ENG vs SA 2nd Test Commentary - Manchester (25 August 2022)

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! 

Down leg, fuller ball. Kyle Verreynne misses his flick. 

Outside off, a length ball. Kyle Verreynne blocks it towards cover.

James Anderson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards cover. 

This is full as well and outside off, Kyle Verreynne gets his bat down and gets an inside edge towards square leg. 

On a good length and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne blocks this back towards the bowler. 

Full once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne blocks this towards short cover. 

Ollie Robinson serves this full and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone.

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.

This is a fraction short and wide outside off, Kyle Verreynne slaps this towards deep backward point for a run. 

On a good length, onto the off stump line. Anrich Nortje plays it towards the point fielder.

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. 

On a length, outside off. Lungi Ngidi gets beaten while trying to block this one.

James Anderson bowls a fraction short and wide outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne cuts this towards deep backward point and takes a run. 

Fuller length, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada pushes it towards the silly mid on fielder.

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. 

Tad shorter, onto the stumps. Kagiso Rabada knocks it towards the mid on fielder.

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. 

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! 

Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne guides the ball to deep backward point for a single 

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.

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. 

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. 

Ollie Robinson bowls this full on the pads, Kagiso Rabada clips this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. 

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. 

James Anderson serves this back of a length and outside the off stump, Simon Harmer cuts this towards the cover fielder.

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.

James Anderson bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Keshav Maharaj defends this back towards the bowler.

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. 

This one is on a good length as well and outside the off pole, Keshav Maharaj feels for the ball and gets beaten.

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.

A huge appeal there caught behind! But the umpire says no. A length ball, down the leg side. Kyle Verreynne looks to flick this one but he misses. The ball brushes off his hips and goes towards the keeper. The replay does confirm that there was no bat involved on that one.

On a good length, angling in. Kyle Verreynne defends it back to the bowler.

Outside off, on a length. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone. 

On a good length, onto the middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne gets on the top of ball and defends it towards short cover.

A fuller length delivery, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne is happy to let that one go through. 

Back of a length, onto the off. Kyle Verreynne hops and defends it onto the pitch.

Jack Leach comes in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, down leg. Simon Harmer pads that one away.

Fuller length, onto the pads. Simon Harmer keeps it away with his pads.

Back to 'round the wicket now, a shorter one, this one comes in with the arm. Simon Harmer blocks it out off the back foot.

Fuller length, onto the middle and leg. Simon Harmer plays it towards silly mid on.

Tosses this one, full, around middle and off. Simon Harmer presses forward and defends it out watchfully. 

Short of length, onto the stumps. Simon Harmer blocks it from the crease towards the short leg fielder.

Ben Stokes serves a short ball, outside off. Simon Harmer hops and blocks it out watchfully. 

On a good length, down the leg side. Simon Harmer lets that ball go through to the keeper.

Pitches this one, swinging away, wide of off. Simon Harmer leans forward and leaves that one alone.

On a good length, outside off. Simon Harmer pushes it towards the cover region straight towards the fielder.

Back of a length, outside off. Simon Harmer gets on his toes and blocks it towards cover.

On a good length, angling in. Simon Harmer pushes it towards the mid-wicket region for a single.

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Simon Harmer leans forward and defends it out.

Fuller this time, onto the stumps. Simon Harmer defends it solidly off the front foot.

Loopy one again, full in length, around middle and off. Simon Harmer lunges forward and defends it out watchfully. 

Short, outside off. Simon Harmer cuts that ball through the point fielder but didn't time it that well. Three taken!

Quicker at 84 clicks, outside off, shortish delivery. Kyle Verreynne hangs back and chops it towards the fielder at point.

Arm ball, onto the stumps. Kyle Verreynne blocks it from the crease towards the silly mid off region.

A good-length delivery, darting it on the thigh pad. Simon Harmer tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

On a good length, outside off. Simon Harmer drives it through cover for a couple.

Back of a length, outside off. Simon Harmer hops and dabs it towards cover for a single. 

Short, outside off. Kyle Verreynne opens the bat face and guides it towards the short third man. No run take there!

Ben Stokes serves this one slightly fuller, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and blocks it out watchfully. 

Full-length delivery, outside off. Kyle Verreynne lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Stuart Broad bowls this a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Kyle Verreynne blocks this back down the pitch. 

This is really wide outside the off stump and bowled on a fuller length. Kyle Verreynne watches this go through to the keeper.

Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length, Kyle Verreynne blocks this solidly back down the wicket. 

Stuart Broad goes full and attacks the pads, Kyle Verreynne flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.

Beaten! Stuart Broad serves this one full as well and just outside off, the ball shapes away after pitching. Kyle Verreynne looks to play at this and the ball swishes past his outside edge. 

This one is full as well and angling into the off pole, Kyle Verreynne knocks this solidly towards mid off. 

Ben Stokes bowls this back of a length outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne gets on top of this and blocks the ball towards cover. 

Ben Stokes goes full and angles the ball into the pads, Kyle Verreynne clips the ball wide of mid-wicket and takes a quick single. 

This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Simon Harmer defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Bowls this one really wide outside the off stump on a fuller length, Simon Harmer does not bother with this one. 

Goes back to bowling on a good length and pitching on middle, Simon Harmer taps this to right of the bowler. 

This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole, Simon Harmer works this towards cover-point. 

Stuart Broad bowls this full and angles the ball into the pads, Simon Harmer flicks this towards short mid-wicket. 

Decides to bowl this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Simon Harmer blocks this towards short mid on. 

Goes back to bowling full and angling into the stumps, Simon Harmer clips this towards the short mid on fielder. 

Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump, Simon Harmer stands tall and punches the ball towards mid off. 

This one is outside off as well but on a fuller length, Simon Harmer blocks this solidly towards cover. 

Full once again and angling in from outside off, the ball hits the inside half of the bat and fall down straight into the pitch as Simon Harmer looks to defend. Maiden over from Stuart Broad.

Ben Stokes bowls this full and angling into the stumps, Simon Harmer solid in defense as he blocks this into the cover region. 

