South Africa vs England 2017: 4th Test, 5 talking points

#2 Duanne Olivier stakes his claim as a third seamer

Olivier put up a good show as the third seamer

Duanne Olivier was given a confidence boost at Trent Bridge by Faf du Plessis and carried that energy into the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Although he took his time to get into rhythm, Olivier was sharp thereafter and bowled good lines and wicket taking deliveries. He accounted for Joe Root in both innings apart from getting rid of Ben Stokes and Johnny Bairstow.

South Africa have pace bowlers in plenty with Chris Morris a definite competitor for Olivier when he returns. However, that he held his own when Rabada and Morkel failed to strike would stand Olivier in good stead when South Africa pick their playing XI the next time around.