© Action Images © Nottinghamshire CCC			AN Cook and AD Hales to open the batting
			12:50 GMT: Start of innings
			KJ Abbott comes on to bowl
0	b1	0	Abbott to Cook good in length on off and middle stump, defends it off the front foot
0	b2	0	full length delivery outside off, plays it to midwicket, no run available
0	b3	0	fullish this time outside off stump, digs it out back to the bowler
0	b4	1	pitched up outside off stump, turns it to short midwicket for one
0	b5	0	Abbott to Hales outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go through to the keeper
0	b6	0	fuller and outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
End of over 1:			(1 run scored) England 1-0 (Cook 1*, 4 balls, Hales 0*, 2 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
1	b1	1	Rabada to Cook seaming down the leg side, glances it to fine leg and picks up a single
1	b2	3	Rabada to Hales back of length on off and middle stump, clips it to deep backward square leg for three runs
1	b3	1	Rabada to Cook good in length outside off stump, punches it to cover for a single
1	b4	0	Rabada to Hales fullish outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
1	b5	0	good length outside off stump, plays it to off side no run
1	b6	4	Four!! fuller and outside off stump, flicks it to deep square leg fence
End of over 2:			(9 runs scored) England 10-0 (Cook 3*, 6 balls, Hales 7*, 6 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
2	b1	0	Abbott to Cook short and outside off stump, turns it to square leg
2	b2	0	fuller and outside off stump, plays it to off side
2	b3	0	good length on off stump, plays it to off side
2	b4	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side, no run
2	b5	0	pitched up outside off stump, plays it to off side
2	b6	0	good in length outside off stump, plays it to short cover
End of over 3:			(0 runs scored) England 10-0 (Cook 3*, 12 balls, Hales 7*, 6 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
3	b1	0	Rabada to Hales back of length outside off stump, pushes it to off side for a blob
3	b2	0	outside off stump, pushes it to off side for no run
3	b3	0	fuller and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
3	b4	0	fuller and outside off stump, playes it to off side for a blob
3	b5	4	Four!! short and outside off stump, cross bats it to deep backward point fence
3	b6	4	Four!! on a length on off stump, smashes it to sweeper cover fence
End of over 4:			(8 runs scored) England 18-0 (Cook 3*, 12 balls, Hales 15*, 12 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
4	b1	0	Abbott to Cook fuller and on middle stump, digs it out back to the bowler
4	b2	4	Four!! outside off stump, drives it to deep extra cover fence
4	b3	0	on a length outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
4	b4	0	short out side off stump, punches it to off side for no run
4	b5	0	just outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
4	b6	0	back of length outside off stump, punches it down back to the bowler
End of over 5:			(4 runs scored) England 22-0 (Cook 7*, 18 balls, Hales 15*, 12 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
5	b1	0	Rabada to Hales fuller on off stump, uses his feet and blocks it solidly to off side
5	b2	0	Caught!! short of a good length on off stump, looks to drives it to sweeper cover, the ball swings away a touch, takes an outside edge and lobs to the fielder at point, who dives across and takes a good low catch
			Hales c Piedt b Rabada (15 runs, 14 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
			CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Kagiso Rabada in an innings in Test matches at Centurion
			CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Kagiso Rabada in an innings in first-class matches at Centurion
			NRD Compton comes in to bat
5	b3	0	Rabada to Compton full and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
5	b4	0	too full and outside off stump, Compton is happy to leave it
5	b5	0	short of length outside off stump, punches it to off side
5	b6	0	too full and outside off stump, digs it out to off side
End of over 6:			(0 runs scored) England 22-1 (Cook 7*, 18 balls, Compton 0*, 4 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
6	b1	2	Abbott to Cook back of length on off stump, stays in the crease and plays it past mis off for a brace
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 18000 runs in first-class matches
6	b2	2	fuller in length outside off stump, drives it to long off and picks up two runs
6	b3	0	short of a good length on off stump, hops up and blocks it to off side
6	b4	0	seaming away to off, Cook jumps inside the crease and defends it well
6	b5	0	fullish outside off stump, Cook looks to defend it and gets an edges to square leg
6	b6	1	fuller on off stump, plays it to square leg for one run
End of over 7:			(5 runs scored) England 27-1 (Cook 12*, 24 balls, Compton 0*, 4 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
7	b1	0	Rabada to Cook back of length on middle stump, plays it to midwicket
7	b2	0	tad fuller on middle and leg stump, flicks it square leg
7	b3	1	fullish and outside off stump, pushes it to short cover, well stopped by a fielder
7	b4	0	Rabada to Compton seaming away to off, tries to drive it but does not connect
7	b5	0	fuller in length outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go
7	b6	0	too full and outside off stump, does not bother to play at it
End of over 8:			(1 run scored) England 28-1 (Cook 13*, 27 balls, Compton 0*, 7 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
8	b1	0	Piedt to Cook tossed up and outside off stump, defends it to off side
8	b2	0	fuller on off stump, pushes it to off side for a blob
8	b3	1	on of stump, turns it to square leg and picks up a single
8	b4	0	Piedt to Compton tossed up and outside off stump, blocks it to midwicket
8	b5	0	flighted ball outside off stump, pushes it to off side
8	b6	0	on middle and leg stump, plays it to square leg
End of over 9:			(1 run scored) England 29-1 (Cook 14*, 30 balls, Compton 0*, 10 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			13:13 GMT: End of the session's play
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9	b1	0	Rabada to Cook back of length outside off stump, punches it to mid off for a blob
9	b2	4	Four! fuller and outside off stump, squeezes it to deep backward point fence
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has passed his previous highest score of 15 in Test matches at Centurion
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has passed his previous highest score of 15 in first-class matches at Centurion
9	b3	0	on a length outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
9	b4	0	on a length outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot
9	b5	0	back of length on the stumps, defends it to mid on for no run
9	b6	1	fuller on middle stump, flicks it to deep backward square leg for one
End of over 10:			(5 runs scored) England 34-1 (Cook 19*, 36 balls, Compton 0*, 10 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
10	b1	0	Morkel to Cook tad short and seaming down the leg side, left alone
10	b2	1b	sliding down the leg side, the keeper fails to collect the ball
10	b3	0	Morkel to Compton too straight outside off stump, does not bother to play at it
10	b4	0	sloewr and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
10	b5	0	good in length outside off stump, defends it to off side
10	b6	0	short and outside off stump, left alone
End of over 11:			(1 run scored) England 35-1 (Cook 19*, 38 balls, Compton 0*, 14 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
11	b1	3	Rabada to Cook outside off stump, cuts it to deep backward point for three runs
11	b2	1	Rabada to Compton back of length outside of stump, punches it to off side for a single
11	b3	0	Rabada to Cook full ball on off stump, comes on the front foot and pushes it to mid off
11	b4	4	Four!! short of a good length outside off stump, cuts it to deep point fence
11	b5	2	on a length on the stumps, clips it to deep square leg
11	b6	0	good in length outside off stump, blocks it to off side
End of over 12:			(10 runs scored) England 45-1 (Cook 28*, 43 balls, Compton 1*, 15 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
12	b1	0	Morkel to Compton fuller and outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
12	b2	0	good length outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
12	b3	1	short of a good length on leg stump, tucks it to square leg
12	b4	0	Morkel to Cook outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot to off side
12	b5	0	short of a good length outside off stump, punches it to off side
