England complete innings win despite 99-run last-wicket stand
Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson bludgeon quick runs before England wrap up win
16/01Result
3rd Test, ICC World Test Championship at Gqeberha, Jan 16-20 2020
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![England]( "England")
499/9d -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
209 & 237 (88.5 ov) (f/o)
Player of the Match
16/01Result
3rd Test, ICC World Test Championship at Gqeberha, Jan 16-20 2020
-
![England]( "England")
499/9d -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
209 & 237 (88.5 ov) (f/o)
Player of the Match
Day 5
'Slides into Maharaj's arc, walloped over midwicket' - Joe Root equals unwanted record with 28-run over
How ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary recorded Keshav Maharaj's brutal hitting
Wanderers could be my last home Test, admits Faf du Plessis
South Africa captain expects to stay on until end of West Indies series in July
'The guys are listening to my message and how we want to play' - Joe Root
Captain believes back-to-back wins has cemented authority in squad brimming with young talent
One good morning can't erase four bad ones
South Africa batting too late as Maharaj and Paterson play with freedom of men who have everything to gain
It's amazing how a couple of weeks can change things as England head in right direction
Not so long ago, it seemed England had forgotten how to bat time, had few spin options and little idea how to strike with the Kookaburra ball
Day 4
England surge towards victory on Joe Root four-wicket haul
South Africa lose 10 wickets in just 66.4 overs possible on day four to head towards defeat
Mark Boucher says he has 'no clue' whether Faf du Plessis is poised for Test retirement
Head coach believes 'under pressure' captain should take confidence from spending time in the middle during second innings
Mark Wood's grin says it all for a bowler loving life
Ultimate team man turns his back on injury woes and you rather hope there's a few more Tests left in this quick yet
South Africa need Quinton de Kock to step up, especially if Faf du Plessis steps down
Big changes are afoot for Wanderers Test as Temba Bavuma recall looms large
Day 3
Dom Bess five-for fires England before Quinton de Kock defiance
A lengthy delay for rain hits England's chances despite a breakthrough performance for Dom Bess
Anrich Nortje embraces 'proper Dutchman' nickname after showing rearguard grit
Nortje batted for three hours and 11 minutes and faced 136 balls, more than South Africa's top three combined, to score 18 runs
Cricket is a finite game and Faf du Plessis' finish is in sight
Unless captain has home summer of 2020-21 in mind, it's not unreasonable to conclude that the Wanderers Test could be his last - at least at home
Far from an endangered breed: Dom Bess stands up for his trade
Amid debate over the future of those without mystery, youngster argues the case for the conventional off-spinner
Day 2
England turn screw after Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope hundreds
Dom Bess claimed two wickets to leave South Africa wobbling after England's declaration
Maiden ton puts England gem Ollie Pope in exclusive company
Young talent becomes youngest England batsman to score Test ton since Alastair Cook
Maharaj and Rabada, South Africa's saint and sinner endure a day of thankless jobs
England's imposing batting pushes South Africa's bowlers to the brink on day of toil
Superlative Ben Stokes approaches batting fulfilment
Only one man has scored more Test runs than England's linchpin since the start of 2019
'Right decision' reached as England un-declare after no-ball reprieve
Confusion at Port Elizabeth as wicket is overturned following Joe Root's declaration
Kagiso Rabada set to miss fourth Test after Joe Root wicket celebration
Fast bowler roared in celebration after pegging back England captain's off stump
'I hope ICC don't take emotion out of the game' - Mark Boucher
South Africa coach in a quandary after fast bowler's fiery nature gets him in hot water again
Day 1
Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes lead England fightback after South Africa quicks chip away
Unbroken 76-run stand for fifth wicket helps England recover after Kagiso Rabada's breakthroughs
England show the promise and pitfalls of playing a side full of young players
Learning on the job, there will be moments when inexperience shows
Bowlers may leave South Africa wondering, as hosts seek to make something from nothing
Kagiso Rabada shows glimpses of what his side needs in these conditions
Others
Any cricket is better than no cricket? England's ten most abject overseas defeats
Remember the good old days, when England were truly woeful, but at least the show was able to go on
England's young players are making the difference for them
How good were Pope and Bess in Port Elizabeth?
Moeen Ali admits to suffering 'burn-out' as Sri Lanka Test decision awaits
Allrounder asked for a break from Test cricket after being dropped following the first Ashes Test
From Kingston to Karachi: England's ten greatest away wins
As England play their 500th overseas Test, we look back at some of their highest points on tour
Live Report - South Africa v England, 3rd Test
All the best stats, graphics and chat from the Port Elizabeth Test with ESPNcricinfo's live blog
Broken rib was 'most pain I've been in on a cricket field' - James Anderson
England bowler targets comeback for Sri Lanka tour after muscular injury is ruled out
Jofra Archer deserves support not suspicion as elbow injury rules him out of third Test
Pressure on hosts after second-Test defeat, but England still dealing with loss of key players
'Not getting in battle over Temba and who plays' - du Plessis
The captain insisted all was well in the South African camp, describing the divisive rhetoric surrounding the side as 'outside noise'
Love, loyalty, stamina: the secrets of Ben Stokes' immeasurable brilliance
Another command performance from England's talisman will be lost amid Newlands' scorecard details
James Anderson a fitness doubt for England's third Test in South Africa
Seamer set for scans after bowling only two overs after lunch on final day at Newlands
Series back in the balance as familiar foes take it to the wire
Pressure on hosts after second-Test defeat, but England still dealing with loss of key players