Moeen, Broad hurt Proteas
Morne Morkel took four wickets, but England added 101 to their overnight total as they were bowled out for 458 on day two at Lord’s.
Can Proteas stop rampant Root?
The bowlers need to unsettle Joe Root from the onset if they’re to stem the tide in the morning session on day two, with England on 357-5.
Pressure now on Proteas batsmen
A huge turnaround in the final two sessions on day one means the Proteas batsmen will be up against it, writes GARY LEMKE.
I’m in a dreamworld – Root
Joe Root was ecstatic about his performance, which saw him become the sixth England skipper to score a ton on his captaincy debut.
We suffered a disappointing end – Philander
Vernon Philander says that the Proteas never displayed their best fielding on day one against England.
Philander’s three on happy hunting ground
Vernon Philander continuing his successful record at Lord’s by ending with 3-46 on day one against England, is Khalid Mohidin’s Play of the Day.
Proteas toil as Root scores 184
The Proteas took two wickets off no-balls, as Joe Root took his side to 357-5 by stumps on day one of the first Test at Lord’s.
Root leads England recovery
Joe Root and Ben Stokes shared in a 104-run partnership as they took England to 182-4 by tea on day one at Lord’s.
Philander’s triple strike leaves England in tatters
Vernon Philander took three wickets in the morning session on day one at Lord’s as England head into lunch struggling on 82-4.
Proteas bowl first at Lord’s
Joe Root has won the toss and he’s opted to bat first, as the Proteas take on England in the first Test at Lord’s.
England vs Proteas at Lord’s: The stats
We take a look at some of South Africa’s stats at Lord’s since readmission in 1994.
Jennings expects abuse
Former SA U19 captain Keaton Jennings says he’s ready for the sledging when he bats for England in the first Test at Lord’s.
The Preview: England vs Proteas
Your essential guide to the first Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Lord’s on Thursday.
I’m uneasy about this series – Smith
Graeme Smith feels that England are favourites for the Test series against the Proteas, which starts at Lord’s on Thursday.
SA’s Test series win in England
The last time the Proteas played a Test series in England, they emerged with a 2-0 victory, sealing the series with a 51-run win at Lord’s in 2012.
