England stretch lead Steyn out

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South Africa suffered a blow early in the second innings when Steyn left the field with a right shoulder strain after bowling two balls of his fourth over.

Durban : England tightened their grip on the third day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday against a South African team weakened by an injury to fast bowler Dale Steyn. England built on a first innings lead of 89, reaching 58 for two in their second innings at tea, an overall lead of 147.

Dean Elgar carried his bat for a fighting 118 not out but had minimal support from his teammates as South Africa were bowled out for 214. Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali took four wickets each for England.

South Africa suffered a blow early in the second innings when Steyn left the field with a right shoulder strain after bowling two balls of his fourth over.

Brief scores: England 303 & 58 for 3(Piedt 2/33) vs South Africa 214 (D Elgar 118no, AB de Villiers 49, S Broad 4/25, M Ali 4/69)

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