12	b6	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side
End of over 13:			(1 run scored) England 46-1 (Cook 28*, 46 balls, Compton 2*, 18 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			KJ Abbott comes on to bowl
13	b1	0	Abbott to Compton short of length outside off stump, plays it to off side
13	b2	0	outside off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
13	b3	0	outside off stump, defends it off the back foot to off side
13	b4	1	outside off stump, seaming in, defends it to off side for a blob
13	b5	0	Abbott to Cook back of length outside off stump, defends it to off side
13	b6	0	full and outside off stump, pushes it to mid off
End of over 14:			(1 run scored) England 47-1 (Cook 28*, 48 balls, Compton 3*, 22 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
14	b1	0	Morkel to Compton seaming in on off and middle stump, plays it to square leg for no run
14	b2	4	short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep square leg fence
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 50 took 14.2 overs
14	b3	0	good length on off stump, defends it off the front foot
14	b4	2lb	too full on leg stump, flicks it and misses, onto his pad
14	b5	0	back of length outside off stump, does not play
14	b6	0	on a length outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go
End of over 15:			(6 runs scored) England 53-1 (Cook 28*, 48 balls, Compton 7*, 28 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
15	b1	0	Abbott to Cook outside off stump, comes across and defends it well to off side
15	b2	0	on off stump, defends it to short cover for a blob
15	b3	0	just outside off, seaming in, clips it to square leg
15	b4	2	pitched up outside off stump, drives it to long on for a brace
15	b5	0	too full on middle stump, flicks it to midwicket for a blob
15	b6	0	good length on leg stump, plays it to square leg for no run
End of over 16:			(2 runs scored) England 55-1 (Cook 30*, 54 balls, Compton 7*, 28 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
16	b1	0	Morkel to Compton back of length outside off stump, leaves it alone
16	b2	0	short of length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
16	b3	1	seaming in from outside off stump, edges it to fine leg
16	b4	1	Morkel to Cook tad short on middle stump, plays it to mid on for a single
16	b5	0	Morkel to Compton short of length outside off stump, cuts it and misses
16	b6	0	tad short outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go
End of over 17:			(2 runs scored) England 57-1 (Cook 31*, 55 balls, Compton 8*, 33 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
17	b1	0	Abbott to Cook back of length outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
17	b2	0	good in length on off stump, blocks it to the fielder at mid off
17	b3	0	fuller on off and middle stump, plays it to mid on, no run
17	b4	0	short of a good length outside off stump, blocks it to the right back of the bowler
17	b5	0	good in length outside off stump, punches it back to the bowler
17	b6	0	seaming in on middle stump, plays it to mid on
End of over 18:			(0 runs scored) England 57-1 (Cook 31*, 61 balls, Compton 8*, 33 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
18	b1	4	Morkel to Compton Four!! seaming into the right-hander, looks to defend it and gets an edge to third man fence
18	b2	2lb	seaming down the leg side, glances it to fine leg and picks up two runs
18	b3	0	short of a good length outside off stump, hops up and leaves it alone
18	b4	4	on a length on the stumps, flicks it to square leg for a boundary
18	b5	0	fuller on off stump, defends it to off side for a blob
18	b6	2	on the stumps, tucks it to deep square leg for a brace
End of over 19:			(12 runs scored) England 69-1 (Cook 31*, 61 balls, Compton 18*, 39 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
19	b1	0	Abbott to Cook fullish outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover for no run
19	b2	0	full ball on middle stump, pushes it to mid on
19	b3	0	short of a good length on the stumps, plays it to square leg
19	b4	0	too full and outside off stump, left alone
19	b5	0	good in length outside off stump, defends it to off side
19	b6	0	comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
End of over 20:			(0 runs scored) England 69-1 (Cook 31*, 67 balls, Compton 18*, 39 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
20	b1	0	Piedt to Compton tossed up on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot
20	b2	0	turning down the leg side, clips it to short fine leg
20	b3	0	fuller outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
20	b4	0	shorter on middle stump, goes on the back foot and plays it to short leg
20	b5	0	fuller on middle and leg stump, plays it to square leg, no run
20	b6	0	turning down the leg side, defends it to short leg
End of over 21:			(0 runs scored) England 69-1 (Cook 31*, 67 balls, Compton 18*, 45 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
21	b1	0	Rabada to Cook good length outside off stump, plays it to deep point
21	b2	0	fuller in length outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot
21	b3	0	seaming away to off, comes on the front foot off side
21	b4	4	Four!! short of a good length on the stumps, tucks it to deep square leg for four
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Cook 28, Compton 18) took 98 balls
21	b5	0	outside off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
21	b6	4	Four!! short of length on off stump, lofts it to long on for four
End of over 22:			(8 runs scored) England 77-1 (Cook 39*, 73 balls, Compton 18*, 45 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
22	b1	0	Piedt to Compton tossed up on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot
22	b2	0	floated up on middle stump, turns it to square leg
22	b3	0	turning in from outside off stump, goes on the back foot and blocks it
22	b4	0	flatter on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot
22	b5	1	flighted ball outside off stump, drives it to long off for one run
22	b6	0	Piedt to Cook turning in from outside off stump, blocks it to short leg
End of over 23:			(1 run scored) England 78-1 (Cook 39*, 74 balls, Compton 19*, 50 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
23	b1	0	Rabada to Compton short of length outside off stump, hops up and leaves it
23	b2	0	Out!! seaming in on off and middle stump, goes on the back foot and looks to defend it but misses, onto his pad. Rabada shouts for lbw and the umpire raises his finger
			Compton lbw b Rabada (19 runs, 52 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
			JE Root comes in to bat
23	b3	0	Rabada to Root pitched up outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go
23	b4	0	just outside off stump, does not bother to play at it
23	b5	0	outside off stump, drives it and misses it completely
23	b6	1	pitched up outside off stump, plays it to off side
End of over 24:			(1 run scored) England 79-2 (Cook 39*, 74 balls, Root 1*, 4 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
24	b1	0	Piedt to Root floated up on off and middle stump, flicks it to midwicket
24	b2	0	quicker on off and middle stump, plays it to square leg for no run
24	b3	1	fuller on off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for one
24	b4	0	Piedt to Cook flighted delivery outside off stump, blocks it to off side
24	b5	0	outside off stump, blocks it to off side
24	b6	0	outside off stump, dead-bats it to off side
End of over 25:			(1 run scored) England 80-2 (Cook 39*, 77 balls, Root 2*, 7 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
25	b1	0	Rabada to Root fuller and outside off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
25	b2	1	short and outside off stump, plays it to square leg
25	b3	0	Rabada to Cook outside off stump, punches it to down the wicket
25	b4	0	outside off stump, drives it and misses it completely
25	b5	0	short of a good length on off stump, hops up and blocks it to off side
25	b6	4	Four!! short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket
End of over 26:			(5 runs scored) England 85-2 (Cook 43*, 81 balls, Root 3*, 9 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
26	b1	1	Piedt to Root tossed up outside off stump, blocks it to mid on
26	b2	0	Piedt to Cook flighted ball outside off stump, blocks it to off side
26	b3	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
26	b4	0	loopy on the stumps, blocks it down the wicket
26	b5	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side
26	b6	0	outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
End of over 27:			(1 run scored) England 86-2 (Cook 43*, 86 balls, Root 4*, 10 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
27	b1	0	Rabada to Root good length outside off stump, blocks it to off side
27	b2	0	full ball on off stump, blocks it off the front foot
27	b3	0	outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
27	b4	0	good in length on off stump, dabs it to backward point
27	b5	0	short ball outside off stump, plays it to midwicket
27	b6	4	Four!! outside off stump, drills it to sweeper cover
End of over 28:			(4 runs scored) England 90-2 (Cook 43*, 86 balls, Root 8*, 16 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			14:50 GMT: Drinks interval
			14:51 GMT: Play resumes
28	b1	0	Piedt to Cook tossed up on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot
28	b2	4	Four!! short of length outside off stump, cuts it to deep backward point
28	b3	0	fuller on middle stump, defends it off the front foot to off side
28	b4	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
28	b5	0	flatter on off and middle stump, blocks it off the front foot
28	b6	0	fuller on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
End of over 29:			(4 runs scored) England 94-2 (Cook 47*, 92 balls, Root 8*, 16 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
29	b1	0	Morkel to Root full and outside off stump, blocks it to off side
29	b2	0	fuller and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
29	b3	0	outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
29	b4	0	outside off stmp, left alone
29	b5	1	outside off stump, clips it to square leg for one run
29	b6	0	Morkel to Cook short and seaming in on middle stump, looks to turn it to leg side but misses, onto his pad. Appeals for lbw but the umpire does not respond
End of over 30:			(1 run scored) England 95-2 (Cook 47*, 93 balls, Root 9*, 21 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
30	b1	1	Piedt to Root floated up on off and middle stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for a couple of runs
30	b2	0	Piedt to Cook floated up on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
30	b3	0	fuller on off stump, turns it to short leg for a blob
30	b4	0	quicker on the stumps, clips it to short leg for a blob
30	b5	0	fuller and outside off stump, pushes it back to the bowler
30	b6	4	Four!! Fifty for Cook, shorter outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover fence
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Alastair Cook has made 50 in 98 balls with 8 fours
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 100 took 30.6 overs
End of over 31:			(5 runs scored) England 100-2 (Cook 51*, 98 balls, Root 10*, 22 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
31	b1	0	Morkel to Root short and outside off stump, cuts it to backward point
31	b2	0	fuller on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
31	b3	1	seaming down the leg side, tucks it to square leg
31	b4	0	Morkel to Cook outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
31	b5	0	outside off stump, drives it to mid on for a blob
31	b6	0	fullish outside offf stump, ignores
End of over 32:			(1 run scored) England 101-2 (Cook 51*, 101 balls, Root 11*, 25 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
32	b1	4	Piedt to Root Four!! shrot outside off stump, swings it to fine leg fence
32	b2	0	outside off stump, clips it to square leg
32	b3	0	comes down the wicket and blocks it to off side
32	b4	0	outside off stump, pushes it to off side
32	b5	0	outside off stump, punches it to extra cover
32	b6	0	short outside off stump, plays it to square leg
End of over 33:			(4 runs scored) England 105-2 (Cook 51*, 101 balls, Root 15*, 31 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
33	b1	0	Morkel to Cook outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot to off side
33	b2	1	half-volley outside off stump, turns it to square leg
33	b3	0	Morkel to Root outside off stump, ducks down and let's it go
33	b4	4	Four!! short outside of stump, cuts it over the top to deep backward point
33	b5	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side
33	b6	0	comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
End of over 34:			(5 runs scored) England 110-2 (Cook 52*, 103 balls, Root 19*, 35 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
34	b1	0	Piedt to Cook slower on off stump, blocks it off the front foot
34	b2	0	outside off stump, edges it to off side, no run
34	b3	0	flighted ball on off stump, pushes it to mid off
34	b4	0	flatter on off stump, gets a thick edge to off side
34	b5	2	turning away to off, edges it to third man for a brace
34	b6	1	fuller outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover
End of over 35:			(3 runs scored) England 113-2 (Cook 55*, 109 balls, Root 19*, 35 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
35	b1	0	Morkel to Cook fuller on off stump, plays it to square leg
35	b2	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
35	b3	0	outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot to off side
35	b4	0	turning away to off, does not bother to play at it
35	b5	0	fuller on off and middle stump, edges it, onto his pad
35	b6	0	shorter outside off stump, punches it to off side
End of over 36:			(0 runs scored) England 113-2 (Cook 55*, 115 balls, Root 19*, 35 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
36	b1	2	Piedt to Root comes down the wicket and drives it to off side for a blob
36	b2	0	on leg stump, clips it to mid on for a blob
36	b3	0	outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
36	b4	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side for no run
36	b5	0	around off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
36	b6	1	outside off stump, drives it to mid on for a single
End of over 37:			(3 runs scored) England 116-2 (Cook 55*, 115 balls, Root 22*, 41 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			KJ Abbott comes on to bowl
37	b1	0	Abbott to Root good length outside off stump, edges it to off side for a blob
37	b2	0	outside off stump, plays it to square leg for a blob
37	b3	4	Four!! outside off stump, smashes it to deep extra cover
37	b4	0	outside off stump, pushes it defensively to off side
37	b5	0	pitched up outside off stump, works it to off side
37	b6	0	fullish on off stump, digs it out to off side
End of over 38:			(4 runs scored) England 120-2 (Cook 55*, 115 balls, Root 26*, 47 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			D Elgar comes on to bowl
38	b1	1	Elgar to Cook tossed up on off stump, blocks it to off side for a single
38	b2	1	Elgar to Root tossed up outside off, plays it to long on for a single
38	b3	0	Elgar to Cook on middle stump, turns it to short leg for a blob
38	b4	1	fuller outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover
38	b5	1	Elgar to Root on middle and leg stump, clips it to square leg
38	b6	0	Elgar to Cook fuller outside off stump, plays it to off side
End of over 39:			(4 runs scored) England 124-2 (Cook 57*, 119 balls, Root 28*, 49 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
39	b1	0	Abbott to Root just outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
39	b2	0	full and outside off stump, pushes it to off side
39	b3	0	fullish outside off stump, plays it to point
39	b4	0	seaming in on off and middle stump, edges it to off side
39	b5	0	on a length outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
39	b6	0	good in length on off stump, blocks it to off side
End of over 40:			(0 runs scored) England 124-2 (Cook 57*, 119 balls, Root 28*, 55 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
40	b1	0	Elgar to Cook full and outside off stump, clips it to leg side
40	b2	0	outside off stump, gets across and plays it to off side
40	b3	4	Four!! shorter on the stumps, goes on the back foot and pulls it to deep midwicket for four
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the partnership of 50 (Cook 22, Root 28) took 103 balls
40	b4	0	tossed up outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot
40	b5	0	fuller outside off stump, plays it to point
40	b6	1	flatter on middle stump, turns it to backward square leg
End of over 41:			(5 runs scored) England 129-2 (Cook 62*, 125 balls, Root 28*, 55 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
41	b1	0	Abbott to Cook fuller and outside off stump, blocks it to off side
41	b2	0	seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses
41	b3	0	seaming in on off stump, blocks it to mid off, no run
41	b4	0	fuller and outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot
41	b5	0	pitched up outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
41	b6	0	outside off stump, drives it to short cover, no run
End of over 42:			(0 runs scored) England 129-2 (Cook 62*, 131 balls, Root 28*, 55 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
42	b1	0	Rabada to Root fuller and outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover
42	b2	0	outside off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
42	b3	0	on a length outside off stump, defends it well to off side
42	b4	0	seaming away to off, edges it, the ball rolls to gully
42	b5	0	just outside off stump, blocks it to point
42	b6	0	back of length on off stump, blocks it to off side
End of over 43:			(0 runs scored) England 129-2 (Cook 62*, 131 balls, Root 28*, 61 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
43	b1	0	Morkel to Cook fullish outside off stump, defends it to off side
43	b2	4	Four!! fuller on off stump, smashes it to long on
43	b3	0	seaming away to off, does not bother to play at it
43	b4	0	well wide outside off stump, left alone
43	b5	0	fuller on off stump, defends it off the front foot
43	b6	0	bouncer on leg stump, leaves it alone
End of over 44:			(4 runs scored) England 133-2 (Cook 66*, 137 balls, Root 28*, 61 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
44	b1	1wd	Rabada to Root short delivery on the stumps, ducks down and let's it pass
44	b2	0	sliding down the leg side, flicks it and misses
44	b3	1	another short ball on the stumps, tucks it to deep midwicket
44	b4	0	Rabada to Cook short of length outside off stump, hops up and sways away from the line
44	b5	1	short ball outside off stump, pulls it to backward square leg
44	b6	1	Rabada to Root back of length on off stump, punches it to long off for one run
44	b7	0	Rabada to Cook full toss on off stump, plays it to off side
End of over 45:			(4 runs scored) England 137-2 (Cook 67*, 140 balls, Root 30*, 64 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
45	b1	0	Morkel to Root fullish outside off stump, defends it to off side
45	b2	0	around off stump, blocks it off the front foot
45	b3	0	on a length on off stump, pushes it to off side for a blob
45	b4	1	fuller outside off stump, plays it to mid on for a single
45	b5	0	Morkel to Cook good length on off stump, defends it off the front foot
45	b6	0	back of length on off stump, plays it to off side
End of over 46:			(1 run scored) England 138-2 (Cook 67*, 142 balls, Root 31*, 68 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
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			KJ Abbott comes on to bowl
46	b1	0	Abbott to Root back of length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
46	b2	0	on a length on off stump, gets across and blocks it to off side
46	b3	0	good in lnegth on off stump, goes back and pushes it to point
46	b4	0	outside off stump, seaming in off stump, plays it back to the bowler
46	b5	0	short of a good length on off and middle stump, hops up and defends
46	b6	0	tad fuller outside off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
End of over 47:			(0 runs scored) England 138-2 (Cook 67*, 142 balls, Root 31*, 74 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
47	b1	0	Rabada to Cook fuller and outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot
47	b2	0	good length on off stump, goes back and blocks it well
47	b3	0	outside off stump, punches it to extra cover for a blob
47	b4	0	back of length on off stump, plays it down back to the bowler
47	b5	0	outside off stump, plays it to point, no run available
47	b6	0	back of length outside off stump, gets across and blocks it
End of over 48:			(0 runs scored) England 138-2 (Cook 67*, 148 balls, Root 31*, 74 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
48	b1	0	Abbott to Root fuller and on the stumps, pushes it to mid on for a blob
48	b2	0	on a length outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
48	b3	0	seaming away to off, gets across and pushes it to short cover
48	b4	0	good length on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
48	b5	0	short of length on the stumps, gets up tall and blocks it well
48	b6	0	short ball outside off stump, gets up tall and dabs it to gully
End of over 49:			(0 runs scored) England 138-2 (Cook 67*, 148 balls, Root 31*, 80 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
49	b1	0	Rabada to Cook back of length outside off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
49	b2	0	short of length on the stumps, gets up tall and blocks it to off side
49	b3	0	full ball and outside off stump, plays it down back to the bowler
49	b4	0	short of length and outside off stump, left alone
49	b5	1	fuller on middle stump, plays it to mid on for a single
49	b6	1	Rabada to Root shrot of length on the stumps, clips it to fine leg
End of over 50:			(2 runs scored) England 140-2 (Cook 68*, 153 balls, Root 32*, 81 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
50	b1	4	Abbott to Root Four!! short of a good length and outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover fence
50	b2	0	short of a good length outside off stump, drives it and misses
50	b3	0	seaming in on off stump, punches it to mid on for a blob
50	b4	0	back of length outside off stump, shoulders arms at it
50	b5	0	short of length on the stumps, clips it to square leg
50	b6	4	Four!! short of length outside off stump, cuts it to square third man fence
End of over 51:			(8 runs scored) England 148-2 (Cook 68*, 153 balls, Root 40*, 87 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
51	b1	0	Rabada to Cook good length on the stumps, blocks it to leg side
51	b2	0	back of length on off stump, plays it to square leg
51	b3	0	back of length on middle stump, plays it to mid on
51	b4	1lb	on leg stump, Cook glances it to fine leg for a single
51	b5	0	Rabada to Root on the stumps, comes on the front foot and blocks it
51	b6	0	banged in short on off stump, pulls it to midwicket
End of over 52:			(1 run scored) England 149-2 (Cook 68*, 157 balls, Root 40*, 89 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
52	b1	0	Abbott to Cook sliding down the leg side, tucks it to square leg for a blob
52	b2	0	on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it well to off side
52	b3	0	good length outside off stump, defends it to off side, no run avaiable
52	b4	0	outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover for no run
52	b5	0	good length outside off stump, leans forward and blocks
52	b6	0	short and seaming away to off, Cook looks to cut it but misses
End of over 53:			(0 runs scored) England 149-2 (Cook 68*, 163 balls, Root 40*, 89 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
53	b1	4	Rabada to Root Four!! short of length outside off stump, cuts it over the top to third man fence
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 150 took 53.1 overs
53	b2	4	Four!! good length outside off stump, cuts it to deep point fence
53	b3	3	tad short outside off stump, hops up and punches it to sweeper cover and picks up three runs
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Joe Root has made 50 in 92 balls with 8 fours
53	b4	1	Rabada to Cook short of length on the stumps, plays it to midwicket and picks up a single
53	b5	0	Rabada to Root seaming away to off, plays it to point for a blob
53	b6	4	short outside off stump, punches it square of the wicket fence
End of over 54:			(16 runs scored) England 165-2 (Cook 69*, 164 balls, Root 55*, 94 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
54	b1	0	Abbott to Cook back of length outside off stump, blocks it to off side
54	b2	1	short of a good length on the stumps, tucks it to square leg
54	b3	0	Abbott to Root outside off stump, plays it to square leg for a blob
54	b4	0	short of length outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go
54	b5	0	tad short on off stump, hops up and blocks it to off side
54	b6	0	seaming in on off and middle stump, plays it to mid on
End of over 55:			(1 run scored) England 166-2 (Cook 70*, 166 balls, Root 55*, 98 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
55	b1	0	Morkel to Cook seaming in on middle stump, defends it off the front foot
55	b2	0	seaming down the leg side, clips it and misses, the keeper dives to his right, catches the ball and appeals for caught behind, the umpire does not repond. South Africa takes a review but in vain. So South Africa have lost their first review
55	b3	0	fuller and outside off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
55	b4	0	short of a good length on off stump, plays it to midwicket for a blob
55	b5	4	Four!! seaming down the leg side, glances it to fine leg for four
55	b6	1lb	fullish delivery on middle and leg stump, flicks it to backward square leg
