Bowlers fire to give tourists hope
The Proteas fired to claim seven wickets in the first session on day four and reduce England to 182-8. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA need early wickets
The Proteas’ chances of saving the Test at Lord’s may hinge on their performance in the first session of day four.
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.
De Kock's role vital against new ball
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.
Rabada to miss Trent Bridge Test
Kagiso Rabada will miss the second Test against England following an altercation with Ben Stokes.
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.
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.