Ben Stokes serves this on a good length and outside off, Simon Harmer guides the ball towards the backward point fielder. 

Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off pole, Simon Harmer raises his bat and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

FOUR! This has been put away to the fence! On a good length once again and wide outside off, Simon Harmer hangs his bat out and gets a thickish edge past gully for a boundary to third man. 

Goes a touch fuller and outside off, Simon Harmer gets his front foot forward and lets the ball go through. 

Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this one outside off, Simon Harmer taps this towards point and rushes across for a single. 

Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne leaves this one alone. 

Goes full this time and outside the off stump, Kyle Verreynne knocks this straight to the cover fielder. 

This is full as well and outside off, Kyle Verreynne shoulders arms to this one. The ball keeps a fraction low. 

Stuart Broad attacks the stumps this time and bowls this on a good length. Kyle Verreynne blocks this to the leg side. 

This is on a good length and just outside off, Kyle Verreynne pushes at this and gets an outside edge that falls just in short of the wicket-keeper as he dives to the right. 

Bowls this on a good length once again and outside off, Kyle Verreynne taps this towards the cover fielder. 

On a length, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Another good-length delivery, outside off. Simon Harmer shoulders his arms at it. 

On a length once again, outside off. Simon Harmer is happy to let that one go away. 

Fuller ball, outside off. Simon Harmer drives it towards the fielder at mid off. 

Back of a length, around middle and off. Simon Harmer blocks this one from within his crease. 

An absolute jaffa once again! Shorter ball, angling away, outside off. Simon Harmer stays in his crease and tries to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Simon Harmer presses forward and blocks this one out. 

Full once again, around middle. Simon Harmer shimmies down the pitch and flicks it away through mid on. Three taken. 

Loopy ball, full, around middle. Kyle Verreynne leans forward and defends it out. 

Shorter one, outside off, flat as well. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out from within his crease. 

Short again, outside off, spinning away. Kyle Verreynne cuts it through point for a single. 

Oh, a beauty from Jack Leach! Turn and bounce there! He tosses this one up, it lands around off and spins away sharply. Simon Harmer draws forward and tries to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. A stifled appeal there for caught behind but the umpire says no. 

Slightly shorter now, outside off, angling away. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out off the back foot.

Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle and leg. Kyle Verreynne works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! He has done it once again! What a match the skipper is having here. Two wickets in two overs for him and now he has gotten rid of another set batter. An unplayable delivery from him. Back of a length, around the fourth stump line, nipping away a tad. Keegan Petersen looks to leave this one alone, but the ball goes off the shoulder of the bat towards the keeper. Ben Foakes once again takes a sharp catch. South Africa are now 5 down and all of a sudden there are two new batters at the crease. 

Full, wide of off. Simon Harmer leaves it alone.

Another fuller ball, outside off. Simon Harmer once again leaves that one alone.

Slightly shorter now, around middle and leg. Simon Harmer tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. Another successful over from Ben Stokes comes to an end.

Back of a length, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen hangs back and pushes it towards cover off the back foot.

Tosses this one up, full, around middle. Keegan Petersen leans forward and defends it out.

Another pitched-up delivery, around middle. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to the bowler. 

Quicker, flatter, and shorter. Keegan Petersen rocks back and blocks it out.

Tosses this one up, full, around off. Keegan Petersen lunges forward and defends it out.

Loopy ball, serves it very full and around middle and off. Keegan Petersen dances down the pitch and does well to dig this one out.

Ben Stokes begins with a length ball, outside off, shaping away a tad. Rassie van der Dussen gets his bat down to block this one but he manages to get an inside edge towards square leg. 

Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and blocks it out.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally! Ben Stokes strikes and break this partnership. A perfect start for England after the Tea break. Ben Stokes is elated, he knows what this wicket means to him. Coming to the ball - this was a fuller one, outside off, this one holds its line. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and tries to drive this one away from his body. But he manages to get only a slight outside edge towards the keeper. Ben Foakes does the rest. The crowd at Manchester is finally awake! 

On a length, outside off, shaping away. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone.

FOUR! Streaky boundary, but Kyle Verreynne is off the mark with that! A length ball, outside off, nipping away a tad. Kyle Verreynne hangs back and tries to block this one. But the ball goes off the outside away from the slip cordon towards third man for a boundary. 

No ball! A length ball, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone. Ben Stokes has overstepped here and a no ball is called. 

FOUR! Another boundary in the over! Tad shorter, on middle. Kyle Verreynne swivels and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Jack Leach bowls a flighted delivery full and angling down leg, Keegan Petersen looks to play this leg side but misses and the ball lobs up off his pads to the right of short leg. 

Fuller, onto the middle and leg stump. Keegan Petersen defends it down the pitch.

Jack Leach flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen shimmies down the wicket and clips the ball towards mid-wicket. 

Short, outside off. Keegan Petersen goes on the backfoot and knocks it towards the cover region.

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length, Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch. 

Fuller and onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it very comfortably back to the bowler and this tea will taste much sweeter to the Proteas. That will be Tea on Day 3!

Ben Stokes bowls this back of a length and angled into the batter, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this down to the leg side with one hand off the grip. 

Short of length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends it off the back foot straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes goes a touch fuller and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen defends this firmly towards the short cover fielder. 

Fuller, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards the mid off fielder very comfortably.

What a delivery! Ben Stokes bowls this full and gets the ball to move away sharply outside off, Rassie van der Dussen feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up. It seems like England have missed an opportunity here! The replay rolls in and UltraEdge shows that there was a slight outside edge onto that one. There was no noise on that and the English players did not seem interested in that.

On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen tries to block it but that one didn't bounce that high but somehow Rassie van der Dussen manages to bring his bat down on time and block it towards the mid-wicket.

Jack Leach starts the over with a flighted delivery full and on middle, Keegan Petersen taps this back to the bowler's left. 

Fuller, outside off. Keegan Petersen hits it back to the fielder at silly mid on.

