Stokes lifts England to 269-6
Morne Morkel removed Alastair Cook early, but Ben Stokes pushed on to 64 in the morning session on day two at The Oval.
Morne Morkel removed Alastair Cook early, but Ben Stokes pushed on to 64 in the morning session on day two at The Oval.
If the Proteas’ bowlers can continue to make the most of the conditions at The Oval on day two, then this could turn in their favour very quickly.
Vernon Philander struck twice on a rain-affected day, as England posted 171-4 on day one of the third Test at The Oval.
The Proteas took three more wickets after lunch to leave England on 149-4, as the Proteas seized control in the second session at The Oval.
The Proteas found an early breakthrough, before Alastair Cook and Tom Westley got England to 62-1 by lunch.
England captain Joe Root has won the toss and has chosen to bat first in the third Test at The Oval as the Proteas aim to go 2-1 up in the series.
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