England vs South Africa
2nd Test, Old Trafford, Manchester
Event Centre
England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs
Match Ended - England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs
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Over 
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Over 
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Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes

Player Of
The Match

BATTERS

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CRR: 2.1

Commentary

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80.1
0
James Anderson to Simon Harmer
James Anderson serves this back of a length and outside the off stump, Simon Harmer cuts this towards the cover fielder.
80.2
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James Anderson to Simon Harmer
OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! James Anderson strikes straightaway with the second new ball. An absolute peach of a delivery. He swings this one in. It was on a good length, around middle. Simon Harmer tries to defend it but he fails to get any bat on it. The ball sneaks past his inside edge and knocks the stumps over. A huge moment in the game for the home side. South Africa are now 6 down.
80.3
0
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj
James Anderson bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Keshav Maharaj defends this back towards the bowler.
80.4
2
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj
Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off stump, Keshav Maharaj guides the ball to deep cover-point and takes a couple of runs. 
80.5
0
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj
This one is on a good length as well and outside the off pole, Keshav Maharaj feels for the ball and gets beaten.
80.6
0
James Anderson to Keshav Maharaj
This is straighter in line with the stumps, and on a good length, Keshav Maharaj blocks this towards mid-wicket. End of a successful over from James Anderson.
81.1
1
Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne
Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne guides the ball to deep backward point for a single 
81.2
0
Ollie Robinson to Keshav Maharaj
EDGE and just short of the third slip fielder. On a good length, outside off. Keshav Maharaj tries to defend it with soft hands but he gets a slight outside edge that falls just short of Jonny Bairstow at third slip.
81.3
0
Ollie Robinson to Keshav Maharaj
Good delivery from Ollie Robinson! Bowls this on a good length and angles this in from outside off, the ball straightens after pitching and beats the outside edge of Keshav Maharaj's bat. 
81.4
W
Ollie Robinson to Keshav Maharaj
OUT! EDGE AND TAKEN! Ollie Robinson gets a wicket with a new ball as well. He sends back Keshav Maharaj now and England are 3 wickets away from sealing this game. Ollie Robinson serves this on a good length, onto the fourth stump line. Keshav Maharaj stays on the back foot and tries to punch it towards the off side but gets an outside edge. The ball goes towards the slip cordon. Ollie Pope at fourth slip, pouches it safely with both hands diving to his left. 
81.5
2
Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada
Ollie Robinson bowls this full on the pads, Kagiso Rabada clips this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. 
81.6
0
Ollie Robinson to Kagiso Rabada
Comes 'round the wicket and angles this into the left-hander on a fuller length. Kagiso Rabada knocks this back to the left of the bowler. 
82.1
1
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
James Anderson bowls a fraction short and wide outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne cuts this towards deep backward point and takes a run. 
82.2
0
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada
Fuller length, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards the silly mid on fielder.
82.3
0
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada
Bowls this on a good length and angled into the pads, Kagiso Rabada looks to play at this but misses. Hits him on the pads but the ball is going down leg. 
82.4
0
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada
Tad shorter, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada knocks it towards the mid on fielder.
82.5
0
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada
What a jaffa! James Anderson serves this on a good length and pitching outside off. Kagiso Rabada looks to play for the incoming delivery but the ball straightens after pitching. Gets beaten all ends up. 
82.6
W
James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN ONCE AGAIN! Another one bites the dust and it's James Anderson that strikes once again. He bowls fuller this time, around the off pole, shaping away. Kagiso Rabada tries to drive it straight but gets an outside edge and the ball goes straight into the hands of Joe Root at first slip. Kagiso Rabada walks back to the hut and England are two away! 
83.1
0
Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne
Ollie Robinson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone.
83.2
0
Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne
This new ball has done wonders for England! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and gets the ball to bounce a bit more. Beats the edge of the batter.
83.3
1
Ollie Robinson to Kyle Verreynne
This is a fraction short and wide outside off, Kyle Verreynne slaps this towards deep backward point for a run. 
83.4
0
Ollie Robinson to Anrich Nortje
On a good length, onto the off stump line. Anrich Nortje plays it towards the point fielder.
83.5
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Ollie Robinson to Anrich Nortje
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! England are now just one wicket away from a resounding victory! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Anrich Nortje pushes at this and gets a slight outside edge. Ben Foakes takes an easy catch and the England players are jubilant! They have come out firing after the Tea break and the new ball has changed the game. 
83.6
0
Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi
On a length, outside off. Lungi Ngidi gets beaten while trying to block this one.
84.1
0
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
Down leg, fuller ball. Kyle Verreynne misses his flick. 
84.2
0
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
Outside off, a length ball. Kyle Verreynne blocks it towards cover.
84.3
0
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
James Anderson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards cover. 
84.4
0
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
This is full as well and outside off, Kyle Verreynne gets his bat down and gets an inside edge towards square leg. 
84.5
0
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
On a good length and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne blocks this back towards the bowler. 
84.6
0
James Anderson to Kyle Verreynne
Full once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards short cover. 
85.1
W
Ollie Robinson to Lungi Ngidi
OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Ollie Robinson grabs the final wicket and wraps the game up! A length ball, nipping in, around the off pole. Lungi Ngidi gets beaten while trying to defend this and the ball goes on to hit the top of off! England win by an innings and 85 runs!