Weather halts England progress

Updated 17.06 Sat Aug 09 2008
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South Africa batsman Hashim Amla will resume on 71 not out in the fourth Test at the Oval.

Rain forced play to be abandoned at lunch on the fourth day, with South Africa on 110 for two, still 12 runs behind England's first innings total of 316.

England still have two days to bowl South Africa out and chase a victory target

Stuart Broad claimed the only wicket of the day, bowling Neil McKenzie for 29.

England still have two days to bowl South Africa out and chase a victory target.

England captain Kevin Pietersen put England in control of the Test by scoring a century in the first innings.

But South Africa are already guaranteed a series victory as they lead the four-match series 2-0.

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