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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 vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England Look To Extend Lead

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England will look to extend their lead further when they take the field against South Africa on Day 4 of the ongoing third Test at the Oval, London. Ollie Pope top-scored with fine knock of 67 as England managed to take a 34-run lead in the first innings of the ongoing third Test against South Africa at the Kennington Oval. At stumps on Day 3, England were 154 for seven Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinson unbeaten on 11 and 8 respectively. Marco Jansen bagged four wickets while Kagiso Rabada picked up two scalps. Earlier, Ollie Robinson took five before Stuart Broad also took four wickets, helping England bowl out South Africa for a paltry total of 118 on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test. Robinson returned figures of five for 49 while Broad ended the innings with a four for 41 spell. (LIVE SCORECARD)

What England Pacer Ollie Robinson Said About Singing New UK National Anthem

Ollie Robinson revealed England cricketers had worries about singing the new British national anthem at the Oval on Saturday in case they got the words wrong. Before play in the third Test against South Africa finally started on the scheduled third day of five, England paid their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose death aged 96 was announced on Thursday.

Watch: Emotional Tribute To The Queen Before England vs South Africa 3rd Test

Before the third Test between England and South Africa got underway at The Oval in London, the ground paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday. The match was supposed to start on Thursday, but the first day's play was washed out with rain. Friday's play was called off in memory of the Queen. The match started on Day 3 of the Test, with both teams entering the field with the crowd standing in silence. The players passed through a military guard of honour.

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)

Friday's Play In England vs South Africa Test Cancelled After Queen's Death

Cricket chiefs announced that Friday's play between England and South Africa in the third Test at the Oval would not take place following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement that updates would be "provided in due course". Thursday's first day in London was washed out without a ball bowled. The three-match series is locked at 1-1.

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Toss Pushed Back By 30 Minutes

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: The toss for the third Test between England and South Africa has been pushed back by 30 minutes at the Oval, London.With the series level at 1-1, both England and South Africa will look to win the series decider at the Oval, London. Harry Brook has replaced injured Jonny Bairstow for the third Test, and it would be interesting to see how England approaches this contest. The first Test was won by South Africa inside three days, but England bounced back strongly in the second Test and they also won it inside three days with solid performances from Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England Captain Ben Stokes "Excited" To See Harry Brook Debut Against South Africa

England captain Ben Stokes said he was excited by the prospect of Harry Brook's Test debut after confirming the Yorkshire batsman would replace the injured Jonny Bairstow in the series finale against South Africa. Brook is the only change to the England XI that levelled the three-match series with a commanding victory in the second Test at Old Trafford after Bairstow was ruled out with a freak leg injury suffered playing golf. Bairstow has been in stellar form this year, scoring 1,061 runs, including six centuries, in 10 Tests.

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England vs South Africa, 3rd Test Day 4: Zak Crawley Takes England To Verge Of South Africa Series Win

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England Look To Extend Lead

What England Pacer Ollie Robinson Said About Singing New UK National Anthem

Watch: Emotional Tribute To The Queen Before England vs South Africa 3rd Test

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Robinson Strikes Again As South Africa Go 3 Down

Friday's Play In England vs South Africa Test Cancelled After Queen's Death

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Toss Pushed Back By 30 Minutes

England Captain Ben Stokes "Excited" To See Harry Brook Debut Against South Africa