Ben Stokes keeps England in the hunt against South Africa in Lord's Test

A fiery spell from captain Ben Stokes dragged England back into the match but South Africa maintained the upper hand as they reached 289-7 at the close on the second day of the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.

Stokes removed Sarel Erwee for 73 and the dangerous Rassie van der Dussen (19) just as the game was drifting away from the home side, but South Africa lead by 124 runs after taking the attack to the wilting home bowlers late in the day.

All-rounder Marco Jansen (41 not out) was promoted to number six in the batting order and did not disappoint, putting on 72 for the seventh wicket with Keshav Maharaj (41) to re-establish the visitors’ dominant position.

Jansen will resume on the third day with Kagiso Rabada (3 not out) and England three overs away from the new ball.

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