Cape Town: Ben Stokes launched an astonishing assault and Dom Sibley made an unbeaten century as England took full command on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday.
England declared their second innings on 391 for eight shortly after lunch, setting South Africa the huge task of making a world record 438 to win.
South African opening batsmen Pieter Malan and Dean Elgar took their team to 46 for no wicket at tea. Stokes slammed 72 off 47 balls to overshadow a maiden Test century by Sibley, who continued his sedate progress as he took his overnight score of 85 to 133 not out.
He reached his hundred off 269 balls and faced 311 deliveries in his innings. England’s batting on Monday was in dramatic contrast to their effort on Sunday when they ground their way to 218 for four off 79 overs. Sparked by Stokes they added another 157 runs off only 32 overs before the declaration. (AFP)
