England win thriller to level series with South Africa

MARCO LONGARI / AFP

England grabbed a dramatic 189-run victory over South Africa late on day five of the second Test at Cape Town.

Ben Stokes took the final three wickets in the space of just 14 deliveries as the hosts were bowled out for 248.

It's England's first win at the venue since 1957.

The four-match series is now level at 1-1, with the third Test starting in Port Elizabeth on January 16.

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