England seamers find swing to put South Africa in trouble at tea The tourists led by 106 with three wickets remaining, having earlier bowled England out for 158. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022
Ben Stokes removes Sarel Erwee but South Africa lead by 30 at lunch England were bowled out for 158, a lead of 40 runs, and South Africa were 70 for one at the interval. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022
South Africa’s Khaya Zondo finds redemption on delayed Test debut Black middle order batter plays his first Test at 32 after a long journey involving lost years and public horrors The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2022
Robinson skittles South Africa before Pope gives England narrow advantage Ollie Robinson’s five-wicket haul helped England dismiss South Africa for 118 but despite Ollie Pope’s impressive 67, the tourists fought back The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2022
Six talking points as England build slim lead at the Oval after poignant tribute to Queen Ollie Robinson picked up 5-49, before Ollie Pope scored a fluent 67 as England built a slender 36-run lead after finishing the day on 154-7 having bowled South Africa out for 118 Daily Mirror · Sep 10, 2022
England vs South Africa third Test | England leads by 36; 17 wickets fall on Day 3 of decider With opening day washed out and no play on Friday, concerns had been expressed as to whether game could be completed inside three days. The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022
England vs South Africa live stream: How to watch third Test match online and on TV England have lost Jonny Bairstow through a freak golf injury, which opens a spot for Harry Brook to come into the batting line-up The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
England vs South Africa decider ‘like a World Cup final’, Dean Elgar claims The two sides are tied 1-1 heading into the third and final Test The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
‘Straight-talking’ Mark Boucher looking to upset England again The former wicketkeeper won a Test series in England in 2008 but has divided opinion as South Africa’s coach The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2022
Elgar’s lament: how Anderson’s genius encapsulates cricket’s aural joy The soundscape of cricket – from the uprooting of stumps to a crack through the covers – is essential to its pivotal moments The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
Dean Elgar hints at South Africa changes after England loss but insists good sides do not panic South Africa skipper Dean Elgar warned that Rassie van der Dussen dropping out with a broken finger may not be the only change to their batting order for the decider against England at the Kia Oval on September 8. Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2022
Dean Elgar demands more from middle order as South Africa slump to heavy loss The Proteas were beaten by an innings and 85 runs inside three days in the second Test. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022
James Anderson the master sends his theatre into raptures once again England’s talismanic bowler caught the guts of Old Trafford with an around-the-wicket beauty to dismiss Dean Elgar The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022
5 talking points as Ben Stokes stars in brilliant England win over South Africa England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in second Test at Old Trafford to level the series ahead of a decider at the Oval Daily Mirror · Aug 27, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Aug 27, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022 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 · Aug 26, 2022 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
Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022 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 Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022 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 · Aug 25, 2022 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
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022 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