South Africa win first Test by 107 runs after new ball leads to England collapse

• Day three: South Africa 284 & 272, England 181 & 268• Rabada takes four wickets as South Africa take 1-0 series leadTo the relief of a nation, whose cricket has been in crisis, South Africa defeated England by 107 runs at Centurion. In fact England did not lose this match on the final day. It was their batting on the second afternoon and their bowling on the third morning that gifted the initiative to the South Africans, who held their nerve and discipline thereafter. The wickets were shared among the South African bowlers but maybe the decisive contribution on a bowler friendly surface came from Quinton de Kock, the highest runscorer in the match. Related: South Africa beat England by 107 runs to take 1-0 series lead – as it happened Continue reading…
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