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BSP-19
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England win third Test v South Africa, take 2-1 series lead
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Jan 20, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – England won the third Test against South Africa by an innings and 53 runs on the fifth day at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
England take a 2-1 series lead into the fourth and final Test in Johannesburg starting Friday.
Brief scores:
England 499-9 declared
South Africa 209 and 237 (K. Maharaj 71, D. Paterson 39 not out; M. Wood 3-32, J. Root 4-87)
Result: England won by an innings and 53 runs
Series: England lead the four-match series 2-1
Toss: England
Remaining match:
January 24-28, Johannesburg
BSS/AFP/AU/16:15 hrs