Eng vs South Africa 3rd Test 4th Day Live Score - Eng leading by 214 runs

A brilliant batting performance by Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood made the 3rd test match poised between England and South Africa on the 3rd day at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday, 1st August, 2008. England trailing the 4 match series by 1-0, were 297/6 in the 2nd inning.

England bowled out South Africa on 314 runs in 90.2 overs, trailing by 83 runs. But they were struggling on 104/4 in the 2nd inning at tea leading only by 21 runs, but a 5th wicket partnership of 115 runs between Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood back them in the game.

Pieterson made 94 runs off 136 balls with 13 fours and Collingwood bavk in form with a fine century of unbeaten 101 runs off 140 balls with 14 fours and 1 six. A 7th wicket partnership of 76 runs between Collingwood and Ambrose well placed them with a lead of 214 runs with 4 wickets in hand.

For South Africa Ntini amd Paul Harris took 2 wickets each.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 231 All Out in 77 overs.

South Africa 1st Inning - 314 All Out in 90.2 overs.

England 2nd Inning - 297/6 in 80 overs, leading by 214 runs.