Already 330 runs in arrears and irritated by ball-tampering claims from the South Africa camp, England have plenty to think about ahead of day four of the Cape Town Test
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith misses out on a third double century against England when he is caught at long leg off Graham Onions for 183 - although TV replays suggest it should have been called a no-ball
England achieve their second breakthrough of the morning when Anderson tempts all-rounder Jacques Kallis, on 46, into a loose shot outside off stump and has him caught behind
In contrast to the snow affecting many areas of Britain, the weather remains perfect in Cape Town enabling supporters of the two teams to improve their tans as well as following events out in the middle
JP Duminy thumps a six over long-on off Anderson in a bright and breezy 36 but the bowler eventually has him caught, prompting Smith to declare on 447-7 - setting England a massive target of 466
South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn implores the umpire to uphold an lbw appeal against Andrew Strauss but he is out of luck and after a brief debate the home side opt not to ask for a review of the decision
Steyn switches to a round-the-wicket attack and strikes Strauss a painful blow in the chest but England's captain shrugs it off as he and Alastair Cook see it through safely to tea
Cook adopts an aggressive approach after the interval in order to try and prevent spinner Paul Harris settling into a rhythm and is only a couple of yards short of a six with one slog sweep
After a first-wicket stand of 101, Cook fears the worst as a top-edged hook spirals into the airbefore being taken by wicketkeeper Mark Boucher
Cook's dismissal is compounded only minutes later by the downfall of Strauss for 45, caught at short leg to give spinner Paul Harris (centre) his first wicket of the game
The pressure is on Kevin Pietersen to play the major innings England need but he manages only six before an overjoyed Steyn traps him leg-before
Jonathan Trott prevents further damage, in tandem with nightwatchman Anderson, as England reach stumps on 132-3 but a tough final day lies ahead with South Africa scenting victory
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