England vs South Africa 2017: 2nd Test day 2, 5 talking points

#4 Contrasting day for top orders

Alastair Cook continued to be troubled by Vernon Philander

Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings once again failed to get England off to a good start as Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander made full use of the overhead conditions to trouble the left-handers. Philander consistently seamed the ball in causing problems for Cook. The former skipper eventually nicked one onto his pads and the ball reared up into de Kock's gloves. Although the on-field umpire dismissed South Africa's appeals, du Plessis made use of his review to send Cook back to the pavilion.

Jennings departed next ball with Morkel once again using his around the wicket angle to generate disconcerting bounce. However, it was Jennings' fault that he hung out his bat to a delivery that should have been left alone. England were left tottering at 3/2 after they had bowled the Proteas out early.

On the other hand, South Africa got themselves off to a fine start, aided by the cushion of a huge 130-run lead. Although Anderson and Broad were on top of their game, South Africa got through a tricky final session with minimal damage as Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla took them through unscathed.