Jack Leach fires one full and down leg stump, Keegan Petersen looks to flick this fine but misses. Hits the keeper and loops up to first slip. Joe Root throws at the stumps but Keegan Petersen is well inside. 

Fuller, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to the bowler.

This one is looped full and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen defends this back to the bowler. 

Short, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen knocks it towards the short leg fielder.

Ben Stokes serves an out-swinger well outside off on a fuller length. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and lets the ball go past him. 

Full, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it on the up towards the cover but didn't time it that well but will get a couple of runs.

This one is bowled on a good length and on the outside off stump channel. Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards cover. 

On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it straight to the fielder at silly mid off.

Ben Stokes goes full and wide outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets his bat to it and gets a thickish edge past the backward point fielder for a couple of runs. 

Short of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen defends it very easily towards the point region.

Jack Leach flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets his front foot well forward and blocks the ball towards cover.  

Short of a length. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and hits it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

Jack Leach bowls this short and wide outside off, Keegan Petersen cuts this late towards third man for a single. 

Fuller this time, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it solidly off the front foot.

Fires this one full and into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen taps this down towards short leg. 

Full, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it towards the cover region for a single.

Ben Stokes serves a full delivery wide outside off, Rassie van der Dussen hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Play and a miss. On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen tries to play it towards the off side but misses it.

Ben Stokes bowls this full and well outside the off pole, Rassie van der Dussen gets across and taps it back to the bowler. 

On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it towards the point fielder.

Goes back to bowling full and outside the off pole, Rassie van der Dussen knocks this firmly towards the cover fielder. 

Short of a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it straight towards the fielder at short mid-wicket.

Stuart Broad begins the over with a good length delivery outside off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this towards short mid off. 

Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks towards the silly mid off fielder.

Stuart Broad bowls this quick and angles this one into the pads on a fuller length, Rassie van der Dussen clips the ball towards square leg for a run.

Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen let's that one go through to the keeper.

Stuart Broad bangs this in short and outside off, Keegan Petersen transfers his weight on the back foot and pulls the ball in front of square on the leg side. They take two runs comfortably. 

On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to the fielder at covers.

Ben Stokes hits the deck hard and serves a short ball, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen pulls it towards the fielder at square leg. A single taken.

Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and blocks it out towards point. 

Another shorter ball, around middle. Keegan Petersen ducks underneath that.

Outside off, another short ball, angling away. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and dabs it towards point.

Ben Stokes bowls yet another short ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of that one and blocks it with soft hands towards cover.

Angling away, a length ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms at it. 

Stuart Broad speeds in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, angling in, on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it towards square leg.

Swinging in again, fuller ball, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out off the front foot.

Much fuller again, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives this one away from his body towards cover.

Stuart Broad pulls his length back a tad now, around middle and leg, at 130 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it towards the leg side.

Very full on this occasion, down leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it fine and towards fine leg. Only a single. 

Stuart Broad ends the over with a good-length delivery, inward movement there, around middle. Keegan Petersen blocks it towards the leg side.

A shorter ball, angling, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks it out

Shortish delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen is happy to let that one go.

Back of a length, around middle. Keegan Petersen swivels and pulls it through square leg and takes a run.

Ben Stokes stick to bowling the short ball, on the body. Rassie van der Dussen pulls it this time but finds the fielder at square leg.

Another short delivery, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen swipes this one towards square leg and rotates the strike. 

Back of a length, angling away, around off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and blocks this one out. 

Stuart Broad bowls this one full and outside the off pole, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards cover. 

Fuller, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it straight back to the bowler.

Stuart Broad bowls this one a good length and angling into the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this to the right of the bowler. 

This one was close! On a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen looks to flick this leg side but misses this one and the ball hits his pad. Stuart Broad is desperate for the wicket but the umpire doesn't seem interested. Stuart Broad wants the review to be taken but Ben Stokes denies him in the end. Replays show there was a faint inside edge, good call from the skipper. 

Goes fuller this time and attacks the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen clips this towards short mid-wicket. 

Good length, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen works it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

Ben Stokes begins with a short delivery going well over Rassie van der Dussen as he bends his knees slightly and lets the ball go through to the keeper. 

Short of a length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen goes onto the back foot and blocks it.

Bowls this slightly short and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen drags this towards backward square leg for a run. 

Short ball. Keegan Petersen ducks and let's that one go to the keeper.

Ben Stokes serves this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this to the left of the bowler. 

Short ball, down the leg stump. Keegan Petersen ducks and let's that go to the keeper.

Stuart Broad begins with a full delivery outside off, Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms to this one. 

Fuller length, angling in. Keegan Petersen leaves that alone.

On a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks the ball towards the cover-point fielder.

Short of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen tries to pull that one towards the mid-wicket area but misses it as the ball didn't bounce as much as he was expecting it to.

Stuart Broad bangs this in short and angles the ball into the batter. Keegan Petersen gets on top of this and plays a controlled pull towards deep backward square leg for a single. 

Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards mid off and a quick single has been taken as James Anderson was not quick enough to reach towards the ball. Stuart Broad is not happy with that single.

Ollie Robinson serves this one full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards the short mid off fielder. 

On a good length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends it solidly towards the silly mid on fielder.

This one is a fraction full and angling into the stumps from outside off, Rassie van der Dussen tucks this wide of mid-wicket and takes a single.

Short, outside off. Keegan Petersen pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.

NO BALL! Ollie Robinson bangs this in short and angling down leg, Rassie van der Dussen ducks under this one and leaves it alone. Not for the first time today, an English bowler has overstepped and that will be a no ball. 

This is banged in short as well and much better directed in line with the stump. Rassie van der Dussen ducks under this and lets it go. 

Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen was watchfull and let's that one go through to the keeper.

Jack Leach bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch.

This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen does not offer a shot.

Bowls this one full as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen knocks this towards point. 

Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it from the crease.

This one is short and outside off, Keegan Petersen goes deep in the crease and slaps this straight to the extra cover fielder. 

Flatter, shorter and onto the middle. Keegan Petersen hangs back and defends it.

