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Stokes sets up England's series-levelling win over South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes struck twice shortly after tea to pave the way for his side's series-levelling innings and 85-run win over South Africa inside three days in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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England steamroll South Africa to set up perfectly poised final Test after sides exchange innings victories

An innings victory inside three days for South Africa at Lords; an innings victory inside three days for England at Old Trafford; a series beautifully poised as it heads for a decider at the Kia Oval.

Evening Standard

England thrash South Africa as captain Ben Stokes stars in stunning innings win

England have beaten South Africa by an innings and 85 runs after brilliant contributions from Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad

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Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Independent UK

Petersen and Van der Dussen keep England at bay in second Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - South Africa's Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen batted through an entire session to frustrate England's bid for a series-levelling win with more than two days to spare in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Anderson sparks South Africa slump as England eye series-levelling win

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - James Anderson made the breakthrough as England pressed for a series-levelling win over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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England thrash South Africa in second Test to level series – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the third day’s play at Old Trafford

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England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket result and scorecard as England win second Test at Old Trafford

England are looking to build on a strong start to this Test match and level the three-match series with the Proteas

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Ben Foakes ‘relieved and overjoyed’ after sparkling century at Old Trafford

Ben Foakes admitted to being “relieved and overjoyed” after his first Test century in almost four years strengthened England’s grip over South Africa at Old Trafford.

Evening Standard

Ben Foakes hails Ben Stokes for ‘taking the pressure off’ against South Africa

Ben Foakes has praised Ben Stokes for taking the pressure off him during their partnership of 173 as England took charge on day two of the second Test against South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes steer England to dominant position in second South Africa Test

Both men hit centuries and Stokes closed in on Brendon McCullum’s record tally of Test sixes

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes savours England Test ton with licence to play own way by Ben Stokes

Foakes carved out a different path on day two of the second LV= Test against South Africa, making 113 not out from 217 deliveries

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes finds right Test vibes with blend of craft and aggression

On a vintage Test-match day, the England captain bent the occasion to his will in heartwarming fashion

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control

By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode.

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5 talking points as brilliant Ben Stokes hundred leaves England in charge vs South Africa

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes both scored hundreds as England ended day two with a 241-run lead over South Africa, having declared on 415-9 in their first innings

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries put England in complete control against South Africa

Stokes hit 103 as he and Foakes powered their side into a commanding first-innings lead of 264

The Hindu

Stokes and Foakes centuries give England command of second test

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes hit centuries to help England establish a commanding first-innings lead over South Africa after two days of the second test at Old Trafford

AFP

Ton-up Stokes and Foakes add to South Africa's agony in second Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday.

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes and Foakes tons ease England away from South Africa in second Test

South Africa reached 23-0, still 241 runs behind, after Ben Foakes (113) and Ben Stokes (103) shared a pivotal stand that put England well in charge

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes partnership puts England on top against South Africa

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

AFP

Stokes eyes century as England build large lead over South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ben Stokes was on the verge of a first century since being appointed England's full-time captain as the hosts established a commanding advantage over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes defies knee discomfort to help England take lead against South Africa

Stokes and Ben Foakes helped the hosts to 212 for five at lunch

AFP

Stokes regains initiative for England after Nortje's double strike

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes led from the front as he guided his side into a first-innings lead over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday after a double strike by Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje.

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa

Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test

AFP

Anderson strikes before Crawley and Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England great James Anderson marked becoming the first player to appear in 100 home Tests by taking 3-32 as South Africa were dismissed for just 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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