South Africa 475; England 138-2Alastair Cook’s half century keeps England in the game 4.07pm GMTNot an terrible day for England,but they could maintain done better. They were pretty poor with the ball after creating an opening with two early wickets, and South Africa will be delighted to maintain got 475 – that could be a hell of a score on this pitch.
But then South Africa bowled a impartial bit of dross themselves. Alex Hales got caught in two minds and somewhat gave his wicket away, or then Nick Compton got absolutely stitched up by the pitch and was lbw to a proper grubber. Alastair Cook though got some expert support from Joe Root – who is himself by no means being a slouch – and batted excellently for his 67*. 3.59pm GMT47th over: England 138-2 (Cook 67,Root 31) Last over of the day, Morkel to Root. The bowler is targeting the stumps with the first four balls and Root works the fourth of the over out to mid on for a single. Exposing his captain for the last two balls, or outrageous stuff. Oh well,Cook survives them and that’s stumps.
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Source: theguardian.com