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England v South Africa, 1st Investec Test, The Oval, 3rd day

Smith century grinds England down

Graeme Swann lets out a strong appeal as England sought an early breakthrough on day three
Graeme Swann lets out a strong appeal as England sought an early breakthrough on day three•Getty Images
After a slow start to the session Graeme Smith began to open his shoulders...
After a slow start to the session Graeme Smith began to open his shoulders...•AFP
And gets a congratulatory hug from Amla
And gets a congratulatory hug from Amla•AFP
Graeme Smith watches the ball roll into his stumps
Graeme Smith watches the ball roll into his stumps•Getty Images
Hashim Amla was the first of South Africa's second-wicket pair to reach his half-century
Hashim Amla was the first of South Africa's second-wicket pair to reach his half-century•PA Photos
...which led to frustration for the England bowlers
...which led to frustration for the England bowlers•Getty Images
Amla went on to record his 15th century in Tests
Amla went on to record his 15th century in Tests•PA Photos
Jacques Kallis leans into a drive
Jacques Kallis leans into a drive•Getty Images
Smith celebrates reaching a century in his 100th Test
Smith celebrates reaching a century in his 100th Test•Getty Images
Tim Bresnan and Matt Prior celebrate the end of South Africa's second-wicket partnership
Tim Bresnan and Matt Prior celebrate the end of South Africa's second-wicket partnership•Getty Images
England's bowlers had a chastening day
England's bowlers had a chastening day•AFP