England were set a target of 130 to win the third Test against South Africa, and with it the series, at The Oval on Sunday.

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South Africa were dismissed for 169 in their second innings on the fourth day, with no Proteas batsman making more than captain Dean Elgar's 36.

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England skipper Ben Stokes led the hosts' attack with 3-39, while Stuart Broad took 3-45.

The climax to a three-Test series currently level at 1-1 has effectively been reduced to a three-day game.

Thursday's opening day was washed out without a ball bowled before Friday's play was abandoned following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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