England vs South Africa 2017, 3rd Test: Day 1, 5 talking points

#4 Keaton Jennings just can't decipher Vernon Philander

It was business as usual for Vernon Philander as he sent back Keaton Jennings in no time

The England opener has had a tough few days in Test cricket with Vernon Philander zeroing in on him as his bunny. A nippy customer, Philander thrives on landing the ball in and around the same area consistently, with subtle movements either way. The South African born Keaton Jennings had struggled against Philander right through Lord's and Trent Bridge but seemed to have little plans up his sleeve this time around as well.

He looked bamboozled, stuck to his back foot as Philander proceeded with his rituals. He was beaten on the outside twice and looked completely lost in figuring out which way the ball was going to seam. Eventually, he nicked Philander through to Elgar at third slip to depart for a duck.

His stats against Philander in Tests wear a shabby look at the moment.

In Tests: 23 balls, 3 wickets, 2 runs.

Considering Philander's dismissal of Jennings in the Durham-Sussex clash in County cricket, his First-class average against Philander stands at 7.75.

Stats courtesy: @fwildecricket & @CricProf