Root nudges England ahead: 1st Test, Day 3 (Durban)

Joe Root hit 60 not out as England tightened their grip, ending on 172-3 in their second innings - a lead of 261.

Earlier, Dean Elgar carried his bat for 118 not out but Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad took four wickets apiece as South Africa's were bowled out for just 214.

England 303 and 172 for 3 (Root 60*, Taylor 24*) lead South Africa 214 (Elgar 118*, de Villiers 49, Broad 4-25, Moeen 4-69) by 261 runs.

Dec 2015