Tad fuller and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen prods forward and blocks it out.

On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards the point fielder for no runs.

No ball! Angling in, a length ball, around middle and leg. Rassie van der Dussen closes the face of the bat and taps it towards square leg. Ollie Pope has overstepped here and a no ball is called. 

A shorter one, down the leg side. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. 

Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen goes on the front foot and hits it to short mid wicket.

FOUR! Nicely done! Shorter one, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen swivels and pulls it gently through square leg for a boundary. 

No ball! Fuller one, wide of off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone. Another no ball in the over cause of overstepping. 

A tad slower, outside off, on a length. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and defends it out.

Back of a length, attacking the stumps. Keegan Petersen goes deep in his crease and blocks this one out.

Fuller, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen blocks it towards the mid wicket.

Flatter, quick as well, around the leg pole. Keegan Petersen rocks back and defends it out watchfully. 

Fuller length, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen blocks solidly off the front foot towards the pitch.

Oh, sharp turn there! He tosses this one up, serves it full, it lands outside off and spins further away. Keegan Petersen leans to block this one but he misses it completely. 

Short, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and blocks it.

Ollie Robinson begins with a length ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen blocks it out from within his crease. 

Short ball, going down the leg side. Keegan Petersen ducks under it and lets that one go through to the keeper.

Another good-length delivery, darting it on the thigh pad. Keegan Petersen tucks it through square leg for a brace. 

On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen guides it towards the vacant point area for a couple. 

Slightly shorter now, shaping away a tad, outside off. Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and dabs it towards backward point.

Leg bye! On a good length, angling in. The ball hits Keegan Petersen on his pads, while trying to flick this one and it goes towards the fine leg region for a leg bye.

Quicker, full, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen leans to block this but the ball goes off the inside edge and rolls towards the keeper.

Fuller length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends it solidly on the front foot towards the off side.

Tosses it up, full, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen takes a big stride forward and defends this one out.

Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards the slip.

A loopy ball, pitches it up again, around off. Rassie van der Dussen presses forward and blocks it out onto the pitch. 

FOUR! Fuller length, onto the pads. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it towards the square leg region for a boundary.

A length ball, angling in, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out from within his crease. 

James Anderson pitches this one up, full in length, outside off, swinging away. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and drives it towards cover-point.

Fuller one again, outside off, at 136 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen lunges forward to block this but the ball goes off the outer half towards backward point.

Oh, well bowled! A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen hangs back and tries to block this one but he gets beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. 

Beaten again! Fuller in length, angling away, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen presses forward to drive this one but he once again he gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fuller length, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it straight towards the short mid wicket fielder.

Jack Leach bowls this full and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards point.

Goes closer to the stumps and on a fuller length, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards short cover. 

Flights this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen happy to leave this one alone. 

Tosses this one up full and outside off, Keegan Petersen pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards point. 

 Fires this one quicker and outside off on a shorter length, Keegan Petersen goes back in the crease and mistimes his shot towards cover. 

This is much wider outside off on a fuller length. Keegan Petersen defends this towards point. Maiden over from Jack Leach.

James Anderson bowls this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this back into the pitch. 

On a good length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and knocks the ball to the cover fielder. 

This one is outside off and on a good length, Rassie van der Dussen feels for this and gets beaten on the outside edge. 

James Anderson goes fuller and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen digs this out back towards the bowler. 

This one is much wider outside off and on a fuller length, Rassie van der Dussen reaches for it and strokes the ball through covers for a couple of runs. 

Full once again and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen is watchful as he lets this one go through to the keeper.

Jack Leach flights this one full on middle and leg, Keegan Petersen defends this back to the right of the bowler. 

This is full and straight in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen taps this into the pitch. 

Flights this one full and just outside off, Keegan Petersen strokes this towards cover. 

This is full and on an off stump line, Keegan Petersen punches this to the short mid off fielder. 

This one is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets a stride forward and knocks it straoght to short mid off. 

Bowls short this time and outside off, Keegan Petersen rocks back and cuts the ball to extra cover. 

James Anderson begins the over with a good-length delivery outside off, Rassie van der Dussen taps this towards backward point. 

James Anderson goes full and angling into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen clips the ball to deep square leg for a single. 

This is full as well as well and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards silly mid on and just beats the diving fielder there. They get a couple of runs. 

Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen taps the ball into the pitch and the ball bounces and goes just over the stumps. 

Goes back to bowling full and into the stumps, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and they take three runs. 

This is a fraction full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this towards point. 

Jack Leach flights this one full and on leg, Keegan Petersen flicks this towards short mid-wicket. 

Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps, Jack Leach shimmies down the wicket and knocks the ball back to the bowler.

Full and straight once more. Keegan Petersen blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. 

This is full as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen defends this to the off side. 

Bowls a full toss this time in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen knocks this straight to short mid on. 

This is full and in line with middle, Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and gets his bat down in time to block this back down the wicket. 

James Anderson serves a length ball, outside, off, hint of movement there. Keegan Petersen dabs it towards cover. 

On a length once again, outside off. Keegan Petersen taps it towards backward point. 

James Anderson pitches this one up now, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen shows the full face of the bat and drives it past mid off. Three taken.

Fuller one, around off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out from within his crease.

Width on offer now, a length ball. Rassie van der Dussen does not fiddle with that one.

James Anderson angles this one in, on the pads, a fuller one. Rassie van der Dussen works it away towards mid-wicket. 

Back of a length, around middle. Rassie van der Dussen uses the depth of his crease and pulls it towards deep square leg. Jonny Bairstow chases the ball and does well to keep it away from the boundary ropes. Three runs taken.

Much fuller now, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen presses forward and blocks it out.

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Keegan Petersen blocks it out off the front foot.

Tad shorter now, outside off. Keegan Petersen rocks back and cuts it towards short cover.

Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen defends it out off the back foot.

Bowls another short ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen pushes it off the back foot through cover for a single.

On a length now, angling in, around middle and off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it from within his crease. 

Another good-length delivery, outside off, at 130 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen defends it out towards cover.

