Match report and analysis
A long day, ending at seven, with the late summer sun already falling away. Advantage South Africa, who patiently gathered the runs they were offered and stored them nicely to the side. Are England missing the practise that comes with Championship cricket? It is hard to tell, as they are often rested from such games – I’m sure Ben Stokes will let us know in time. That’s it from us for today – thanks for sticking with our new system, quirks and all. Good night!
I wrote this yesterday - We seem to be stuck in a paradox wherein England’s Test players are simultaneously overworked and undercooked. One feels a degree of sympathy for Lees, but little for a set-up that allows such nonsense to develop.
— Gary Naylor (@garynaylor999) August 18, 2022
