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South Africa captain Graeme Smith resumes at the crease on day three hoping to reach a double-century at Edgbaston

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But England bowler Darren Gough is out to stop Smith with a renewed bowling attack after a day of rain

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England's toil is rewarded when Ashley Giles takes the second wicket of the match, dismissing Gary Kirsten for 44

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But Graeme Smith continues to dodge the England attack, making his double century before reaching a career-best 209 not out

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The frustration builds for England as Smith continues to run riot at the crease, Steve Harmison is denied his appeal

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The rampant Smith hits the highest score ever by a South Africa captain and is unbeaten on 246 at the break

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Dickie Bird fans watch the action under grey skies at Edgbaston as South Africa reach 506-2 at lunch

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Only 12 minutes into the restart Darren Gough takes his first Test wicket in two years, dismissing Boeta Dippenaar for 22

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Smith's marathon innings eventually ends on 277 when the South African skipper lofts an Ashley Giles delivery to square leg

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Smith's total is the highest ever by a South African; he lasted 539 minutes - 373 deliveries - and hit 35 boundaries

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South Africa eventually declare on 594-5, setting England a target of 395 to avoid the follow-on

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Marcus Trescothick opens for England despite his broken finger but rain stops play for the day with the home side on 25-0