adminQuinton de Kock’s maiden Test century put South Africa in command of the final Test as England closed day two in Centurion 337 runs behind on 138-2.
The 23-year-old, in his eighth Test, was dropped three times but reached an entertaining hundred from 104 balls yesterday.
England claimed two wickets in five balls early on but left-hander De Kock shared in stands of 50 and 82 and was unbeaten on 129 as his team made 475.
In reply Alex Hales fell cheaply but Alastair Cook held firm with 67.
South Africa resumed on 329-5 with De Kock on 29 and added 146 runs in 42 overs before they were bowled out midway through the afternoon session.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed two early England wickets, trapping Nick Compton for 19 with one that pitched halfway down the wicket but hit barely above the boots.
The increasingly uneven bounce will give South Africa, who have already lost the series, hope of a consolation victory. —AP
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