ENG vs SA 2nd test: After a good performance both with the bat and the ball in the first innings, the English bowlers stuck with three wickets in the first session on day 3 as South Africa score 88/3 at Lunch, trailing by 176 runs.
James Anderson provided the first breakthrough as he cleaned up captain Dean Elgar for 11 runs. Ollie Robinson followed up with the wicket of opener Sarel Erwee (25) while Stuart Broad grabbed the third wicket in the form of Aiden Markram (6).
Keegan Petersen (20*) and Rassie van der Dussen (14*) were at the crease for the Proteas at Lunch.
Earlier, South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss after which the tourists were bowled out for 151/10. England then declared their first innings for 415/9 with centuries from Ben Stokes (103) and Ben Foakes (113). This match is being played at Emirates Old Trafford, England.
Brief Score:
- South Africa - 151/10
- England - 415/9(d)
- South Africa - 88/3