The morning session saw England remove the tourists’ top order cheaply after South Africa skipper Dean Elgar, whose team lead the three-test series 1-0, won the toss and opted to bat despite what appeared difficult conditions after overnight rain.
Tail-ender Kagiso Rabada provided some much needed resistance as South Africa reached 143 for eight at tea on at Old Trafford on Thursday. The tourists had been reeling at 108 for eight before Rabada and Anrich Nortje put on 35 in their ninth wicket partnership, the longest of the innings. The Proteas managed to send Alex Lees, Ollie Pope and Joe Root back to the changeroom before close of play.
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