Dom Bess gets five-wicket haul but bad weather and dropped catches hold England up in South Africa

England spinner Dom Bess had a day to remember as he got a brilliant five-wicket haul against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Having claimed two quick wickets at the end of day two, Bess carried on his great work on day three of the third Test as he ripped through the home side’s top order.

Bess called South Africa all sorts of problems

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Bess called South Africa all sorts of problems

Bess’ brilliance put the tourists in a commanding position, reducing South Africa to 109-5 at one stage.

However, a combination of rain and dropped catches has held England up with South Africa finishing the day on 208-6.

And with the forecast looking similarly unpredictable for days four and five, there’s a risk Chris Silverwood’s men will not be able get the win their performance has deserved.

Ben Stokes dropped the ball three times on day three

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Ben Stokes dropped the ball three times on day three

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