South Africa reached 23-0, still 241 runs behind, after Ben Foakes (113) and Ben Stokes (103) shared a pivotal stand that put England well in charge
Not even the most optimistic member of the Amazon Prime marketing team could have predicted such a launch day for their new film about the life and times ofPosters, viral clips, in-depth interviews and the like – none of these could top the man himself compiling a first century as England captain that saw his side take full control of their must-win second Test against South Africa.
After a hug from Ben Foakes – Robin to his Batman and a centurion himself later in the day – he offered a crooked middle finger skywards as a nod to his father, Ged, whose passing in late 2020 is one of the threads of a compelling documentary about anxiety and strength. Along with Stuart Broad’s typically madcap 21 and some additional tail-end swish from Ollie Robinson and Jack Leach , Foakes helped England pile up 415 for nine declared in reply to South Africa’s 151 all out for a lead of 264.
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