Tom Sizeland

England: 5 talking points

TOM SIZELAND examines the visitors ahead of the third Test between South Africa and England in Johannesburg.

‘We’re in the box seat’

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow believes that England are well-positioned ahead of the third Test at the Wanderers.

Hashim’s Army lit up Newlands

Hashim’s Army has the potential to inspire crowd atmospheres throughout the country.

Second Test ends in stalemate

Despite a decent fight from the Proteas on day five at Newlands, England held on to the draw to stay 1-0 up going into the third Test at the Wanderers.

Proteas continue fight, England hold on

A couple of wickets early on in the second session gave the Proteas some hope, but the match now appears to be heading towards a draw, with England on 155-6.

Proteas tear through top order

A draw is still the likely outcome, but the Proteas took three wickets in the first hour of day five at Newlands before Dane Piedt struck just before lunch, to leave England on 87-4.

Farbrace: Bavuma played magnificently

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace was full of praise for Temba Bavuma, after he struck a maiden Test century to help his side go on level terms with England going into the final day at Newlands.

SA vs Eng: Talking points (day four)

TOM SIZELAND reflects on the players and moments that shaped day four of the second Test at Newlands.

Double number four for Amla

When Hashim Amla brought up his fourth double century, he became the second Protea to do so after Graeme Smith. We revisit each occasion he has passed the milestone.