The hosts are firmly in control as we enter Day 3 of the England vs South Africa 2nd Test, after an exemplary display of Test batting. Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes notched patient, measured centuries to help England to 415-9 declared, and the tourists have it all to do to keep this contest alive. Read on as we explain how to watch an England vs South Africa live stream and catch the 2nd Test online from anywhere.
Dates: August 25-29
Start time: 11am BST (local) / 12pm SAST / 3.30pm IST / 8pm AEST / 10pm NZST / 6am ET
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Live stream: Sky Sports (UK) | SuperSport (SA) | Willow TV via Sling TV (US) | Sony Liv (IN) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU) | Spark Sport (NZ)
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Dean Elgar's men dished out the first defeat of England's new era in emphatic fashion, and it's one they're not going to forget in a hurry. The Proteas annihilated the hosts, reducing a five-day Test to a two-and-a-half-day stroll in the park, but the tables may be about to turn.
The World Test Championship leaders begin the day 241 runs behind, and in danger of losing by an innings. If there's one thing we know about England under Brendan McCullum and Stokes, it's that when they have the momentum, they're extremely difficult to slow down.
But Elgar has approached this series driven by something akin to a personal vendetta, and he won't allow his men to go down without a fight. Can Sarel Erwee and Kagiso Rabada dig them out of a hole?
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England vs South Africa Test schedule: dates and times
- 1st Test: South Africa won by an innings and 12 runs
- 2nd Test: August 25-29 一 Old Trafford, Manchester 一 11am BST / 12pm SAST
- 3rd Test: September 8-12 一 The Oval, London 一 11am BST / 12pm SAST
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How to watch England vs South Africa Test cricket from outside your country
Below we've got you covered with your official England vs South Africa broadcasting options for the UK, South Africa, India, New Zealand and the US, but if you're currently outside your country of residence and trying to stream the cricket via your local broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course, specifically its terms and conditions.
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