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This is an archive article published on January 5, 2010

England fight back after early stutter

Seamers Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn took three England wickets each to lift South Africa on the second day of the third Test on Monday.

Seamers Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn took three England wickets each to lift South Africa on the second day of the third Test on Monday. England,replying to the hosts’ 291,reached 241 for seven at the close thanks to battling innings by Alastair Cook,Ian Bell and Matt Prior.

Cook fell just after tea for 65,but Prior and Bell added 41 for the sixth wicket before Bell was out to Jacques Kallis. Bell made 48 in nearly three hours at the crease and Prior completed his 12th Test half-century two balls before the close. He finished unbeaten on 52 with Graeme Swann on five.

Earlier,James Anderson was the best of the English bowlers,wrapping up the South African innings with his figures of five for 63.

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