3rd Test Final Result

South Africa vs. England 3^rd Test

South Africa won the Lord’s test by 51 Runs and wins the Three Test series 2-0.

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first.

In their first inning South Africa made 309/all out in 101.2 Overs.

Duminy and philander made 61 each.

Finn was the most successful bowler for England he took 4 wickets and Anderson took 3.

In replay England was all out in 107.3 Overs and made 315 runs the main run scorer of the English team was Bairstow. He scores 95 runs in the England’s 1^st inning.

Morkel and Stayian took 4 wickets each.

In the second inning South Africa made 351 in 124.2 Overs.

Once again the star batsman for South Africa Amla played a match winning innings for South Africa. He scored 121 runs.

Finn was the most successful bowler for England, he took 4 wickets.

The Target for England was 346 runs to win the match and to equalize the three test series with 1-1.

But the last day of the third test was Philander day (South African’s Bowler). He outclassed England’s experienced side with his bowling and took 5 wickets in 14.5 Overs.

England was all out for 296 and South Africa won the match by 51 runs and also won the test series 2-0.

Player of the match               VD Philander (South Africa)

Players of the series            HM Amla (South Africa) and MJ Prior (England)