary to fine leg
81.1 -
D Piedt to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, defended
80.6 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery that straightens a wee bit, Bairstow hoists his bat above his shoulder and lets it go by
80.5 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, FOUR, this time, Bairstow prods forward and leans into the drive to a fuller length delivery. He pierces the gap between cover and mid-off with needlepoint precision. Amla from mid-off tries to hunt it down, but to no avail
80.4 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery and tailing back into the right-hander, Bairstow pushes it back towards the bowler
80.3 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, Morkel continues to explore every nook and cranny of Bairstow's defence with reverse swing, Bairstow though leaves this one alone. Morkel has his hands on his head. However, the batsman would say it was a brave leave from him
80.2 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, there and thereabouts outside off, Bairstow greets it with a lifted bat
80.1 -
M Morkel to Bairstow, no run, Morkel gets it to tail it back into the right-hander, Bairstow works it into the on-side
Morne Morkel [16.3-4-22-1] is back into the attack
Moeen Ali, left handed bat, comes to the crease
79.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, out Stumped!! England continue to push on and that results in Taylor's wicket. He used his feet to a delivery that was tossed up. However, Piedt beat the batsman with a straighter-one as Taylor looked to work it through the on-side. He missed with his shot and de Villiers, this time, showed sharp reflexes to whip the bails off in a flash. James Taylor st de Villiers b D Piedt 42(97) [4s-3]
D Piedt to James Taylor, THAT'S OUT!! Stumped!!
79.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, pushed through from Piedt, Bairstow clips it to deep mid-wicket
79.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor camps on the back foot and clips it to deep square leg
79.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, well, Taylor seemed to be in a bit of trouble there. However, replays confirm, he did not eke out an inside edge. Taylor danced down the wicket, Piedt shortened his length, Taylor tried to work it through the on-side and it missed the inside edge and flew towards short fine
79.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow camps on the back foot and tucks it to deep square leg
79.1 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, FOUR, shorter in length, Bairstow rocks back quickly and uses the short-arm pull to good effect. He bisects two fielders behind square on the on-side and collects a boundary
Time to have a drink! Amazingly, despite the batsmen looking largely untroubled, South Africa have unhinged a couple this morning. Thanks mostly to the brash and extravagant, if not loose, strokes. But it's still England well on top and cruising along.
78.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery angled into the channel and straightens a touch, patted away from the crease into the off-side
78.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, gets as far forward as he can. In fact, he stretched so far that the back foot also had to follow the forward surge. Defends it under the eye
78.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, length ball holding its line around off, Taylor defends from the crease
78.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, 1 run, length ball bending in towards off, worked wide of mid-on and the batsmen scamper through. Bairstow hustles to the other end with big strides and is home comfortably. No direct-hit anyway
78.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, fraction full around off, Taylor closes the bat-face and clips it behind Bavuma at square leg. He gives chase, slides and fires the throw back in keeping the batsmen down to a single
78.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, full ball just outside off, defended off the front foot
77.6 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, dipping on a length around off, Bairstow is cautious on the front foot and blocks it into the on-side
77.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, pushed quicker through the air and turning in towards off, turned to short mid-wicket
77.4 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, SIX, a mighty blow! Floated up invitingly and turning into the stumps, Bairstow goes down on one knee and wallops the slog-sweep over the mid-wicket fence
77.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 2 runs, there is a leg-slip in place but the edge flies in between the keeper and him. A very faint inside edge while Bairstow was looking to tuck this flatter delivery. Not to hand
77.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, uses his feet again and manages to work it wide of Faf this time and down to long-on
77.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, no lack of effort on the field. du Plessis rushes to his left from short mid-wicket and throws himself with hands stretched to save a run
76.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, fuller length ball 2-3 stumps outside off, Bairstow plants his foot across and extends his arms on the drive. Hits it to cover
76.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, slipping towards Taylor's pads, he rolls his wrists and sends it skipping down to fine leg
76.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, length ball turned away into the on-side with the angle
76.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, pitched up just outside off, Taylor presses forward and drives it straight of mid-off. Amla sprints across and dives to stop
76.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, holds its line from a good length outside off, left alone
76.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, he is constantly on the lookout for that reverse swing, floating it up. A hint of swing back in but not enough to miss the sweet spot of Taylor's broad willow. Punched to mid-on
75.6 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, shortish and turning down leg, Bairstow glances it to backward square leg
75.5 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, works it wide of short mid-wicket where a single is prevented with a purposeful dive
75.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, kicks up from outside off, hitting the splice of Taylor's attempted punch before rolling through the cover region
75.3 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, 1 run, flatter and turning into middle and leg from behind a good length, tucked away wide of square leg to hand it over to his partner
75.2 -
D Piedt to Bairstow, no run, lovely flight and drift in the air, Bairstow is upto the challenge with a good stride forward. Smothers it down the pitch
75.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, drops it short and down the leg-side, pulled away to backward square leg
74.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Bairstow, no run, pitched up with a suggestion of tail back in, Bairstow compensates for the movement by playing it late and drives it towards mid-off
74.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, closes the bat on impact to nurdle it behind square on the on-side. Bavuma is quick, but Bairstow is even quicker and would have made it comfortably had there been a direct-hit
74.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, similar good length delivery around the fifth stump, Taylor plonks across and raises his arms nice and high
74.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, length ball in the channel, Taylor doesn't fiddle
74.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, FOUR, he has this tendency to lean across far too much to deliveries tailing back at him. As a result his head is way outside off and ends up playing round his front pad. This time though, Taylor gets a lot of bat on the flick. Although in the air, it speeds away well wide of mid-wicket and into the fence
74.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, pitched up just outside off, Taylor leans across and taps it to cover
Jonny Bairstow, right handed bat, comes to the crease
73.6 -
D Piedt to Stokes, out Caught by Elgar!! Restless. Eager. And now a gonner. Inexplicable really. Both innings, his downfall has been brought about by rash shots. Trying to create something. Okay, I understand England are looking for a declaration. But too many shots too early in the innings. After the success with a reverse-sweep earlier in the over, Stokes attempts another. This time though, Piedt cleverly bowls it slower through the air. Hoodwinked Stokes who was through with the stroke too early. It pops up off the glove and falls in the safe hands of Elgar at slip. Stokes c Elgar b D Piedt 5(14) [4s-1]
D Piedt to Stokes, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
73.5 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, pushed quicker through the air and skidding towards middle, Stokes moves leg-side and works it towards mid-on
73.4 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, prods forward and pushes this flighted ball to cover
73.3 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, flatter outside off, left alone
73.2 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, flatter and sliding in towards the stumps, Stokes defends it into the on-side
73.1 -
D Piedt to Stokes, FOUR, there will never be a dull moment with him at the crease I can guarantee that. Premeditates the reverse sweep, gets it on a hospitable length on off and hits it past backward point. Rocketed away
72.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, rears up from the good length on off, hits Taylor high on the bat as he was looking to defend. The bat also turns in his hands on impact
72.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, now swings it the other way. A hint of curve away from the right-hander on a good length just outside off, Taylor plays it with the swing towards cover
72.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, dipping in late and threatening to graze off stump, Taylor had already held his bat aloft. Safe enough leave in the end
72.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, stands tall, using all 5 foot x inches, gets on top of the bounce of this short of length delivery and defends
72.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, turned away from off stump towards square leg
72.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Taylor hangs back and blocks it into the off-side
71.6 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, well out of Stokes' defensive reach. He manages half a stride and keeps it out
71.5 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, short ball and Stokes was on the back foot in a hurry to hand out some brutality. Attempted to pull it hard but ended up playing under the ball which kicked off the turf. Fails to connect
71.4 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, drifting in nicely towards middle and off from round the wicket, Stokes defends with bat and pad close
71.3 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, a muted appeal as Stokes was hit on the pad first while prodding forward. But he planted his front foot across taking him outside the line of off
71.2 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, flatter and sliding on towards middle from a length, Stokes opts to move back and whips it to mid-wicket
71.1 -
D Piedt to Stokes, no run, floated up wide of off, Stokes it too eager out there. Lunges across to defend but the ball grips and spins past the edge
70.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Stokes, 1 run, now he is off the mark. A nice, loose delivery down leg, tucks it down to fine leg
70.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Stokes, no run, slanted across on a fuller length, draws Stokes forward and has him feeling for it. The eagerness of a batsman new to the crease. Beaten on the outside edge due to the angle. Might have nipped away slightly as well
Ben Stokes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
70.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, out Caught by van Zyl!! Where's this come from? Completely against the run of play. Never seemed like South Africa could pick another wicket but Root decides to toss a potential hundred away. Back of a length delivery wide of off, Root was waiting on the back foot looking to dab it fine. Rolls his wrists on the ball which bounced a little more than he accounted for and ended up catching the upperedge through to van Zyl at first slip. He moves to his left, and clasps it with a reverse cup close to his chest. Root c van Zyl b Kyle Abbott 73(128) [4s-5 6s-1]
Kyle Abbott to Root, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
70.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, Root moves across on the back foot and blocks
70.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 2 runs, whipped away with the movement from off stump, a much smarter shot than the previous one accounting for the movement. Rabada - the substitute for Steyn - moves across from mid-on, puts in the dive but only makes a half-stop. Gets back up and hounds it down
70.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, tailing in on a fuller length towards off, Root was aiming for a straight drive but ends up finding a thick inside edge onto pad
Kyle Abbott [13.4-2-36-0] is back into the attack
69.6 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, hangs back in the crease and tucks a flatter delivery past backward square
69.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, skips down the track, takes it on the full and drills it hard back towards the bowler. Piedt bends low, sticks out his right hand and takes some pace off the ball
69.4 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, swept powerfully past the close-in fielder behind square. Rockets away to the deep where there is a man patrolling
69.3 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, tossed up and drifting across middle, Root works it to backward square leg with a closed bat-face
69.2 -
D Piedt to Root, FOUR, now beats the South African skipper. Too much leg-side from Dane Piedt. In addition, he overpitched this one. Root squats low on bent-knee and just paddles it away fine on the half-volley. Amla puts in a desperate dive but in vain
69.1 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, floated up on leg-stump from round the wicket, Root sweeps it fine where Amla makes a diving stop from backward square
68.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, length ball shaping away in the channel just outside off, patted away into the off-side with an open bat face
Now a fielder is placed at FSL. One ball too late
68.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, the bounce of Morkel climbing onto the Lilliputian Taylor. He was looking to turn it from his chest towards the on-side. Got it off the inside shoulder of the bat popping up for a brief while before dropping where a short-leg would have been
68.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, 2 runs, picks a length ball from off and clips it to the right of mid-wicket. Bavuma rushes across, slides and fumbles. Allows the duo to plunder and extra-run
68.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, shuffles across hurriedly to a ball angled into off, works it to mid-wicket with the angle
68.2 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, pulls his length back slightly but line is wide again. Taylor is not one to go searching after it
68.1 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, length delivery wide of off, no need for Taylor to pry
67.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, fleet-footed Taylor runs down the pitch and works the looped up off-break to long-on
67.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, tossed up nicely on the stumps, Taylor prods forward and blocks
67.4 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, sits on the back-knee and helps this leg-sidish off-break down to deep backward square with a sweep
67.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, not shy to use his feet once more, clips it with the turn through mid-wicket. Not in complete control this time either but forces it through the gap
67.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, almost got too close to the line of the delivery, and cramped himself up. The turn compounded his miseries and beat the inside edge of an attempted flick to hit the pad
67.1 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, meets the pitch of the ball with some nimble feet and whips it through mid-wicket
66.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, wow, what a beaut! Angled in on off and whirs away off the deck turning Taylor inside-out as he was looking to work it into the on-side. Thankfully for him, the leading edge rolled all along the turf
66.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, fizzing through nicely into the gloves of de Villiers from a good length. Taylor is displaying good discipline and knowledge of his off-stump
66.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, pulls his length back, enough to jar the splice of Taylor's bat as he turned it away into the on-side in defence
66.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, length ball gunning for the top of off, Taylor presses his weight on the front foot and blocks it on the walk
66.2 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, shuffles across before shouldering arms to a back of a length delivery shaping away outside off
66.1 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, fullish delivery asking for a loose drive outside off, Taylor isn't interested
65.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, dances down smartly and wrists a tossed up ball down to long-on
65.5 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, bends low on his back knee and sweeps a flighted ball behind square. Backward square leg dives across and makes a half-stop
65.4 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, pulls his length back slightly and despite using his feet, Root is nowhere near the pitch of the ball. Has to be content with a block
65.3 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, turns sharply from a length to hit the pad of a forward lunging Root. Piedt dishes out a polite enquiry. But there was too much doubt. The turn might have taken it down leg. Also, there might have been bat involved. Too much going against it
65.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, now Taylor skips down and milks a single down to long-on with a nice turn of the wrists
There is one slip in place along with a short-leg..
65.1 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, a couple of steps down the pitch to a fairly straightish off-break, flicks it with the turn to deep mid-wicket
Dane Piedt [18.0-3-65-2] is back into the attack
64.6 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, dipping in profusely. A bit too much than Morkel would have preferred. Taylor is hit on the pads after falling over on the flick but the movement would have taken it down leg
64.5 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, length ball well wide of off, Taylor moves across to cover his stumps before letting it go
64.4 -
M Morkel to Root, 1 run, short of length delivery angled into the hips, Root clips it behind square. Loosened his bottom-hand to counter the extra-bounce and control it all along the turf
64.3 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, shiny side on the outside, curls away ever so slightly on a good length around off, Root waits on the crease, allows the ball to arrive before knocking it to the off-side
64.2 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, another one bending back late, Root manages an inside edge onto pad on this occasion while looking to tuck it away
64.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, and beats the bat straightaway. Tailing in on a back of a length towards middle, Root is slightly surprised by the movement and late to get his bat across to defend. Struck on the thigh
Beautiful weather in Durban again as Root and Taylor shadow-practice on the way to the centre. Cricket South Africa have confirmed with a tweet that Steyn won't be bowling today due to persistent shoulder discomfort. So Morkel's shoulders need to be even broader. Here he is running in to get us rolling..
Coming to Steyn, the pacer underwent scans on his shoulder - the results of which proved inconclusive. He is expected to bowl in the nets before the start of play today, after which the team management will take a call on his participation for the rest of the Test.
