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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

Daily Mirror

Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen spearhead South Africa fightback

England took three wickets during the morning session at Old Trafford but South Africa rallied to 141 for three at tea.

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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.

AFP

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.

AFP

Three more wickets keep England on the front foot against South Africa

A strong bowling performance reduced the Proteas to 88 for three on day three at Emirates Old Trafford

The Independent 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

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

AFP

Ollie Robinson 2.0: 6ft5in of England seamer makes a heartening return

After an eight-month break from Test cricket, Robinson’s menacing and methodical action took aim at South Africa

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting

A gloomy outlook at Emirates Old Trafford meant seamers were always likely to enjoy themselves early on.

The Independent UK

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions before England reached 111-3 at the end of the opening day

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa

The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa

England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten

AFP

Anderson strikes before Rabada takes South Africa to 151 all out

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - James Anderson led a fine display by England's quicks before South Africa tailender Kagiso Rabada took the Proteas to a total of 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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Anderson strikes before South Africa's Rabada repels England

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - James Anderson led a fine display by England's quicks before South Africa tailender Kagiso Rabada held firm to take the Proteas to 143-8 at tea on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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The Independent UK

England run through South Africa top order at Old Trafford

The tourists were reduced to 108 for eight before a fightback of sorts from tail-enders Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

AFP

Broad and Stokes at the double as South Africa slump in 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes followed up Stuart Broad's double strike with two wickets of his own as South Africa collapsed to 77-5 at lunch on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Pace bowlers give England early control of second Test against South Africa

The tourists were on the back foot after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

AFP

South Africa recall Harmer as they bat against England in 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday as the Proteas recalled off-spinner Simon Harmer.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Simon Harmer gets surprise chance as four-man seam attack ditched

South Africa sprung a surprise by bringing Essex spinner Simon Harmer into their XI to face England here at Old Trafford, then opting to bat first under leaden skies.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes fixed on beating South Africa by setting benchmark with bat

The Test captain is unwilling to change his aggressive approach and wants to lead by example in second Test at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson ‘intimidate’ South Africa

England captain Ben Stokes confirmed Robinson’s recall to the side during his post-match press conference.

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