England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket result and scorecard as England win second Test at Old Trafford
England are looking to build on a strong start to this Test match and level the three-match series with the Proteas
Ben Stokes produced the crucial double strike to set England on course for a three-day thrashing of South Africa at Old Trafford.
England romped home in the second Test by an innings and 85 runs - an even bigger margin than the one they lost by in similarly crushing fashion last week at Lord’s - as they flattened the tourists for 179. And it was captain Stokes who once again proved his inspirational all-round qualities, following up his fine century on day two with a long spell of bloody-minded brilliance with ball in hand.
Fourth-wicket pair Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen had successfully sucked the heat out of England after a strong start from the hosts, blocking their way in a determined stand of 87 in 261 balls.
With inspiration in short supply it fell to Stokes to break their will as he removed the pair in successive overs at the start of the evening session. His decisive moment came in the middle of a draining 14-over stint either side of the tea break, as flogged himself for the cause and came up trumps. With his work done he tossed the new ball to James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, who finished things off in a blaze of glory by taking the last five wickets for just seven runs in the space of just 30 deliveries.
Follow all the latest score updates and live commentary from Old Trafford below.
South Africa 84-3 (34); R van der Dussen 14, K Petersen 20
Root continuing, so it’s double spin. He’s coming around the wicket to Van der Dussen who defends the first three balls. South Africa trying to get to lunch unscathed here.
Every England fielder is either up on the single or catching now in response to the dead bat but Van der Dussen punishes a poor ball pitched up outside off and clubs FOUR through the covers.
South Africa 80-3 (33); R van der Dussen 10, K Petersen 20
Root came on so that Jack Leach could switch ends. He’ll have a couple from the James Anderson end before lunch.
Leach getting a bit of turn but Petersen watching the ball well, playing with soft hands. He’s generally playing off the back foot. A maiden over.
South Africa 80-3 (32); R van der Dussen 10, K Petersen 20
South Africa trail by 191 runs by the way. It’s a long way back into this game for them.
That won’t hurt though - Joe Root into the attack and Petersen punches him down the ground for FOUR! That was a gentle full toss that would have been very welcome.
He then pushes one through the off side and they run two as Jonny Bairstow scampers round to field it to the roars of the crowd. A popular man at the moment! Single off the final delivery as well. That over relieved the pressure slightly
South Africa 73-3 (31); R van der Dussen 10, K Petersen 13
Single for Petersen off the first ball of the Broad over before one stays very low to Van der Dussen, who jams his bat down well.
Rest of the over then passes without incident. Probably four more overs before lunch.
South Africa 72-3 (30); R van der Dussen 10, K Petersen 12
Leach floating the ball in and getting some nice flight but not much to write home about from that over. A maiden to Van der Dussen.
South Africa 72-3 (29); R van der Dussen 10, K Petersen 12
A big EDGE off the first ball of Broad’s over and it races through the vacant third-slip region for FOUR runs for Van der Dussen. Probably wouldn’t have carried anyway.
He then defends one that kicks up a bit and takes his hand off the bat in pain following the shot. He looks in quite a bit of discomfort out there. England bring in a third slip (Ben Stokes) now, he’s quite wide and close.
An uncomfortable, hand-off-the-handle single to the midwicket region where Stokes was just moved from - nice by Rassie.
South Africa 67-3 (28); R van der Dussen 5, K Petersen 12
Right, Leach continues with slip and short leg still crowding the bat. Petersen goes extravagant from the fourth ball of the over, trying to slash a cut shot away, not great control but down towards the third man area and they take two. That’s it for the over
South Africa 65-3 (27); R van der Dussen 5, K Petersen 10
Until now, Rassie van der Dussen hasn’t shown any particular signs of wanting to protect his damaged top hand but he removes it when one from Broad rears up. Something for England to exploit?
Bouncer from Broad next ball, Van der Dussen tries to pull but top edges. It goes away for FOUR to the uncovered fine leg area. England put a man on the hook in response. The chess match begins... Short stuff incoming?
Next three balls are full though, using the moved fielder as a decoy. Will be interesting to see how that develops
South Africa 61-3 (26); R van der Dussen 1, K Petersen 10
Change of bowling. Jack Leach - who bowled three overs yesterday evening - is into the attack with his spin to complement the pace/swing from the other end.
Round the wicket and he has a short leg, plus a slip. Leach tosses up a few, Van der Dussen diligently defends before cutting one into the off side for a single.
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