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.
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.
By lunchtime on Saturday we should have a clear indication of the destiny of the first Test at Lord’s, with the new ball likely to be taken the moment it becomes available, writes GARY LEMKE.
Kagiso Rabada will miss the second Test against England following an altercation with Ben Stokes.
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.
A huge turnaround in the final two sessions on day one means the Proteas batsmen will be up against it, writes GARY LEMKE.
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.
Vernon Philander took three wickets in the morning session on day one at Lord’s as England head into lunch struggling on 82-4.
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.
We take a look at some of South Africa’s stats at Lord’s since readmission in 1994.
Dean Elgar refuses to be overwhelmed by the Lord’s atmosphere and intends to take the game to England during the first Test.
Kagiso Rabada is relishing the prospect of playing his first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
The Proteas and England both enter unchartered waters in the first Test as new skippers lead the respective sides. Who will emerge victorious?
Your essential guide to the first Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Lord’s on Thursday.
Vernon Philander says the Proteas have made provisions in order to cope without AB de Villiers in the Test side.
A sneak preview into the latest edition of SA Cricket magazine, as we discuss five memorable moments from Lord’s.