The Oval: Hosts England were on the verge of a series-clinching victory at stumps on the 4th day of the third and final Test of the series, requiring 33 more runs with all 10 wickets in hand to beat South Africa, here on Sunday.

With the help of Ben Stokes (3-39), Ollie Robinson (2 wickets), James Anderson (2 wickets), veteran pacer Stuart Broad (3-45), and others, England, which had a 40-run lead after the first innings, bowled South Africa out for 169 runs in their second essay. This left the home team needing 130 runs to win the Test on Monday.

With Zak Crawley batting on 57 (44 balls, 4 x 10) and Alex Lees undefeated on 32, England had 97 for no loss in their second innings at the time of the game's conclusion on Sunday. On the third day of the competition, which has already lost the first day to rain while the second day's play was suspended in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, they now need 33 more runs to win the match.

A victory on Monday will give England a 2-1 series victory, which will be a significant accomplishment for the hosts after an innings-and-12-run loss in the first Test. The second Test was won by them by an innings and 85 runs after a stunning comeback.

The bowlers for England, in notably Broad, set their team up for success. As a result, Broad became the pacer with the second-highest number of Test cricket wickets, passing Glenn McGrath.

Dean Elgar, the captain of South Africa, was removed by Broad on day four of the third Test at The Oval after being caught lbw for 36. With the victory, Broad became the second-highest wicket-taker among pacers in Test cricket history, passing Glenn McGrath with his 564th Test victory. He is currently in last place behind his partner James Anderson, a pacer with 666 career wickets.

Overall, Broad passed Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), James Anderson (666) and Anil Kumble to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket (619).

Broad's wickets were vital in the context of the game, with the match finely poised. South Africa bowled the hosts out for 158 to take a 40-run lead after England first held the visitors to 118 runs with a stellar performance.

Elgar's removal was important since the captain appeared to be comfortable at the crease with the score on 36 and on track for a strong innings. Broad didn't have to wait long for his 565th victim, as another lbw dismissal gave him the scalp of Ryan Rickleton. Additionally, he would fire Keshav Maharaj, bringing his total to 566.

While Broad caused the most damage, skipper Stokes also took 3-39, and James Anderson's 2-37 off 15.2 overs helped South Africa lose. Ollie Robinson, who led England to victory in the first inning with 5-49, took 2-40 in the second as South Africa was dismissed for 169.

Elgar led all scorers for South Africa with 36 runs, followed by Sarel Erwee with 26 and Keegan Petersen with 23.

Brief scores: England 158 & 97 for no loss in 17 overs vs. South Africa 116 & 169 all out in 56.2 overs (Dean Elgar 36, Sarel Erwee 26; Stuart Broad 3-45, Ben Stokes 3-39). (Zak Crawley 57 not out, Alex Lees 32 not out). To win, England needs 33 runs.