Day 4, Durban Test: Day 3 of the Durban Test turned out to be a day to remember for England. They started well with the ball and finished strongly with the bat. At the end of a fascinating day's cricket, the visitors have earned an overall lead of 261 runs - with seven second innings wicket still remaining. It was a day to forget for the hosts. They slided with the bat, lost the services of Dale Steyn and their catching was woeful. You don't expect AB de Villiers to drop chances, but he was the culprit on two occasions. England finished Day 3 at 172/3, with Joe Root - who was an early beneficiery of AB's largesse - looking in total control. Will South Africa fightback or will the visitors run away with the game? Hello and a warm welcome to Day 4 of the first Test between England and South Africa.
Talking about the South African bowling again, Piedt got the ball to turn and troubled the English batters on occasions. Even Elgar spun it beautifully but him getting turn would have only given confidence to Moeen Ali, who will be itching to roll his arm over tomorrow. Talking about England's batting again, Root was back amongst the runs. However, the saviour from the first innings, Compton was unlucky to miss out on a deserving fifty. The hosts have not looked like the Numero Uno Test side. Only a miraculous team effort can help them get out of the predicament. Do join us tomorrow as it will be interesting to see what South Africa come up with to deny England. Take care, bye!
Earlier, the Proteas conceded a lead of 89, after Stuart Broad and Moeen scalped four wickets each. The only positive from the South African innings was a fighting century from Dean Elgar, who carried his bat. Elgar's innings was a proof that his teammates did not apply themselves and ceded the advantage to the hosts.
Stumps, Day 3: Sedate, solid and ultimately superb, this is how one can sum up the way England played today. Their solid stay in the middle was amply supported by some poor catching from the hosts. And of all the people, de Villiers was the culprit on two occasions. Verily, one of the better fielders of the game looked a bit rusty with the gloves. Steyn's shoulder injury hurt Amla's men for sure as Abbott looked ordinary despite some reverse swing on offer. Morkel, on the other hand, tried his best, but fast bowlers hunt in pairs and that was not the case to be. South Africa exacerbated their problems by dropping a few chances before tea, allowing England to tighten their grip on the match.
63.6 -
Duminy to James Taylor, no run, quicker through the air and following the arm after landing on a fullish length outside off, Taylor shoulders arms and paces off to soak in the delight of a job well done
63.5 -
Duminy to James Taylor, no run, well forward to an off-break given more air, smothered
63.4 -
Duminy to James Taylor, no run, pushed through the air on middle, turned to short mid-wicket
63.3 -
Duminy to James Taylor, no run, flatter on off, defended back from the crease
63.2 -
Duminy to James Taylor, FOUR, almost identical to the previous delivery, Taylor doesn't need to bend his back knee. He has a low centre of gravity as it is. Pulls it ferociously behind square and the ball scorches the turf on the way to the ropes
63.1 -
Duminy to Root, 1 run, shortish on leg-stump, Root sits on the back knee and pulls it to deep backward square
Jean-Paul Duminy, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
One last over before South Africa's miserable Day 3 is closed. Duminy from round the wicket..
62.6 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor prods forward and defends
62.5 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, again darted on a shortish length just outside off, Root waits on the back foot and dabs it behind backward point
62.4 -
Elgar to James Taylor, 1 run, shortish and turning away, Taylor camps back and cuts it to sweeper cover
62.3 -
Elgar to James Taylor, no run, fired it in on a shortish length, angled towards off, Taylor is slightly surprised but manages to bring his bat down in time
62.2 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, another half-tracker, sliding towards the stumps, Root short-arm pulls it over mid-wicket to the protection in the deep
62.1 -
Elgar to Root, no run, slowish and shortish outside off, 73ks, hit me! Root half-cuts it to cover. I mean half-heartedly cuts it to cover
Dean Elgar [6.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack
61.6 -
van Zyl to Root, 1 run, floated up on the pads, Root nudges it through the mid-wicket region
61.5 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, a hint of swing after leaving the hand, Root defends it with the curve towards point
61.4 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, invitingly full on off, driven to mid-off
61.3 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, 1 run, picks this one from off-stump and forces it through mid-wicket with a whip of the wrists
61.2 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, nicely forward and defends this fullish delivery into the off-side
61.1 -
van Zyl to Root, 1 run, gentle back of a length delivery on the pads, clipped to deep mid-wicket
What a time to be an English batsman. The opposition is completely floored. Their leader (with the ball) is out nursing an injury. And a part-timer in operation. Merry Christmas!
60.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, full ball just outside off, Taylor checks his drive back to the bowler
60.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, tiny, measly front foot stride across, brings his bat down straight and taps it back
60.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, shuffles his whole body across to get behind the line of this and defends
60.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, slightly surprised with the extra bounce on this length delivery, loses his bottom hand rather dramatically before dropping it on the pitch off the splice
60.2 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, length ball around the fourth stump, Taylor defends with bat and pad close
60.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 2 runs, another one on the pads, flicked crisply behind square. All the fielders in the ring on the leg-side are in front of the wicket. A very stiff Morkel has to give chase from fine leg. And then has to dive. Doesn't hold back from putting in the effort
59.6 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, 1 run, straying on the hips, clipped neatly behind square. There is a thought about a second but that is abandoned as fine leg moves across swiftly
59.5 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, not really on a driveable length, not with Taylor's short strides anyway. Only a fraction full outside off. Taylor pushes it on the rise towards cover
59.4 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, patted away into the off-side
59.3 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, straight lines from van Zyl, Taylor remains unflappable, half-forward and blocked
59.2 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, on a back of a length and skidding on towards off, the path is obstructed by a good piece of wood
59.1 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, length ball outside off, Taylor leaves it alone
58.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, even though Root was beaten with this ball, South Africa would have watches this and their minds must have boggled. Staying appreciably low from a good length just outside off. Root hunches exaggeratedly while missing out on attempted cover-drive by getting beaten on the inside edge
58.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, a rare ball beating Root's bat. A good nut. Holds its line from a back of a length outside off, forces Root to play down the wrong line
58.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, FOUR, Abbott wants some punishment. And he is meted out with it. Half-volley on the pads, God save you. Root flicks it through mid-wicket and threads the leg-side umbrella
58.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, on a back of a length and closer to off, softly punched back towards the bowler
58.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, just behind a length in the channel outside off, Root moves half a stride forward and taps it into the off-side
58.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 2 runs, there we go. Kingsmead reverberating with "Rooooooooooot". Back of a length delivery on middle, he clips it behind square and hustles back for a second. Brings up his half-century and sends the crowd humming to his tune
57.6 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, fullish around off, blocked towards the bowler without much hassles
57.5 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, as hyperbolic as it sounds, van Zyl has really been giving Taylor a hard time. Getting the ball to wobble in the air and off the deck, just enough nip to miss the middle of the bat. Nips back in from a length just outside off, catches an inside edge of Taylor's defence onto the back thigh
57.4 -
van Zyl to Root, 1 run, a good stride across to get beside the line of the delivery before patting it wide of cover
57.3 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, length ball around off, blocked back down the pitch
57.2 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, fullish and smeared with some rasberry. Root resists the temptation and leaves it alone
57.1 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, meets the deadest of bats from Root
56.6 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, is this Durban or Delhi? Just look at how the edges are dying. Straightening off a good length. Taylor had to play as it was angled in towards off. Ends up fencing it towards first slip. But the ball drops on the ground halfway through that journey
56.5 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, holds its line slightly after being angled in on off, Taylor watches it carefully and answers with a straight bat
56.4 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, no run, fraction full around off, Taylor leans his upper-body forward and punches it back to the bowler
56.3 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, FOUR, that's how it's done. His head was in a much better position this time and very steady. Allowed for the late movement back in and whipped it in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on
56.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 3 runs, no third man and Root opens the bat-face to steer a length delivery wide of the slip cordon. A long pursuit ensues from the man at sweeper cover. That allows an easy stroll for three
56.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, late swing back in towards middle and leg, nearly goes through Taylor. He brings his bat down at an angle even as he was about to fall over. Somehow maintains his balance and clips it through mid-wicket. Looked very ungainly
55.6 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, 1 run, angles the bat to a length ball which held its line outside off, guides it to third man
55.5 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, and again. Seems like he is expecting some away movement. Full ball just outside off, Taylor aims a cover-drive but the inside edge takes it onto the back pad
55.4 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, this time he plays outside the line of a fairly straight ball destined for off-stump. Innocuous really. Inside edges it onto the back thigh
55.3 -
van Zyl to James Taylor, no run, length ball wide of off, Taylor exhibits more restraint than his partner and makes a leave
55.2 -
van Zyl to Root, 1 run, similar length but the line is even wider, Root stretches on the front foot and extends his arms for a drive to sweeper cover
55.1 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, full ball in the driving zone. Root obliges and pastes it to cover
Stiaan van Zyl [3.0-2-5-0] is back into the attack
54.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 1 run, shortish with width on offer, once again the bounce is inconsistent. Root chops it off a thickish bottom edge down to third man
54.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, length ball lifting nicely in the channel just outside off, Root lets it go
54.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, short of length delivery around off, Root is undone by the lack of bounce on the pull and the ball scoots beneath his underedge
54.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, punches this meekly towards cover. Never really timed it well
54.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, short of length delivery around off, defended back down the pitch off the back foot
54.1 -
Kyle Abbott to James Taylor, 1 run, clipped to the right of Faf at short mid-wicket and they decide to scuttle for the run. Not the right fielder to annoy. Root really had to put his wheels on as Faf swooped in on the ball like a buzzard and threw it while still at full speed. A direct-hit would have been interesting
Kyle Abbott [9.4-2-18-0] is back into the attack
53.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, comes down the track looking to work it with the turn into the on-side. Doesn't turn as much and Taylor ends up getting a leading edge wide of mid-off
53.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 2 runs, that should have never been a couple. But Morkel is a tired man. Do you really blame him? But coming to the stroke itself. It was fraught with risk. Backed away and despite the sharp turn which cramped him for room, Taylor went through with the cut. Did so from middle stump. It was mistimed to the left of Morkel at cover who lumbered after the ball. The batsmen saw the opportunity and plucked a couple
53.4 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, dips on a length just outside off, Taylor blocks it back down
53.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, turn and bounce from a length around off, Taylor nudges it to backward square
53.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, uses his feet to meet the pitch and flicks it nicely only to see Faf dive across and stop
53.1 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 2 runs, swiftly moves back on seeing the length is on the shorter side, glances it with the turn playing it late to send it fine. Collects a couple
52.6 -
M Morkel to Root, FOUR, it's an offering. The kind you make at religious ceremonies to brush off evil spirits. Full toss tailing down leg, Root is late on the flick. The ball catches a faint inside edge, deflects off the pad and into the fine leg fence
52.5 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, swivels looking to pull a short ball. The ball keeps rising and climbs over his head. So Root just lowers his bat and bails out
52.4 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, stands tall and introduces this short of length delivery to the soil with a firm block
52.3 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, a laggardous back of a length delivery outside off, left alone and dies through to the keeper
52.2 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, half-volley dipping into the pads, flicked nicely with a roll of the wrists but straight to mid-wicket
52.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, he prefers this shot, tries to get it away at the first opportunity. Back of a length just outside off, mistimes the back-foot drive towards cover
51.6 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, now a stronger whip of the wrists after meeting the pitch of the ball. Piedt moves to his right and collects
51.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, skips down the pitch and wrists it to short mid-wicket
51.4 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, goes deep in the crease to a flatter delivery and nurdles it behind square
51.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor tries to emulate his partner. Only succeeds in getting an inside edge onto pad on his attempted sweep. The ball rolls to Bavuma at short-leg who tries a cheeky little flick to knock the stumps down. What he ends up doing is gifting an overthrow
51.2 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, turning sharply from a length on middle, Root gets well inside the line after plonking his front foot across and bending his back knee, sweeps it down to backward square leg
51.1 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, floated up on a length outside off, Root gets a giant stride across and knocks it into the off-side
50.6 -
M Morkel to Root, 1 run, clipped neatly off the hips down to fine leg
50.5 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root jams an attempted punch off the toe-end towards cover
50.4 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, leg byes, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Taylor is late to get his bat across on the glance and it brushes the thigh pad down towards fine leg
50.3 -
M Morkel to James Taylor, no run, shuffles across to a length ball outside off before letting it go
50.2 -
M Morkel to Root, leg byes, 1 run, another one testing the pitch on a shortish length, Root only manages an inside edge onto thigh pad while looking to tuck it away. Goes through for the single. Morkel initially ran across to pick the ball, saw square leg steaming in and stopped halfway. He was mildly endangered by a wild shy at the non-striker's end and covered his head with the arms just in case
50.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, short of length delivery taking off from outside off, Root shoulders arms
This sparse crowd senses the moment. All behind Morne as he runs in
49.6 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, once again it's way too short and Root easily pulls off the back foot to long leg
49.5 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, very full and just outside off stump, Taylor sweeps it along the ground to deep mid-wicket
49.4 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, shortish and on the leg stump, Root pulls it to fine leg
49.3 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, 1 run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Taylor sweeps it to fine leg and opens his account
49.2 -
D Piedt to James Taylor, no run, careful, James Taylor. Careful! He wasn't sure about his feet movement, thought about coming down the track, then opted to stay back and nudge, but the ball turned sharply and hit the thigh pad
49.1 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, short and spinning down the leg-side, Root pulls it to fine leg
Dane Piedt [15.0-3-52-2] is back into the attack
James Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease
48.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, out Caught by de Villiers!! Finally, finally, South Africa take a catch. This is a lucky wicket for Morne, but he deserves it. So the bowling change has worked and it has broken the 71-run stand. Short of a length delivery down the leg-side, Compton tries to glance, but gets an edge, de Villiers moves to his left and collects it with both hands. The appeal was spontaneous from the Proteas and umpire Rod Tucker raised his finger. A huge sigh of relief of ABdV's face after taking the catch. By the way, Compton misses his fifty by 1 run. Compton c de Villiers b M Morkel 49(116) [4s-5]
M Morkel to Compton, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
48.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short and down the leg-side, Compton ducks under it
48.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, FOUR, oh dear! South Africa have dropped another chance. It's AB de Villiers again. Big Morne is a frustrated man! He's furious, but it's AB, so he turns back and walks back to his mark. Got to feel for Morne! Short of a length delivery bouncing extra, Compton was surprised by the bounce and the ball took the shoulder of the bat, it was a big deviation, went towards first slip, who was diving to his left, but the keeper went for it. He went with his right-hand, but he could have got both hands to it, in the end, the ball hits the wrist and deviates away from the diving slip fielder as well
48.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Compton defends off the back foot
Steyn is back on the field
48.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Compton defends it into the on-side
48.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
Morne Morkel [10.3-3-10-0] is back into the attack
Right, big Morne returns. He needs to bowl an inspirational spell here to lift South Africa.
