Match report
After the first day was lost to the rain and the second respectfully called off following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the pre-match prediction from both captains that this series decider would produce an outright winner appeared on shaky ground.
But the fall of some 17 wickets during the first three sessions of the nine available keeps things very much on track. Ollie Robinson had torn through South Africa like crepe paper with figures of five for 49 in their 118 all out and things looked rosy in England’s garden, only for Dean Elgar’s tourists to fight back in characterful fashion.
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So England lead South Africa by 36 runs with three first innings wickets in hand. ‘Five days? Pah – who needs ‘em. We’ll do it in two…’
That’s me done for the day too, Ali Martin’s match report will be along shortly. I’ll be back at The Oval tomorrow to take you through the afternoon and evening session, if it gets that far – you never know with this lot. Tanya Aldred will be your OBO guide in the first half of proceedings on Day two/four. Thanks for your company and comments as ever, goodnight!
