SAF 1ST

OUT! Bowled. Jamie Overton to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. Knocked him over.

OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Dewald Brevis. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Dawson. Sam Curran starts his spell with a crucial breakthrough.

OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Slider back of a length, off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Wood. Aiden Markram departs after a rapid-fire knock.

OUT! Caught. Luke Wood to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Brook. Extraordinary catch from the skipper.

OUT! Caught. Luke Wood to Ryan Rickelton. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Buttler. Rickelton walks back to the pavilion without scoring any runs.

ENG 1ST

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Tom Banton. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Markram. Another one bites the dust.

OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge, caught by Rickelton. Edged and gone.

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook. In-swinging length ball, down leg side backing away flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Rickelton. Skipper departs.

OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Jacob Bethell. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover, caught by Ferreira. In the air and gone.

NEW BALL. OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Maphaka. South Africa starts the innings with a high note.

Over 8. 13 runs. Bowler: Jamie Overton. South Africa: 97/5(rr 12.12)

SIX! Jamie Overton to Donovan Ferreira. Half volley, to leg backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Once again, the rain started to pour, and the players got off the field. That will conclude the first innings. South Africa have set a solid total after batting first. Despite the early loss of Rickelton, Aiden Markram made a brilliant start during the powerplay. Brevis and Ferreira then joined him, helping to guide their team to a commanding position with some powerful strikes. On the other hand, Luke Wood impressed by taking two wickets. Can the hosts successfully chase down the target? Let's find out after the break.

Jamie Overton to Marco Jansen. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Banton.

Jamie Overton to Tristan Stubbs. Full toss, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

SIX! Jamie Overton to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

Over 7. 11 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. South Africa: 84/4(rr 12.00)

Sam Curran to Donovan Ferreira. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, run save by Curran.

Sam Curran to Donovan Ferreira. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Salt.

Sam Curran to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.

Sam Curran to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to mid on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Overton.

FOUR! Sam Curran to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Over 6. 20 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 73/3(rr 12.17)

SIX! Adil Rashid to Donovan Ferreira. Slider length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Adil Rashid to Donovan Ferreira. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Wood.

SIX! Adil Rashid to Donovan Ferreira. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Adil Rashid to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Overton.

SIX! Adil Rashid to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Adil Rashid to Donovan Ferreira. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Overton.

Over 5. 11 runs. Bowler: Corbin Bosch. England: 54/5(rr 10.80)

Corbin Bosch to Will Jacks. In-swinging half volley, to leg on the back foot driving, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs. South Africa successfully defended their target and started the series with a victory. Although Jos Buttler had an impressive performance, other batters struggled during the chase, which hindered their team's chances of victory. In contrast, the visitors delivered a well-rounded performance that led them to win the match, giving them an advantage in the series. Donovan Ferreira is the Player of the Match.

Corbin Bosch to Sam Curran. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Will Jacks. In-swinging full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Sam Curran. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point for 3 runs, dropped catch by Williams, shy attempt by Williams, fielded by Ferreira.

SIX! Corbin Bosch to Sam Curran. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Over 4. 12 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. England: 43/4(rr 10.75)

Wide Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, missed for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.

APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Tom Banton. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Maphaka, by Rickelton, appeal made for Run Out.  Not out displayed on the giant screen.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.

SIX! Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Length ball, middle stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Tom Banton. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for 1 run, direct hit by Rickelton, appeal made for Run Out.  Buttler survived.

Over 3. 10 runs. Bowler: Corbin Bosch. England: 31/3(rr 10.33)

Corbin Bosch to Tom Banton. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

Corbin Bosch to Jos Buttler. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

APPEAL! Corbin Bosch to Tom Banton. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs, appeal made for L.B.W.  On-field call stays.

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