Elgar backs Markram to fight for his spot: 'He is still too talented not to play Tests'
South Africa's batting came under massive scrutiny after a horrid performance saw them lose the three-match Test series 2-1 against England.
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England's Zak Crawley scores 69 not out as Kent opener steers team to victory in third Test against South Africa at The Oval
Zak Crawley helped steer England to victory against South Africa in the third Test at The Oval on Monday morning.
England vs South Africa, 3rd Test Day 4: Zak Crawley Takes England To Verge Of South Africa Series Win
Zak Crawley's dynamic unbeaten fifty took England to the brink of a series-clinching win over South Africa in the third Test at the Oval on Sunday. England were 97-0 at stumps, needing just 33 more runs to reach a modest target of 130 on Monday's final day to take the three-match contest 2-1. The often struggling duo of Alex Lees (32 not out) and Crawley (57 not out) were both unbeaten at stumps. Victory would give England a sixth win in seven Tests since their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum took charge at the start of this season.
England seamers strike as South Africa lead by 106
LONDON: England's seamers exploited the exaggerated swing and seam at The Oval to reduce South Africa to 146 for seven in their second innings at tea on day four of the third and final test, a lead of 106 following an extraordinary five sessions in the game.
Stuart Broad surpasses Glenn McGrath, becomes second-most successful pacer in Test cricket
Stuart Broad on Sunday went past Australian great Glenn McGrath to become the second-most successful pacer in history of Test cricket. He accomplished this landmark during his side's third and final Test against South Africa in The Oval. In South Africa's second innings on day four of the match, Broad trapped South African skipper Dean Elgar lbw for 36 in the 22nd over, getting his 564th wicket in Tests. Then he also went on to dismiss Ryan Rickelton for eight.
Robinson leads England charge in third test at The Oval
LONDON : Seamer Ollie Robinson took four wickets as England reduced South Africa to 69 for six at lunch on the third morning of the third test at The Oval on Saturday, with play finally getting under way following an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Robinson Strikes Again As South Africa Go 3 Down
England vs South Africa, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Robinson made his mark twice early in the first session as South Africa lost three early wickets on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test at the Kennington Oval. The first day was washed out due to rain while there the second day was called off in memory of Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday. It is important to note that England had won the toss and elected to bowl in the third Test. The three-match series is currently level at 1-1 and it would be interesting to see whether a result would be possible in the third Test as there are just three days remaining. 98 overs are slated to be bowled on all three days of the Test. (LIVE SCORECARD)
First day of England-South Africa third Test washed out
England won the toss and put South Africa into bat only for a shower to sweep in and put a stop to proceedings minutes before the players took to the field. A frustrating day of covers on and off followed before an official announcement came at 15.45GMT saying no play would be possible.