Sizzling Stokes knock has England on top: 2nd Test, Day 1 (Cape Town)

Allrounder Ben Stokes smashed the second new ball around as he cantered to 74 not out from 93 balls to ensure England ended at a commanding 317-5.

Earlier, Alex Hales (60), Joe Root (50) and Nick Compton (45) all failed to kick on and England slipped to 223-5.

England 317 for 5 (Stokes 74*, Hales 60, Root 50, Rabada 3-74) v South Africa.

Jan 2016


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