Moeen hat-trick seals crushing England win
The 100th Test match at The Oval concluded with a wonderful piece of theatre when Moeen Ali completed England's victory in the third Test against South Africa with a hat-trick
27/07Result
3rd Test, South Africa tour of England at London, Jul 27-31 2017
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353 & 313/8d -
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175 & 252 (77.1 ov)
Player of the Match
27/07Result
3rd Test, South Africa tour of England at London, Jul 27-31 2017
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353 & 313/8d -
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175 & 252 (77.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Seeds of England victory sown long before hat-trick finish
Toby Roland-Jones, who had a starring role on his Test debut, came through a scheme that is under threat
Moeen's rare distinction, Stokes does a Botham
Stats highlights from the final day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval
'You have to take the blows' - Elgar
Dean Elgar said he enjoyed the challenge of being under attack and playing in front of a hostile crowd after his hundred in defeat at The Oval
Elgar's fight can't make up for Philander gamble
It was not Vernon Philander's fault that South Africa were badly beaten at The Oval with the batting, especially, under scrutiny
South Africa's catalogue of errors
Faf du Plessis' deja vu dismissal padding up was the lowlight of a mistake-riddled performance from South Africa
Bayliss remains unconvinced of need for eight batsmen
Steven Finn has replaced the injured Mark Wood in England's squad for the final Test against South Africa while Liam Dawson remains in the frame
Yes or No? Was Moeen's hat-trick the first...
Moeen Ali created a bit of history with his feat at The Oval. Can you figure out which of these facts are correct?
Day 4
Elgar shows resolves as England eye series lead
Dean Elgar's unbeaten 72 helped lift South Africa from 52 for 4 but they had plenty of work to do to save the game on the final day after England set them 492 or four sessions to bat
SA need to scratch their opener itch
Stephen Cook was discarded and Heino Kuhn has struggled to make the step up, while a younger option in Aiden Markram awaits his chance
Will Roland-Jones be England's third man?
James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been almost ever-present for England this decade, but they have had a revolving cast of support
Day 3
Jennings digs in as England take a grip
As rain put a dampener on The Oval's 100th Test celebrations, one England batsman was concerned not with marking the past but protecting his future
Being Temba Bavuma
He has become adept at rescue acts but Temba Bavuma is still looking to solidify his place in South Africa's Test side
Day 2
Roland-Jones' dream debut and Stokes' crafted ton seize control
Four wickets from England's debut seamer tore through South Africa's top order leaving them in danger of follow-on at The Oval
Magical day keeps Roland-Jones grinning from start to finish
Whether it was during his dashing tail-end cameo with the bat or his stunning first-change spell with the ball, Toby Roland-Jones was all smiles on day two of his England Test debut
Stokes the fitting crown for Oval's 100th
The Oval is a ground that rarely disappoints and Ben Stokes produced an innings to rank up there with the greats
Philander to remain in hospital overnight
Philander was only able to bowl five overs on the second day at The Oval and was later sent for tests which revealed a possible viral infection
Hundred eludes Cook but innings has tons of value
His record against South Africa remains Cook's worst against any Test nation, but his 88 at The Oval could prove hugely significance
Mature ton demonstrates Stokes' growth
Ben Stokes' most complete Test hundred came at a vital moment for England and set the example for his team-mates to follow
Testing conditions expose South Africa's top order
Even when South Africa have been winning in recent times it's been despite a lack of big hundreds from the main batsmen
Day 1
Cook stands firm after Philander threatens England again
Recklessness was the charge laid against England after their double collapse at Trent Bridge, but rarely, if ever, has such an accusation been levelled against Alastair Cook
Philander leaves England feeling queasy
Vernon Philander became ill shortly before the start of the Test but it did not stop him producing three high-class spells of seam bowling
Cook's openness a lesson for England
Alastair Cook has benefited greatly from the advice of Gary Palmer - is it time for the ECB to change its stance on using him as a batting coach?
Others
England sending out confused messages
Despite the ability to pull off impressive victories, England have made little overall progress as a Test side in the last two years
Meet England's new boys
England will certainly have two debutants at The Oval and could play a third in Dawid Malan. Where have they come from and why have they been selected?
Wood out, Roland-Jones to make Test debut
Toby Roland-Jones, the Middlesex seamer, will make his Test debut against South Africa at The Oval after Mark Wood was ruled out with the heel soreness he picked up at Trent Bridge
Rabada's return further challenge for England's unstable top order
The teams have had a chance to take stock after sharing the honours in the opening two Tests and it's England who arrive at The Oval with most questions to answer
