ENG vs SA: After losing the first three wickets yesterday, England were stabilized by Ben Stokes & Ben Foakes as they are at 212/5 at Lunch on day 2, leading by 61 runs in the 2nd test.
England received their first blow in the form of Jonny Bairstow, who was dismissed for 49 runs. Anrich Nortje dismissed Bairstow as well as the opener Zak Crawley (23) in his next over.
At lunch, Ben Stokes (34*) and Ben Foakes (33*) were at the crease for the hosts, etching an unbeaten 65-run partnership for the 6th wicket.
Earlier, South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss & opted to bat first against England in the 2nd test, after which South Africa were bowled out for 151/10 in the first innings. Kagiso Rabada was the top scorer with 36 runs while James Anderson and Stuart Broad grabbed three wickets each. This match is being played at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
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South Africa - 151/10
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England - 212/5