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15-Jul-2017 02:50:00 GMT
England v South Africa, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, day 1

Morris and Philander frustrated England

Nottingham: South Africa came through two difficult periods to reach 309-6 against England at stumps on Day 1 of the second test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Friday, suggesting the Proteas’ gamble to bat first in difficult conditions may have paid off.

South Africa was 66-2 before a 113-run partnership between Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock.

Then, Stuart Broad (3-47) and Ben Stokes (2-77) combined to take four wickets early in the final session for England but South Africa, at 235-6, came back again with an unbroken 74-run stand between bowlers Vernon Philander and Chris Morris.

Returning South Africa captain Faf du Plessis trusted his batting lineup on a cloudy morning at Trent Bridge, choosing to bat in what appeared to be difficult conditions.

England got what it wanted after Joe Root said he would have bowled anyway, yet despite having the South Africans on the ropes early in the final session, when De Kock fell first ball after tea, the home team couldn’t force home its advantage.

England still leads the four-test series after a convincing 211-run win at Lord’s in the first game.

Brief scores
South Africa - 309 for 6 (Amla 78, de Kock 68, Philander 54*, Broad 3-47)


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