Elgar fights on as SA lose three
Dean Elgar scored a century, but the Proteas finished the first session of day five at The Oval seven wickets down. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA staring down the barrel
England go into day five at The Oval needing six more wickets for victory, and to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
England exploited conditions well – Birrell
Proteas assistant coach, Adrian Birrell, said England’s ability to take advantage of the conditions is what kept them on top of the Proteas.
Proteas wilt as England apply pressure
As much as we applauded Faf du Plessis for sparking a second Test turnaround at Trent Bridge, we have to say that The Oval hasn’t been his finest hour, writes GARY LEMKE.
England on the brink of victory
The Proteas are hanging on by a thread as they go into day five on 117-4, trailing England by 375 runs in the third Test at the Oval.
Gritty Elgar digs deep
Dean Elgar’s brave and determined innings of 72 not out, is our Play of the Day.
England set Proteas 492 for victory
England declared on 313-8, handing the Proteas four sessions to chase down a world-record 492 at The Oval.
Westley, Root get England lead to 331
Tom Westley and Joe Root built up a stand of 61 to guide England to 153-2 by lunch on day four at The Oval.
Rain not expected to save Proteas on day four
With little rain expected on day four, the Proteas are going to have to dig deep to stay in the third Test at The Oval.
Rain keeps Proteas in the game
Persistent rain throughout the second half of the day at The Oval has left England on 74-1, leading the Proteas by 252 runs.
Morkel gets Cook but England build lead
Rain threatens to rule out the rest of day three at The Oval, with England on 74-1 and a lead of 252 runs.
Bavuma scores 52 before England build lead
Temba Bavuma ensured that the Proteas avoided the follow-on before England got to 20-0 by lunch, building up a lead of 198 runs.
Proteas avoid follow-on, bowled for 175
Temba Bavuma scored 52, as the Proteas were bowled out for 175 on day three, trailing England by 178 runs.
Proteas in search of a superhero at The Oval
South Africa’s Jekyll and Hyde display on the tour of England continued as they threatened to wave the white flag on another seamer-friendly day at The Oval, writes GARY LEMKE.
Roland-Jones rolls through Proteas
Debutant Toby Roland-Jones took 4-39 to leave the Proteas struggling on 126-8 by stumps on day two at The Oval.
