Crawley's unbeaten 69 leads England to nine-wicket win and 2-1 series triumph
England mow down last 33 runs in 5.3 overs for the loss of one wicket on final day
08/09Result
3rd Test, South Africa tour of England at London, Sep 8-12 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
118 & 169 -
![England]( "England")
158 & 130/1 (22.3 ov)
Player of the Match
08/09Result
3rd Test, South Africa tour of England at London, Sep 8-12 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
118 & 169 -
![England]( "England")
158 & 130/1 (22.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Day 4
Zak Crawley's unbeaten fifty puts England in touching distance of victory
Umpires end play for bad light with hosts needing just 33 runs to seal series 2-1
Day 3
Extraordinary day leaves deciding Test evenly poised after Ollie Robinson five-for
Marco Jansen takes four to keep SA in the contest as 17 wickets fall in the day
Day 1
First day washed out after England win toss, South Africa ring changes
Second day called off following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Others
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Existing frailties combined with bowling aggression create one of the shortest series of all
Ben Stokes 'blessed' as England show collective buy-in to seal memorable summer
Captain thanks team for following his lead, calls on media to recognise entertainment focus
'Freak' injury puts Bairstow out of third Test and T20 World Cup
Ben Duckett has been called up as his replacement at The Oval
How callow South Africa ceded the psychological high ground
Elgar at a loss for answers, as bid to avoid playing by England's rules backfires
The bell still tolls for Zak Crawley, despite vital return on investment
Opener shows his mettle at the last, but needs to learn the lessons of a tough summer
South Africa's survival guide goes out the window as Ben Stokes shows what it takes to seize the day
Callow batting no match for captain in a hurry to wrap up England's summer
England frustrated but phlegmatic as bad light defers their moment of victory
Anderson, Broad call for common sense to prevail after openers motor towards victory target
Joe Root: 'I've never had more fun playing professional cricket'
Ex-captain 'buzzing' about Test team's potential after summer of expanding horizons
Ollie Pope hopes No.3 is for keeps after summer of positive returns
Batter believes methods can transfer to Pakistan so long as the mindset stays the same
Broad proud to have been part of a 'celebration of Queen's life' as 17 wickets fall at The Oval
Defends attacking approach of batters as he admits pitch was 'too bowler-friendly'
How Brendon McCullum stripped the formal out of the Test format, to reinvigorate England
Faith in Crawley epitomises coach's desire to take the sport back to its basics
Familiar story for South Africa's batters, but extraordinary circumstances deserve some understanding
Visitors can relate to how galvanised England felt on emotionally charged day
Test gets underway following moving tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
God Save The King played at a sporting event for first time since 1952
Oval tribute packs a punch as on-field action follows suit
A sport that usually follows puts on a fitting display of leadership
Ollie Robinson reinforces faith with career-best five-for
His 5 for 49 helps skittle SA for 118 and underlines hard work to re-establish himself in England XI
Deciding England-South Africa Test to resume but won't be extended
ECB efforts to add an extra day rebuffed due to South Africa's scheduled departure on Tuesday
Test suspended in mark of respect following death of Queen
No play on Friday after first-day washout, match could still begin on Saturday
Boucher disappointed with South Africa batters after a 'missed opportunity' in England
Outgoing South Africa coach says the team "fell short technically" in tough conditions; also bats for more Test cricket
Harry Brook ready to leap into 'big league' despite Dean Elgar's warning
Batter has shown management he's more than ready to slot into expansive, free-wheeling England machine
Third Test 'like a World Cup final' - Dean Elgar
Captain ready for "biggest Test so far" in his tenure as SA chase crucial WTC points
England's young punks riff off classic set from old rockers Anderson and Broad
Bowlers tighten up at crucial moment to allow one final Bazball blast for the summer
Hundred done but Test series decider could yet satisfy short-form thrill seekers
Injuries have forced England and South Africa to tweak their line-ups for Oval Test