End of over 56:			(5 runs scored) England 171-2 (Cook 74*, 172 balls, Root 55*, 98 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
56	b1	1	Piedt to Cook shorter outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover
56	b2	1	Piedt to Root flatter on off stump, flicks it past FSl for an easy single
56	b3	0	Piedt to Cook fuller on off stump, blocks it off the front foot to off side
56	b4	0	outside off stump, blocks it to off side for no run
56	b5	0	tossed up on middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket
56	b6	0	quicker and outside off stump, blocks it to off side
End of over 57:			(2 runs scored) England 173-2 (Cook 75*, 177 balls, Root 56*, 99 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
57	b1	0	Morkel to Root seaming in from outside off stump, flicks it and gets an edge, the ball strikes onto his pad and rolls to leg side
57	b2	1	fuller on leg stump, glances it to fine leg for a single
57	b3	0	Morkel to Cook short of a good length outside off stump, does not bother to play at it
57	b4	0	well outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
57	b5	0	seaming into the right-hander, looks to defend it but misses, onto the pad. Loud appeals for lbw, does not connect
57	b6	0	short of length outside leg side, clips it and misses
End of over 58:			(1 run scored) England 174-2 (Cook 75*, 181 balls, Root 57*, 101 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
58	b1	0	Piedt to Root tossed up on middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks
58	b2	1	flatter outside off stump, pushes it to leg side and picks up a single
58	b3	0	Piedt to Cook quicker and fuller outside off stump, pushes it to short cover
58	b4	0	turning away to off, lifts his bat and let's it pass
58	b5	1	shorter and outside off stump, cuts it to deep point for one run
58	b6	0	Piedt to Root fuller on off and middle stump, plays it down back to the bowler
End of over 59:			(2 runs scored) England 176-2 (Cook 76*, 184 balls, Root 58*, 104 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
59	b1	0	Morkel to Cook pitched up and outside off stump, pushes it to short cover for a blob
59	b2	1wd	short of length outside off stump, cuts it and misses it completely
59	b3	0	Gone!! angling in but seaming away to off, Cook gets up tall and looks to defend it but gets an edge to the keeper, takes the catch and jumps with joy
			Cook c de Kock b Morkel (76 runs, 186 balls, 11x4, 0x6)
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			JWA Taylor comes in to bat
59	b4	4	Morkel to Taylor Four!! fuller on off stump, drives it to long off for a boundary
59	b5	0	full and well outside off stump, lifts his bat and let's it go
59	b6	0	pitched up outside off stump, comes on the front foot and plays it to mid off
59	b7	0	short of length outside off stump, hops up and leaves it alone
End of over 60:			(5 runs scored) England 181-3 (Root 58*, 104 balls, Taylor 4*, 4 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
60	b1	0	Piedt to Root floated up on off stump, flicks it to short midwicket for no run
60	b2	1	tossed up on off stump, slog sweeps it to deep midwicket
60	b3	1	Piedt to Taylor Taylor dances down the track and converts into low full toss, flicks it to deep midwicket
60	b4	0	Piedt to Root fuller on off stump, flicks it to midwicket for a blob
60	b5	0	flatter on middle stump, flicks it and misses, onto his pad
60	b6	4	Four!! quicker on the stumps, comes on the front foot and sweeps it to deep backward square leg
End of over 61:			(6 runs scored) England 187-3 (Root 63*, 109 balls, Taylor 5*, 5 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
61	b1	0	Morkel to Taylor seaming in on middle stump, pushes it to mid on for a blob
61	b2	0	fuller on middle stump, plays it to mid on for a blob
61	b3	0	bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go through to the keeper
61	b4	0	seaming away to off, comes on the front foot and blocks it well
61	b5	0	short of length on off stump, hops up and blocks it down the wicket
61	b6	0	fuller on off stump, blocks it to off side for a blob
End of over 62:			(0 runs scored) England 187-3 (Root 63*, 109 balls, Taylor 5*, 11 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
62	b1	0	Piedt to Root on the stumps, blocks it to off the front foot
62	b2	1	tossed up on the stumps, plays it to backward square leg for one run
62	b3	4	Piedt to Taylor Four!! outside off stump, drives it past mid on for four
62	b4	0	outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
62	b5	0	short outside off stum, turns it to midwicket for a blob
62	b6	0	quicker outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
End of over 63:			(5 runs scored) England 192-3 (Root 64*, 111 balls, Taylor 9*, 15 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
63	b1	1	Morkel to Root outside off stump, clips it to midwicket for one run
63	b2	0	Morkel to Taylor short and outside off stump,edges it to square leg for a blob
63	b3	0	tad short outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
63	b4	0	seaming down the leg side, flicks it and misses it completely
63	b5	0	outside off stump, seaming in quickly, looks to defend ti but misses, onto his belly
63	b6	0	good in length outside off stump, plays it towards the bowler
End of over 64:			(1 run scored) England 193-3 (Root 65*, 112 balls, Taylor 9*, 20 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
64	b1	2	Piedt to Root turning down the leg side, gets down and sweeps it to fine leg for a brace
			Out..
64	b2	0	quicker and turning down the leg side, Root comes on the front foot and tries to sweep again to fine leg but misses, the keeper takes the catch and apeals for caugth behind. The umpire raises his finger. Root takes a review. Hawkeye shows, the front foot is fine, there is no edge with the bat, should be not out and that's it, Not Out is the final call
64	b3	1	flatter on the stumps, sweeps it to deep backward square leg and picks up a single
64	b4	1	Piedt to Taylor dances down the track and drives it between long on and midwicket for a single
64	b5	0	Piedt to Root tossed up on off and middle stump, goes on the back foot and plays it to square leg
64	b6	4	Four!! Root uses his feet and drives it gently to sweeper cover for a boundary
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 200 took 64.6 overs
End of over 65:			(8 runs scored) England 201-3 (Root 72*, 117 balls, Taylor 10*, 21 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
65	b1	2	Rabada to Taylor fullish on middle stump, flicks it to deep square leg for a brace
65	b2	0	short of a length outside off stump, looks to defend it but misses
65	b3	0	seaming into the right-hander, comes forward and blocks it to mid on
65	b4	0	another short and down the leg, Taylor tucks it but does not connect
65	b5	0	on off and middle stump Taylor comes on the front foot and blocks it
65	b6	0	swinging in on middle stump, leans forward to defend but misses, onto his thigh pad
End of over 66:			(2 runs scored) England 203-3 (Root 72*, 117 balls, Taylor 12*, 27 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			D Elgar comes on to bowl
66	b1	1	Elgar to Root flatter outside off stump, plays it to backward point
66	b2	0	Elgar to Taylor fuller in length on off stump, pushes it down back to the bowler
66	b3	0	turning away to off, gets back and cuts it to backward point, no run
66	b4	0	low full toss on the stumps, push-drives it to mid on for a blob
66	b5	0	slower and just outside off stump, gets acorss and blocks it to off side
66	b6	0	on middle stump, drives it to mid on, no run available
End of over 67:			(1 run scored) England 204-3 (Root 73*, 118 balls, Taylor 12*, 32 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
67	b1	0	Rabada to Root good length outside off stump, plays it to the fielder at point
67	b2	0	tad short around off stump, hops up and blocks it to off side
67	b3	0	fullish and outside off stump, looks to defend it but does not connect
67	b4	1	short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep square leg
67	b5	0	Rabada to Taylor pitched up and outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
67	b6	0	seaming in on middle stump, blocks it to midwicket
End of over 68:			(1 run scored) England 205-3 (Root 74*, 122 balls, Taylor 12*, 34 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
68	b1	0	Elgar to Root tossed up on off stump, comes on the front foot and blcoks it
68	b2	0	slower through the air on middle stump, pushes it back to the bowler
68	b3	0	fuller on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it well
