Vernon Philander took five wickets as South
Africa replaced England as the world’s number one Test side with a
51-run win in the third Test at Lord’s yesterday.
England, set 346 for victory, were dismissed for 294 on the final day as South Africa took the three-match series 2-0.
Man-of-the-Match Philander wrapped
up the contest with two wickets in two balls to finish with 5/30 after
Matt Prior had threatened to lead England to an improbable victory with
a dashing 73.
This was England’s first home
series defeat since losing to South Africa four years ago and the first
time they’d lost two or more Tests in a home campaign since the 2001
Ashes.
ICC Test Championship
| Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 25 | 3002 | 120 |
| England | 36 | 4195 | 117 |
| Australia | 34 | 3952 | 116 |
| Pakistan | 29 | 3148 | 109 |
| India | 29 | 3004 | 104 |
| Sri Lanka | 29 | 2834 | 98 |
| West Indies | 28 | 2509 | 90 |
| New Zealand | 21 | 1670 | 80 |
| Bangladesh | 12 | 0 | 0 |
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