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

England force follow-on to South Africa in 1st Test, SA - 247 all out

A fine bowling performance by England bowlers forced South Africa to follow-on in the 1st inning of first test match on the third day at Lords, on Saturday, 12th July, 2008. South Africa bowled out on 247 runs chasing England's 593 runs trailed by 346 runs in the 1st inning, South Africa were 13/0 in the 2nd inning at the stump of day 3.

Monty Panesar took the bowling honours with four wickets for England, Ryan Sidebottom and Chris Broad took 2 wickets each.

For South Africa, only Ashwell prince shown some resistance with fine century 101 runs off 181 balls with 13 fours and 1 six.

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 - 13/0 in 4 overs.

England vs South Africa 1st Test - Bell's 199 help Eng 593

Ian Bell's 199 runs and Pietersen's 152 runs helped host England to declare their 1st inning on 593 runs for 8 wickets against South Africa on the 2nd day of first test match at Lords, on Friday, 11th July, 2008. South Africa made 7/0 at the stumps of day 2.

Both Bell and Pietersen continued their overnight form and made a record partnership of 286 runs for the fourth wicket. Pietersen out on 152 runs off just 181 balls with 20 fours and 1 six. Bell then made a partnership of 152 runs with Broad for the 8th wicket as Bell out on 199, and Broad a pleasing 76 runs.

Bell just missed his 1st double hundred as out on career-best 199 runs off 336 balls with 20 fours and 1 six.

For South Africa , its again a tough day on the field as Morkell took 4 wickets and Paul Harris took 3 wickets. South Africa were 7/0 on the stumps of day 2 with Smith and McKenzie played out 20 deliveries before light was offered.

2008 South Africa Tour of England Schedule / Time Table

Find the complete schedule / time table / fixture of 2008 South Africa tour of England. South Africa will play 4 test matches followed by Only Twenty20 International and five (5) One Day International - ODI.

Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match:
Thursday, 10th July - Monday, 14th July 2008
at Lord's, London

2nd Test Match:
Friday, 18th July - Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
at Headingley, Leeds

3rd Test Match:
Wednesday, 30th July - Sunday, 3rd August 2008
at Edgbaston, Birmingham


4th Test Match:
Thursday, 7th August - Monday, 11th August 2008
at Kennington Oval, London

Only Twenty20 International:

D/N
Wednesday, 20th August 2008
at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

One Day International - ODI Series

1st ODI - D/N
Friday, 22nd August 2008
at Headingley, Leeds

2nd ODI - D/N
Tuesday, 26th August 2008
at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

3rd ODI - D/N
Friday, 29th August 2008
at Kennington Oval, London

4th ODI - D/N
Sunday, 31st August 2008
at Lord's, London

5th ODI - D/N
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008
at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff