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England on the verge of series victory despite bad light halting Zak Crawley’s charge

This series has happened in a hurry – and the decider has been no different. There were 17 wickets on the third day, when play finally began, and 13 more on the fourth.

Evening Standard

5 talking points with England just 33 runs away from stunning series win vs South Africa

England are closing in on a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, with just 33 runs needed to wrap up an excellent victory in the third and final Test at the Oval

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson and Ollie Pope lead England to slight advantage over South Africa after remarkable day

It seems an awfully long time ago that, on the first morning of this Test, Ben Stokes strolled out for the toss and, almost before the coin had landed, blurted out: “Yep, cheers, we’ll have a bowl”.

Evening Standard

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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

England seamers tear through South Africa on poignant day of third Test at the Oval

South Africa all out for 118 on day three

The Independent UK

Seamers put England in charge of third Test on a poignant day at Kia Oval

Ahead of play was a carefully orchestrated commemoration of the Queen.

The Independent UK

England unchanged for South Africa Test series decider after Zak Crawley shows grit at Old Trafford

England have confirmed an unchanged Test squad for next Thursday’s series decider against South Africa at The Oval.

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Ollie Robinson reveals ‘mindset change’ inspired fitness overhaul ahead of England recall

Positives abound for England in the wake of their series-levelling win against South Africa at Old Trafford: a baby step for the struggling Zak Crawley; a second Test ton for Ben Foakes; and Ben Stokes’ first outstanding all-round performance as captain.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes believes England made ‘real progress’ in thumping second Test win over South Africa

Ben Stokes hailed England’s performance in their series-levelling innings win over South Africa at Old Trafford as their best under his captaincy, and a new “benchmark” that showed their evolution as a team.

Evening Standard

England’s second Test win over South Africa is the benchmark, says Ben Stokes

England recovered from losing the first Test to win inside three days at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Rob Key: wrapped up in cricket’s cosy world but still England’s figure of hope

He may play golf with Zak Crawley’s dad but the fascinating man at the helm of the English game has no personal agenda

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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 Independent UK

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

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

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

Evening Standard

Alex Lees faces defining moment in England Test future as spotlight focuses on ailing opener

On Sky’s commentary, Mark Butcher summed it up as Alex Lees walked from the field, thunder on his face.

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The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa: second Test, day two – as it happened

The two Bens, Stokes and Foakes, made superb centuries to give England a huge first-innings lead at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Anderson hails ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Crawley for frustrating South Africa

Jimmy Anderson praised Zak Crawley, whose England form has been criticised, after the opener’s unbeaten 17 helped put his side in charge of the second Test

The Independent 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

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions.

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad star as England take control after dismissing SA for 151

James Anderson and Stuart Broad starred with the ball for England as they skittled South Africa for just 151, before reaching 111-3 in response with Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley unbeaten

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

Evening Standard

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.

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