England led by 166 at stumps and had South Africa in a vulnerable position in Durban with its two best batsmen – Amla and De Villiers – out.
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Steyn missed the last three Tests of South Africa’s recent series defeat in India with a groin problem, but was declared fully fit for this series, much to the concern of England, who are without their own attack leader – James Anderson – for this Test through injury.
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Nick Compton, playing his first Test since 2013, and James Taylor, appearing in only his second since 2012 and fourth in all, each scored half-centuries that were dogged and essential.
As the sun finally began to emerge, however, South Africa-born Compton, making his return to the England team at number three, showed a steely determination and was ably assisted by a more aggressive Taylor as they saw off the seamers and picked up the run rate.
They were also on the wrong end of a decision when what looked like a catch by Ben Stokes in the gully was reviewed by the umpires, with television umpire Bruce Oxenford unable to decide whether an edge by AB de Villiers off the bowling of Steven Finn had carried.
The day had started in the hosts favour with England looking to take advantage of the better weather conditions on day two.
“It’s been frustrating sitting on the sidelines for the last six weeks”, said Steyn. “It was nice to get on the field today”.
“It was great to get the first wicket, especially the English captain. It gets the tone for the team”.
England new cap Alex Hales was on 10 not out. Just when the South Africans looked steady Chris Broad brought a crucial breakthrough for England as he got AB de Villiers caught behind on 49. The same was on display in Durban when he started off with a flurry of boundaries on Day 2.
Steyn celebrated with vigour, eyes bulging and fist pumping as Cook withdrew.
Compton was unbeaten on 63 as England closed on 179-4.
It was Broad who helped calm things with the bat, however, as he and Steve Finn dragged England over the 300-mark. South African quick bowlers Morkel and Dale Steyn finished with four wickets each. Taylor was 41 not out and Compton 40 not out, and England was likely to be further boosted with sunnier skies and friendlier batting conditions forecast to come at Kingsmead.
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Broad suggested Anderson “could have played” if necessary, but with just five overs under his belt on tour and no bowling at all for the past three days that seems an optimistic interpretation.
