England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Last-wicket stand takes England to 400 in first innings
Mark Wood and Stuart Broad's last-wicket stand of 82 in just 50 balls really punished the Proteas.
Jan 25, 14:41
 South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates taking the wicket of England's Joe Root on January 25, 2020
England lose Ollie Pope, Joe Root quickly as Nortje spell lifts South Africa
Buttler and Woakes steer England to 300 for seven at lunch.
Jan 25, 12:17
 South Africa's Dane Paterson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Joe Denly on January 24, 2020
South Africa fight back with four wickets after bright England start
The pair were the first openers to do so in over three years.
Jan 24, 16:42
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England win toss and choose to bat as Archer ruled out of final Test
The paceman has an elbow issue.
Jan 24, 11:41
 Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Joe Root warns South Africa of "relentless barrage of pace"
England have the chance to make it a rare overseas hat-trick on the quickest pitch in the country.
Jan 23, 14:35
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
Kagiso Rabada admits he is "letting the team down" after Test ban
The South Africa paceman will miss the fourth match against England.
Jan 21, 08:51
 England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Joe Root tips Ollie Pope to break England records
Ollie Pope hit a stylish 135 not out in the third Test against South Africa and took six catches in the match.
Jan 21, 08:50
 England's Joe Root celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Pieter Malan on January 19, 2020
Joe Root: 'England have a brilliant template to take forward'
The tourists took a 2-1 series lead.
Jan 20, 14:00
 England's Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate on January 20, 2020
Recap: The final day of the third Test
South Africa's tail wagged at Port Elizabeth but England took an unassailable lead in the four-match series.
Jan 20, 12:42
 England's Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate on January 20, 2020
England win third Test to take 2-1 series lead over South Africa
Curran run out clinches victory after 99-run last-wicket stand.
Jan 20, 10:15
 England's Joe Root celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Pieter Malan on January 19, 2020
Third Test day four recap: England move to brink of victory in South Africa
Captain Joe has a ball but could weather be the winner?
Jan 19, 18:30
 England's Joe Root celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Pieter Malan on January 19, 2020
Joe Root takes four wickets as England close in on victory
With a lead of 188, only further rain can realistically prevent England taking a 2-1 series lead.
Jan 19, 17:14
 Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
England take four wickets to enforce follow-on on fourth morning in Port Elizabeth
South African stumps were flying on the morning of the fourth day at St George's Park.
Jan 19, 09:36
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Bess hopes for "a lot more to come" after five-wicket haul against SA
The off-spinner has helped England into a good position in the third Test.
Jan 18, 19:02
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess completes five-wicket hail to put England in full control
The Proteas were still way behind England's first-innings 499.
Jan 18, 10:46
 England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
England look to tighten grip on third Test on day three
Paceman Mark Wood's battle with South Africa opener Dean Elgar will help shape the day.
Jan 18, 07:35
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Recap: Day two of the third Test between South Africa and England
The Proteas closed on 60 for two in response to England's 499 for nine declared.
Jan 17, 18:01
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada banned for final Test against England
The fast bowler's celebration for getting Joe Root out takes him over the demerit threshold.
Jan 17, 10:21
 Zak Crawley in action for England on January 16, 2020
Crawley reflects on "very good day" for England in Port Elizabeth
The tourists closed on 224 for four against South Africa in Port Elizabeth having been 148 for four at one stage.
Jan 16, 17:31
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Recap: Day one of the third Test between South Africa and England
England win a good toss but need to consolidate after four wickets fall.
Jan 16, 17:25
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Stokes, Pope battle steady ship to leave England in healthy position in Port Elizabeth
Their stand of 76 fractionally tilted the game back in England's favour
Jan 16, 16:43
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
South Africa hit back after lunch as England openers fall
The England openers batted through the morning session but could not go on to fifties.
Jan 16, 13:36
 England's Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley pictured on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley enjoy unbeaten stand on morning of day one
Joe Root won the toss and sent his batsmen in on a lethargic track at St George's Park.
Jan 16, 12:29
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
Mark Wood replaces injured James Anderson as England win toss and bat
Mark Wood has not placed for England since World Cup final last year.
Jan 16, 07:55
 Joe Root in action on December 27, 2019
South Africa vs. England: Talking points ahead of third Test
The four-match series is level at 1-1 ahead of the Port Elizabeth clash.
Jan 15, 16:43
 England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
Mark Wood set to fill in for injured Jofra Archer in third Test
Mark Wood is in line to play competitively for the first time since the World Cup final six months ago.
Jan 15, 16:42
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
England monitoring Wood, Archer fitness ahead of third Test
The duo have been building up their workloads in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 15, 13:56
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope looking to emulate Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
The 22-year-old boasts a towering first-class average of 58.06.
Jan 14, 20:49
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England "holding their breath" over James Anderson injury
The 37-year-old bowled only two overs in final session of Cape Town win.
Jan 8, 09:14
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock on January 7, 2020
England duo Ben Stokes, Joe Root voice support for five-day Test cricket
'Golden Nugget' Ben Stokes claimed the last three wickets to secure victory with 8.2 overs remaining.
Jan 7, 18:39
 England's Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 7, 2020
Recap: The final day of the second Test at Newlands
England's dismal record at the picturesque venue ended.
Jan 7, 17:54
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock on January 7, 2020
Ben Stokes inspires England to series-levelling win in South Africa
The tourists needed eight wickets on the final day, and still five after tea.
Jan 7, 15:24
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
South Africa dig in after Sibley and Stokes put England in driving seat
Dom Sibley converted his overnight score of 85 into 133 not out.
Jan 6, 16:40
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
England set South Africa target of 438
Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan put on 46 without loss for the Proteas at tea.
Jan 6, 15:35
 England's Dom Sibley in action on January 5, 2020
Second Test, day three: England take control against South Africa
England are in a strong position in Cape Town.
Jan 5, 18:29
 England's Dom Sibley in action on January 5, 2020
Dom Sibley leads England into control of second Test
The Warwickshire opener made a Test-best 85 not out, with Joe Root adding 61.
Jan 5, 18:23
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
Second Test, day one: What we learned as England lose nine wickets
England have talked tirelessly about the importance of big first-innings runs but under-delivered once again in Cape Town.
Jan 4, 01:04
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
England slump to 262-9 on day one of second Test with South Africa
The tourists reached the close of day one on 262 for nine after opting to bat first.
Jan 3, 16:49
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
England reduced to 149-4 at tea against South Africa
The tourists were hit by a double injury blow before the opening day.
Jan 3, 13:56
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
Injury-hit England lose two wickets before lunch
Openers were out before lunch.
Jan 3, 10:49
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