England rocked by twin wickets after solid start

England 273 (Prior 76, Morkel 5-75) and 132 for 3 (Trott 24*, Anderson 8*) need another 334 runs to beat South Africa 291 (Kallis 108, Anderson 5-63) and 447 for 7 declared (Smith 180, Amla 95)

Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook survived some hostile bowling from South Africa's new ball bowlers on the fourth day of the third Test at Newlands on Wednesday as England set out on the long quest to preserve their lead in the series. Set 466 to win - or to bat out a potential 146 overs - England were 38 for no wicket at tea. Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn both bowled well at the start of the final innings but Strauss and Cook batted resolutely.

          Steyn induced an edge from Strauss in the second over but it fell short of Graeme Smith at first slip. Six overs later he had two close leg before wicket appeals turned down by umpire Tony Hill and South Africa decided not to seek reviews. Strauss responded in Steyn's next over with three off-side boundaries off successive balls. South Africa added 135 runs for the loss of five wickets in 31.2 overs on Wednesday before Smith declared. Smith took his overnight score of 162 to 183 as he and Kallis batted comfortably against the second new ball, which was taken at the start of play. Smith showed attacking intent as he added 21 runs off 29 balls but was caught on the fine leg boundary when he top-edged a hook against Graham Onions. He made his 183 off 272 balls with 25 fours.