South Africa win series with a test to spare
Aug 3rd, 2008 | By chetannarula | Category: Cricket, Featured, South Africa in England 2008
Graeme Smith hit a magnificent unbeaten century as South Africa won the third Test comprehensively and claimed a first series win in England since 1965.
After beginning day four at Edgbaston on 297-6, England were bowled out for 363, setting the tourists 281 to win. Andrew Flintoff, Monty Panesar and James Anderson then all struck as South Africa collapsed from 65-0 to 93-4.
But Smith (154no) and Mark Boucher (45no) batted with great composure to hand their side a five-wicket triumph.
England will rue their failure to dismiss Smith who was the beneficiary of two poor umpiring decision and a squandered run-out attempt, all before he had reached his century.
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