July 6 (CRICKETNMORE) - England were 357/5 at the close of day 1 play of the first test against South Africa at Lords on Thursday. Joe Root marked his first Test match as England captain with a stunning century and helped his team to bounce back after his team lost 4 wickets for just 76 before lunch.
Earlier, England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to bat. Then the new captain led the recovery with class and confidence, supported by impressive partnerships Ben Stokes (56) and Moeen Ali, who finished the day 61 not out.
Philander took 3 wickets for South Africa.
England - 357/5 in 87 Overs
A Cook c Q de Kock b V Philander 3 (13)
K Jennings lbw b V Philander 8 (12)
G Ballance lbw b M Morkel 20 (41)
J Root Not Out 184 (227)
J Bairstow lbw b V Philander 10 (25)
B Stokes c Q de Kock b K Rabada 56 (108)
M Ali Not Out 61 (105)
Extras 15 (b-0,lb-2,w-0,nb-13)
South Africa Bowling
M Morkel 16 1 64 1, V Philander 16 2 46 3, K Rabada 23 4 94 1, K Maharaj 22 1 107 0, T de Bruyn 5 1 30 0, T Bavuma 5 0 14 0
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