CENTURION - England were battling to save the first Test with South Africa after being set a challenging 376 to win on the third day at SuperSport Park on Saturday.
England survived a tricky short period at the start of their second innings and were 24 for no wicket at tea, needing another 352 to win.
It was a rare moment of respite for the tourists, who gave up 200 runs in taking South Africa’s last six wickets. New cap Rassie van der Dussen and nightwatchman Anrich Nortje set the tone for South Africa. They shared the biggest partnership of the match, putting on 91 for the fifth wicket. First innings top-scorer Quinton de Kock hit 34, including a blistering start shortly before lunch when he raced to 30 off 17 balls. Three of his first four scoring shots were sixes, hooked off Archer despite fielders being placed on the boundary at long leg and fine leg.
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