England v South Africa - South Africa tour of England - 3rd Test - Day 1 – Live Score and Update
South Africa 262/7 (87.4 ov) v England - South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
The final test between hosts http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 and tourists South Africa got underway on Thursday, August 16, with the Proteas winning the toss and choosing to bat first at Lord's, London.
The last two weeks have seen the series going to the backburners due to the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 saga that was triggered after the all-rounder passed controversial remarks regarding the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and some of his team-mates.
The fiasco cost the all-rounder his spot in the final Test, and now England are up against the tourists without the services of their ace performer.
Nonetheless, fans were given a good show by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ST-Finn-c2566, who shared three wickets each on the first day of play.
The day’s proceedings began with South African openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Smith-c90598 then became the first casualty of the day, as he was removed by Anderson on a score of 14 runs off 29 deliveries.
With 49 on the board, it was time for Finn to open his account, as he dismissed Petersen after the batsman had clobbered a knock of 22 runs.
A run later, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HM-Amla-c1557 also hit the showers, perishing on a knock of 13 runs off 30 deliveries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 had amassed a total of 54 runs.
With four wickets down, the tourists were heading towards a complete meltdown, while England were on top at this point in time.
For South Africa to avert demise on a meagre tally, it was imperative to control the situation without delay.
The partnership between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-de-Villiers-c887 and JA Rudolph brought the Proteas back in the game as the duo steered the side to a total of 105, before the demise of de Villiers, who hit the showers after hammering an innings of 27 runs.
South Africa’s lower-order saved the day as JA Rudolph (42), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JP-Duminy-c1742 (61) and VD Philander (46) batted their side to a total of 262 runs for the loss of seven wickets at stumps.
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