England 4-87 in 2nd innings v Sth Africa

South Africa have applied some late pressure as they push for an unlikely win against England in the second Test.

South African batsman Temba Bavuma — South Africa pushed towards a draw after a run-filled fourth day of the second Test against England. (AAP)

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Published 6 January 2016 12:53am

Updated 6 January 2016 10:10pm

Source: AAP

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England were 4-87 at lunch on the final day of the second Test on Wednesday as South Africa turned things around to apply some late pressure.

England lost both openers to leave them 2-19 in their second innings. Nick Compton was then out minutes before lunch.

Between those wickets, Chris Morris bowled Joe Root and South Africa was on top in a surprise turnaround after England made 6-629 in their first innings.

England were 89 ahead with two sessions to play and South Africa targeting a fifth-day surge to try and steal the game.

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