47.6 -
Elgar to Root, 2 runs, shortish and on the stumps, Root pulls to deep square leg, van Zyl fumbles in the deep to allow the second run
47.5 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, slider on the off stump, Compton goes on the back foot and tucks it to square leg
47.4 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, Compton steps out and then extends his arms to drive this flighted delivery along the groung through cover
47.3 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, very full and outside off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
47.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, spinning away outside off stump, defended into the off-side
47.1 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, short delivery on the off stump, Root rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket
Time for drinks. After creating those two chances just before tea break, South Africa fancied their chances after the break, but these two have batted sensibly to stretch England's lead to 200. Compton was given out caught behind, but umpire Aleem Dar had to overturn the call as Ultra Edge showed no edge. The hosts somehow need to take wickets. Otherwise, the visitors are running away with this. Remember, batting last won't be easy for South Africa.
46.6 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, gets behind the line and defends
46.5 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Compton covers the stumps and lets it go
46.4 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, Compton tries to drive off the front foot, gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
46.3 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, on a length and swinging back in, Compton defends
46.2 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Compton defends well
46.1 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Compton softly dabs this towards gully
45.6 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, the straighter one, tucked to backward square leg. England has swelled their lead to 200
45.5 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, very full and outside off stump, Root square-drives it through point for a run
45.4 -
Elgar to Root, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Root defends
45.3 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, in the airrrrr, Elgar flies to his left but it escapes past him. Loose drive from Compton, in fact he just checked his shot after not getting to the pitch of this flighted delivery, luckily for England he hit it away from the bowler, who dived fulle length to his left
45.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, a good stride forward from Compton for defending this towards cover
45.1 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Compton defends off the front foot
44.6 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, this is blocked with an angled bat to point
44.5 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, fullish and tight around off stump line, Root defends it back to the bowler
44.4 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, just a hint of inswing on this full ball, driven to mid-on
44.3 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Root defends off the front foot
44.2 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, on a length and outside off stump, easy leave for Root
44.1 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, good length and outside off stump, Root defends it into the off-side
43.6 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off stump, Root drives uppishly to sweeper cover
43.5 -
Elgar to Root, no run, oh that's turn and bounce for Elgar. Flighted full and outside off stump, lured Root into the cover-drive, beat the outside edge and de Villiers couldn't collect cleanly because of the extra bounce
43.4 -
Elgar to Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Root defends from the crease
43.3 -
Elgar to Root, no run, Root steps out and takes it on the full, flick and picks out the man at mid-wicket
43.2 -
Elgar to Root, no run, the slider on the stumps, punched to mid-on
43.1 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Compton advances and flicks it wide of mid-on
42.6 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, ignored
42.5 -
van Zyl to Root, no run, oh this one swung back in very late, Root comes forward to push, gets an inside edge that goes off the pad towards cover
42.4 -
van Zyl to Compton, 1 run, fullish and on the off stump, Compton leans forward and defends it towards cover-point, the fielder at point runs to his right and dives, but doesn't pick up the ball. Compton wanted the second, but Root sent him back
42.3 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Compton defends into the off-side
42.2 -
van Zyl to Compton, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, there wasn't a big gap between backward point and gully and Compton split them to perfection. He moves into the 40s with that hit
42.1 -
van Zyl to Compton, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Compton defends it towards cover
Stiaan van Zyl, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
41.6 -
Elgar to Root, no run, goes on the back foot and punches this shortish delivery towards cover
41.5 -
Elgar to Root, no run, tossed up and outside off stump, Root defends it into the off-side
41.4 -
Elgar to Root, no run, oh the slider, probably Root read it, came in with the angle from round the wicket, the batsman managed to block off the back foot
41.3 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, opts to stay back to this flighted delivery and tucks this towards square leg
41.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, Compton is nicely forward and defending this back to the bowler
41.1 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
40.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, good length and just outside off stump, Root defends it to point
40.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Root defends off the front foot
40.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Root works it into the on-side
40.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Compton works it to the right of mid-on for a sharp single and brings up England's 100
40.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, on a good length and on the off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
40.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Compton lets it go
39.6 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, low full toss outside off stump, Compton drives it to long-off
39.5 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, pushed into the off-side
39.4 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, that was strange! To the naked eye in real-time, there was a deviation and probably even the umpire saw that and raised the finger. Flighted delivery spinning away just outside off stump, Compton was on the front foot to block, the ball turned and missed the edge of the bat. There was a sound, but it was bat hitting the bottom of the pad and nothing else. Even AB de Villiers wasn't confident while appealing, but the bowler was. Compton rightly reviewed immediately and got the on-field call reversed. There was nothing on the Ultra Edge
Big shout, umpire Aleem Dar took a long time and raised his finger for a caught behind shout. Compton though, immediately reviewed. It's a fair delivery. The Ultra Edge shows nothing and the decision has been overturned.
39.3 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Compton looks to punch off the back foot, keeps low and came slowly to him as well, got an under edge back towards the bowler
39.2 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
39.1 -
Elgar to Compton, no run, harmless flighted delivery wide outside off stump, Compton simply shoulders arms
38.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, beaten! Short of a length delivery just moving away from the right-hander, Root decided very late to take his bat away after initially trying to defend, ended up poking at it and it zoomed past the outside edge of the bat
38.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, Root now stands tall and punches the short of length delivery to mid-on
38.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Root tries to cut, but chops it towards the keeper. That surely didn't keep low, just that Root didn't get into a great position to play that as his feet weren't moving much
38.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Root lifts his bat very high and lets it go
38.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, widish length delivery outside off stump, Root ignores it
38.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, FOUR, wow!! Simply wow! When the batsman plays a shot and holds the pose, he knows that he's played a lovely stroke and he had it fully under control. Full and just tailing away outside off stump, Root drives off the front foot through cover, the fielder there dives to his left but it escapes past him. In fact, that was hit through cover-point. Fifty partnership is raised
37.6 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, now this is a free-flowing cover-drive off the front foot from Root, but there is protection in the deep
37.5 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, Compton hints at advancing down the track, but gets too close to the pitch of this flighted delivery, tries to drive hard, only sends it along the ground to sweeper cover. That was surely not from the middle of the bat
37.4 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, full enough for Root to get down on one knee and sweep off a top-edge to fine leg
37.3 -
Elgar to Root, no run, Elgar gets the radar right this time, flighted just outside off stump, Root defends off the front foot
37.2 -
Elgar to Compton, 1 run, and another freebie from Elgar. He gets away with it again. Short and on the stumps, Compton pulls and finds deep mid-wicket
37.1 -
Elgar to Root, 1 run, that's a rank long hop down the leg-side, Root goes back to smash it hard, but only manages to pull it along the ground to deep backward square leg
Dean Elgar, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack
36.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Compton tucks this into the on-side
36.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, 3 runs, now a lovely front foot drive from Root. Full and outside off stump, he leans nicely forward and drives with an angled bat through point, Rossouw, the substitute fielder, gives chase and hunts it down to save one
36.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Root shoulders arms
36.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Root guides this off the back foot to Duminy at gully
36.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Root comes forward to push at it, gets an outside edge that lands short of the diving fielder at gully. Had he gone hard at it, the edge would have carried comfortably to the fielder
36.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, length ball from Abbott, Root defends
35.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Compton defends it to short leg, Bavuma at short leg has a shy at the striker's end but fires it wide from the keeper. AB de Villiers tries to stop the ball with his leg and he manages to get something on it
35.5 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, now the cheeky paddle from Root, he fetched this from outside off stump but there is a man patrolling the fine leg boundary
35.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, the leg stump is visible as Compton moves across the stumps, Piedt targets the leg pole, but the batsman manages it flick it through backward square leg
35.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, 2 runs, good use of the feet and it's a good shot, flighted delivery outside off stump, Compton gets to the pitch of the ball and square-drives it through point
35.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, spinning back in and on the stumps, Compton knocks it into the on-side
35.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, shouts of catch it but no one at silly-point. Flighted delivery outside off stump, Compton tries to sweep, the ball lobs off the glove, the keeper runs forward and dives but he was nowhere near it
34.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, Root tries to place this to the right of the man at mid-on with a soft flick, but the length ball takes the outside half of the bat and goes straight to the fielder
34.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, testing Root's patience outside off stump is Abbott with this widish length ball, Root though was just ball-watching on that occasion
34.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, probably could have been forward to this length ball but Root manages to block this off the back foot to point
34.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, now that's interesting. On a length and on the off stump, just keeps a tad low, thankfully for England, Root adjusted and hurriedly punched it towards mid-on
34.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, Root thought about playing at it intially, but then decided very late to leave it alone and played inside the line of this short of length delivery to let it go. In fact the replay shows that this one left the right-hander
34.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Compton tucks it to the right of mid-on for an easy single
33.6 -
D Piedt to Root, SIX, it's a short boundary on the on-side and Root sends it deep into the stands. Easily done. Flighted delivery just outside off stump, Root bends his knees and executes the slog-sweep to perfection
33.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, another single through backward square leg, this time it is nudged along nicely by Compton. Duminy rushes in from long leg and almost slips while trying to release the ball. He sprinted so quickly that the batsmen did not think about the second run
33.4 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, Root opts to stay back and block this flighted delivery, should have been forward to it, the inside edge rolls safely to backward square leg
33.3 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, Root steps out, but doesn't get to the pitch of this flighted delivery, tries to flick, the ball lobs to the right of short leg off the pad
33.2 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, works this off-break to short mid-wicket
33.1 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, looped up just outside off, defended back down the pitch
32.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Compton is impenetrable
32.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, holding its line from a length on off, defended with soft hands and an angled bat into the off-side
32.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, FOUR, again the two paced nature of the pitch, forced Compton to wait on the pull. He holds his shot waiting for the ball to arrive before swivelling nicely and putting it away behind square. Lifted his front foot elegantly during the stroke
32.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, straightens slightly from a length just outside off. However, Compton isn't committing on the front foot. It's allowing him the time to adjust and defend
32.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, angled in towards of on a similar length, blocked back with a sheen of disdain
32.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, hitting the back of a length around off, defended from the crease
31.6 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, drifting down leg, Root sinks on bent-knees looking for a sweep but can't connect
31.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, plants his front foot across to get inside the line of a slowish off-break and nudges it behind square
31.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, slipping down the leg-side, fails to glance it away
31.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, flatter and not a lot of turn from a good length around off, Compton adjusts with his hands after a half-stride forward and blocks
31.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, FOUR, this is brilliant pragmatic batting. Forcing the bowler to think. Well flighted delivery around off, lands on a length before being broomed away behind square with a sweep. Got under the ball and lifted it in the air
31.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, 2 runs, Piedt has transfixed on that middle and leg line. Has good reason to do so with Compton shuffling across all the time. But has to be careful not to overdo it. Finds himself clipped wide of backward square leg
30.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root punches it to cover
30.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, at the last instant, just at the last instant Joe Root bails out of a square cut. Pulls his bat back close to the body. Was millimeters away from the toe of the bat
30.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, another sumptuous punch off the back foot. Goes to hand this time. Straight to cover
30.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, good length delivery wide enough to be ignored
30.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, no run, length ball just outside off, Root steers it with an open bat-face. Waited for the ball to arrive and made the contact level with his eyeline. Couldn't thread the gap though with gully diving across and making a half-stop
30.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Root, FOUR, ah, that shot! That brute of a shot. Hops on the back foot and punches it ominously behind square past the diving point
Kyle Abbott [3.4-0-1-0] is back into the attack
29.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, now what was that of? The edge, the glove, or only pad. Turned quite a bit to defeat Compton's forward defence and dropped in front of short-leg
29.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up nicely, there is notable drift which curls the ball away from the batsman, Compton compensates for it with a stride forward and across and blocks
29.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, preferring to hang back to a flatter delivery landing on a length, jams it into the pitch with a solid block
29.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tucks this gently past short-leg, checks on the single with his partner but the ball hadn't gone far enough behind Bavuma
29.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, nice and slow, turning into the pads, glanced to backward square
29.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, had to reach out with his flick after moving across to a large extent. Piedt bowled it down leg and Compton hits it meekly to backward square leg
We are back for the final session. What's in store for the hosts. Lose this one and there isn't enough room to play catch-up also
Nonetheless, the match is poised in favour of the visitors and all they need to do is knock around and get anything around 300. The pitch is not going to get any better and the ball has started to reverse and turn. England have an attack studded with Moeen Ali and tall lanky pacers, who would relish bowling here in the 4th innings. Join us in a while to know what is going to be England's strategy in the final session of the day.
Tea, Day 3: The fact that England have found it really tough to get runs makes their lead look even bigger. South Africa, after making a mess of their batting, bowled tight lines in spite of having to operate without Dale Steyn, who picked up a shoulder injury, for most part of the session. There were a few nervy moments but England are taking it easy for they know their first innings' deeds have got them ahead and they have all the time in the world. Elgar dropped a sitter to give Compton a chance and moments before Tea, de Villiers gave a lifeline to Root. Had those catches been taken, things could have been better for the Proteas.
28.6 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, length ball around middle, Root works it to the right of mid-on who is agile enough to banish any thought of a single. That ends an intriguing and captivating session of play. However, you can't help but think that with those dropped chances, South Africa have jumped into the grave they dug for themselves in the first session
28.5 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Root drops his gloves and sways away
28.4 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, another drop. South Africa. South Africa. What's happening? And this time it's Joe Root. Short ball which sticks in the pitch meaning that Root is through with the pull even before the ball arrives. Pops up off the glove and changes direction slightly. de Villiers was originally moving leg-side. Saw the ball change direction, jumped and stuck his right hand out with his feet in the air but couldn't cling on.
