Amla flails England with superb triple century

Amla flails England with superb triple century

Hashim Amla hit the highest Test score by a South African, an unbeaten 311, to put his side within sight of a crushing victory over England on the fourth day of the first Test at the Oval on Sunday. 
At the close England were 102 for four in their second innings, trailing by 150 runs.

Jacques Kallis stroked an unbeaten 182, his 43rd test century, as South Africa reached a commanding 637 for two before declaring at tea. Amla surpassed the previous record of 278 by teammate AB de Villiers.

"I'm happy, surprised and really excited that I have done something that's never been done before by a South African," Amla said.

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