Flags at half-mast at Manchester soccer and cricket arenas in memory of Elizabeth II
England will at last play South Africa at the Oval on day three of the third Test, weather permitting, after two days of inaction for different reasons. No play was possible at all on day one as rain washed out Harry Brook’s hopes of a debut, while on Friday the decision was taken that no play would occur as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II, who died the day previous.
The ECB did however confirm that the action would resume on Saturday “to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honour her remarkable life and service,” with Ben Stokes saying he would be “honoured” to play in the Queen’s memory. A minute’s silence will be observed before play, with black armbands sported by the players.
South Africa won the first Test by an innings and 12 runs after a real batting collapse, but England thrashed their rivals to take the second Test and level the series at the end of August.
Follow all the action on day three of the third Test below:
South Africa 100-8 (33.3), Maharaj 14, Rabada 1, Robinson 5-41 (12.3)
100! Kagiso Rabada brings up South Africa’s hundred with a push into square-leg off his first ball at the middle. How many more can the Proteas get?
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:34
Wicket! Jansen 30 (59) c. Root b. Robinson, South Africa 99-8 (33.2)
It’s a five-for for Ollie Robinson! A full and swinging delivery outside Marco Jansen’s eyeline draws him into a booming drive but the ball wobbles just enough to take the edge and fly into the safe hands of Joe Root at first slip.
What a performance from Robinson.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:32
South Africa 99-7 (33), Maharaj 14, Jansen 30, Broad 2-32 (11)
Broad sends down a maiden. His last delivery misses the outside edge of Maharaj’s bat and just trickles over the top of off-stump. That’s as close as you can get without taking a wicket.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:29
South Africa 99-7 (32), Maharaj 14, Jansen 30, Robinson 4-39 (12)
Close! Robinson finishes the over off by going back to his bread and butter – a tight line just oustside off-stump. Jansen attempts the drive and plays inside the ball which narrowly avoids the outside edge.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:25
South Africa 99-7 (31.3), Maharaj 14, Jansen 30, Robinson 4-39 (11.3)
Jansen takes a single off Robinson which brings Maharaj back on strike. The seamer then bangs in a tame short ball that allows Maharaj to rock back and hook the ball away for four runs!
Great shot from the number nine.
He does it again with the next delivery but only collects one as Jack Leach has been sent out to the fence as cover.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:23
South Africa 93-7 (31), Maharaj 9, Jansen 29, Broad 2-32 (10)
Glorious from Maharaj! Broad errs with his line allowing Maharaj to wrap his wrists over a cut short and spank the ball away for four runs!
Broad responds with one that nips back and clips Maharaj’s back pad before fizzing through to the wicketkeeper.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:19
South Africa 89-7 (30), Maharaj 5, Jansen 29, Robinson 4-32 (11)
Four runs! That’s a lovely looking shot from Marco Jansen who strides down the pitch and drives Ollie Robinson down the ground for another boundary.
After over-steppping for a no-ball Robinson digs a couple of short ones in to Jansen who deals with them easily.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:15
South Africa 84-7 (29.3), Maharaj 5, Jansen 25, Robinson 4-28 (10.3)
Two dropped catches from England in the previous over as Ollie Robinson continues and they were both off Marco Jansen who is South Africa’s last recognised batter.
Maharaj picks up another run with an edge into square leg to bring the big all-rounder back on strike.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:12
South Africa 83-7 (28.5), Maharaj 4, Jansen 25, Broad 2-24 (8.5)
Stuart Broad is fuming. Marco Jansen goes after another big drive through the covers and nicks the ball to fourth slip. It’s Ollie Pope who leaps low to his left and spills the ball.
To make matters worse it flies away to the boundary for four runs.
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:10
South Africa 79-7 (28.2), Maharaj 4, Jansen 21, Broad 2-24 (8.2)
Dropped! Stuart Broad draws Marco Jansen into a big drive and finds the slightest edge through to Ben Foakes. Foakes seems to have it covered as he drops to his right but the ball moves away at the last moment missing Foakes’ gloves and dropping to the turf.
It’s a reprieve for Jansen!
Michael Jones10 September 2022 14:08
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