England win to secure 3-1 series victory over South Africa

ByEurosport

Published 07/08/2017 at 18:23 GMT

Spinner Moeen Ali took five wickets as England beat South Africa by 177 runs in the fourth test on Monday to secure a 3-1 series victory.

England bowler James Anderson celebrates after dismissing Heino Kuhn during day four of the 4th Investec Test match between England and South Africa at Old Trafford on August 7, 2017 in Manchester, England.

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South Africa, needing 380 to win, were bowled out for 202 on the fourth day with Ali taking 5-69 and James Anderson claiming 3-16.

The only real resistance came from Hashim Amla (83) and skipper Faf du Plessis (61) who put on a 123-run fourth-wicket partnership.

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But three quick wickets from Moeen put an end to any thoughts of a miracle and ensured England enjoyed their first home series win over South Africa since 1998.

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