Proteas in search of a first Test hero
This is true Test cricket. After frenetic T20s and ODIs, this is a return to white clothing, and 119 runs scored in 51 overs for only one wicket, writes GARY LEMKE.
Cook gets England to 119-1 to extend lead
England are in control of the first Test against the Proteas, as Alastair Cook’s half-century gave them a 216-run lead going into day four at Lord’s.
Proteas bowled for 361 as England build lead
England went into tea on day three against the Proteas at Lord’s on 48-0, as they built up a lead of 145 runs.
De Kock departs, but gets Proteas past 300
Quinton de Kock coasted to the second-fastest 50 at Lord’s as he helped the Proteas to 323-8 by lunch on day three at Lord’s.
Bavuma and De Kock the key on day three
If Temba Bavuma can push on and form some partnerships in the lower order, it will go a long way towards keeping his side in the match.
Bavuma, De Bruyn lead Proteas fight
A 99-run stand between Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn got the Proteas to 214-5 by the close of day two against England at Lord’s.
Elgar pushes Proteas to 96-2
Dean Elgar goes into tea on 54, as he steered the Proteas to 96-2 on day two against England at Lord’s.
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.
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.
The Preview: England vs Proteas
Your essential guide to the first Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Lord’s on Thursday.
