London: The outstanding South African batsman Hashim Amla has set another record for his country as he became first South African to hit triple ton for in the 125 years of test cricket.
The English bowlers continued to suffer against the outstanding African batting line. The South African team declared their first innings at 637 runs for the loss of two wickets. Graeme Smith (131) Hashim Amla (311) , Jacques Kallis (182) provided their team with the brilliant opportunity to defeat England in the first Test of the series.
It was another day of toil for the England bowlers, who conceded two successive double century partnerships for the first time in their 924-Test history.
Amla and captain Graeme Smith added 259 for the second wicket on Saturday, also a record against England.
It was a relentless performance by the South African batsmen on a dry pitch which has yet to deteriorate to the extent expected earlier in the match.
The English team, who is still trailing by 188, is facing difficulties in the second innings as three of its batsmen have returned to the pavilion for 64 runs. Strauss 27 and Ian Bell 6 are at the crease for the team while Cook (0), Trott (10), Pietersen (16) have returned to the pavilion.
Dale Steyn, V Philander and M Morkel were the three South African bowlers who shared one wicket each in the second inning against England.
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