England still in the pound seat to win the fourth Test match

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To even get vaguely close will require a supreme batting effort against England’s five-pronged seam attack.

They are still in total command with a lead of 465 and two days in which to manufacture the South African demise but by opting not to enforce the follow-on and collapsing in their second innings to 248 all out on day three‚ they gave the hosts a small window to burgle a win.

On a deteriorating pitch the tourists also have the option of deploying the spin of Joe Denly and captain Root. As expected England opted not to enforce the follow on after they dismissed South Africa for 183 in their first innings. The 217-run deficit was considerable and such was their position of strength the tourists eschewed the opportunity to make the hosts bat again.

 

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