Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada masterclass helps South Africa end in a commanding position at end of day 2
Thanks to brilliant bowling effort by Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada, South Africa are in a commanding position at the end of day 2 played at Super Sports Park, Centurion on Friday. Starting on the overnight score 277 for 9, Vernon Philander was dismissed with a review. The umpire gave it out and on review the umpire decided to retain it. South Africa were bowled out for 284 in the first innings. In reply, Rory Burns was given out on the first ball of the innings. He decided to review the decision and the umpire had to overturn its decision to not out. Vernon Philander bowled with consistent line and length to get rid off Rory Burns. Kagiso Rabada dismissed Dom Sibley to put England under pressure at 15 for 2. Joe Denly was dropped by Van der Dussen for 0. Joe Root struggled against top quality bowling but remained positive against Nortje and Pretorius. At lunch, England were 60 for 2. After the lunch break, Vernon Philander struck to dismiss England captain Joe Ro...