Root raised his 50 before but was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj soon after, in search for quick runs.

Ben Stokes chipped in with a cameo worth 31.

Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 63 helped England set South Africa a mammoth 492-run target.

Heino Kuhn was the first one to depart, bowled by Broad for 11.

Root took a low catch at second slip to send Hashim Amla on his way back.

Stokes had Quinton de Kock bowled in quick succession.

Stokes then look out Faf du Plessis for a first-ball duck to dent South Africa further.

Du Plessis was adjudged LBW, not offering a shot off the very first delivery he faced.

Dean Elgar kept South Africa afloat with an unbeaten 72.