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Daily Mirror
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Matthew Cooper

5 talking points with England just 33 runs away from stunning series win vs South Africa

England are just 33 runs away from completing a memorable series victory over South Africa after bad light unfortunately denied the hosts the chance to complete a brilliant Test match inside just two days.

After play resumed, South Africa quickly ran through England's tail as they picked up the final three wickets for just four runs, bowling out the hosts for 158. It meant England's lead was just 40 runs after dismissing South Africa for just 118.

Marco Jansen was the star for South Africa as he picked up his first five-wicket haul in international cricket, wrapping up the innings with the wicket of Ben Foakes haven already removed Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Harry Brook on day three. Kagiso Rabada also ended with figures of 4-81, having taken four of the last five wickets after looking off the pace with the new ball.

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