But just as thoughts were turning to a four-day finish and England possibly claiming the extra half-hour, they were held up by an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 65 by Dean Elgar - who wore a few painful blows but battled on - and Temba Bavuma.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at The Oval

Just been speaking to Mikey Holding. I feel cooler just for being close to him.

South Africa then lost three wickets in the space of an enthralling seven balls. Toby Roland-Jones accounted for Hashim Amla for the second time in the Test, Quinton de Kock was bowled by Ben Stokes, and then most incredibly of all, captain Faf du Plessis was lbw offering no shot (for the second time in the match). From his very first ball.

Such a pity that South Africa don't have a world-class middle-order batsman to come in, in such circumstances. Whatever happened to that AB fellow?

In reply, after England had declared at tea, South Africa opener Heino Kuhn hit some early boundaries before having his furniture rearranged by Stuart Broad.

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Graeme Smith
Ex-South Africa captain on BBC Test Match Special

Dean Elgar was fighting hard last night. Technically he's uncertain about what to leave and what to play but he's showing heart and grit. Not once in the series have you looked at him and thought he looked good. But that's a sign of a good player because he's still scoring runs.

Debutant Dawid Malan made 10 before being trapped lbw, but England then had two ideal men to set up a declaration - Ben Stokes (31) and Jonny Bairstow (63), who hit 10 boundaries between them, including a six apiece.

Philip Avery
BBC Weather

There is a chance of one or two showers. They should stay to the south of London but if they stray towards The Oval I think they'll pass through quite quickly. The top temperature will be about 22C, so a pleasant day for cricket.

Looking ahead to the Old Trafford Test, it looks like it'll be cool, breezy and showery. If we get a full day's play on the opening day we'll be doing very well indeed.

There were plenty of highlights to look back on from yesterday. The under-pressure Keaton Jennings made his way to 48 before getting out, but Tom Westley and Joe Root both compiled attractive half-centuries.

Graeme Smith
Ex-South Africa captain on BBC Test Match Special

South Africa have a hell of a task ahead of them. Their only hope is a glimmer. If Temba Bavuma and Dean Elgar can bat out the first session, there's a slight chance. But that has to happen first.

Alec Stewart
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

Once South Africa were rolled for 175, it was just a question of when England would declare. I thought they declared a little late, but they're still going to win.

Morning, everyone, and welcome to day five of the third Test. The maths today are relatively simple. With South Africa starting on 117-4...

• England need six wickets to win
• South Africa need an improbable 375 more runs to win (reaching their victory target of 492)
• There are a minimum of 98 overs available.

Here's how it all panned out yesterday, with TMS's Pint-sized highlights: