Anderson and Robinson bowl England to innings win over South Africa
England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test on the third day to level the three-match series at 1-1.
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England seamers have South Africa on the ropes in second test
MANCHESTER : England's seamers have made steady inroads into South Africa's vulnerable top order after reducing the tourists to 88 for three in their second innings, still trailing the home side by 176 runs at lunch on day three of the second test at Old Trafford.
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)
Ben Stokes finds right Test vibes with blend of craft and aggression
There are still some unchanging certainties in the English cricketing summer; many of which were on show on a humid, bellicose second day of this second Test.
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)
Ollie Robinson’s England return is vindication for both sides
There was a fascinating moment before the start of play on the first day of the second Test as the England pace bowlers marked out their run-ups using an ECB high performance tape measure and Ollie Robinson almost — almost — forgot to take it really seriously.
Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position
England hounded out South Africa for just 151 on day one of the second LV= Insurance Test, before an unusually stoic Zak Crawley helped them finish in a strong position at Emirates Old Trafford.
Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa
It was not without a wobble or three but at the end of a hectic opening day in Manchester, one that saw ball dominate bat in the main to produce the regular clanking of spikes on the dressing room steps, England finally had a firm grip on proceedings.