Much fuller now, swinging in, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen digs this one out towards point.

Another fuller ball, outside off, at 124 clicks. Rassie van der Dussen covers the line of the ball and defends it towards the fielder at short cover.

An overpitched delivery, darting it around middle and leg, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg and rotates the strike. 

Ouch! James Anderson serves this one on a length, swinging in, around middle, extra bounce there as well. Keegan Petersen hops and fails to flick this one, the ball goes on and hit him on the box! He seems fine though.

Jack Leach begins with a loopy ball, full and around off. Keegan Petersen leans and blocks it out.

Shorter one now, outside off, spinning away. Keegan Petersen hangs back and cuts it through point for a brace.

Flatter and quicker, at 84 clicks, around middle. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler. 

Tosses this one full, at 84 clicks, full again, outside off. Keegan Petersen takes a big stride forward and blocks it out.

Back of a length, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen pushes it back to Jack Leach.

Slower through the air, loopy one, full and spinning away, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and leaves it alone.

FOUR BYES! Joe Root fires this one full and well outside leg stump, Rassie van der Dussen tries to put his foot back and block this but misses. Ben Foakes does not collect this and it runs away for four byes. 

Fuller length, onto the leg stump line. Rassie van der Dussen guides it towards the short mid wicker fielder.

Flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this one back down the wicket. 

Fuller length, onto the stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly towards the short leg fielder.

Loopy delivery bowled straight in line with the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen happy to block this straight back down the pitch. 

Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends very solidly off the front foot straight into the pitch. That will be Lunch on Day 3!

Jack Leach fires this one full and going well down leg stump, Keegan Petersen makes room and tries to flick this but misses. Gets hit on the pads. 

Fuller length, onto the pads. Jack Leach bowls that one quicker and it hits the batters pad.

This is a fraction short and fired down leg, Keegan Petersen goes right back in the crease and blocks this ball towards short mid-wicket. 

Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives of the front foot but a good stop by the fielder at cover.

Bowls this one short and spinning down leg, Keegan Petersen looks to flick this but misses. Ben Foakes makes a huge appeal but the bowler does not seem interested. The umpire agrees with the bowler and says not out. 

Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen hits down the pitch back to the bowler.

Joe Root bowls this full and on a leg stump line, Rassie van der Dussen blocks this down to short leg. 

Fuller length, onto the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly towards the off side region.

Fires this one full and into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen clips the ball towards mid-wicket. 

FOUR! Fuller length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drives it towards the vacant cover area for a handsome boundary.

Joe Root flights this one full and just outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets forward and blocks the ball down the pitch towards the bowler.

Fuller length, attacking the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen defends on the front foot towards the short leg fielder.

Jack Leach bowls this quicker and serves it full and into the pads, Keegan Petersen flicks this to mid-wicket.

Short of length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen goes on the backfoot and punches it towards the short mid wicket.

This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen misjudges the length and goes back. Gets his bat down in time and gets an outside edge towards short third man. 

Short of a length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and defends it straight towards short leg fielder.

This is full and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks the ball to the off side. 

Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen transfers his weight on the front foot and defends it.

FOUR! Joe Root begins with a freebie! Bowls a full toss outside off, Keegan Petersen gets a stride forward and punches the ball into the vacant mid off region for a boundary to long off. That should release some pressure. 

Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the silly mid off straight into the hands of the fielder.

Joe Root floats this one full and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets his front foot forward confidently and strokes the ball towards deep cover for a couple of runs. 

Fuller length, onto the stump. Keegan Petersen knocks it towards the short mid-wicket.

Joe Root fires this full and angles it into the pads, Keegan Petersen clips this towards the short mid-wicket. 

Joe Root this time comes 'round the wicket. Bowls a fuller length delivery, onto the leg stump line. Keegan Petersen works it towards the square leg region for a single.

Stuart Broad bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and punches the ball wide of the cover fielder for a single. 

Fuller length, onto the stump, this one keeps low as well. Rassie van der Dussen does well to block this one.

This one is on a good length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen leaves this one alone.

Back of length, around off. Rassie van der Dussen goes on the back foot and tucks it towards the short midwicket.

This one keeps a touch low from a good length and outside the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen manages to block this towards cover-point.

Fuller length, around the off pole. Rassie van der Dussen drives it straight to the fielder at mid on.

Jack Leach begins the over with a full delivery in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen solid in defense as he blocks the ball into the pitch towards the leg side. 

Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen defends solidly off the front foot.

This is a fraction short and straight onto middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets back in the crease and defends this back down the pitch. 

Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it towards the mid-wicket region.

Goes full and just outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets his front foot forward and pushes at the ball. Gets an inside edge towards short fine leg. 

Fuller length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it off the front foot down on the pitch.

FOUR! Another edge gets South Africa a boundary! Stuart Broad bowls this a bit full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets all squared up and hangs his bat out. Gets a thick edge and flies in the vacant third slip area for a boundary to third man. 

On a good length, onto the middle stump line. Rassie van der Dussen defends it towards short mid wicket.

This is on a good length and just outside off, Rassie van der Dussen stands upright and blocks the ball back towards the bowler. 

Back of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen let's it go to the keeper.

Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and angling in from outside off, Rassie van der Dussen knocks this wide off mid on and takes a run. 

Fuller length, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives it straight to the cover fielder.

Jack Leach bowls this quicker and in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen rocks back and punches the ball to the cover fielder. 

Slower through the air, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen pushes it towards the short leg region.

Flights this one full and in line with the off stump, Keegan Petersen gets a big stride forward and blocks the ball to the left of the bowler. 

Short of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen tries to cut it but gets an outside edge and the ball races away towards the third man region for a couple.

Goes back to bowling full and straight in line with the stumps, Keegan Petersen blocks and gets a outside edge towards point. 

Short of a length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen goes on the back foot and punches it towards extra-cover.

Stuart Broad serves this on a good length and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves this one alone and the ball stays a touch low. Ben Foakes does well to collect this behind the wicket. 

