Bairstow, Finn keeps England on track

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Dec 29, 2015, 4:33 PM

South Africa began the day well behind in the game but Kyle Abbott picked up Joe Root's wicket inside the first hourGetty Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentEngland tour of South AfricaSeason 2015/16

Venue

Kingsmead, Durban

Durban

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

England won by 241 runs

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of Bairstow, Finn keeps England on track covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:ENG 303 & 326 vs SA 214 & 174 — England won by 241 runs
Tournament Context:Part of England tour of South Africa 2015/16. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Root's frustration at missing a hundred showed as he left the fieldGetty Images

Ben Stokes did not last too long, caught attempting to reverse sweep Dane PiedtAFP

Piedt also had Moeen Ali lbw on his way to his first Test five-wicket haulAFP

England maintained their momentum, however, thanks to a run-a-ball half-century from Jonny BairstowGetty Images

Having been set 416 to win, South Africa got off to a good start through Dean Elgar and Stiaan van Zyl. They put on 53 before van Zyl was bowled through the gateAssociated Press

Stokes was the bowler to break through - worth a salute from RootGetty Images

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