South Africa vs England 2017, 3rd Test, Day 4: 5 talking points

#4 Tom Westley gathers maiden half-century

Westley played some pleasing shots en route his maiden half-century

Westley has impressed in his two outings at The Oval, looking less fidgety and more defiant at the crease than Gary Ballance, and was rewarded with a maiden half-century as England looked to set up a difficult target for the visitors. There was little pressure for Westley given the game situation and the pitch had also eased out to aid batting.

He made complete use of these conditions and his 6ft 2in frame produced some audacious shots, especially on the leg side where he is extremely strong. The Proteas bowlers, aware of his craft on the leg side were careful to pitch the ball in and around the off-stump but Westley showed sound temperament and neat skills to complete a half-century before Maharaj forced him to venture out of the crease to effect a stumping.