On a good length, onto the off stump. Rassie van der Dussen gets in the line and defends it solidly.

FOUR! Rassie van der Dussen will take on the short ball! Stuart Broad bangs this into the pitch and angles the ball towards the leg side. Rassie van der Dussen swivels and looks to pull, gets a top edge that flies straight to fine leg for a boundary. 

Fuller length, angling in. Rassie van der Dussen tries to go through the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Goes a touch fuller and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen decides to leave this at the last moment. 

On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen rocks back and defends it solidly.

Jack Leach bowls this full and angling down leg, Rassie van der Dussen puts his pad on it and the ball rolls to short fine leg. 

Fuller length, onto the off stump line. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards mid off.

Jack Leach serves this one full and in line with the stumps, Rassie van der Dussen smothers this into the pitch. 

Pitched up, onto the middle stump. Rassie van der Dussen leans forward and defends it.

This one is a bit short and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen gets low and cuts the ball to deep cover-point for a single. 

Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Keegan Petersen goes deep in his crease and defends it onto the pitch.

A yorker-length delivery to begin with, around off. Keegan Petersen brings his bat down to dig this one out but the ball goes off the inside edge towards short leg.

A length ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and punches it towards cover.

Fuller one again, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and drives it towards mid off.

A good-length ball, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it straight to Ollie Pope at silly mid on.

Another pitched-up delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen is happy to let that one go.

On a good length, onto the stumps. Keegan Petersen defends it solidly back to the bowler.

Back of a length, outside off. Keegan Petersen hangs back and dabs it towards point. 

FOUR BYES! Fuller length, drifting down the leg. Keegan Petersen misses his flick and the keeper tries to stop that one but it sneaks through his gloves towards the fine leg for a boundary.

Another shorter ball, around off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and defends it out.

Back of length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen pulls it towards square leg for a single and it's a no ball as well for overstepping.

An appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! A length ball, swinging in, on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. That was sliding down leg.

A good-length delivery, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone.

On a good length, onto the off stump line. Rassie van der Dussen gets on the back foot and defends it back to the bowler.

A good-length delivery, jagging back in, around the off pole. Aiden Markram blocks it out off the back foot.

On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram leaves that one very easily straight to the keeper.

Another length delivery, tailing back in, around middle and leg. Aiden Markram tucks it towards mid-wicket.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKE! Stuart Broad gets his man this time! He checks with the umpire if that's a no ball and the umpire shows him thumps up. Lovely ball from Broad. A typical test match line. Fuller length outside off. Aiden Markram tries to drive it towards cover and gets an outside edge straight to Zak Crawley at second slip who takes a good sharp catch. South Africa have lost their third wicket and England continues to dominate this game. 

A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone.

Play and a miss. On a good length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen tries to defend it but gets beaten by the swing straight into the hand of the keeper.

No ball! Tad shorter, outside off. Keegan Petersen stays in his crease and pushes it towards cover. Ollie Robinson has overstepped here and a no ball is called.

Pitches this one up, outside off. Aiden Markram leans forward and drives it towards the fielder at mid off.

On a good length, onto the off stump. Aiden Markram cuts it towards the point fielder for a single.

Angling away, fuller one, outside off. Keegan Petersen drives it towards cover-point.

Short of a length, onto the leg stump. Keegan Petersen gets an inside edge on his pads and the ball rolls towards the square leg region for a single.

Tight leave! A length, nipping in, outside off. Aiden Markram watches it sail through to the keeper. 

On a good length, onto the off pole. Aiden Markram pushes it towards the cover for a quick single.

Stuart Broad begins with a fuller ball, outside off, this one keeps low as well. Keegan Petersen leaves it alone.

On a good length, outside off. Keegan Petersen punches it straight to the fielder at cover.

A length ball, this one slants in, around middle. Keegan Petersen works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Fuller length, outside off. Aiden Markram let's that ball go through to the keeper.

No ball! OH, dear! Wicket...but it's no ball. What a peach of a delivery by Stuart Broad! A length ball, nipping back in, on the off pole. Aiden Markram looks to block this one but he misses and the ball clips the off stump. England players are celebrating, but the umpires signal a no ball. Stuart Broad has overstepped here. Aiden Markram had started walking back but he comes back to bat. 

FOUR! Adding salt to injury! A length ball, around middle and leg. Aiden Markram flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 

On a good length, outside off. Aiden Markram pushes it straight to the fielder at cover.

Ollie Robinson begins the over with a full delivery in line with the stumps, Aiden Markram digs this out and knocks the ball to mid off. 

This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Aiden Markram stands tall and blocks the ball back to the bowler. 

Continues to serve this on a good length and outside off, Aiden Markram works this towards cover-point. 

Ollie Robinson attacking the outside off stump line on a good length. Aiden Markram guides this towards backward point. 

What a delivery! Ollie Robinson delivers this on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in sharply. Aiden Markram raises his arms and does really well to leave this one alone as it goes over the stumps. 

Another ball that nips back into the batter. This is a fraction outside off on a good length. Aiden Markram shoulders arms to this one as well. 

James Anderson bowls this a touch short and outside off, Keegan Petersen gets on his toes and punches this straight past mid on for a brace. 

On a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen plays this with a cross bat and guides the ball to third man for a single. 

This one is on a good length as well and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards backward point.

Continues bowling on a good length and this is a bit outside off, Keegan Petersen does not want to play at this. 

James Anderson bowls this a fraction fuller and outside off, gets the ball to skid after pitching. Keegan Petersen looks to push this one away and gets beaten on the outside edge. Ben Foakes is celebrating and James Anderson is sure this is out. The umpire raises his finger and Keegan Petersen reviews immediately. UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and the onfield decision has to be reversed. Keegan Petersen will continue and South Africa will be hoping it is for a long time hereafter. 

Shorter ball, around middle and off. Keegan Petersen gets on top of the bounce and blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson serves this on a good length and angling away from the left-hander from over the wicket. Sarel Erwee leaves this one as it goes through to the keeper. 

Wide outside off on a good length, Sarel Erwee happy to let this one go as well. 

