Eng vs South Africa 1st Test Ended in a Draw - Amla hit ton

Hashim Amla's fifth century helped South Africa drawn first test easily against England on the 5th and final day of test match at Lords, on Monday, 14th July, 2008. South African batsman batted brilliantly for 2 days after follow-on in the 1st inning thanks to centuries by top 3, Graem Smith, Neil McKenzie and Hashim Amla.

England dominated the 1st 3 days, but South Africa bounced back strongly and survived two days to save the test match. South Africa trailing 346 runs in the 1st inning made 393/3 dec. in the 2nd inning thanks to centuries by captain Graem Smith, made 107 runs off 207 balls, Neil McKenzie, made 138 off 447 balls and Hashim Amla scored 104 runs off 242 balls.

Ian Bell is the Man of the Match for his 199 in the first innings.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 593/8 dec. in 156.2 overs.

South Africa 1st Inning - 247 allout in 93.3 overs.

South Africa 2nd Inning - 393/3 dec. in 167 overs.

Toss - South Africa, who chose to field first.

Man of the Match -Ian Bell (England

Result - Match drawn

Series - 4 match series level 0-0