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South Africans build 266-run lead over England

Jacques Kallis, given a controversial life on 12, went on to score an unbeaten 74 as South Africa built a lead of 266 by close of play on the fourth day of the second cricket Test against England in Port Elizabeth today.

Kallis and Jonty Rhodes (36 not out) put on an unbroken partnership of 91 runs for the fifth wicket after the South Africans, 77 ahead on first innings after dismissing England early in the day for 373, were under some pressure at 98 for four.

South Africa, 189 for four at stumps, lead the five-match series 1-0.

The controversy arose when Chris Adams appeared to take a low catch in the gully off left-arm spinner Phil Tufnell. But as the Englishmen celebrated, Kallis stood his ground and umpire Rudi Kuertzen referred the decision to third umpire Dave Orchard. Five replays proved inconclusive and Kallis survived.

Reuters

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