Decides to go 'round the wicket now and angles this ball in from outside off, Sarel Erwee defends this towards the cover fielder. 

Back to over the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Sarel Erwee is back to leaving the ball this alone. 

Ollie Robinson seems to be a bit confused as he goes 'round the wicket once more. This is angling in from outside off, Sarel Erwee blocks this confidently towards cover. 

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ollie Robinson tries everything and finally gets the breakthrough! He bowls this on a good length and just outside off from 'round the wicket. Sarel Erwee feels for the ball and then decides to leave it alone. The decision is late as he gets a faint nick through to the keeper. Ben Foakes makes no mistake behind the wicket as he grabs onto this. South Africa is in all sorts of trouble now as both the openers have departed. 

James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside off, Keegan Petersen blocks this towards the mid off fielder. 

Continues bowling on a good length and wider outside off, Keegan Petersen shoulders his arms to this one. 

Just outside the off stump and on a good length. This is defended to the left of the bowler. 

James Anderson sticks to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Keegan Petersen works this towards point. 

Goes a fraction fuller and gets this one to angle into the stumps from outside off, Keegan Petersen defends this watchfully towards the short mid on fielder. 

James Anderson goes back to bowling on a good length and in line with the off stump, Keegan Petersen looks to block and gets an inside edge onto the pads. 

Ollie Robinson bowls this a fraction full and outside off, Sarel Erwee knocks this towards the cover fielder. 

Edged and just short! Ollie Robinson continues bowling a touch fuller and outside off, Sarel Erwee pushes hard at this and gets an edge that falls just short of the second slip fielder diving to his right. Close call for Sarel Erwee.

This is on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee blocks this towards cover.

Ollie Robinson continues to bowl on a good length but this is wider outside the off stump, Sarel Erwee leaves this one alone. 

Ollie Robinson gets another edge. Ollie Robinson bowls this full once more and just outside off, Sarel Erwee looks to defend and gets an outside edge that flies through the slip cordon for a boundary to third man. 

Delivers this closer to the off stump on a good length. Keegan Petersen gets an inside edge towards backward square leg and takes a run to keep strike. 

A fuller ball, outside off. Keegan Petersen miscues his drives towards mid off and takes a single. He gets off the mark with that. 

James Anderson comes in from 'round the wicket to Sarel Erwee now. He bowls a length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee is solid in his defense. 

Beaten! A peach! Another length ball, outside off, angling in. Sarel Erwee looks to defend this but he gets beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge. 

Angling in again, around middle and leg this time, a length ball. Sarel Erwee pushes it towards mid on for a single.

Tight leave! On a length, swinging in, outside off. Keegan Petersen leans forward and shoulders his arms at it.

Fuller delivery, outside off. Keegan Petersen prods forward and eases it towards mid off.

Ollie Robinson runs in from over the wicket and serves a length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee is happy to let that one go.

On a length again, outside off. Sarel Erwee does not fiddle with that one.

This one angles in, on a length, around middle. Sarel Erwee blocks it back to the bowler. 

Bowls a good-length delivery, outside off, at 131 clicks. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.

Oh, close call! On a length, jagging in a bit, around middle. Sarel Erwee looks to flick this one but he misses. The ball hit him near his thigh pad and rolls slowly towards the stump. Sarel Erwee is well aware and he moves the ball away from the stumps with his bat. 

On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends it out towards cover. A maiden over to begin with for Ollie Robinson.

James Anderson speeds in from over the wicket, and bowls a length ball, outside off, shaping away. Sarel Erwee shoulders his arms at it.

This one jags back in a tad, full and around middle and leg. Sarel Erwee works it away through square leg. Only a single. 

Change of angle now! James Anderson sprints in from 'round the wicket, he delivers a good-length delivery, angling in, around middle and leg. Dean Elgar tucks it awkwardly towards square leg.

Beaten! Lovely ball! A length ball, this one nips away after pitching, outside off. Dean Elgar gets beaten while trying to block this one.

OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! James Anderson draws first blood! He gets rid of the South African skipper, Dean Elgar. Another beauty by Anderson. Another length ball, swinging away, on the off pole. Dean Elgar once again tries to defend this one, but he gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball goes on and uproots the off pole. England are up and running early in the day! A perfect start for them.

James Anderson comes from over the wicket, outside off, a length ball. Keegan Petersen leaves it alone.

Joe Root tosses this one up, serves it full, spinning away, outside off. Dean Elgar leaves it alone.

Another fuller ball, around middle. Dean Elgar prods forward and blocks it out.

Loopy one, turning away, around off. Dean Elgar leans forward and defends it towards cover.

Tad shorter now, around the off pole. Dean Elgar rocks back and pushes it towards cover.

Extra bounce there! Tad shorter, outside off, spinning away. Dean Elgar looks to play at it but bails out in the end due to the extra bounce.

Joe Root flights this one up, serves it full and outside off. Dean Elgar lunges forward and drives it to the fielder at cover.

James Anderson begins with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.

On a length again, around middle. Sarel Erwee blocks it watchfully. 

Tighter line! Around the fifth stump line, length ball. Sarel Erwee is happy to let that one go.

Good shot! A fuller ball, outside off, at 131 clicks. Sarel Erwee leans forward and drives this one away from his body through cover. Jack Leach chases the ball and keeps it away from the boundary ropes. Three taken.

Leg bye! Darting it on the thigh pad, a length ball from 'round the wicket. Dean Elgar looks to flick this one but he misses. The ball goes off the thigh pad towards square leg a leg bye taken. 

Beaten! Lovely ball! On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee looks to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge.

Joe Root begins with a full delivery angling down leg, Sarel Erwee looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. 

Bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Sarel Erwee blocks this back down the pitch.

Floats this one full and outside off, Sarel Erwee strokes this straight to short mid off. 

Joe Root bowls this one full and drifting into the pads, Sarel Erwee taps this to the left of the bowler. 

