Full cricket score, England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1, Oval: ENG 171/4 at stumps

England were 171/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the third Test against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday. Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 82 while Vernon Philander took two wickets. Only 59 overs were possible because of rain. Get full cricket score of England vs South Africa here

Alastair Cook was 82 not out and Ben Stokes 21 not out on a day where rain meant only 59 of a scheduled 90 overs were bowled in what is the 100th Test at The Oval. Vernon Philander led the Proteas’ attack with a superb return of two wickets for 17 runs in 12 overs, including five maidens, despite a stomach bug. The four-match series is level at 1-1. Get full cricket score of ENG vs SA here. (INDIA vs SRI LANKA SCORES)

Alastair Cook in action during the first day of the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval. Get full cricket score of England vs South Africa here (AFP)

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