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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)

James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting

James Anderson suggested South Africa played into England hands by throwing them the ball in helpful conditions on day one of the second LV= Test.

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

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.

2nd Test: England lead South Africa by 241 runs after centuries by Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes

Stokes declared at 415 for nine, with South Africa trailing by 241 runs at the close after surviving a tricky nine over spell before stumps. The tourists, who lead the three-match series 1-0, reached 23 without loss in their second innings with Sarel Erwee on 12 and Dean Elgar on 11 but they now face a real battle against England's attack on Saturday. For all the talk of the ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' style introduced under Stokes' captaincy and the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum, this was an orthodox and disciplined performance as the England captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Foakes put on a 173-run partnership for the sixth wicket. It was a much needed contribution after South African quick Anrich Nortje struck twice to remove England's overnight batsmen during an outstanding opening spell in the morning session.

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ton-up Ben Stokes And Ben Foakes Add To South Africa's Agony

Ben Stokes 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 on Friday. Stokes made 103, with Foakes a Test-best 113 not out when his skipper declared England's first innings on 415-9, a lead of 264 runs, after South Africa had been dismissed for a meagre 151. That left World Test Championship leaders South Africa with a tricky nine overs to bat before the close of the second day at a sun-drenched Old Trafford.

Nortje backs Elgar's thought processes despite indifferent Day 2

Proteas' speedster Anrich Nortje backed his captain Dean Elgar's thinking as the second day of the second Test ran away from them in what could be the worst possible way.

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.

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

James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

2nd Test: England lead South Africa by 241 runs after centuries by Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ton-up Ben Stokes And Ben Foakes Add To South Africa's Agony

Nortje backs Elgar's thought processes despite indifferent Day 2

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