FOUR! Finds the gap with perfection! Joe Root flights this one full and outside off, Sarel Erwee gets a stride forward and hits it with the turn. Finds the gap in the packed off side field and the ball races to the deep cover fence for the first boundary of the morning. 

Fires this one full and into the legs, Sarel Erwee clips this through square leg for a single.

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Dean Elgar leans forward and blocks it out.

Spinning in, a fuller ball, on the pads. Dean Elgar leans to tuck this one away but he misses. The ball lobs up off his pads and goes towards short leg.

Shorter one, spinning in, around middle. Dean Elgar rocks back and defends it out.

Edgy runs! A shorter one, spinning in, around off. Dean Elgar rocks back and looks to block this one but the ball goes off the outside edge and away from the fielder at first slip. Two taken!

Back of a length again, around middle. Dean Elgar blocks this one off the back foot towards short leg.

Fuller one, outside off, spinning in. Dean Elgar leans across and pads this one away. That will be Stumps on Day 2!

FOUR! Nicely done! An overpitched delivery, darting it on the pads. Dean Elgar uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Oh, a peach of a delivery! This one lands on a length, jags away, a tad, outside off. Dean Elgar stays in his crease and looks to block this one but he gets beaten as the ball zips past his outside edge.

Back of a length, outside off. Dean Elgar gets on his toes and taps it towards cover-point for a single. 

Good-length delivery, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends this one towards the cover region. 

Ollie Robinson pulls his length back a tad, and serves it outside off. Sarel Erwee pushes it off the back foot through cover for a brace. 

Another length ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and taps it towards mid-wicket.

Shorter one, spinning in, outside off. Sarel Erwee stays in his crease and blocks it towards the bowler.

Quicker at 88 clicks, flatter and outside off. Sarel Erwee rocks back and blocks it towards the fielder at point.

Tosses it up this time, a fuller one, outside off. Sarel Erwee lunges forward and defends it out.

Quick and short, outside off. Sarel Erwee defends it towards cover off the back foot.

Loopy one, full in length, outside off. Sarel Erwee presses forward and defends it out watchfully. 

Jack Leach flights this one up, serves it full and on middle. Sarel Erwee prods forward and defends this one.

Slightly short in length, outside off. Sarel Erwee pushes it off the back foot towards cover. A single taken.

Ollie Robinson comes in from 'round the wicket and bowls a shortish ball, outside off. Dean Elgar hangs back and tries to block this one but he gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Back of a length, around middle and off. Dean Elgar blocks it out watchfully. 

Angling in, on the pads, a length ball. Dean Elgar turns it towards backward square leg.

Tight leave! An in-swinger, around the fourth stump line, a length ball. Dean Elgar shoulders his arms at it. 

Good-length delivery, nipping back in, around middle. Dean Elgar taps it towards mid-wicket. A testing over from Ollie Robinson.

Jack Leach begins with a shorter ball, around off. Sarel Erwee hangs back and defends it out watchfully. 

A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire once again disagrees. A loopy one this one, full and spinning in, outside off. Sarel Erwee leans and pads it away. That was probably missing wickets.

Quicker and flatter, around middle. Sarel Erwee defends it out solidly off the back foot.

Fuller ball, outside off. Sarel Erwee leans and drives it towards cover for a single. 

Shorter ball, turning in, around middle. Dean Elgar stays in his crease and tucks it towards square leg.

Back of a length, turning in, around middle. Dean Elgar rocks back and turns it away towards mid-wicket. 

Ollie Robinson speeds in from over the wicket and serves a fuller ball, angling away, outside off. Sarel Erwee shoulders his arms at it.

On a length, darting it on the pads. Sarel Erwee tucks it past short leg. Three taken. 

Change of angle now! Ollie Robinson comes in from 'round the wicket, he bowls a length ball, outside off. Dean Elgar offers no shot to that.

Another good-length delivery, outside off, at 130 clicks. Dean Elgar is happy to let that one go through to the keeper. 

Angling in, tad shorter, around middle. Dean Elgar taps it towards short leg.

Back of a length, outside off. Dean Elgar stands tall and punches it off the back foot through cover-point for a brace.

A length ball, around middle and leg, swinging away a tad. Sarel Erwee looks to block this one but he misses and gets hit on his pads. A huge shout for LBW, and the umpire says no!  Ben Stokes decides to go up for the review. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking indicates that it was pitching outside leg. The on-field decision stands and England lose a review.

On a length, outside off. Sarel Erwee leaves it alone.

FOUR! Oh, shot! A pitched-up delivery, around middle. Sarel Erwee shows the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a glorious boundary. 

Slight back of a length now, outside off. Sarel Erwee hops and pushes it towards point for a single. 

James Anderson sprays this one down the leg side, a length ball. Dean Elgar leaves it alone.

Shorter one again, around middle. Dean Elgar blocks it out watchfully. 

Ollie Robinson begins with a good length delivery outside off, Dean Elgar leaves this one alone.

This one is a fraction short and in line with the stumps. Dean Elgar blocks this towards short leg. 

Ollie Robinson goes a bit fuller and outside off, Dean Elgar gets a thick edge that goes through the backward point region for a couple of runs. 

Oh, well bowled! A shorter ball, angling in, outside off. Dean Elgar looks to tuck this one on the leg side, but he gets beaten on the inside edge. 

Fuller ball, outside off. Dean Elgar leans forward and blocks it out watchfully. 

Bowls this on a good length and pitching around leg, Dean Elgar defends this from deep in his crease. 

James Anderson bowls this on a good length and going down leg side, Sarel Erwee leaves this one alone. 

Gets his line right this time as he serves this on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee lets this go through to the keeper. 

James Anderson continues to bowl on a good length and outside off, Sarel Erwee decides to play at this late and blocks it to the off  side. 

On a good length and in line with the stumps, Sarel Erwee blocks this back to the bowler. 

 Huge appeal from the fielders as the ball raps the pads. James Anderson bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Sarel Erwee misses the ball and gets hit on the pads. The umpire remains unmoved.

Bowls this on a good length as well and outside off, Sarel Erwee is watchful as he lets this go through.