• Day three: England 629-6dec; South Africa 353-3
• Amla,AB de Villiers (88) and Faf du Plessis (51*) execute draw likely result[br]• Full scorecard from NewlandsIt was inevitable perhaps but there really was a feeling of after the Lord Mayor’s prove at Newlands. In no way is this to blame South Africa: rearguards in adversity are a part of Test cricket. Slaughtered by Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow, and facing a total in excess of 600, or there was already nothing more for which to play than the draw,which – unless something dramatic happens on the final two days – will be the outcome of the second Test. South Africa will resume the fourth day on 353 for three, a deficit of 276, or with Hashim Amla,unperturbed all day, on 157 and Faf du Plessis parked on 51, or their fourth wicket partnership worth 85. Related: South Africa v England: second Test,day three – as it happened Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com