Ballance out of third Test

Gary Ballance has been ruled out of the third Test against the Proteas after breaking his finger in the 340-run defeat at Trent Bridge.

Slow poison works as SA edge closer

South Africa applied the slow poison on day three at Trent Bridge to leave themselves 10 wickets away from winning the second Test and 180 overs in which to do it.

SA well-placed after Amla's 87

Hashim Amla top-scored as the Proteas set England a mammoth target of 474 on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Patient Proteas march on

Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis steered South Africa to a 366-run lead at tea on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA on top despite late stutter

Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla scored half-centuries as South Africa progressed to 160-3 at lunch on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Proteas pursue big lead

The Proteas will have the opportunity to bat England out of the contest on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Inspired SA hold all the aces

With 15 wickets falling on a dramatic second day at Trent Bridge, South Africa are well in control of a Test match which should see them level the series, writes GARY LEMKE.

Root hits fifty after early SA strikes

Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.

Du Plessis again shows his worth

Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.

Day two is moving day – De Kock

Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.

Philander puts SA on top

Vernon Philander’s well-paced half-century boosted the Proteas to 309-6 at stumps on day one at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Amla, De Kock take charge

Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock steered the Proteas to 179-2 at tea on day one of the Test at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

England unchanged for Trent Bridge

Joe Root has announced that England will field the same side that thrashed the Proteas by 211 runs at Lord’s for the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Duminy dropped for second Test

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed that JP Duminy will not play in the second Test at Trent Bridge, while Duanne Olivier comes in for Kagiso Rabada.

Second Test: The Preview

Your essential guide to the second Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Trent Bridge on Friday.