ENG VS RSA - 2nd Test, South Africa tour of England, 2022

Bat. Ball. Field. Lead. Is there anything that Benjamin Stokes cannot do on a cricket field? If you ever wondered why they rate him so highly, the way he handled himself and the team over the past three days should reveal everything you need to know about England's superman - Stokes. And even when the game was in their grip, Stokes steamed in and bowled his third longest spell in the history of his First-Class career. Bonzer!! Special mentions to the other Ben (Foakes - for his 1st hundred at home), and Ollie Robinson, who displayed outrageous skill and composure on his return to Test cricket. So, the first two Tests combined barely lasted 6 days. Are we in for another early finish at the Kia Oval? Do remember to join us next Thursday to catch all the action from the final game of this series. Until then, cheers and goodbye from Raju Peethala, Sagar Chawla and Mukesh Gowda.

Ben Stokes | Player of the Match and England skipper: It's been incredible. Whenever we come here, we get incredible support. To come back from last week's disappointment at Lord's, gives us a lot of confidence and sets up for a cracking finish. The way in which he (Crawley) applided himself, especially at the top of the innings. It was a new ball wicket and the way he played was brilliant. That was a real match-defining innings at the top of the order for us. The way that he (Foakes) kept throughout the summer was incredible, he is a massive plus for the team. Amazing game for him and one that he should never forget. He (Robinson) deserved a call back into this squad, he bowled one of his best in the first innings. He showed up and proved all the hardwork he put in over the past few months. Adapting to the pitch more than anything, some balls are bouncing and some balls did skid, I always found starting against reverse swing was the toughest. When you have that clear mindset and remain positive, it makes things that much more easier. I really wanted to make sure that I bowl those overs and keep the new ball bowlers fresh.

Dean Elgar | South African skipper: England far better than us throughout the last three days and congrats to them. We had a plan coming here and it was about the team selection and to bat first. I don't regret any decisions made prior to the game. Obviously the first innings let us down. Lot of learnings and positives for us, quite a few days before the next Test, we will go back to the drawing board. It played a lot better in the afternoon phase, but as I said that first innings cost us. Bowlers have been stretched quite a bit and again lot of learnings out of this. Not perfect but we are getting there. Cricket is such a funny game, the edges going to hand, DRS and all that. You need a bit of luck in this format. The game is about small margins and with a team like England, they won't give you much. From what I heard Rassie got a fracture in his finger, I am not a medical expert but he is ruled out of the series. Sets up for one hell of a series, playing at the Oval can't ask for anything better.

17:45 Local Time, 16:45 GMT, 22:15 IST: This is an excellent comeback from England. They were battered and bruised after the innings defeat at Lord's, and a lot of eyebrows raised regarding the 'Bazball' theory, all of which - one would assume - should have diffused by now, thanks to skipper Stokes who led from the front with bat and ball. After nipping out three wickets in the first session, van der Dussen and Petersen got involved in a stubborn stand to deny England a wicket in the second. The ever-fiery Stokes, however, struck immediately after tea and post that partnership, it was always going to be a matter of time. And once the new ball arrived, Anderson and Robinson blew the tail away with some high-class swing bowling; something that was witnessed in the opening session of the game. A lot of questions will be raised over Elgar's decision to bat under grey skies and in all honesty, South Africa's bowling plans too proved very erratic at times. All in all, a much-needed win for the hosts. Stick around for the presentations...

Robinson to Ngidi, out Bowled!! The inswinger that skids on and hits the top of off. Through the defences of Lungi Ngidi. Game over. England roar back in emphatic fashion and win this by an innings and 85 runs. The series is now 1-1 with a game to go. Ngidi b Robinson 0(2)

Robinson to Ngidi, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Anderson to Verreynne, no run, full and seeking off-stump at 134ks, Verreynne prods forward and blocks

Anderson to Verreynne, no run, good length tailing in towards middle and leg at 132ks, Verreynne gets behind the line with a straight bat

Anderson to Verreynne, no run, fuller and just outside off at 132ks, Verreynne blocks and gets an inside edge towards square leg

Anderson to Verreynne, no run, very full and just outside off at 133ks, Verreynne pings it straight to cover off the cue end

Anderson to Verreynne, no run, full and curving in late just outside off, solid forward block into the covers

Anderson to Verreynne, no run, 127ks full and swinging down the leg-side, Verreynne looks to flick but can't get bat on ball

Robinson to Ngidi, no run, full and tailing in late outside off at 134ks, Ngidi plays well inside the line and it whizzes past his outside edge

Lungi Ngidi, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Robinson to Nortje, out Caught by Foakes!! Easy. Too easy. A skiddy good length delivery just outside off, Nortje feels for it and has a nibble, the ball bounces extra and straightens off the deck - sending the thickest of outside edges through to the keeper. Regulation take for Foakes. Just one wicket away now... Nortje c Foakes b Robinson 0(2)

Robinson to Nortje, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Robinson to Nortje, no run, full and shaping late just outside off at 82mph, Nortje crouches and pushes the drive to backward point

Robinson to Verreynne, 1 run, 131ks length ball wide of off, Verreynne slashes it down to square third man and is happy to take a single

Robinson to Verreynne, no run, goes wide of the crease and gets the ball to climb up from a length in the sixth stump channel, Verreynne pokes in hope and gets beaten on the outside edge

Robinson to Verreynne, no run, full and swings in late outside off, left alone to the keeper