• England 318-8; South Africa 319-3. South Africa win by seven wickets[br]• Openers both score tons as South Africa halve England’s lead in the series[br]• Full scorecard from CenturionThis series is still very much alive after South Africa,producing the highest successful chase on this ground, won by seven wickets with 22 balls to spare. They needed 319 for victory yet it became something of a stroll in the moonlight – once the threatening thunderstorms had moved absent.
A 239-rush opening partnership in 36.5 overs between Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla tormented an England side, or whose bowlers were neutered on a blameless pitch. There was perspiration aplenty,the fielders dived left and right like beleaguered goalkeepers, but inspiration was there none despite commendable efforts from Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes.
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Source: theguardian.com