68	b4	1	flatter and just outside off stump, squeezes the drive to sweeper cover
68	b5	1	Elgar to Taylor floated up outside off stump, drives it off the front foot to long off for a single
68	b6	1	Elgar to Root quicker this time outside off stump, pushes it to extra cover and picks up a single
End of over 69:			(3 runs scored) England 208-3 (Root 76*, 127 balls, Taylor 13*, 35 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
69	b1	0	Rabada to Root Out!! short of a good length outside off stump, Root looks to defend it but gets an edge to the keeper, who takes and jumps with joy
			Root c de Kock b Rabada (76 runs, 128 balls, 11x4, 0x6)
			BA Stokes comes in to bat
69	b2	1lb	Rabada to Stokes good in length on leg stump, misses out on the clip shot, onto his pad
69	b3	0	Rabada to Taylor short of a good length on off stump, punches it down back to the bowler
69	b4	0	fuller and outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
69	b5	0	short outside off stump, blocks it off the back foot
69	b6	0	short outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
End of over 70:			(1 run scored) England 209-4 (Taylor 13*, 39 balls, Stokes 0*, 1 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
70	b1	1	Piedt to Stokes floated up on middle stump, drives it to sweeper cover for one run
70	b2	0	Piedt to Taylor googly on the stumps, goes on the bak foot and blocks it
70	b3	0	just outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
70	b4	0	sliding in on middle stump, defends it off the front foot
70	b5	1	dances down the track and digs the drive to long on
70	b6	0	Piedt to Stokes too full on off stump, plays it to square leg for a blob
End of over 71:			(2 runs scored) England 211-4 (Taylor 14*, 43 balls, Stokes 1*, 3 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
71	b1	0	Rabada to Taylor seaming in on middle stump, blocks it off the front foot
71	b2	0	pitched up outside off stump, defends it off the front foot
71	b3	0	Gone!! short and outside off stump, Taylor gets up tall and tries to cut it but gets an edge to the keeper, who takes and appeals for caught behind, given
			Taylor c de Kock b Rabada (14 runs, 46 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
			JM Bairstow comes in to bat
71	b4	0	Rabada to Bairstow tad short on off and middle stump, blocks it to short leg
71	b5	0	good length on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
71	b6	0	Caught!! short of a good length, angling in but seaming away to off, Bairstow tries to defend it, the ball gets a thick outside edge and lobs away to the keeper, who takes and celebrates
			Bairstow c de Kock b Rabada (0 runs, 3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
End of over 72:			(0 runs scored) England 211-6 (Stokes 1*, 3 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
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			KJ Abbott comes on to bowl
© Worcestershire CCC			MM Ali comes in to bat
72	b1	1	Abbott to Stokes short of length on the stumps, tucks it to deep midwicket and picks up a single
72	b2	0	Abbott to Ali good length on the stumps, blocks it down back to the bowler
72	b3	1	short of a good length on off stump, plays it to short cover and picks up a quick single
72	b4	0	Abbott to Stokes fuller on middle stump, pushes it to mid on for a blob
72	b5	4	Boundary!! fuller and outside off stump, comes on the front foot and drives it past mid off for four
72	b6	0	short ball on the stumps, hops up and looks to guide it to third man but misses it completely
End of over 73:			(6 runs scored) England 217-6 (Stokes 6*, 7 balls, Ali 1*, 2 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
73	b1	0	Rabada to Ali seaming in from outside off stump, mistimes it to short midwicket
73	b2	0	just outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
73	b3	0	fullish in length on off stump, digs the drive it to mid on
73	b4	0	pitched up outside off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
73	b5	0	well outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
73	b6	1	just outside off stump, Ali leans forward and blocks it
End of over 74:			(1 run scored) England 218-6 (Stokes 6*, 7 balls, Ali 2*, 8 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
74	b1	0	Abbott to Ali short of length on the stumps, plays it to midwicket
74	b2	0	short of length and outside off stump, goes on the back foot and punches it down back to the bowler
74	b3	0	on a length and seaming away to off, does not bother to play at it
74	b4	0	short delivery again, Ali gets up tall and leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
74	b5	0	back of length on off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
74	b6	0	good in length on the stumps, leans forward and plays it to square leg for no run
End of over 75:			(0 runs scored) England 218-6 (Stokes 6*, 7 balls, Ali 2*, 14 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
75	b1	1	Rabada to Stokes on the stumps, hops up and tucks it to deep midwicket for one run
75	b2	3	Rabada to Ali pitched up outside off stump, leans forward and push-drives it to deep extra cover
75	b3	2	Rabada to Stokes short delivery on the stumps, pulls it to deep square leg and picks up two runs
75	b4	0	just outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
75	b5	4	Four!! short of length on the stumps, swivels it to fine leg fence
75	b6	0	seaming in on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it down the wicket
End of over 76:			(10 runs scored) England 228-6 (Stokes 13*, 12 balls, Ali 5*, 15 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
76	b1	4	Piedt to Ali Four!! fuller on middle stump, drives it to long on for four
76	b2	0	floated up on middle stump, defends it off the front foot
76	b3	0	outside off stump, gets across and blocks it to off side
76	b4	0	too full on middle stump, digs it out to off side for a blob
76	b5	0	on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it well
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76	b6	0	fuller on off stump[, comes on the front foot and blocks it to off side
End of over 77:			(4 runs scored) England 232-6 (Stokes 13*, 12 balls, Ali 9*, 21 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
77	b1	0	Morkel to Stokes good length outside off stump, plays it to extra cover for a blob
77	b2	0	short of a good length outside off stump, punches it to extra over
77	b3	0	seaming away to off, pushes it to off side, no run available
77	b4	0	fuller and outside off stump, pushes it to mid off for a blob
77	b5	0	good length outside off stump, defends it to off side for a blob
77	b6	4	Four!! seaming down the leg side, flicks it to deep midwicket for four
End of over 78:			(4 runs scored) England 236-6 (Stokes 17*, 18 balls, Ali 9*, 21 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
78	b1	0	Piedt to Ali outside off stump, plays it to extra cover
78	b2	0	shorter on middle stump, blocks it down the wicket
78	b3	0	shorter outside off stump, plays it to off side
78	b4	0	fuller and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
78	b5	0	quicker and outside off stump, left alone for the keeper
78	b6	0	floated up on off stump, blocks it off the front foot
End of over 79:			(0 runs scored) England 236-6 (Stokes 17*, 18 balls, Ali 9*, 27 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
79	b1	4	Morkel to Stokes Four!! fuller and outside off stump, smashes it to sweeper cover for four
79	b2	0	tad short outside off stump, looks to pull it but gets an edge, onto the pad
79	b3	1	short of length on the stumps, pulls it to square leg for one run
79	b4	0	Morkel to Ali good length outside off stump, blocks it well down the wicket
79	b5	0	short and outside off stump, shoulders arms at it
79	b6	0	good length on the stumps, left alone
End of over 80:			(5 runs scored) England 241-6 (Stokes 22*, 21 balls, Ali 9*, 30 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
80	b1	4	Piedt to Stokes Four!! fuller on off stump, drives it to long on for four
80	b2	0	short of a good length on off stump, plays it to mid on
80	b3	6	Six!! tad full on middle stump, smashes it straight down the ground for a six
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 250 took 80.3 overs
80	b4	0	flatter outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
80	b5	0	turning in from outside off stump, blocks it to off side, no run
80	b6	1	on off and middle stump, punches it to mid on for a single
End of over 81:			(11 runs scored) England 252-6 (Stokes 33*, 27 balls, Ali 9*, 30 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
81	b1	0	Rabada to Stokes good length on the stumps, blocks it down the wicket
			Out..
