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1st Test: South Africa captain Dean Elgar proud of 'special bunch' after hammering England

South Africa were utterly dominant, triumphing inside three days against an England team who had won all four of their previous Tests under a new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. The match was. in fact. effectively over in six sessions after rain washed out most of Wednesday's first day. "As a playing group it's a special bunch and we play bloody good cricket when we're playing well," said Elgar. South Africa, already top of the World Test Championship table, were in command from the start.

Thai test for Urawa as Kobe draw Jeonbuk in Asian Champions League

TOKYO : Two-time Asian Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds will take on Thailand's BG Pathum United in Monday's quarter-finals at Saitama Stadium with South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors facing J1 League strugglers Vissel Kobe.

Former India Player's Sharp Criticism Of 'Bazball' After South Africa Thrash England In 1st Test

England suffered their first defeat since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum took over as the Test team's capain and coach respectively as South Africa won the first Test of the three-match series on a canter. England's aggressive approach has been termed 'Bazball' - after McCullum's nickname - but at Lord's, South Africa's pacers made short work of their batting lineup to inflict an innings defeat inside three days. Following South Africa's win, former India batter Mohammad Kaif took to Twitter to point out why 'Bazball' did not work in the match.

Stuart Broad feels England have fought their way back into the first Test

Stuart Broad insists England remain positive but conceded they need “a couple of great days” in the first Test against South Africa to continue their winning streak in red-ball cricket.

South Africa hold upper hand in first Test despite Ben Stokes breakthroughs

England captain Ben Stokes dragged his side back into the first Test against South Africa but the tourists still finished the second day well on top at Lord’s.

Sarel Erwee fifty helps South Africa strengthen hold on first Test with England

Sarel Erwee’s unbeaten half-century helped South Africa take further control of the first Test against England by moving within touching distance of a first innings’ lead at tea on day two at Lord’s.

Captain Elgar tips his young South Africa as potential test power

LONDON : Captain Dean Elgar said he always believed his young South African side could become a formidable team after they beat England by an innings and 12 runs within three days in the first test at Lord’s on Friday.

Updated WTC Points Table After England vs South Africa 1st Test: Proteas Consolidate Top Spot After Lord's Win

South Africa hammered England by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test of their three-match series at the iconic Lord's in London. South Africa's bowlers blew the Englishmen away as the Dean Elgar-led side wrapped up proceedings inside three days. With the win, South Africa have consolidated their position atop the World Test Championship points table. With six wins in eight matches in the current cycle, the Proteas have 72 points and a points percentage of 75. England, with 31.37 percentage of points won, remain 7th, with their already bleak hopes of reaching the final getting even bleaker.

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1st Test: South Africa captain Dean Elgar proud of 'special bunch' after hammering England

Thai test for Urawa as Kobe draw Jeonbuk in Asian Champions League

Former India Player's Sharp Criticism Of 'Bazball' After South Africa Thrash England In 1st Test

Stuart Broad feels England have fought their way back into the first Test

South Africa hold upper hand in first Test despite Ben Stokes breakthroughs

Sarel Erwee fifty helps South Africa strengthen hold on first Test with England

Captain Elgar tips his young South Africa as potential test power

Updated WTC Points Table After England vs South Africa 1st Test: Proteas Consolidate Top Spot After Lord's Win