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21-Jan-2005South Africa 247 (de Villiers 92, Flintoff 4-44, S Jones 4-47) and 296 for 6 dec (de Villiers 109, Kallis 136*) drew with England 359 (Thorpe 86, Flintoff 77, G Jones 50, Nel 6-81) and 73 for 4 – England won series 2-1 ScorecardDay 5
Bulletin – England take series after a quiet draw
Verdict – The roller-coaster to success
Quotes – Vaughan praises mental resolve
Quotes – Smith looks to the future
The Big Picture 1 – Hoggard’s bum note
The Big Picture 2 – Skipping the light fandango
Day 4
Bulletin – Sands of time running out for South Africa
Verdict – All over bar the shouting
Quotes – Nel: ‘It’s all good clean fun’
Quotes – Jones: ‘We’ll sleep well tonight’
The Big Picture 1 – Ntini lets fly
The Big Picture 2 – Freddie strikes
The Big Picture 3 – Head over heels
Day 3
Bulletin – England wobble among the storms
News – Flintoff to undergo surgery
Verdict – Going for broke
News – Gibbs fined entire match fee
The Big Picture 1 – Trescothick’s run-out
The Big Picture 2 – Lightning strikes
Quotes – Strauss: ‘We’re not unhappy it’s raining’
Quotes – ‘We’re not giving up,’ vows Smith
Day 2
Bulletin – Flintoff and Jones haul England back into contention
Verdict – Predictably unpredictable
Quotes – Flintoff rides the pain train
Quotes – ‘I feel I let the team down,’ says de Villiers
The Big Picture – AirBorne de Villiers
Day 1
Bulletin – First day washed out
Roving Reporter – They came, they saw, they got wet
News – Lewis in line for debut
Preview package
Preview – Rain threatens the finale
News – Flintoff facing operation?
News – Amla and Steyn axed, Langeveldt unfit
Newsletter – Final act of an enthralling series