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South Africa didn’t lose to ‘Bazball’, Dean Elgar claims

England sealed a series win over South Africa on Monday

The Independent UK

England ‘frustrated’ to be held up by bad light, says Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad said England were frustrated to be forced off by bad light with 33 runs needed to beat South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes leads from the front with England on the cusp of series win vs South Africa

Ben Stokes' England side are on the cusp of winning the third and final Test against South Africa, with just 33 runs needed ahead of day five at the Oval after a strong performance on Sunday

Daily Mirror

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Zak Crawley guides England to verge of series win against South Africa

Zak Crawley and Alex Lees put on an unbeaten opening partnership of 97 but bad light stopped play at end of day four with England needing 33 to win

The Guardian - UK

England on the verge of series victory despite bad light halting Zak Crawley’s charge

This series has happened in a hurry – and the decider has been no different. There were 17 wickets on the third day, when play finally began, and 13 more on the fourth.

Evening Standard

5 talking points with England just 33 runs away from stunning series win vs South Africa

England are closing in on a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, with just 33 runs needed to wrap up an excellent victory in the third and final Test at the Oval

Daily Mirror

England seamers find swing to put South Africa in trouble at tea

The tourists led by 106 with three wickets remaining, having earlier bowled England out for 158.

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Ben Stokes removes Sarel Erwee but South Africa lead by 30 at lunch

England were bowled out for 158, a lead of 40 runs, and South Africa were 70 for one at the interval.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s Khaya Zondo finds redemption on delayed Test debut

Black middle order batter plays his first Test at 32 after a long journey involving lost years and public horrors

The Guardian - UK

Robinson skittles South Africa before Pope gives England narrow advantage

Ollie Robinson’s five-wicket haul helped England dismiss South Africa for 118 but despite Ollie Pope’s impressive 67, the tourists fought back

The Guardian - UK

Six talking points as England build slim lead at the Oval after poignant tribute to Queen

Ollie Robinson picked up 5-49, before Ollie Pope scored a fluent 67 as England built a slender 36-run lead after finishing the day on 154-7 having bowled South Africa out for 118

Daily Mirror

England vs South Africa third Test | England leads by 36; 17 wickets fall on Day 3 of decider

With opening day washed out and no play on Friday, concerns had been expressed as to whether game could be completed inside three days.

The Hindu

England vs South Africa live stream: How to watch third Test match online and on TV

England have lost Jonny Bairstow through a freak golf injury, which opens a spot for Harry Brook to come into the batting line-up

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa decider ‘like a World Cup final’, Dean Elgar claims

The two sides are tied 1-1 heading into the third and final Test

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The Guardian - UK

‘Straight-talking’ Mark Boucher looking to upset England again

The former wicketkeeper won a Test series in England in 2008 but has divided opinion as South Africa’s coach

The Guardian - UK

Elgar’s lament: how Anderson’s genius encapsulates cricket’s aural joy

The soundscape of cricket – from the uprooting of stumps to a crack through the covers – is essential to its pivotal moments

Evening Standard

Dean Elgar hints at South Africa changes after England loss but insists good sides do not panic

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar warned that Rassie van der Dussen dropping out with a broken finger may not be the only change to their batting order for the decider against England at the Kia Oval on September 8.

The Independent UK

Dean Elgar demands more from middle order as South Africa slump to heavy loss

The Proteas were beaten by an innings and 85 runs inside three days in the second Test.

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The Guardian - UK

James Anderson the master sends his theatre into raptures once again

England’s talismanic bowler caught the guts of Old Trafford with an around-the-wicket beauty to dismiss Dean Elgar

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Ben Stokes stars in brilliant England win over South Africa

England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in second Test at Old Trafford to level the series ahead of a decider at the Oval

Evening Standard

England steamroll South Africa to set up perfectly poised final Test after sides exchange innings victories

An innings victory inside three days for South Africa at Lords; an innings victory inside three days for England at Old Trafford; a series beautifully poised as it heads for a decider at the Kia Oval.

Daily Mirror

England thrash South Africa as captain Ben Stokes stars in stunning innings win

England have beaten South Africa by an innings and 85 runs after brilliant contributions from Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad

The Independent UK

Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen spearhead South Africa fightback

England took three wickets during the morning session at Old Trafford but South Africa rallied to 141 for three at tea.

The Independent UK

Three more wickets keep England on the front foot against South Africa

A strong bowling performance reduced the Proteas to 88 for three on day three at Emirates Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes steer England to dominant position in second South Africa Test

Both men hit centuries and Stokes closed in on Brendon McCullum’s record tally of Test sixes

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