A Graeme Smith-inspired South Africa ended day three of the third Test on 312-2 in their second innings to secure a 330-run lead over England (South Africa 2/9 draw 18/5 England 18/1 South Africa v England 3rd Test).

A 19th Test century from Smith was the highlight of the day for the Proteas, who have put themselves in a strong position to win in Cape Town and level the four-match series.

The tourists started the day on 241-8 and lost both Graeme Swann and James Anderson without adding to the score, but Matt Prior went on to make 76 as England were all out for 273 – 18 runs behind.

Despite losing Ashwell Prince, trapped lbw by Swann, with just 31 on the board, Smith and Hashim Amla put on 230 for the second South African wicket with Amla eventually falling five short of a century.

But Smith was still unbeaten on 162 at the close and will be joined at the crease by first-innings centurion Jacques Kallis, 20 not out, when play resumes on Wednesday morning.

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