28.3 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, fullish on off, Root punches it firmly towards mid-on
28.2 -
M Morkel to Root, 2 runs, pitched up and angling into middle, Morkel immediately knew he had erred. Flicked stylishly by the effervescent Root through the mid-wicket region. Hounded down to restrict the batsmen to a couple
28.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, length ball outside off, Root plonks his foot forward while holding the bat aloft
27.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, good contest. Fascinating contest. Slips the delivery down leg-side seeing Compton advance. He responds by stretching his front leg beside the line of the ball and defending into the on-side
27.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, should have been forward to this. Gets caught on the crease to a fullish ball turning towards the stumps. Manages to keep it out
27.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, FOUR, now Compton. He wants to be pro-active. Lobbed up just outside off, Compton crouches on bent-knees while reversing his hands and hits the sweep nicely past backward point
27.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, shimmies down and clips it to a diving short mid-wicket
27.2 -
D Piedt to Root, 1 run, dances down the track looking to whip it with the turn, there isn't a lot, takes a thick leading edge and rolls wide of mid-off
27.1 -
D Piedt to Root, no run, interesting times. This is the period of play you feel. This, right here. Root lunges forward to defend a flighted ball, the turn catches the inside edge onto pad. But drops well wide of short leg
26.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, length ball around off, defended after getting half-forward
26.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, a hundred to his name, all the confidence in the world. And now some of it must have been dented. Elgar has dropped a dolly at slip. Compton tries to defend a full ball away from the body, gets a genuine edge and the ball travels at a comfortable knee-height to Elgar who was crouching low. The ball seemed to have hit the heel of the palm and popped straight down
26.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short ball wide of off, wild delivery really. Compton initially shaped to pull but wisely bailed out seeing the width. Could have been catastrophic
26.3 -
M Morkel to Root, 3 runs, short of length delivery, Root is on his toes, simply steers it past gully using the pace on the ball. It's hauled back in just inside the ropes. Root is away with a three
26.2 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, a lifter just outside off, Root is eager to feel ball on bat. Raises his arms high, opens the bat face and steers it to slip. Might have hit it off the splice but controlled it well
26.1 -
M Morkel to Root, no run, short of length delivery holding its line just outside off, Root stands tall on the back foot and drops it into the off-side with a loose grip
25.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, turns this gently with the spin into the leg-side
25.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up nicely around off, defended off the front foot
25.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, shuffles across prodigiously towards off, Piedt bowls it straight on middle and leg, Compton ends up playing across his front pad towards backward square leg. Just can't afford to miss these
Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease
After much deliberation, the ball has been changed.
25.3 -
D Piedt to Hales, out Caught by Kyle Abbott!! Why Hales, why? What's the rush? Just been given a life the ball before, but he is on a suicide mission. Runs down the pitch and tries to whack it downtown. Credit to Piedt as well, bowled it much wider after seeing the batsman come for a piece. Hales ended up having to reach out for the slog and dragged it towards long-on. Might have got it a lot straighter than intended. Abbott runs across and takes the catch close to his chest. Did really well to maintain his poise and counter the momentum his running had built. Hales c Kyle Abbott b D Piedt 26(84) [4s-1 6s-1]
D Piedt to Hales, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
25.2 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, gosh, Bavuma has let one pass. A definite chance for a catch. Flatter off-break which turns sharply from behind a length just outside off, Hales looks to tuck it away hard. Seeing Hales' powerful intent, Bavuma was initially ducking at short-leg, got too low in the process and the ball looped over him off the bat-pad
25.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, 3 runs, uses his feet to good effect and deliberately flicks it in the air wide of long-on. The fielder gives chase, bends low and flicks it back inside the field of play
24.6 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, angled in on off, swings away late. Hales doesn't commit too early and that enables him to play the second line well. Defended back down the pitch
24.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, that's a scorcher. Almost a fast leg-break. Flung on a back of a length on off, the ball lands and veers against the angle leaving Hales squared up.
24.4 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, hurries off the pitch after landing on a back of a length and thuds into the thigh pad. Hales was too late on his attempted tuck
24.3 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, similar shape away from the right-hander, pulls the length slightly back asking for a peck. Hales resists the temptation
24.2 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, fullish and curling away outside off, Hales thinks about a poke but raises his bat at the last instant to let it go
24.1 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, steered wide of gully where Duminy is acrobatic and sticks out his left hand to make the save
23.6 -
D Piedt to Hales, 1 run, gently punched down to long-on. Too easy this
23.5 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, scuttles down the pitch, but almost gets cramped for room as Piedt tosses it close to his pads, flicks it off the inside edge onto pad and into the off-side
23.4 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flatter on the stumps, Hales turns it to short-leg
23.3 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, good work from Broad running around from backward square leg and tumbling to stop a single
23.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, shimmies down the pitch and wrists a flighted delivery down to long-on
23.1 -
D Piedt to Hales, 1 run, with the field spread out, Hales milks a single down to long-on with a nice back foot punch
22.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short ball, Compton thought he could put it away as there was width on offer. But Morkel's extra bounce comes into the picture and goes over his slash through to the keeper
22.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, leg byes, 1 run, misses out with a flick and the ball deflects away off the pad behind square
22.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, 1 run, drops it wide of cover and is called through for the single by his partner. Hales vindicates his call by being atleast a foot in when the direct-hit is effected
22.3 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, doesn't fiddle with it
22.2 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, this ball is hooping around now. Just 22 overs old and there is notable reverse. Swinging back in late, goes through Compton's defence and hits him above the pad on the thigh. A fuller ball would have done him in
22.1 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, fraction full and swerving back in towards off, Compton gets a big stride forward and defends with bat and pad close
21.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, byes, 3 runs, now spinning down the leg-side, Compton helps it fine with a nice tickle. Would have collected a boundary if not for the desperate attempts of a chasing Duminy. Flicks it back just before it went over the ad cushions with a slide
21.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tucked away to square leg
21.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, there is some turn but the length is too full to trouble the batsman. Smothered
21.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, dipping on a length just outside off, Compton pokes it back down the pitch. Was in the air for a bit but dropped short of the bowler
21.2 -
D Piedt to Hales, 1 run, plants his front foot across and paddles the flighted off-break behind square
21.1 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flatter and skidding on from a shortish length towards off, Hales punches it to the bowler off the back foot
20.6 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off, left alone
20.5 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, a short-leg would have gobbled this one. But there isn't any. A big inside edge onto pad and pops up into the on-side. There should always be a fielder there especially against someone like Morkel. With the bounce he gets
20.4 -
M Morkel to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off, left alone
Morne Morkel [6.0-3-4-0] is back into the attack
And Steyn is off the field again. Couldn't understand why he was brought back on in the first place. Let alone being given a bowl
20.3 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, there is a huge shout for a possible strangle down leg. Steyn likes it. He belted an appeal demanding the finger to go up. Even managed to convince his captain to go up. But just a brush of the thigh it seems. No bat
20.2 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, and nearly chops it back on to his stumps. A thick inside edge looking to steer an incoming back of a length delivery into the off-side, dribbles away wide of leg-stump
20.1 -
Steyn to Compton, no run, tailing in from a back of a length just outside off, Compton fails to tuck it away. Missed by a long way and wore it on the thigh pad
Dale Steyn [3.2-0-10-0] is back into the attack
And like a bolt out of the blue, Steyn has been handed the ball. Where did this come from?
19.6 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, slight turn from just outside off, not as much as Hales was expecting. Initially looked to work it away into the on-side, did well to not completely close the bat-face and the thick edge rolled to cover
19.5 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, now some turn, takes a soft bottom edge as Hales was looking for a sweep
19.4 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, that's where Piedt has been so good. Gets some to turn, and goes straight on with the other. Don't think even he knows which one will grip. That gives no chance in hell for the batsmen to figure out. Rolls on straight from a length outside off, Hales pokes at it away from the body playing for turn. Beaten
19.3 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, clipped wide of short mid-wicket where Faf is quick to intercept
19.2 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, was deceived in the flight after skipping down the track, realized he is nowhere near the pitch of the ball and patted it back down the pitch
19.1 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, slower through the air, Hales pulls his weight on the back foot and punches it back down the pitch
18.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, 1 run, holds its line from a length wide of off, Hales guides it with an angled bat through the vacant spaces wide of cover and pinches a single to keep strike
18.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, stands tall and meekly punches this back of a length delivery towards cover
18.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, bending back towards the hips, turned into the on-side
18.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, now tries to swing it the other way. Goes straight on from the arm, lands on a back of a length and is tapped into the off-side off the back foot
18.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, Abbott has got some nice reverse going. Pitched up and tailing back in towards off and middle, Hales' bat turns in his hands looking for a straight drive, drags it to mid-on
18.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Hales, no run, a hint of tail back in on a fuller length towards off, Hales rushed to drag his front pad out of the way before driving it to mid-off
17.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up on a length, out of the defensive reach of Compton, gets hit high on the bat in defence
17.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, hangs back and turns it into the leg-side
17.4 -
D Piedt to Hales, 1 run, a lofted paddled sweep to deep backward square. Just chipped it in the air after sinking really low. Might have been a thick top edge as well
17.3 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flatter trajectory sliding on towards the stumps, blocked after going right back in the crease
17.2 -
D Piedt to Hales, FOUR, he has so many options to score runs. Just about getting a feel of the pitch before cashing in. Sits on his back knee to a well flighted delivery just outside off, it was on the perfect sweeping length. Uses his long reach and dispatches the ball behind square
17.1 -
D Piedt to Hales, 2 runs, tucked off the pads behind square past Duminy. He chases it down and slides to keep the batsmen to a couple
16.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, shuffles across on the back foot to cover the line of a back of a length delivery outside off and blocks
16.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, gets only half-a-stride forward it a length ball dipping back in late, plays it right under his eyes after allowing it to come and and drops it at his feet (literally). The ball rolls away towards the slip cordon
16.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, defended sternly off the front foot into the off-side
16.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, a good leave to a length ball around the fifth stump. Compton is showing good knowledge of the whereabouts of his off stump
16.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, patted wide of cover-point, takes a couple of strides forward before sending his partner back. Good early call enables Hales to avoid any probable danger. There wasn't any direct hit either
16.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, slightly back of a length delivery angled in towards off, Compton is forward to it and presents the maker's name in defence
Drinks are on the field now. South Africa have been disciplined with the ball. They got the wicket of Cook, courtesy a well disguised slider. However, Hales and Compton have looked solid and the hosts need to bowl really well to bowl England out early. Steyn's niggle on his right shoulder is also a big worry for the Proteas.
15.6 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Hales drives it into the on-side
15.5 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, the straigther one from Piedt, Hales played for spin as he tried to block, ended up poking at it as he was squared up, luckily he didn't edge it to the keeper
15.4 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Hales defends
15.3 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Hales tries to defend, gets an inside edge that rolls towards short leg
15.2 -
D Piedt to Hales, SIX, that's a top shot! Flighted delivery on the off stump, Hales gets down on one knee and plays the slog-sweep, finds the middle of the bat and sends it easily over the deep mid-wicket boundary
15.1 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flighted delivery on the leg stump, Hales turns it to backward square leg
14.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Compton defends
14.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Compton lifts his bat and lets it go
14.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, not close enough to make Compton play
14.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length outside off stump, Compton defends into the off-side
14.2 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Compton hops and defends
14.1 -
Kyle Abbott to Compton, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Compton shoulders arms
Kyle Abbott [0.4-0-0-0] is back into the attack
13.6 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Hales tries to defend, misses, the ball lobs it in the air off the pad, AB de Villiers takes the catch, but there was no bat involved
13.5 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, shortish and bouncing, Hales tucks it to short leg
13.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, 1 run, this it tucked away to square leg
13.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, flighted delivery from Piedt, Compton defends
13.2 -
D Piedt to Compton, 2 runs, this is terrible running. Shortish and outside off stump, Compton guides it towards short third man, Compton calls for a risky second, Hales responds and both batsmen almost had a mid-pitch collision. Luckily for England nothing of that sort happened and Compton was home before the keeper collected Abbott's throw and broke the stumps
13.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
12.6 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Hales lets it go
12.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short and wide outside off stump, Hales cuts and picks out backward point
12.4 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Hales defends
12.3 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short and down the leg-side, left alone
12.2 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, full and on the off stump, Hales drives it to mid-on
12.1 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, ignored
This is interesting. Steyn is back on the field. HD Ackerman on air tells that he got a report that Steyn was to be taken for hospital. Now he says that probably he will be taken after the day's play.
11.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
11.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, very full from Piedt, Compton flicks it to short mid-wicket
11.4 -
D Piedt to Hales, 1 run, on the off stump, Hales tucks it behind square on the on-side
11.3 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, goes on the back foot and pushes it towards mid-wicket
11.2 -
D Piedt to Hales, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Hales defends off the front foot
11.1 -
D Piedt to Compton, 3 runs, shortish and outside off stump, Compton guides it to third man, Abbott gives chase from short third man and saves one with a slide
10.6 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, fullish and angling in, Hales falls over the flick and misses, gets hit in line with leg stump, appeal for LBW turned down as it was easily missing leg stump
10.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Hales covers the stumps and lets it go
10.4 -
M Morkel to Hales, 2 runs, full and outside off stump, Hales drives it through cover for a couple
10.3 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Hales works it to mid-on
10.2 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Hales leaves it alone
BREAKING: Dale Steyn to be taken to hospital for a scan on his right shoulder.
