England defeat South Africa by an innings and 53 runs in third Test

England defeated South Africa by an innings and 53 runs in the third Test at the St George's Park here on Monday.

England bowlers bundled out Proteas, who were following on, for 237 runs in their second innings. Part-timer Joe Root and Mark Wood picked up four and three wickets respectively.

The hosts resumed their innings from 102/6 on day five.

Tailender Keshav Maharaj delayed the end as he had a 99-run partnership with Dane Paterson for the last wicket. Maharaj's resistance was cut short by Sam Curran's direct hit from mid-on. He made 71 runs. Vernon Philander (13), Kagiso Rabada (16), and Anrich Nortje (5) were all sent back to the pavilion cheaply.

Earlier, the English team scored 499 runs in their first innings and bundled out Africa for 209 in their first innings.

Ollie Pope who played an unbeaten knock of 135 runs was awarded player of the match.

This was 150th away Test win for England.

England now lead the four-match series 2-1.

The final match of the series will be played at Wanderers Stadium in Sandton on January 24.