Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad, who on Thursday turned solely the second bowler to take 100 Test wickets on the iconic Lord’s floor, continued to impress on Day 3 of the continuing first Test towards South Africa however this time together with his fielding.
At the age of 36, Broad defied science and picked up a sensational catch to get rid of Proteas’ speedster Kagiso Rabada. It all occurred throughout the 78th over of South Africa’s first innings bowled by pacer Matthew Potts. Potts bowled a quick supply, and Rabada tried to pull the ball over the mid-on fielder.
It appeared that the purple leather-based would simply sail over Broad’s head, however the Nottinghamshire cricketer had another plans. Broad made a big leap in the air and prolonged his proper hand to pluck the ball from one hand out of skinny air. In the follow-through, he tumbled on the bottom with Potts and England captain Ben Stokes rushed to have a good time the wicket with Broad.
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Coming again to South Africa’s innings, the vacationers managed to earn a 161-run lead over England’s first innings complete of 165. South Africa have been bowled out for 326, with Sarel Erwee being their high scorer (73).
Apart from the left-handed opener, there was a big contribution from the decrease order as nicely, with worthwhile scores by Marco Jansen (48), Keshav Maharaj (41) and Anrich Nortje (28*). For the house staff, Broad (3/71) and Stokes (3/71) each bagged three wickets every, whereas Potts took two scalps.