10.1 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, this one nips back in, Hales lets it go. It went pretty close to the off pole
9.6 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Compton defends off the front foot
9.5 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, very full and outside off stump, Compton shoulders arms and gets hit on the pad, no appeal for LBW as it was way outside off stump
9.4 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, Compton is solid in his defence this time
9.3 -
D Piedt to Compton, no run, floated up outside off stump, Compton looks to drive hard and gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
Nick Compton, right handed bat, comes to the crease
9.2 -
D Piedt to Cook, out Lbw!! Cook has been given out LBW. He is consulting his partner for the review, so that's a sign that he hasn't hit it and he's walking off. So captain Cook has made only 7 runs in the Test match. Excellent bowling from Piedt. He took the previous one away from the left-hander, now bowls the slider and foxes Cook, who was on the front foot to defend, the ball beat the inside edge of the bat and struck him plumb in front. Umpire Aleem Dar raises his finger in a flash. Impact was on middle and off and it was crashing into leg stump. Cook lbw b D Piedt 7(27) [4s-1]
D Piedt to Cook, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
9.1 -
D Piedt to Cook, no run, beaten! Flighted delivery outside off stump, Cook pokes at it away from the body without movement his feet and almost edges it to the keeper
8.6 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, on a length and outside off stump, ignored
8.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, on the off stump, Hales defends it to short leg
8.4 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Hales lets it go
8.3 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Hales ignores it
8.2 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, width on offer outside off stump, tempting Hales to play away from the body, but Hales lets it go
8.1 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Hales defends into the off-side
Morne Morkel [3.0-1-2-0] is back into the attack
7.6 -
D Piedt to Cook, no run, spinning away outside off stump, Cook defends it towards point
7.5 -
D Piedt to Cook, no run, slider just outside off stump, Cook went back when he should have been forward, managed to punch it hurriedly to cover-point
7.4 -
D Piedt to Cook, no run, short and spinning away outside off stump, Cook drives off the back foot to cover
7.3 -
D Piedt to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook defends it back to the bowler
7.2 -
D Piedt to Cook, no run, short and wide outside off stump, should have been put away, cut to backward point
7.1 -
D Piedt to Hales, 1 run, spinning back in sharply, Hales tucks it to mid-wicket
Dane Piedt, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
6.6 -
Kyle Abbott to Cook, no run, short of a length delivery just outside off stump, Cook stands tall and defends
6.5 -
Kyle Abbott to Cook, no run, defended towards mid-wicket
6.4 -
Kyle Abbott to Cook, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Cook stands tall and defends
6.3 -
Kyle Abbott to Cook, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot
Kyle Abbott, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
6.2 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot. Oh dear! Steyn grabs his right shoulder immediately after delivering this one. Hopefully it's nothing serious. Oh no! Steyn is walking off the field. Disaster for South Africa. Remember, he was mostly bowling in the late 120s and early 130s in the first innings as well
6.1 -
Steyn to Hales, 3 runs, full and on the off stump, Hales drives off the front foot, the man at mid-on dives but lets it go through. The throw comes towards the bowler's end, but an angry Dale Steyn looks away
5.6 -
M Morkel to Hales, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Hales works it to long leg
5.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, good length delivery angled in, Hales misses the flick, the ball rolls to the right of short leg off the thigh pad
5.4 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short delivery on the leg stump, Hales ducks under it
5.3 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, back foot punch from Hales, but straight to backward point
5.2 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length outside off stump again, left alone. Not much of movement in the air or off the seam
5.1 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Hales defends off the back foot
4.6 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, fullish and just swinging back in, Cook defends into the on-side
4.5 -
Steyn to Hales, 1 run, full and angled in, Hales flicks it to deep mid-wicket, Bavuma loses his right boot as he releases the ball from deep mid-wicket
4.4 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, full and on the leg stump, Hales flicks it to mid-wicket
4.3 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Hales shoulders arms
4.2 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Hales drives it to mid-on
4.1 -
Steyn to Cook, 1 run, there is a man at leg slip, but Cook glances this full ball past him to fine leg
3.6 -
M Morkel to Cook, 1 run, good length delivery on the leg stump, Cook tucks it behind square on the on-side for a single
3.5 -
M Morkel to Cook, no run, short of length around off stump line, Cook hops and defends it to point
3.4 -
M Morkel to Cook, no run, full and angled across, inviting the drive away from the body, but Cook simply shoulders arms
3.3 -
M Morkel to Cook, no run, defended into the on-side
3.2 -
M Morkel to Cook, no run, now Cook gets a stride forward and blocks towards cover
3.1 -
M Morkel to Cook, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Cook lifts his bat and lets it go, that was a good leave, wasn't too far away from the poles, but Cook had them covered
2.6 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, back and across movement from Hales, Steyn bowls wide outside off stump, left alone
2.5 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Hales ignores it
2.4 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Hales looks to cut and misses. The ball bounced a bit extra on that occasion. Hales' feet didn't move as well
2.3 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Hales lifts his bat and ignores it
2.2 -
Steyn to Hales, no run, full and outside off stump, Hales drives it straight to cover
2.1 -
Steyn to Cook, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Cook flicks it to mid-wicket
1.6 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, Hales covers the stumps and leaves the short of length delivery alone
1.5 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Hales fails to nudge, the ball hits him high on the thigh pad
1.4 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, ill-directed short of length delivery, goes down the leg-side
1.3 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short delivery from Morkel, Hales ducks under it
1.2 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, beaten, good length delivery just outside off stump, Hales tries to push at it away from the body and misses it completely
1.1 -
M Morkel to Hales, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, ignored
Morne Morkel, right-arm fast, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, edgeddddd but just short of Duminy at gully. The scrambled seam delivery from Steyn, Cook played for inswing, the ball took the edge, Duminy dived forward, but couldn't get to the ball
0.5 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, , back of a length down the leg-side once again, Cook fails to tickle once again
0.4 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
0.3 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, fullish delivery at 128kph, Cook defends into the on-side
0.2 -
Steyn to Cook, FOUR, poor line from Steyn. Length delivery down the leg-side, Cook tries to tickle, misses the ball rolls to fine leg off the thigh pad. However, the umpire reckons there was bat involved
0.1 -
Steyn to Cook, no run, short of length delivery swinging away outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
Cook and Hales are at the crease. Cook is on strike. Steyn will open the attack
That brings a closure to the last Test day of the year. What a terrible year it has been for South Africa, they won only one Test in the entire year. Will the New Year bring a change in fortunes? Join us back on Sunday for the second Test. Before we sign off, here's wishing all you folks a Happy New Year in advance. Goodbye and take care...
Moeen Ali is the Man of the Match for his match figures of 7/116.
BREAKING: Quinton de Kock and Chris Morris have been added to the South African squad for the second Test at Cape Town.
STATS:
In 8 Tests in 2015, South Africa have not registered a single 100-run partnership. Last 100+ stand: Elgar/du Plessis against West Indies in Dec 2014
Before this Test, England had won just one of their last 15 overseas Tests. They last won overseas against West Indies at Grenada in April 2015
Last time South Africa failed to win a single Test in 7 successive games was back in 2005-06 (1 draw against West Indies; 5 losses/1 draw against Australia)
South Africa have not crossed a total of 250 in their last 13 Test innings, since the third Test against West Indies in Jan 2015.
This is the 9th consecutive Test which has seen a result at Durban. There have been no draws since South Africa vs England in 2004.
South Africa have not beaten England in a Test at Durban since 1928. England's last win against South Africa also came at Durban in 2009. Lucky place for the visitors!
Match Summary:
Earlier, after Nick Compton and James Taylor had steadied the ship to pilot England to a competitive total, Stuart Broad ripped through the opposition camp's top-order to give the tourists the ascendancy. Dean Elgar showed steadfast defence and twinned it with some fine shots to compile a well-measured century. England then set the home team a huge score to chase down. Compton, Taylor and Bairstow played the key roles. South Africa missed the services of Steyn as he suffered a shoulder injury. With de Villiers remaining unbeaten at the end of day 4, South Africa seemed to have a glimmer of hope of saving the game, but it was not to be.
Moeen continued to make a fine impression by prising out both Bavuma and Abbott. He was well supported by Steven Finn. The tall pacer extracted disconcerting bounce to trouble all the batsmen. He knocked over Steyn's stumps with a peach of a delivery. Only Duminy offered a bit of resistance as England registered a significant victory.
England put up a slick performance to thump the hosts by a huge margin and go 1-0 up in the four-match Test series. In the last seven Tests South Africa have played, they have not emerged victorious even on a single occasion. It was Moeen Ali, who made the early incisions on the final day. He took the prized scalp of AB de Villiers. Once de Villiers was sent back to the hut, rest of them fell like a pack of cards.
70.6 -
Broad to M Morkel, out Lbw!! England win by 241 runs. Their highest margin of victory in terms of runs at Durban. The players shake hands. The visitors are a happy bunch. Cook leads them out of the ground. Coming to the ball, it was the indipper on a fuller length, Morkel falls over on the flick, misses it completely and is struck in front of off-stump. Hawk-Eye confirmed it to be hitting middle. M Morkel lbw b Broad 8(20) [4s-2]
Broad to M Morkel, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
Morkel has been given out LBW. But he is reviewing it. That looked plumb. It is a legal delivery. Only an inside edge can save him. But there doesn't seem to be one. Hawk-Eye shows it is crashing into middle stump. The onfield decision stays..
70.5 -
Broad to M Morkel, no run, back of a length close to off, Morkel bunts it to short cover
70.4 -
Broad to M Morkel, no run, shortens the length around off, Morkel is comfortable with that, camps back and blocks it to mid-off
70.3 -
Broad to M Morkel, no run, good length ball on off, defended back to the bowler
70.2 -
Broad to M Morkel, no run, on a length and luring the batsman forward, Morkel pushes away from the body, the ball straightens and fizzes past the outside edge
70.1 -
Broad to M Morkel, FOUR, fuller and outside off, Morkel uses his long reach to good effect, drives it towards mid-off, Moeen Ali moves to his right, dives over the ball and allows it to escape
Stuart Broad [12.0-5-25-0] is back into the attack
69.6 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, pitched up on the fourth stump, Duminy eases it to mid-off
69.5 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, lands it on a fuller length just outside off, Duminy shoulders arms
69.4 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, fullish and outside off, Duminy drives and picks out mid-off
69.3 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, slanting in on off, Duminy works it in front of square on the leg-side, doesn't take the single
69.2 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Duminy lifts his bat and lets it go
69.1 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, short of length on off, Duminy rides the bounce and dabs it towards gully
68.6 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, that was so close. Morkel didn't judge that too well, it went on with the arm, Morkel doesn't offer a shot, the ball goes agonisingly close to the off-stump. Bairstow thought it would hit and didn't glove it, copes with a blow on the right knee
68.5 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, quicker and close to off, Morkel presses it to cover after coming forward
68.4 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, too full and on the legs, Morkel fails to clip and wears it on the pad, was heading down leg
68.3 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, floated up around off, Morkel pushes it to cover
68.2 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, FOUR, Morkel's eyes lit up seeing the flight on this delivery, he planted his front leg forward and tonks it over mid-on, couple of bounces and over the rope
68.1 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, tossed up on off, Morkel gets bat and pad close, blocks it down the wicket
67.6 -
Woakes to Duminy, FOUR, fabulous shot! Has to be the shot of the day. There weren't many played, but this has to be the best. Angling in on a fuller length, Duminy presents the straight bat and punches it straight down the ground, once more the timing was superb
67.5 -
Woakes to Duminy, FOUR, half volley and Duminy puts it away. It was outside off as well, Duminy gets a good stride and creams the drive through extra cover, the timing was exquisite as the ball raced away
67.4 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, back of a length on the hips, tucked away to deep square leg, Duminy doesn't take the single
67.3 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, banged in short and outside off, Duminy sways away from the line of the delivery
67.2 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, back of a length and outside off, Duminy is not going to play those
67.1 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, on a length and just outside off, Duminy is half-forward and defending to cover
66.6 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, the men around the bat went up for LBW, but Moeen Ali wasn't interested. It was the slider, Morkel is not fully forward as he misses the nudge, is rapped on the pads. The ball was snaking down leg
66.5 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, tossed up and turning away, Morkel spotted it well and shouldered arms
66.4 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, nicely looped up around off, Morkel lunges forward and blocks it to the off-side
66.3 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, flatter and on off, Morkel goes back and wrists it to mid-on
66.2 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, touch short and just outside off, punched gently off the back foot to cover
A slip, gully, silly point, leg slip and FSL in place...
66.1 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, tossed up on off, Morkel knocks it to silly point
65.6 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, Duminy is happy to block and leave Morkel to handle Moeen Ali. This was fuller and on the fourth stump, Duminy presents the straightest of bats in defence
65.5 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, keeps it in and around off, Duminy dead-bats it right under his eyes
65.4 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, good length ball around off, Duminy presses well forward and defends
65.3 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, shortens the length on off, Duminy gets behind the line and blocks it to cover
65.2 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, touch fuller and just outside off, Duminy hoists his bat above his head and lets it pass
Four slips in place..
65.1 -
Woakes to Duminy, no run, back of a length and homing away outside off, Duminy shoulders arms
Woakes switches to round the wicket..
64.6 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, the straight roller, skids on after pitching, Morkel brings his bat down and bunts it down the wicket
64.5 -
Moeen Ali to M Morkel, no run, looped up on off, Morkel leans into the forward defensive
64.4 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, 1 run, floated up on middle, Duminy milks it away to deep square leg. Leaves Morkel with two deliveries
64.3 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, flighted on off, Duminy blocks with bat and pad close together
64.2 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, slower and dipping into the left-hander, Duminy doesn't push at it, the ball takes the outer half and rolls to backward point
64.1 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, 2 runs, Moeen Ali starts from round the wicket, tosses it up on the stumps, Duminy shuffles across, stoops low and paddles it fine, picks up a couple before the ball is hunted down
Moeen Ali [23.0-8-40-3] is back into the attack
Morne Morkel, left handed bat, comes to the crease
63.6 -
Woakes to D Piedt, out Caught by James Taylor!! There goes Wicket No. 9. England are one wicket away from sealing the game. Piedt's vigil has come to an end. This good length delivery tails back in, Piedt presses forward to defend, the ball squirts off the inside edge, deflects off the pad to Taylor at FSL. Woakes gets his name in the wickets column. D Piedt c James Taylor b Woakes 0(27)
Woakes to D Piedt, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
63.5 -
Woakes to D Piedt, no run, fuller and attacking the stumps, Piedt turns it gently to FSL
63.4 -
Woakes to D Piedt, no run, banged in halfway down, aimed at the chest, Piedt gets into an awkward tangle to fend that, but does well to block with loose hands, the ball drops in front of FSL
63.3 -
Woakes to D Piedt, no run, Woakes is disappointed with himself, splays another down leg, Piedt flicks and misses, much more comfortable take for Bairstow
63.2 -
Woakes to D Piedt, no run, poor follow-up delivery, sprayed down leg, Piedt has nothing to do with it, Bairstow dives to his left and gloves it
63.1 -
Woakes to D Piedt, no run, peach! That is too good a delivery to get a wicket. Pitches on the fourth stump line, shapes away late, Piedt had to play at that and all he can do is get beaten
Chris Woakes [6.0-2-17-0] is back into the attack
62.6 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, too full and outside off, Duminy squeezes it to mid-off
62.5 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, pushes it into the left-hander, but not close enough to Duminy playing, left alone
62.4 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, beauty! Angling in around off, draws Duminy forward to defend, the ball straightens and zips past the outside edge
62.3 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, shortens the length on middle, Duminy gets inside the line and tucks it behind square, there was an easy single on offer but Duminy doesn't want to expose Piedt
62.2 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, pitched up and asking the batsman to drive, Duminy doesn't take the bait, lifts his bat and lets it go
Two slips and a gully in place...
62.1 -
Broad to Duminy, no run, starts from round the wicket, keeps it on a length and just outside off, Duminy is happy to let it go
Stuart Broad [11.0-4-25-0] is back into the attack
Drinks are on the field now..
