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1st Test: South Africa's Rabada and Nortje rock England on Day 1

Rabada, passed fit following an ankle injury, removed openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley early on during a return of 2-36 in 12 overs. And Nortje, one of eight South Africans playing their first Test in England, grabbed three wickets, including the scalp of home captain Ben Stokes. Only Ollie Pope, with an unbeaten 61, offered prolonged resistance before rain arrived half an hour after lunch, turning into a downpour that left the outfield saturated.

Ollie Pope’s bid to lead England recovery against South Africa halted by rain

Ollie Pope’s attempts to lead England out of trouble after the loss of early wickets were frustrated by rain which forced an early close to play on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s.

Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa

Ollie Pope’s attempts to get England out of trouble after they lost early wickets were dampened by a rain delay after lunch on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s.

England v South Africa 2022 live: score and latest updates from the opening Test at Lord's

England suffered a torrid morning after losing the toss at Lord's before the first Test against South Africa, who currently lead the World Test Championship.

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

Ollie Pope guided England out of trouble after they fell back into familiar patterns with the loss of early wickets on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s.

England vs South Africa: Rabada On Fire, Removes England Openers On Day 1 Of Lord's Test. Watch

Express fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has given South Africa a great start in their first Test match against England at Lord's. South Africa are currently sitting on top of the World Test Championship table and a good series against England will help them further consolidate their position. Proteas captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to field and Rabada ensured the decision turned out to be a good one.

England vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: England Put In To Bat By South Africa

ENG vs SA 1st Test, Day 1 Live: South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against England at Lord's beginning today. While Elgar wrote off England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket, Ben Stokes has remained adamant that their aggressive style is here to stay and the team is unperturbed by the South African skipper's comments. While England will look to continue their four-match winning streak, South Africa will want to consolidate their position atop the World Test Championship points table. Interestingly, England have won all their last four matches since Stokes took over as captain batting second, so this match will pose them with a different challenge. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England name their XI to face Proteas at Lord's, fit-again Foakes recalled

England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.

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1st Test: South Africa's Rabada and Nortje rock England on Day 1

Ollie Pope’s bid to lead England recovery against South Africa halted by rain

Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa

England v South Africa 2022 live: score and latest updates from the opening Test at Lord's

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

England vs South Africa: Rabada On Fire, Removes England Openers On Day 1 Of Lord's Test. Watch

England vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: England Put In To Bat By South Africa

England name their XI to face Proteas at Lord's, fit-again Foakes recalled