South Africa win first test by innings and 12 runs
LONDON :South Africa skittled England out for 149 on Friday to win the first test by an innings and 12 runs inside three days at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
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1st Test: South Africa thrash England by an innings and 12 runs
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