Zak Crawley shines at last to leave England on brink of Test series victory
Zak Crawley ended a disappointing summer with a flourish as England moved to the brink of a Test series victory over South Africa at the Oval on Sunday.
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South Africa set England 130 to win decisive third test
LONDON : Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes took three wickets each as England bowled South Africa out for 169 in their second innings at The Oval on Sunday, setting the home side a victory target of 130 with three-and-a-half sessions left in the decisive third test.
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.
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)
3rd Test: Ollie Robinson strikes before Marco Jansen stars for South Africa on Day 3
Queen Elizabeth II. Sussex seamer Robinson took 5-49 in 14 overs, his third five-wicket innings haul in 11 career Tests, as South Africa were dismissed for just 118. Veteran quick Stuart Broad enjoyed a return of 4-41.
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II: England Cricket praised for tribute ahead of South Africa Test
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing on Thursday rocked the United Kingdom and many other countries around the globe, with the 96 year-old monarch working until the very end. All aspects of life in the country have been impacted by the death, including the sporting calendar.