England fight back against South Africa on day two

MARCO LONGARI / AFP

England ended day two on top in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

The hosts trail by 54 runs going into today's play.

Fast bowler James Anderson took three wickets, while Sam Curran and Stuart Broad grabbed two wickets each. 

Meanwhile, opener Dean Elgar top-scored for the Proteas with his innings of 88.

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