61.6 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, flighted ball from Moeen, Piedt blunts it out off the front foot
61.5 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, tossed up delivery from Moeen, Piedt is compact in his defence
61.4 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, slower through the air from Moeen, defended
61.3 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, Piedt uses the crease to go back and manages to defend this pushed through delivery out
61.2 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, Piedt comes well-forward and defends this flatter delivery
61.1 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, Moeen gives this one more air, Piedt lunges forward and gets an inside edge. However, it flies past the diving FSL fielder
60.6 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery and this one hits high up on Duminy's willow. However, despite getting opened up slightly in his back foot defence, Duminy manages to guard it out from inside the crease and into the off-side
60.5 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Duminy covers his sticks and lets it go by
60.4 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, fullish and outside off, defended into the off-side
60.3 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, Finn uses the bouncer, Duminy sits under it easily
60.2 -
Finn to Duminy, FOUR, edgeee found. However, the ball dies on its way to the slip cordon. It races past the diving gully fielder and the fielder positioned at third slip to the third man fence. From round the wicket, Finn got it to straighten after pitching, Duminy came half-forward and eked out an outside edge. Luckily for him, it bounced well in front of the slip cordon
60.1 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, from round the wicket, Finn flings it on a fuller length, Duminy drives it to cover
Moeen Ali is walking off the field.
59.6 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, flatter delivery and on the stumps, Piedt blocks it
59.5 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, the arm-ball from Moeen, Piedt camps on the back foot and defends
59.4 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, Moeen shifts his line to outside off, Piedt leaves it alone
59.3 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, pushed through and on the stumps, Piedt stockades it into the pitch
59.2 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, slower through the air and just outside off, Piedt is compact in his forward defence
59.1 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, turn and bounce for Moeen, Piedt fails to keep it out. It hits him high on the thigh pad
58.6 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, from round the wicket, Finn hurls it on a back of a length, Duminy ushers it through to the keeper
58.5 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, the bumper from Finn, Duminy hunkers under it
58.4 -
Finn to Duminy, FOUR, fullish and on off-stump, Duminy comes forward and crunches the on-drive. He played that stroke all along the ground and the ball rocketed to the long-on fence
58.3 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, left alone
58.2 -
Finn to Duminy, FOUR, Duminy leans into the drive and essays an eye-catching shot to this fuller length delivery all along the carpet to the sweeper cover fence
58.1 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, this one pitched on a length and straightened a wee bit, Duminy comes half-forward and pushes at it tamely. He is beaten outside off. It felt as if there was a sound, but even on Ultraedge there was nothing
57.6 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, turn for Moeen, but it was drifting down leg, Piedt leaves it alone. Bairstow does well to move to his left and collect it cleanly
57.5 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, Piedt keeps this flatter delivery out
57.4 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, again Piedt waits on the back foot and defends this quicker delivery
57.3 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, pushed through from Moeen, Piedt camps on the back foot and blocks it
57.2 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, well-flighted and on the stumps, Piedt prods forward and defends
57.1 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, Piedt guards it out
56.6 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, back of a length delivery and on off-stump, Duminy again offers a back foot defence
56.5 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, a smidgen fuller and angling in, Duminy stays on the back foot and blunts it
56.4 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery and it straightens after pitching, Duminy covers his sticks and lets it go by
56.3 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Duminy rides on the bounce and presents the full face of the blade to defend. Finn is hitting the bat hard
56.2 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, from wide of the crease, Finn angles it into the left-hander, Duminy hops and then defends it
56.1 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Duminy waves it through to the keeper
55.6 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, Moeen bowls it in that channel outside off, Piedt covers the line and leaves it alone
55.5 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, slower through the air from Moeen, Piedt keeps it out
55.4 -
Moeen Ali to D Piedt, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen, Piedt pushes at it and is beaten
Dane Piedt, right handed bat, comes to the crease
55.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, out Lbw!! Another one bites the dust. Abbott is trapped in front and an easy decision for the umpire to make. South Africa are hurtling towards a heavy defeat. It pitched on middle and straightened. Abbott played back to it and was rapped on the pads. Moeen is on a roll here. He is using the arm-ball to good effect. Kyle Abbott lbw b Moeen Ali 2(11)
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
55.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kyle Abbott, no run, Abbott waits on the back foot and keeps this pushed through delivery out
55.1 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, 1 run, Duminy skips out of the crease and flicks it to mid-wicket
54.6 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, very full and on the stumps, defended
54.5 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, this time, Finn bowls a nasty short delivery. He bent his back to extract disconcerting bounce, Abbott, initially thought of standing tall and riding on the bounce. Eventually, he decided to take his gloves away and sway away from the line. However, the ball followed him and hit his gloves. Now, that would have been a painful blow
54.4 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, on a length and on off-stump, Abbott prods forward and greets it with the bat-maker's label
54.3 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Abbott hoists his bat above his shoulder and lets it go by
54.2 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, 2 runs, too straight from Finn, flicked to deep backward square leg
54.1 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, a smidgen fuller and on off-stump, Abbott manages to keep it out
53.6 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, speared down leg, Duminy misses out with his tuck
53.5 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, slower through the air and just outside off, Duminy is steadfast in his forward defence
53.4 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, pushed through from Moeen, defended off the front foot
53.3 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, 2 runs, dragged down delivery, Duminy uses the crease to go back and punches it square of the wicket on the off-side for a brace
53.2 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, a wee bit of turn for Moeen, Duminy lunges forward and ekes out an inside edge towards FSL
53.1 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, slightly shorter in length, Duminy defends it off the back foot
52.6 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, another crackerjack delivery from Finn. He pitched it on a short of length and in that corridor of uncertainty, Abbott hung his bat outside off and is beaten
52.5 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Abbott camps on the back foot and defends
52.4 -
Finn to Kyle Abbott, no run, very full and on the stumps, Abbott digs it out
Kyle Abbott, right handed bat, comes to the crease
52.3 -
Finn to Steyn, out Bowled!! A peach of a delivery from Finn as he picks up his fourth scalp in this innings. The ball was too good for Steyn. He pitched it on a length and the ball nipped away a touch, Steyn did not cover his off-pole and was caught in the crease. He tentatively poked at it and the ball snaked past the blade to take the off stump out of the ground. England continue to march their way towards a significant win. The Proteas are staring down the barrel. Steyn b Finn 2(21)
Finn to Steyn, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!
52.2 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, Finn bends his back and extracts good bounce on this short of length delivery. Steyn has a flirty poke at it and is beaten
52.1 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, back of a length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, defended. Finn again tumbles on his followthrough
51.6 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, 1 run, a hint of turn for Moeen, Steyn ekes out an outside edge that dribbles past the slip fielder and the duo pinch a single
51.5 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn comes well-forward and defends this tossed up delivery
51.4 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, the arm-ball from Moeen, Steyn uses the crease to go back and defend
51.3 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Steyn gets a good stride forward and blunts this delivery that was pushed through on off
51.2 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, Moeen again bowls this one slower through the air, Steyn manages to keep it out
51.1 -
Moeen Ali to Steyn, no run, tossed up delivery from Moeen, Steyn turns it towards FSL
50.6 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, just behind a good length and outside off, Duminy greets it with a lifted bat
50.5 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, from round the wicket, Finn hits it on a short of length and angles it into the left-hander, Duminy is compact in his back foot defence
50.4 -
Finn to Duminy, no run, back of a length delivery and zooming in on the stumps, Duminy rides the bounce and blocks it
50.3 -
Finn to Steyn, 1 run, Finn aims for the bumper and follows the batsman, Steyn fends it awkwardly past FSL for a single
50.2 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, Finn shifts his line and attacks the stumps, defended
50.1 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Steyn is drawn into a tentative poke and is beaten
49.6 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, Duminy ekes out an inside edge on this front foot defence
49.5 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Duminy keeps it out off the front foot
49.4 -
Moeen Ali to Duminy, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, defended
Jean-Paul Duminy, left handed bat, comes to the crease
49.3 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, out Stumped!! Moeen has chugged down Bavuma now and England are thrilled to bits. It was the arm-ball bowled by Moeen from round the wicket, Bavuma ventured out of the crease and looked to tuck it around the corner. However, he failed to connect. This time around, Bairstow collected the ball cleanly and showed sharp reflexes to effect the stumping. Bavuma was miles out of the crease. Remember, Bairstow had missed a rather easy stumping chance yesterday to give de Villiers a reprieve. He had also missed a crucial stumping chance in Sharjah with Hafeez being the beneficiary. This is also the first time any keeper from England has effected a stumping in Tests since Pujara was dismissed in that fashion off Swann's bowling in Mumbai in 2012. Bavuma st Bairstow b Moeen Ali 0(6)
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, THAT'S OUT!! Stumped!!
49.2 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, defended off the front foot
49.1 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma uses his feet, but does not get to the pitch of the ball and drives it back towards the bowler
48.6 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, short of length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, Steyn stays leg-side of the ball and turns it towards FSL
48.5 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, very full and on the stumps, Steyn manages to guard it out
48.4 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, another yorker length delivery from Finn, Steyn pushes it into the off-side
48.3 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, back of a length delivery and zooming in on the stumps, Steyn stays leg-side of the ball and defends it from inside the crease
48.2 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, yorker length and targeting the stumps, Steyn keeps it out from inside the crease
48.1 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, defended
47.6 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma is solid in his defence to this tossed up delivery
47.5 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, Bavuma tucks this one behind square on the on-side
47.4 -
Moeen Ali to Bavuma, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, Bavuma looks to defend and is hit on the front pad. The England camp go up for LBW, however, he was struck outside the line of off-stump
Temba Bavuma, right handed bat, comes to the crease
47.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, out Lbw!! The big fish is gone and the England camp is ecstatic. de Villiers played back to a delivery that pitched on middle and straightened. It also stayed a touch low. Eventually, he looked to clip it through the on-side and missed. On expected lines, Moeen belted out a huge appeal for LBW and Dar answered the appeal in the affirmative. However, de Villiers went up for the review and on review the Hawk-eye showed it was clipping the leg-stump. The great man has to go back to the hut. Huge blow for South Africa first up. de Villiers lbw b Moeen Ali 37(86) [4s-6]
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!
de Villiers has gone upstairs as he has reviewed an LBW decision. He was given out by the on-field umpire. The front foot is fine and the Hawk-eye shows it is clipping the leg-stump. de Villiers has to take the walk back to the hut.
47.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers camps on the back foot and defends it out
47.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, slower through the air and on the stumps, driven back towards the bowler
The players are out in the middle. The sun is beating down on the track. Moeen Ali will start the proceedings on this crucial final day of this intriguing Test
Yesterday, England continued their march towards what could be a memorable win as Steven Finn bowled an inspired spell to pluck three wickets. Jonny Bairstow also played his part with a quickfire knock to give England enough runs on the board. The task for South Africa is an uphill one and and they need to play with pluck and determination to save this Test. Live action follows in a short while. Stay tuned.
Day 5: Hello and welcome to the final day of this thrilling Test match. Entire South Africa is looking up to AB de Villiers to defy the English bowlers and take them to safety. He will also need support from the duo of Bavuma and Duminy. On the other hand, England will be eager to sneak into the Proteas tail as soon as possible.
For England, Finn extracted awkward bounce and reaped the rewards for it. Moeen, with subtle variations of drift and turn, troubled the South African batsmen. Earlier, Bairstow cracked a flurry of shots to help the tourists set the Proteas a mammoth target. On the other hand, Dane Piedt snared a 5-for. de Villiers and Co. have a battle on their hands, as the track is offering turn and it won't be easy to stonewall England's bowlers. Join us for all the Day 5 action tomorrow. Until then goodbye and goodnight.
After Steven Finn and Ben Stokes prised out the trio of Stiaan van Zyl, Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis seemed set to shepherd South Africa to stumps. However, the mettlesome Finn removed du Plessis at the fag end of the day to put England on top. It has to be also said that de Villiers was given a reprieve with Bairstow missing a stumping chance off Moeen Ali. de Villiers then was on 33.
46.6 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, beaten! "Over and time," calls umpire Rod Tucker and that will be stumps on Day 4. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Steyn tries to defend, the ball just holds it line and escapes past the outside edge
Finn is rushing back to squeeze another over in. However, Steyn takes his time and marks his guard.
46.5 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Steyn defends it into the off-side
Four slips and a gully now
46.4 -
Finn to Steyn, no run, effort ball from Finn. Banged it around the short of a length region, hits Steyn high on the bat as he tries to defend
The England fans are right behind Finn as he gets ready to bowl to nightwatchman Steyn
Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Well! The umpire checked the condition of the ball just before the ball that got Faf and now they have decided to change it.
46.3 -
Finn to du Plessis, out Caught by Cook!! Wow! Steven Finn! What a time to get a wicket. Faf du Plessis looks stunned. He can't believe that he's been dismissed and the South African dressing room looks shocked as well. Extra bounce does the trick for Finn and England. Short of a length delivery just outside off stump, no doubt du Plessis had to play at it, he was on the back foot to block, but the bounce surprised him and took a big outside edge, he was also squared up a bit, Cook makes no mistake at first slip. du Plessis c Cook b Finn 9(66) [4s-1]
Finn to du Plessis, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
The umpire uses the gauge to check the condition of the ball, but it is okay for the moment.
