Morris a work in progress – McKenzie
Neil McKenzie said Chris Morris is an X-Factor bowler, who will be able to bounce back after going for 1-91 from his 17 overs on day two.
The conditions were incredibly tough — Simons
Eric Simons says tough conditions and fantastic bowling from Toby Roland-Jones contributed to the Proteas battling on 126-8 at stumps on day two.
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.
Morkel claims Cook again
Morné Morkel’s 10th Test dismissal of Alastair Cook is the South African Play of the Day.
Proteas lose Elgar on stroke of tea
Dean Elgar departed for eight on the last over before tea, after Ben Stokes’ century got England to 353 on day two at The Oval.
England bowled for 353
Kagiso Rabada and Morne Morkel took three wickets apiece as England were bowled out for 353 in their first innings, while Vernon Philander has been sent to hospital for tests.
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.
There for the taking on 171-4
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.
‘Moving day’ lies ahead at The Oval
This would have been a coin toss that Faf du Plessis was happy to lose, because he too would have taken the decision to bat first, writes GARY LEMKE.
We need to make an impact – KG
Kagiso Rabada says the Proteas’ bowlers must take advantage of the conditions and wipe out England early on day two.
Cook resists Proteas onslaught
Vernon Philander struck twice on a rain-affected day, as England posted 171-4 on day one of the third Test at The Oval.
Proteas make inroads as Cook holds firm
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.
Philander gets Jennings, England push on
The Proteas found an early breakthrough, before Alastair Cook and Tom Westley got England to 62-1 by lunch.
Proteas bowl at The Oval
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.
Behind the scenes
Proteas opener Heino Kuhn takes us behind the scenes in the Proteas’ dressing room at The Oval.
