If you've noticed that The Oval - and most of its spectators - are bedecked in several shades of blue (especially sky blue) today, it's because it's the annual Cricket United Day, in aid of three cricket-related charities: the Lord's Taverners, Chance to Shine and the Professional Cricketers' Association's Benevolent Fund. The players are also set to receive special sky blue caps. Here's TMS's Dan Norcross displaying his usual sartorial style:

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It's tea on day four in Galle, where Sri Lanka appear to be heading for defeat against India.

Touring captain Virat Kohli made a second-innings century as India set the hosts a massive 550 to win. They are currently 192-4 with opener Dimuth Karunaratne unbeaten on 85.

The full scorecard is here.

If it was the last ball of the day, that would have ended play for the day and he'd have had until this morning to recover. That's why yesterday, they needed to take that ninth wicket more than 10 minutes before the close - which would have ended the innings there and then.

Phil Tufnell
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

I don't think I would, as it;s the only way South Africa can get back into this game if they go out and score 300 or 400 and put the pressure back on England. If I were England, I'd look to pile on the runs and set them about 400 to win. If they'd done them yesterday, they might have enforced it.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at The Oval

On the way into the ground, I saw a chap engaged in conversation with a steward. "It's a ticket I haven't used," he said. "Give it to someone who doesn't have one." Lovely gesture. I hope someone gets it.

As yesterday's play drew to a close, South Africa then belatedly dug in for a while, with Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada adding 53 for the eighth wicket. They were also helped by a spell of poor light which forced Joe Root to bowl spin from both ends in order to stay on the field.

However, when the light improved and the pacemen returned, Rabada fell to Stuart Broad. They finished on 126-8 and still need 28 more to force England to bat again. (Although we think they might do so anyway).

Image source, Stuart Broad

And because of a big cycling event taking place in London this weekend, England took the opportunity today of travelling to The Oval by Underground - as evidenced by this photo Stuart Broad posted on Instagram.

It meant they would have faced the eternal dilemma of fans travelling to The Oval by tube - to alight at Vauxhall or Oval? I'd expect it'd be Oval, given that they'd be heading for the Pavilion (set to be renamed the Micky Stewart Pavilion today), but I still reckon Vauxhall can be a shade quicker if you're heading for the other end of the ground.

James Anderson, who will turn 35 tomorrow, then backed up TRJ with two vital wickets - as SA skipper Faf du Plessis had a brain-melt and was trapped lbw offering no shot, while the tentative Chris Morris was caught and bowled. And when Stokes removed Keshav Maharaj, the Proteas were reeling at 61-7 - needing 154 to avoid the follow-on.

England's Ben Stokes on hitting three successive sixes in the course of bringing up his century, on TMS: "It was a combination of factors. Jimmy Anderson was at the other end, the wind was blowing into that direction, the ball was spinning into me and it's a strength of mine."

Stokes was also asked if England might ask South Africa to follow on. He didn't give an answer but hinted that England will bat again today and make the tourists chase a fourth-innings target.

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England were also indebted to Ben Stokes, who showed that he can grit it out when required, playing the supporting role to Alastair Cook early in his innings, before teeing off in his usual fashion as the day went on.

Most spectacularly, on 91 not out with last man James Anderson at the other end, he blasted three successive sixes to bring up his century in style.

TRJ also ensured himself a warm welcome at any Toby Carvery in the London area (other restaurants are available) with a fabulous spell of bowling, taking 4-15 in his first 20 balls. Clearly inspired by being handed his cap by TMS's Phil Tufnell before play on day one. Feast your eyes on his debut four-for.

Yesterday was a memorable first contribution to Test cricket by Middlesex's Toby Roland-Jones.

The force awakened in Toby-Wan Kenobi when he walked out to bat - flaying a rapid 25 from as many balls, including a remarkable six off his bat handle. Take a look below.

Jake Cope
Forecaster, BBC Weather Centre

It’s a beautiful start to the day across London with light winds and sunny skies. Cast your eyes to the south-west though and the cloud is beginning to loom large already. This cloud will gradually thicken bringing rain from around 2pm-ish. I doubt there will be much play after lunch so if you’ve got chores to do, save them for later and enjoy the cricket now. There are hints of a dry spell right at the end of the day but I wouldn’t count on it, once the covers are on this afternoon that could be that. Top temperature today, 20 Celsius.

Firstly, some news on South Africa's Vernon Philander, who only bowled a handful of overs yesterday before going to hospital with a stomach illness.

Good news for the Proteas - he's been conditionally discharged from hospital and is available to bat this morning.

Morning, everyone, and welcome to day three of the third Test at The Oval - and it's interestingly poised.

South Africa are 126-8 in reply to England's 353. And what better way to bring you up to speed, than to bring you yesterday's Pint-sized TMS highlights...