46.2 -
Finn to du Plessis, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
46.1 -
Finn to du Plessis, no run, on a length and outside off stump, du Plessis is not going to play those at this stage of the day
45.6 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, on the off stump, de Villiers moves his foot across the stumps and then defends
45.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, very full and on the off stump, de Villiers defends off the front foot
45.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, on the off stump, de Villiers tucks it into the on-side
45.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, shortish outside off stump, de Villiers defends off the back foot
45.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, flicked between leg gully and short leg to backward square leg
45.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, spinning back in from round the wicket, de Villiers works it to leg gully
Moeen Ali [14.0-2-36-0] is back into the attack
44.6 -
Finn to du Plessis, no run, good length delivery on the leg stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
44.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, de Villiers turns it to mid-wicket
44.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers stands tall and defends towards cover
44.3 -
Finn to du Plessis, 1 run, du Plessis tucks this to square leg and sets off, de Villiers had to rush to the striker's end as the fielder had a shy at the stumps. In the end, no harm done
44.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, de Villiers hops and tucks it to square leg
44.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, de Villiers defends off the back foot
Steven Finn [6.0-2-24-2] is back into the attack
43.6 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, back of a length and on the off stump, punched to silly mid-on
43.5 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, full and outside off stump, du Plessis allows the ball to go through
43.4 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, fullish and outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
43.3 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the back foot
43.2 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the back foot
43.1 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, du Plessis punches it off the back foot to cover
The umpire has had a look at the ball and gives it back to the bowler
42.6 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, this one is given more air, AB gets his bat in front of the pads and blocks
42.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, Moeen drifts one on AB's pads, he presses across and defends it with a straight bat
42.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, this one is given more air, driven back at the bowler
42.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, pushed through outside off, AB goes back and punches it back at the bowler
42.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and on the middle stump line, AB prods across and defends it with soft hands
42.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and on AB's pads, flicked straight to FSL
41.6 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, du Plessis punches it uppishly towards the bowler
41.5 -
Broad to de Villiers, 1 run, now the normal run-up, full and on the off stump, de Villiers inside-edges the drive to mid-on
41.4 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, once again a similar run-up from Broad, probably he's trying to angle it in and then take it away. Not a bad idea, but let's see how it works. For the moment though, de Villiers is solid in his defence
41.3 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, this is a strange run-up from Broad. He comes from straight behind the umpre, then goes wide of the crease and delivers a short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers defends off the back foot
41.2 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, easily blocked
41.1 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, de Villiers defends
40.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, around off stump line again, blocked nicely off the front foot
40.5 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
40.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, very full from Moeen Ali, de Villiers drives it down to long-on
40.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers tries to defend and gets a soft outside edge that rolls towards the man at slip
40.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, flighted delivery from round the wicket again, de Villiers defends
40.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, byes, 2 runs, massive moment. Bairstow misses a stumping chance and it's de Villiers, who gets a life. He punches the ground hard with his right hand in disappointment and then apologises to the bowler. Flighted delivery outside off stump from round the wicket, de Villiers steps out, but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball, tries to drive and misses as it turns square, the ball bounces over the off stump. Bairstow was probably blinded by the batsman for a moment but he should have taken it moving his hands to his left
39.6 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery from, du Plessis defends
39.5 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, no Broad, don't look at Cook, that was missing leg stump! Thankfully the England skipper waves his left hand suggesting to Broad that is was sliding down the leg-side. Fullish and tailing back in, du Plessis misses the flick, gets hit in line with the leg stump, but the angle from over the wicket was taking it further down
39.4 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, du Plessis lets it go
39.3 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
39.2 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, du Plessis shoulders arms
39.1 -
Broad to du Plessis, no run, full and tempting the batsman to drive, du Plessis thought about playing at it, but left it alone at the last moment
38.6 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, FOUR, good use of the feet and he drives well as well. Flighted delivery on the off stump, de Villiers comes down the track and then drives it between the non-striker and the bowler
38.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, on the leg stump, de Villiers defends towards short leg
38.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, waits for the ball to turn and then defends
38.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, yorker outside off stump, de Villiers digs it out
38.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers moves across the stumps and works the flighted delivery towards backward square leg
38.1 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, 1 run, spinning back in, du Plessis turns this through backward square leg and gets off strike
37.6 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, fullish and outside off stump, de Villiers defends
37.5 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, the leg-cutter from Broad, de Villiers tries to defend, the ball takes the outside edge of the bat and rolls towards point
37.4 -
Broad to de Villiers, FOUR, low full toss outside off stump, de Villiers drives it hard onto the ground, Broad tries to stop it to the left in his followthrough but it runs away. Mid-off was very square and he had no chance
37.3 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, full and outside off stump, de Villiers lets it go
37.2 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, very full from Broad, de Villiers drives it to the left of the bowler
37.1 -
Broad to de Villiers, no run, gentle full delivery outside off stump, de Villiers defends
Stuart Broad [7.0-2-20-0] is back into the attack
36.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, goes on the back foot and tucks this flighted delivery to backward square leg
36.5 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, slightly flatter in trajectory, defended
36.4 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, tossed up on the off stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
36.3 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, waits for the ball to turn and defends
36.2 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, shout for LBW, not given, no review from England. Flighted delivery just outside off stump, du Plessis tries to defend late, the ball hits the pad before making contact with the bat, but the impact was outside the line of off stump
36.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, spinning back in on the off stump, de Villiers moves across and tucks it to square leg
Moeen Ali [10.0-1-29-0] is back into the attack
35.6 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, full and outside off stump, du Plessis lets it go
35.5 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, yorker outside off stump, du Plessis digs it out
35.4 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, on a length and outside off stump, du Plessis defends
35.3 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, on a length and outside off stump, du Plessis shoulders arms
35.2 -
Woakes to de Villiers, leg byes, 1 run, fullish and tailing back in, de Villiers mistimes the flick to backward square leg
35.1 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers goes on the back foot and punches it to point
It's pretty dark on one side of the ground.
34.6 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, fullish and outside off stump, du Plessis shoulders arms
34.5 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, full ball outside off stump, du Plessis defends it into the off-side
34.4 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, short of length tailing back in, du Plessis defends it onto his boot
34.3 -
Stokes to du Plessis, FOUR, aaah! Aggression from du Plessis! Short and not rising much, du Plessis rocks back and pulls fiercely, went uppishly but well wide of the man at mid-wicket
34.2 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, full and outside off stump, du Plessis simply shoulders arms
34.1 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, back of a length just outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the back foot
33.6 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, fullish and moving away outside off stump, left alone
33.5 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, on a length and outside off stump, de Villiers defends
33.4 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, Woakes keeps it tight around the off stump line, de Villiers defends
33.3 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers defends into the off-side
33.2 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, this one leaves the right-hander on a good length, de Villiers defends well
33.1 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery nipping back in, de Villiers was cramped for room as he went back and across, somehow manages to tuck it towards mid-wicket
32.6 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, left alone
32.5 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, not close enough to make du Plessis play
32.4 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, on a length and outside off stump, du Plessis shoulders arms
32.3 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, du Plessis defends
32.2 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, every now and then du Plessis gets squared up, this short of length delivery left him late again, the ball rolls it into the off-side off the outside half of the bat
32.1 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, du Plessis defended solidly
31.6 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, another easy back foot defence for de Villiers
31.5 -
Woakes to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, de Villiers defends off the back foot
31.4 -
Woakes to du Plessis, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, du Plessis stands tall and turns it to deep square leg
31.3 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, good ball! Good length delivery leaving the batsman very late, du Plessis was opened up a bit in his forward defence, but he managed to block it from the middle of the bat
31.2 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, good length delivery angled in on the off stump, du Plessis tucks it towards mid-wicket
31.1 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, du Plessis defends into the off-side
Drinks are on the field now. South Africa are under serious pressure now having lost Amla and Elgar post-tea. De Villiers and du Plessis need to sticth a massive stand to bail the hosts out of trouble. However, with overcast conditions, Broad and Co. will fancy their chances.
30.6 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, de Villiers defends off the back foot
30.5 -
Stokes to de Villiers, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, asking for trouble, de Villiers rocks back and easily cuts this on one leg for four through point
30.4 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, 133.6kph inswinging full delivery on the stumps, de Villiers drives it to mid-on
30.3 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, full and outside off stump, de Villiers tries to drive, gets the toe-end of the bat and it rolls towards gully
30.2 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, tucked away off the back foot, Taylor dives to his right at short mid-wicket and stops the batsmen from taking a run
30.1 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, de Villiers defends off the back foot
29.6 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, shortish and outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the back foot
29.5 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, oh this one came back in sharply into the right-hander, du Plessis managed to defend it off the back foot
29.4 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, easily defended off the front foot
29.3 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, on a good length and just outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
29.2 -
Woakes to du Plessis, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, du Plessis defends off the front foot
29.1 -
Woakes to de Villiers, 1 run, short of length delivery just swinging away outside off stump, de Villiers dabs it late to square third man, he thought about the second run, but sent his partner back
Chris Woakes [2.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack
28.6 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, good length delivery and on off-stump, defended
28.5 -
Stokes to du Plessis, no run, yorker length from Stokes, du Plessis aims to dig it out, but misses. The slip cordon is excited as for a moment they thought du Plessis had edged it. However, the umpire gives a deaf ear to it
28.4 -
Stokes to de Villiers, 1 run, de Villiers takes this one from the stumps and works it to backward square leg
28.3 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery and outside off, de Villiers covers his sticks and lets it go by
28.2 -
Stokes to de Villiers, 2 runs, too straight from Stokes, de Villiers turns it away towards deep backward square leg, who fires in the throw. However, good running between the wickets help de Villers to add two more runs to his tally
28.1 -
Stokes to de Villiers, no run, splayed down leg, de Villiers misses out with his pull. However, Bairstow dives to his left and makes sure that it does not run away for byes
Ben Stokes [3.0-0-15-1] is back into the attack
The umpires are again using the light-meter. It looks dark at the moment
27.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, pushed through and on the stumps, du Plessis is compact in his defence
27.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, tossed up delivery and outside off, de Villiers drives it to extra cover
27.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, quicker and on the stumps, de Villiers manages to keep it out
27.3 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, 1 run, from round the wicket, Moeen strays it down leg, du Plessis looks to tickle it fine. He gets an edge, but it runs past the fielder at leg-slip
27.2 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, du Plessis turns this one away towards short mid-wicket
27.1 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, pushed through and on the stumps, defended
26.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, fuller length delivery and outside off, de Villiers squeezes it out into the off-side
26.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, length delivery and on the stumps, defended
26.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, very full and targeting the stumps from Finn, de Villiers leans into the drive. He did not time it well, but as the fielder at mid-off misfielded, the ball scurried to the fence. His bottom hand also came off the bat handle, while he attempted to play that shot
26.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, Finn bends his back and extracts extra bounce on this delivery, de Villiers hops in the crease and defends it back down the pitch
26.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, defended
26.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, width on offer, de Villiers gets on top of the bounce and cracks the cut shot. It rockets past the backward point fielder for a boundary. It came off the sweet spot of the willow
25.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, the straighter-one from Moeen, du Plessis watches it carefully and manages to defend it
25.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, de Villiers stays on the back foot and nudges it to mid-on, for an easy single
25.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, de Villiers turns it away towards FSL
25.3 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers ventures out of the crease, gets close to the pitch of the ball and drives it towards mid-on
25.2 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, shorter in length, de Villiers goes right back in the crease and blocks it
25.1 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, 1 run, tossed up delivery and outside off, driven to extra-cover. du Plessis is off the mark with that single
24.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, Finn continues to test de Villiers' defence by attacking the stumps, de Villiers is equal to the task as he blunts it
24.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, fuller length delivery and on off-stump, driven to cover
24.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, fullish and on the stumps, de Villiers is opened up in his defence slightly, but manages to keep it out from inside the crease
24.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, de Villiers plays late to defend it off the back foot
24.2 -
Finn to de Villiers, FOUR, good length delivery, but sliding down leg, de Villiers tickles it to the fine leg fence. It was a freebie from Finn and de Villiers took a heavy toll of it
24.1 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, fullish and on the stumps, de Villiers gets a leading edge towards cover
23.6 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, Moeen zeroes in on the stumps, du Plessis stockades it into the pitch with his bat and pad tucked in together
23.5 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, well-flighted and just outside off, du Plessis greets it with the bat-maker's label
23.4 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, tossed up delivery and on off-stump, defended
23.3 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, du Plessis tries to flick this delivery into the leg-side and fails to connect. He looks very tentative at the moment
23.2 -
Moeen Ali to du Plessis, no run, speared down leg, du Plessis tucks it behind square on the on-side
23.1 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, shorter in length, de Villiers ekes out an inside edge past FSL, for a single
22.6 -
Finn to du Plessis, no run, on a length and attacking the stumps, du Plessis is steadfast in his defence
22.5 -
Finn to du Plessis, no run, good length delivery from Finn, defended
Faf du Plessis, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Well, it drizzling now and the light-meter is being used by the umpires.
22.4 -
Finn to Elgar, out Caught by Root!! Finn is on a roll here as he has chugged down the pugnacious Elgar now. Elgar was the batsman who stood amidst the ruins in the first innings with a ton. It was nothing but a very full delivery and bowled outside off, Elgar tried to squeeze it, but eked out a top-edge to Root at second slip, who grabbed the catch with both his hands chest high. It came to him at an awkward height and Root did well to pouch the catch. Elgar c Root b Finn 40(71) [4s-6]
Finn to Elgar, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
22.3 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, a smidgen fuller and outside off, left alone. It stayed low though
22.2 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, from wide of the crease, Finn bends his back and extracts awkward bounce on this delivery, Elgar watches it all the way through and leaves it untouched
22.1 -
Finn to Elgar, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Elgar ushers it through to the keeper
21.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, very full and on the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket
21.5 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, 1 run, de Villiers turns this one away in front of square on the on-side for a quick single
21.4 -
Moeen Ali to de Villiers, no run, this one turns sharply, but it is splayed down leg, de Villiers lets it go by. Bairstow collects it and attempts a stumping, but de Villiers' back-heel was inside the crease
21.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, tossed up delivery from Moeen, Elgar drives it all along the ground to long-on
21.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, pushed through and on the stumps, Elgar camps on the back foot and defends
21.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Elgar guards this one out from inside the crease
20.6 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, de Villiers drives it to cover
20.5 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, on a length and attacking the stumps, defended
20.4 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, splayed down leg, de Villiers misses out with his flick
Dark clouds are hovering over the stadium. It has got humid as well.
20.3 -
Finn to de Villiers, no run, good length delivery and in that channel outside off, de Villiers gets half-forward and has a tentative poke at it. The ball snakes past the outside edge
AB de Villiers, right handed bat, comes to the crease
20.2 -
Finn to Amla, out Caught by Bairstow!! What have you done Amla? He looked in prime form in the second innings. However, Amla throws his wicket away. He won't be happy with the way he was dismissed. There was a touch of width on offer, Amla aimed to crack the cut shot and could only get a top-edge and Bairstow snaffled it gleefully. The England camp is ecstatic. Amla did not move his feet and that resulted in him losing his wicket. Amla c Bairstow b Finn 12(23) [4s-2]
Finn to Amla, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!