81	b2	0	good length and on the stumps, Stokes tries to defend it but gets an edge to the fielder at first slip, who takes and jumps with joy
			Stokes c Amla b Rabada (33 runs, 29 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
			CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Kagiso Rabada in an innings in Test matches against England
			CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Kagiso Rabada in an innings in first-class matches against England
			CricketArchive Oracles say that This is the best bowling by Kagiso Rabada in an innings in Test matches
© Warwickshire CCC			CR Woakes comes in to bat
81	b3	0	Rabada to Woakes back of length outside off stump, blocks it to off side
81	b4	0	outside off stump, pushes it and misses it
81	b5	0	around off stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it well
81	b6	1	outside off stump, pushes it to off side and picks up a single
End of over 82:			(1 run scored) England 253-7 (Ali 9*, 30 balls, Woakes 1*, 4 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
82	b1	0	Morkel to Woakes short of length on the stumps, gets up tall and blocks it down the wicket
82	b2	0	short delivery on the stumps, gets up tall and plays it to leg side
82	b3	0	back of length on off stump, blocks it to off side
82	b4	0	bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go through
82	b5	0	Dropped!! short of length outside off stump, cuts it and gets an edge to the keeper, who jumps but fails to collect the catch
82	b6	0	good length on off stump, defends it to leg side
End of over 83:			(0 runs scored) England 253-7 (Ali 9*, 30 balls, Woakes 1*, 10 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
83	b1	1	Rabada to Ali on a length on middle and leg stump, plays it to square leg
83	b2	0	Rabada to Woakes back of length on off stump, blocks it to off side
83	b3	2	on a length outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover for a brace
83	b4	0	on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it
83	b5	4	short of length on off stump, pulls it to deep midwicket fence
83	b6	0	short of a good length on middle stump, blocks it down the wicket
End of over 84:			(7 runs scored) England 260-7 (Ali 10*, 31 balls, Woakes 7*, 15 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
84	b1	0	Morkel to Ali good length on off stump, seaming away to off, looks to defend it but misses, onto his pad
84	b2	0	tad short on middle and leg stump, looks to defend it but misses, onto his body
84	b3	0	short and outside off stump, tries to work at it but misses
84	b4	0	bumper on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go through
84	b5	0	on a length on middle and leg stump, plays it to square leg
84	b6	2	pitched up outside off stump, skies it straight down the ground for a brace
End of over 85:			(2 runs scored) England 262-7 (Ali 12*, 37 balls, Woakes 7*, 15 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
85	b1	0	Rabada to Woakes back of length on off stump, defends it to off side
85	b2	1	tad short on middle and leg stump, clips it to backward square leg
85	b3	0	Rabada to Ali good length outside off stump, plays it to short third man
85	b4	4	Four!! tad short and outside off stump, cuts it to deep backward point fence
85	b5	0	slower and fuller outside off stump, blocks it down the wicket
85	b6	0	bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go
End of over 86:			(5 runs scored) England 267-7 (Ali 16*, 41 balls, Woakes 8*, 17 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
86	b1	0	Morkel to Woakes good length outside off stump, plays it to point
86	b2	0	short of length outside off stump, looks to defend it but misses
86	b3	2	good length outside off stump, punches it to long off
86	b4	4	Four!! short of a good length outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover
86	b5	0	bouncer on the stumps, ducks slightly under it and let's it pass
86	b6	0	short and outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
End of over 87:			(6 runs scored) England 273-7 (Ali 16*, 41 balls, Woakes 14*, 23 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
87	b1	0	Rabada to Ali back of length on leg stump, clips it and misses, onto his thigh pad
87	b2	0	short outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
87	b3	0	good in length outside off stump, blocks it to off side
87	b4	1	tad short on leg stump, tucks it to deep square leg for a single
87	b5	0	Rabada to Woakes just outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
87	b6	0	short of length on the stumps, blocks it to point for a blob
End of over 88:			(1 run scored) England 274-7 (Ali 17*, 45 balls, Woakes 14*, 25 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
88	b1	0	Piedt to Ali floated up on middle stump, plays it to mid on for a blob
88	b2	4	Four!! dances down the track and smashes it to long off fence
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Moeen Ali has passed his previous highest score of 19 in Test matches against South Africa
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Moeen Ali has passed his previous highest score of 19 in first-class matches against South Africa
88	b3	0	turning away to off, comes on the front foot and looks to defend it but misses
88	b4	0	flighted ball on off stump, presses forward and blocks it well
88	b5	4	Four!! Ali uses his feet and drives it to long on for a boundary
88	b6	0	fuller on the stumps, blocks it off the front foot
End of over 89:			(8 runs scored) England 282-7 (Ali 25*, 51 balls, Woakes 14*, 25 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			KJ Abbott comes on to bowl
89	b1	0	Abbott to Woakes seaming away to off, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
89	b2	4	Four!! on a length outside off stump, cross bats it to deep backward point fence
89	b3	0	fullish on middle stump, push-drives it to mid on
89	b4	0	on a length outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
89	b5	0	too straight outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper
89	b6	0	angling in but seaming away to off, lifts his bat and let's it pass
End of over 90:			(4 runs scored) England 286-7 (Ali 25*, 51 balls, Woakes 18*, 31 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
90	b1	0	Piedt to Ali quicker and turning in on off stump, carves it to cover-point
90	b2	0	floated up on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks
90	b3	0	fuller and outside off stump, pushes it to short cover, no run
90	b4	0	fuller on off and middle stump, comes on the front foot and blocks it to leg side
90	b5	0	turning away to off, plays it to short cover, no run available
90	b6	0	too straight outside off stump, leaves it alone for the keeper to collect
End of over 91:			(0 runs scored) England 286-7 (Ali 25*, 57 balls, Woakes 18*, 31 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
91	b1	4	Morkel to Woakes Four!! on a length outside off stump, smashes it to deep extra cover fence
91	b2	2	tad short outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover for one two
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Chris Woakes has passed his previous highest score of 23 in Test matches against South Africa
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Chris Woakes has passed his previous highest score of 23 in first-class matches against South Africa
91	b3	0	bouncer outside off stump, ducks down and let's it go
91	b4	1	tad short on off stump, defends it to point for a single
91	b5	0	Morkel to Ali tad short outside off stump, defends it down back to the bowler
91	b6	0	fullish on off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
End of over 92:			(7 runs scored) England 293-7 (Ali 25*, 59 balls, Woakes 25*, 35 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			JP Duminy comes on to bowl
92	b1	1	Duminy to Woakes tossed up around off stump, runs it to long on for one run
92	b2	1	Duminy to Ali half-tracker outside off stump, cuts it to sweeper cover for one run
92	b3	0	Duminy to Woakes low full toss on off stump, plays it to point
92	b4	0	Out!! tossed up and turning away to off, Woakes comes on the front foot and looks to defend it but gets gets an edge, the ball catches the pad of de Kock and loops away to the fielder at first slip, who moves to his right and takes it
