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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Offer Resistance vs England

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Openers Dean Elgar and Sarel Erwee have resumed the South African innings on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. The duo look to offer resistance and stay at the crease for a long haul. On Friday, Ben Stokes had hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester. Foakes hit an unbeaten 113, after Stokes' 103-run knock as England took a first innings lead of 264 runs against South Africa in the game. After bundling out the visitors for a paltry of 151, England declared their innings at 415 for 9. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England lead S.Africa by 241 runs after Stokes and Foakes tons

MANCHESTER, England :Centuries by England skipper Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes gave the hosts a commanding first innings lead after they declared at 415 for nine, with South Africa trailing by 241 runs at the close on the second day of the second test on Friday.

Ben Stokes hits first century as captain as England take control against SA

Ben Stokes made his first century as England captain as he and Ben Foakes put the hosts in a commanding position on day two of the second LV= Insurance Test against South Africa.

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley Look To Help England Gain Healthy Lead

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley will look to help England gain a healthy lead on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford. England had the upper hand over South Africa on the opening day after bundling out the visitors on 151. England then ended Day 1 at 111/3, trailing the Proteas by just 40 runs at stumps. Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley will resume play on Day 2 on scores of 38 not out and 17 not out, respectively. Earlier, James Anderson and Stuart Broad scalped three dismissals each as England rattled the Proteas, who opted to bat first. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Proteas raise eyebrows with Jansen benching, spinner selection: 'He's an exciting talent'

Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada on Thursday shrugged off the question marks over the omission of the lanky Marco Jansen in favour of a second spinner in Simon Harmer for the second Test against England in Manchester.

Rabada praises 'legendary' Anderson's longevity: 'I need to have a beer with him after this'

Kagiso Rabada's name might be on most cricket fans' lips as a bowler firmly in his prime, but he was starkly reminded too that some old dogs truly still have a nasty bite.

England vs South Africa 2nd Test: James Anderson strikes before Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

James Anderson marked becoming the first player to appear in 100 home Tests by leading the attack with three wickets as South Africa were dismissed for just 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford. Kagiso Rabada starred with both bat and ball as the Proteas fought back, the fast bowler top-scoring with 36 and then dismissing star batsman Joe Root for just nine as England, bidding to level this three-match series at 1-1, slumped to 43-3. But by stumps England had recovered to 111-3, a deficit of 40 runs, with struggling opener Zak Crawley surviving to be 17 not out off 77 balls.

Rabada shields Proteas' iffy toss call and shaky stroke-makers: 'Not getting out on purpose'

Bowling spearhead Kagiso Rabada defended the Proteas' controversial decision to bat first in the second Test against England at Old Trafford, pointing out that the dry surface - along with two frontline spinners - necessitated such a course of action.

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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Offer Resistance vs England

England lead S.Africa by 241 runs after Stokes and Foakes tons

Ben Stokes hits first century as captain as England take control against SA

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley Look To Help England Gain Healthy Lead

Proteas raise eyebrows with Jansen benching, spinner selection: 'He's an exciting talent'

Rabada praises 'legendary' Anderson's longevity: 'I need to have a beer with him after this'

England vs South Africa 2nd Test: James Anderson strikes before Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

Rabada shields Proteas' iffy toss call and shaky stroke-makers: 'Not getting out on purpose'