20.1 -
Finn to Amla, no run, straying down leg, Amla aims to tuck it around the corner and misses. There is a muted appeal from the slip cordon for LBW, but it was going down leg
Steven Finn [2.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack
The lights have been switched on. It has gone rather dark
19.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, pushed through and zooming in on the stumps, Elgar offers a straight bat to it
19.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flatter delivery from Moeen, defended
19.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, the arm-ball from Moeen, Elgar mistimes the cut towards cover. It was too close to the off-stump to play a cut stroke there
19.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen, Elgar offers the bat-maker's label
19.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, shorter in length, Elgar uses the crease on a slow deck and punches it to backward point
19.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Elgar prods forward and defends this one out
18.6 -
Broad to Amla, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Amla lifts his bat and lets it go by. That delivery stayed a touch low
18.5 -
Broad to Amla, no run, from wide of the crease, Broad hits a fuller length and keeps it in that threatening zone outside off, driven to cover by Amla
18.4 -
Broad to Amla, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Amla hoists his willow above his shoulder and lets it go by
18.3 -
Broad to Amla, no run, just behind a good length and outside off, Amla picks the length early and cracks a punch to cover-point
18.2 -
Broad to Amla, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Amla shows poise and balance to drive it to short-cover
18.1 -
Broad to Amla, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, punched to Finn at mid-off. Finn moves across to his left, but fumbles. Amla and Elgar though, wisely decide against pinching a single on a misfield
17.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, Elgar ignores
17.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, inviting loop from Moeen, Elgar offers a textbook forward defence
17.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, well-flighted and outside off, Elgar drives it firmly towards short-cover
17.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 2 runs, speared down leg, Elgar rolls his wrists and turns it towards fine leg. Stokes hounds it down and keeps the duo down to two runs
17.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen extracts turn on this flighted delivery, left alone
17.1 -
Moeen Ali to Amla, 1 run, Amla camps on the back foot and clips it to deep mid-wicket
16.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, from round the wicket, Broad bowls it very full and outside off, Elgar squeezes it out
16.5 -
Broad to Amla, 1 run, from mid-crease, Broad angles it into the right-hander, Amla ekes out an inside edge on his tuck and collects a single to backward square leg
16.4 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, short of length delivery and outside off, Elgar punches it off the back foot towards the fielder at backward point, who puts in the dive and saves a few runs
16.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, fuller length delivery and outside off, Elgar prods forward and waves it through to the keeper
16.2 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, Broad bowls it in that channel outside off, Elgar greets it with a lifted bat
16.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Elgar punches it to cover-point
15.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, Elgar tucks this one to square leg
The umpire is checking the ball. It has got wet. As of now, he is happy with it
15.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, FOUR, this time, Elgar sinks on one knee and slog-sweeps it towards the deep square leg fence. It came right off the screws
15.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen zooms it on the stumps, Elgar greets it with the full face of the bat to keep it out
15.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, slightly shorter in length, Elgar dabs it to backward point
15.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, Moeen continues to extract enough turn to trouble the batsman, Elgar covers for the turn and defends it towards silly point
15.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen, defended
14.6 -
Broad to Amla, FOUR, imperious from Amla! Broad bangs it short, Amla rides on the bounce and pulls it in front of square on the on-side. It rocketed to the fence in a jiffy
14.5 -
Broad to Amla, no run, length delivery and just outside off, Amla is compact in his defence
14.4 -
Broad to Amla, no run, from wide of the crease, Broad hits it on a good length and angles it into the right-hander, Amla prods forward and defends
14.3 -
Broad to Amla, 2 runs, short of length delivery and outside off, Amla rides on the bounce and steers it to square third man for a brace
14.2 -
Broad to Amla, no run, Broad attacks the stumps with this length delivery, Amla blunts it out
14.1 -
Broad to Amla, no run, fullish and angling into the right-hander, Amla prods forward and guards it out
Stuart Broad [4.0-1-12-0] is back into the attack
13.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, FOUR, this time, Elgar leans into the drive and cracks a sumptuous shot all along the ground through extra cover for a boundary
13.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, slower through the air and zooming in on the stumps, Elgar keeps it out awkwardly
13.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, pushed through and on the stumps, defended
13.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, this one comes on with the arm from Moeen, Elgar ekes out an inside edge onto his front pad. There is a stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire gives a deaf ear to it
13.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, sharp turn and bounce for Moeen, Elgar covers for the turn and keeps it out
13.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, very full and on the stumps, wristed to mid-on
Welcome back for the final session. Stiaan van Zyl and Elgar made a bright start for South Africa. However, just in the nick of time, Ben Stokes chugged down van Zyl to lift the tourists' sagging spirits.
Tea, Day 4: England certainly weren't disciplined with the new ball unlike the first innings and South Africa got off to a rollicking start. The boundaries kept flowing as both Elgar and van Zyl played attacking cricket. However, the ploy to bowl round the wicket to the latter worked again for the visitors as Stokes sent one right through the gate. Broad and Woakes were ineffective in their first spell, but Moeen Ali has already caused problems in his 2 overs. The ball is turning for him and South Africa will have to play him on merit. Take a break and join us back for what should be an exciting final session...
12.6 -
Stokes to Amla, no run, Amla covers the stumps and allows the short of length delivery to go through to the keeper
12.5 -
Stokes to Amla, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, didn't bounce much and Amla was quick to hop and punch it nicely along the ground through cover
12.4 -
Stokes to Amla, no run, angled in from round the wicket, Amla misses the flick, gets hit on the thigh pad
12.3 -
Stokes to Amla, no run, Amla is solid in his back foot defence
12.2 -
Stokes to Amla, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Amla defends into the off-side
12.1 -
Stokes to Amla, no run, short and outside off stump, Amla drops his wrists and lets it go
11.6 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, too straight from Moeen Ali, Elgar defends from the crease
11.5 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, now this one pitched outside leg stump and turned square, Elgar waits on the back foot and manages to defend
11.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, FOUR, shortish and outside off stump, Elgar goes on the back foot and punches it through cover-point, there was no protection there it ran away for four
11.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Elgar defends off the front foot
11.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, FOUR, edgedddd and safe. Stokes had less time to react as this flew off a thick edge. Shortish and outside off stump, Elgar goes back to cut, gets the edge, Stokes at first slip stuck his left hand out but it already passed him
11.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, sharp turn, but Elgar reads it off the pitch and defends with soft hands
10.6 -
Stokes to Amla, no run, short of length delivery just holding its line outside off stump, Amla was slightly opened up in his defence, the ball is sent to gully
Hashim Amla, right handed bat, comes to the crease
10.5 -
Stokes to van Zyl, out Bowled!! So Stokes has got the breakthrough. Credit to him. He wasn't fully fit bowling with discomfort in his left foot. He was bowling at gentle pace, but the last two deliveries have been quick. The previous one was around 137kph and now this was a shade over 141. Actually nothing great about this delivery. On a good length and angled in from round the wicket, van Zyl leans forward to defend, plays outside the line, the ball brushes the back thigh and crashes into the off stump. That ends a fine 53-run opening stand. van Zyl b Stokes 33(36) [4s-6]
Stokes to van Zyl, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!
10.4 -
Stokes to Elgar, 3 runs, short and wide, cut away past the diving fielder at backward point, who gets a hand on it, the ball slows down in the deep
10.3 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, oh this one swung back in late, but Elgar adjusted well and defended it to mid-on
10.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, solid in defence is Elgar as Stokes keeps the length ball tight around the off stump
10.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar stands tall and defends
9.6 -
Moeen Ali to van Zyl, no run, beaten again. So Mo beats both the batsmen in his very first over. Tossed up just outside off stump, van Zyl tries to defend off the front foot, but Mo gets enough turn to take it past the outside edge
9.5 -
Moeen Ali to van Zyl, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, van Zyl defends
9.4 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, 1 run, very full and on the stumps, Elgar drives it to long-on and brings up South Africa's 50
9.3 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, beaten! "Here you go, here you go. That's the length Mo, that's the length," says Bairstow. Lovely delivery. Pitching around off stump line and turning a lot, bouncing extra as well, Elgar pokes at it and almost edges it to the keeper
9.2 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, short and spinning away outside off stump, Elgar toe-ends the pull to mid-wicket
Slip and short leg in place
9.1 -
Moeen Ali to Elgar, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Elgar defends off the front foot
Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
8.6 -
Stokes to van Zyl, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, van Zyl defends off the back foot
8.5 -
Stokes to van Zyl, FOUR, edged and four more! What a start this is for the Proteas. Full and outside off stump, van Zyl leans forward and drives, gets a thick edge that goes between gully and backward point
8.4 -
Stokes to van Zyl, FOUR, given as runs, England were appealing for LBW, umpire Aleem Dar was right, no pad involved, that was straight off the bat. Stokes tries a yorker and bowls a low full toss down the leg-side, van Zyl tries to dig it out and gets the toe-end of the bat, the ball rolls to fine leg
8.3 -
Stokes to van Zyl, no run, good length delivery down the leg-side, van Zyl ignores it
The left foot seems to be the problem for Stokes, but he's fine to carry on at the moment.
8.2 -
Stokes to Elgar, leg byes, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Elgar misses the flick, the ball rolls behind square off the thigh pad
Oh what happened there? Stokes was limping after completing his delivery stride. Hopefully he's not done some serious damage.
8.1 -
Stokes to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Elgar defends it off the outside half of the bat towards cover
Ben Stokes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
7.6 -
Finn to van Zyl, FOUR, van Zyl is playing very well. One has to say that England haven't been disciplined with the ball. Short and asking to be hit, once again not high enough to trouble the batsman, pulled away fiercely over mid-wicket
7.5 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, van Zyl defends to cover off the front foot
7.4 -
Finn to van Zyl, FOUR, harmless short delivery on the stumps, van Zyl stands tall as it sits up nicely to be hit, pulled away through backward square leg and there was no protection in the deep
7.3 -
Finn to Elgar, 1 run, short and quick at the batsman, Elgar gloves the pull to long leg. He was hurried on the shot
7.2 -
Finn to van Zyl, 1 run, short of length delivery on the stumps, van Zyl tries to defend, gets an inside edge that rolls towards backward square leg
7.1 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, on a length and on the stumps, blocked into the on-side
6.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, this length delivery is well outside off stump, ignored
6.5 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Elgar shoulders arms
6.4 -
Broad to Elgar, FOUR, with the angle from round the wicket, anything on middle stump line would be easy pickings for the left-hander. Elgar easily flicks it along the ground through mid-wicket and collects his second boundary
6.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Elgar tucks it towards square leg
6.2 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, Elgar drives it back to the bowler
6.1 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, late swing back into the left-hander on this length delivery, Elgar defends well off the front foot
5.6 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, van Zyl defends off the front foot
5.5 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, van Zyl drives it to mid-off
5.4 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, defended nicely off the back foot to backward point
5.3 -
Finn to van Zyl, 2 runs, shortish delivery on the off stump, van Zyl stands tall and tucks it to deep square leg
5.2 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, on a length and angled in from round the wicket, van Zyl gets behind the line and defends well
5.1 -
Finn to van Zyl, no run, very full and outside off stump, van Zyl drives and picks out mid-off
Steven Finn, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
4.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, good leave. This good length delivery wasn't far away from the sticks, but Elgar knew exactly where his off pole was and he left it alone to the keeper
4.5 -
Broad to Elgar, FOUR, top shot from Elgar. He's in great touch out there. Remember, he made a hundred in the first innings as well. Overpitched delivery from Broad, he slipped after delivering the ball, it was full and in the slot, Elgar leans forward and controls the straight-drive to perfection and it goes all the way along the ground
4.4 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, good length delivery on the leg stump, Elgar tucks it into the on-side
4.3 -
Broad to van Zyl, leg byes, 1 run, optimistic cry for LBW, wonder why Cook is even running towards the bowler. Come on Stuart Broad, that was easily missing the leg stump, wasn't even close to discuss. Thankfully Cook is not forced to review. Full and angled in, van Zyl falls over on the flick and misses, impact was almost outside leg and from round the wicket it was never heading towards the sticks
4.2 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, back over the wicket for Elgar, short of a length delivery on the leg stump, Elgar glances it through backward square leg
4.1 -
Broad to van Zyl, 1 run, angled in and down the leg-side from the round the wicket, van Zyl glances it to fine leg
3.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, no run, fullish and angled across the left-hander, Elgar shoulders arms
3.5 -
Woakes to van Zyl, 3 runs, just a forward press and then an extended defence, the timing is very good once again, mid-off is pretty square and it runs away to the deep to give van Zyl and South Africa three runs
3.4 -
Woakes to van Zyl, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, van Zyl defends off the front foot
3.3 -
Woakes to van Zyl, no run, short of length on the off stump, van Zyl defends off the back foot
3.2 -
Woakes to van Zyl, FOUR, now that's a lovely shot from van Zyl. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, van Zyl goes on the back foot and punches it along the ground through cover, the timing is good enough to take it to the boundary
3.1 -
Woakes to Elgar, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Elgar goes on the back foot and punches it nicely through cover-point
2.6 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, that's a good leave from van Zyl, this one jagged back in sharply after pitching outside off, van Zyl gets a big stride forward, covers the stumps and lets it go
2.5 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, left alone
2.4 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, was it a chance? It would have ben a stunner had he held on, short of a length and on van Zyl's pads, he closed the face of the bat and turned it towards Taylor at FSL, the fielder stayed down, the ball hits his left wrists and pops out, tough to call it as a chance
2.3 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, tad fuller and shaping back into van Zyl, he hops across, presents the full face of the bat and blocks
2.2 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, fuller length delivery and in that corridor outside off, van Zyl gets a big stride forward, lifts his bat and lets it go
2.1 -
Broad to van Zyl, no run, short of a length and angling back into van Zyl, defended with a straight bat
1.6 -
Woakes to Elgar, 2 runs, nicely done by Elgar, pitched up and just outside off, Elgar presents the full face of the bat and pushes it back past the bowler, he's happy with a brace
1.5 -
Woakes to van Zyl, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, van Zyl stands tall and pushes it towards point. Compton fumbles and allows a single
1.4 -
Woakes to van Zyl, no run, short of a length and just outside off, van Zyl presses across and defends it towards the on-side
1.3 -
Woakes to van Zyl, no run, good comeback from Woakes, shortened his length and gets it to nip away from outside off, van Zyl has a feel for it and is beaten on the outside edge
1.2 -
Woakes to van Zyl, FOUR, cracking shot, overpitched and well outside off, van Zyl leans into the drive, plays with an open face and guides it square on the off-side for a boundary
1.1 -
Woakes to van Zyl, no run, on a good length and shaping away from outside off, van Zyl covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go
Woakes will share the new ball. Three slips, a gully and a FSL in place
Chris Woakes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, Broad keeps it full and on the stumps, Elgar gets his bat in front of the pads and defends
0.5 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Elgar shuffles across and defends it with soft hands
0.4 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, short of a good length and just outside off, Elgar prods across and defends it towards the off-side
0.3 -
Broad to Elgar, no run, half-an-appeal for caught behind, but there was no bat on that, full and sliding down the leg-side, Elgar looked to flick and missed
0.2 -
Broad to van Zyl, 1 run, van Zyl is off the pair! On a good length and just outside off, van Zyl gets well forward and blocks it wide of cover for a single
Broad switches to round the wicket
0.1 -
Broad to Elgar, 1 run, short of a length and well outside off, pushed to the left of cover-point for a single
Elgar and van Zyl are at the crease. Elgar is on strike. Broad will open the attack