			Woakes c Elgar b Duminy (26 runs, 38 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
© Nottinghamshire CCC			SCJ Broad comes in to bat
92	b5	0	Duminy to Broad quicker and outside off stump, plays it to FSl
92	b6	0	outside off stump, pushes it to the fielder at point
End of over 93:			(2 runs scored) England 295-8 (Ali 26*, 60 balls, Broad 0*, 2 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
93	b1	0	Morkel to Ali back of length outside off stump, blocks it down back to the bowler
93	b2	4	Four!! pitched up outside off stump, drives it to long off for four
93	b3	0	short of length on the stumps, plays it to square leg
93	b4	0	bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it go through
93	b5	0	short ball on the stumps, plays it to mid on for a blob
93	b6	4	Four!! short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep square leg
			CricketArchive Oracles say that the England 300 took 93.6 overs
End of over 94:			(8 runs scored) England 303-8 (Ali 34*, 66 balls, Broad 0*, 2 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
94	b1	0	Duminy to Broad fuller on off stump, blocks it to off side
94	b2	1	low full toss on off stump, drives it to long off for one run
94	b3	0	Duminy to Ali tossed up on off stump, blocks it off the front foot
94	b4	0	on middle and leg stumps, chips it to off side for a blob
94	b5	4	Four!! shorter outside off stump, cuts it to deep backward point fence
94	b6	0	flatter and keeps low outside off stump, looks to cut it but misses
End of over 95:			(5 runs scored) England 308-8 (Ali 38*, 70 balls, Broad 1*, 4 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
95	b1	0	Piedt to Broad floated up on middle stump, blocks it well
95	b2	1	fuller on middle and leg stump, plays it to midwicket for a single
95	b3	1	Piedt to Ali tossed up on off stump, slog sweeps it to deep midwicket and picks up a single
95	b4	1	Piedt to Broad quicker outside off stump, gets an inside edge and the ball goes to fine leg
95	b5	0	Piedt to Ali fullish on off stump, defends it to off side for a blob
95	b6	0	flatter on middle stump, presses forward and blocks it
End of over 96:			(3 runs scored) England 311-8 (Ali 39*, 73 balls, Broad 3*, 7 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
96	b1	1	Duminy to Broad tossed up on middle stump, plays it to point for a quick single
96	b2	4	Duminy to Ali Four!! quicker on leg stump, paddles it to fine leg for four
96	b3	2	flatter outside off stump, dabs it with an angled bat to third man for a brace
96	b4	0	flighted ball outside off stump, pushes it to short cover
96	b5	0	tossed up and outside off stump, blocks it off the front foot
96	b6	0	on off and middle stump, pushes it back to the bowler
End of over 97:			(7 runs scored) England 318-8 (Ali 45*, 78 balls, Broad 4*, 8 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
97	b1	0	Piedt to Broad on middle and leg stump, edges it to midwicket for a blob
97	b2	0	turning down the leg side, plays it to short leg for a blob
97	b3	0	just away from the left-hander, leaves it alone for the keeper
97	b4	0	fuller on off stump, comes on teh front foot and pushes it to mid off
97	b5	0	comes on the front foot and blocks this delivery to off side
97	b6	0	fuller on middle and leg stump, defends it down the wicket
End of over 98:			(0 runs scored) England 318-8 (Ali 45*, 78 balls, Broad 4*, 14 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
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98	b1	0	Duminy to Ali tossed up on off stump, turning away to off, leaves it alone for the keeper
98	b2	0	tossed up on off and middle stump, blocks it to off side
98	b3	0	outside off stump, plays it to off side for a blob
98	b4	0	dances down the track and drives it to mid on for a blob
98	b5	1	shorter outside off stump, punches it to sweeper cover for one
98	b6	1	Duminy to Broad on off stump, punches it to deep point and picks up a single
End of over 99:			(2 runs scored) England 320-8 (Ali 46*, 83 balls, Broad 5*, 15 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			K Rabada comes on to bowl
99	b1	0	Rabada to Broad good length outside off stump, blocks it to off side
99	b2	0	fuller and outside off stump, drives it to off side
99	b3	0	Gone!! short of length on the stump, Broad looks to go over deep square leg but the ball gets a top edge and goes high in the air to deep midwicket, where Cook takes the catch on the verge of the rope and jumps with joy
			Broad c Cook b Rabada (5 runs, 18 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
© Lancashire CCC			JM Anderson comes in to bat
99	b4	1	Rabada to Ali fuller and outside off stump, plays it to mid off for one run
99	b5	0	Rabada to Anderson outside off stump, drives it and misses it completely
99	b6	0	back of length outside off stump, plays it to off side for no run
End of over 100:			(1 run scored) England 321-9 (Ali 47*, 84 balls, Anderson 0*, 2 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
100	b1	1	Duminy to Ali flatter outside off stump, flicks it to deep midwicket for one
100	b2	0	Duminy to Anderson short outside off stump, plays it and misses it completely
100	b3	4	Four!! outside off stump, skies it to sweeper cover for four
100	b4	0	tossed up on off stump, punches it to cover-point for a blob
100	b5	0	around off stump, looks to play a slog sweep shot but misses
100	b6	0	outside off stump, turning in, defends it off the back foot
End of over 101:			(5 runs scored) England 326-9 (Ali 48*, 85 balls, Anderson 4*, 7 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
101	b1	0	Rabada to Ali back of length outside off stump, defend it off the front foot
101	b2	0	fuller and outside off stump, plays it to point, no run available
101	b3	0	short of length outside off stump, hops up and lets it pass
101	b4	0	touch full and outside off stump, defends it to off side, no run
101	b5	4	Four!! half-volley on off stump, drills it to long on fence
			CricketArchive Oracles say that Moeen Ali has made 50 in 90 balls with 9 fours
101	b6	1	tad short outside off stump, swivels it to fine leg for a single
End of over 102:			(5 runs scored) England 331-9 (Ali 53*, 91 balls, Anderson 4*, 7 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			DL Piedt comes on to bowl
102	b1	0	Piedt to Ali flatter and outside off stump, guides it to backward point
102	b2	4	Four!! quicker and outside off stump, looks to sweep it and gets an edge to third man fence
102	b3	1b	outside leg stump, tries to work at it but misses, the keeper fails to collect the ball as well
102	b4	0	Piedt to Anderson comes on the front foot and blocks it to short cover for a blob
102	b5	0	shorter outside off stump, stands back and plays it to backward point
102	b6	0	on off and middle stump, defends it off the back foot to off side
End of over 103:			(5 runs scored) England 336-9 (Ali 57*, 94 balls, Anderson 4*, 10 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
103	b1	0	Rabada to Ali short of a good length on middle and leg stump, looks to defend it but gets an edge, onto his thigh pad
103	b2	0	tad full and outside off stump, pushes it to mid off for a blob
103	b3	1wd	bouncer on the stumps, ducks down and let's it pass through
103	b4	0	short of length on the stumps, pulls it to deep midwicket for no run
103	b5	0	seaming away to off, Ali looks to cut it but misses it completely
103	b6	4	Four!! short of length outside off stump, skies it to sweeper cover fence
103	b7	0	short of length and down the leg side, pulls it and misses
End of over 104:			(5 runs scored) England 341-9 (Ali 61*, 100 balls, Anderson 4*, 10 balls)
Over	Ball	Runs
			M Morkel comes on to bowl
104	b1	1	Morkel to Anderson fuller and outside off stump, drives it to sweeper cover for one run
104	b2	0	Morkel to Ali Allout!! back of length and seaming away to off, Ali skies it straight to the fielder at deep extra cover, who takes and celebrates
			Ali c Piedt b Morkel (61 runs, 101 balls, 11x4, 0x6)
Last over 105:			(1 run scored) England 342 all out (Anderson 5*, 11 balls)
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