7th over: South Africa 12-4 (Stubbs 5, Brevis 0)
Andrew Goudie asks, *"Is the series decided by combined scores over the three matches?"* Archer nearly takes another wicket as Stubbs edges a short ball, but it drops just short of Will Jacks at second slip. Moments later, Stubbs gets another edge—this time over the slips. The fast bowling has been relentless.
Richard Liddle shares his enthusiasm:
"That first Test in Perth should be thrilling. The Australian top order will have their hands full facing this intensity."
6th over: South Africa 8-4 (Stubbs 2, Brevis 0)
The conditions have darkened slightly, and the pitch seems livelier than when England batted. Carse almost clips Brevis’ off stump with a sharp delivery before hitting him with a painful blow. England’s bowlers have kept South Africa under constant pressure.
5th over: South Africa 7-4 (Stubbs 1, Brevis 0)
Dewald Brevis walks in and nearly edges his first ball as Archer swings one past the bat. The slips appeal, but the bowler isn’t convinced. Archer ends the over with another fierce delivery rearing past the bat. He’s taken three wickets for just one run in three overs.
WICKET! Matthew Breetzke c †Buttler b Archer 4 (South Africa 7-4)
Archer strikes again! A short ball forces a loose shot from Breetzke, and Buttler takes an easy catch. South Africa’s top order is crumbling.
4th over: South Africa 6-3 (Breetzke 4, Stubbs 0)
Carse maintains the pressure with a tight over, mixing sharp movement with a well-directed bouncer.
3rd over: South Africa 6-3 (Breetzke 4, Stubbs 0)
Archer hits 93 mph and rattles Stubbs with a bouncer. Another wicket maiden as he turns the pitch into a minefield, far removed from England’s earlier dominance.
WICKET! Ryan Rickelton c †Buttler b Archer 1 (South Africa 6-3)
A brilliant delivery from Archer—late movement takes the edge, and Buttler completes the catch. South Africa are struggling in Southampton.
2nd over: South Africa 6-2 (Rickelton 1, Breetzke 4)
Matthew Breetzke comes in and immediately punishes Carse through backward point.
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