-England v South Africa: Test, ODI and T20I series-

Alpherah · 19 Jul 2012 at 12:35

Eng finally settled down now, Cook and Trott - absolute nightmare for bowling sides in Test cricket.

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 12:40

Moved on to 50-1.

oli collett · 19 Jul 2012 at 12:46

Have South Africa thought about the consequences of bowling around the wicket on a dry wicket that they will probably have to bat last on when the opposition have one of the best spinners in the world?

Alpherah · 19 Jul 2012 at 12:52

Did i just see Cook hit a 6? in Test Cricket? really?

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 13:31

So 70-1 at lunch.

Yas786 · 19 Jul 2012 at 14:03

One More Solo said:
Deserved slap in the face, he's gotten far too big for his boots. You can't make demands of your country, it should be an honour to play in your national side.

Dont get me wrong, i think he deserves it the arrogant **** and im glad the ECB have come down hard on him and have not chosen him for the T20 WC squad. Although that could change but im hoping the ECB make an example of him.

So far so good for England, after losing Strauss it looks like they have settled down somewhat.

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 14:52

Moving along to 123-1.

ringo747 · 19 Jul 2012 at 15:13

Magical cover drive from Trott just now. Looks beautiful in slow mo.

TheCenturion · 19 Jul 2012 at 15:39

This is day 1 at the Oval, and the strike rates of these two are 46 and 40. Gawd

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 15:43

So it continues, 157-1.

Caseh · 19 Jul 2012 at 15:47

I'd hate to have to bowl against either of these in a test match! They just don't give a ****, nothing is going to rush them!

TheCenturion · 19 Jul 2012 at 15:54

CasKirensys said:
I'd hate to have to bowl against either of these in a test match! They just don't give a ****, nothing is going to rush them!

The South Africans have been poor with their lines. Too much outside off stump. They might have had one of these two out if they'd had to play at the ball more often.

ringo747 · 19 Jul 2012 at 16:23

Trott out and KP in! I bet KP does something very stupid.

TheCenturion · 19 Jul 2012 at 16:24

ringo747 said:
I bet KP does something very stupid.

Like batting for South Africa

Yas786 · 19 Jul 2012 at 16:25

Took SA long enough to get another wicket

. SA bowlers have been pretty poor really and have let England get a good start.

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 17:03

200 up and Cook moves to 90.

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 17:22

Century for Cook!

ringo747 · 19 Jul 2012 at 18:07

KP gets out stupidly again.

Cosimo · 19 Jul 2012 at 18:47

That's it for the day, 267-3.

Monkeymatt · 19 Jul 2012 at 20:25

Bumble said Steyn wouldn't play in this test match and he certainly didn't look 100% match fit today, wasn't anywhere near as quick as he can be and he struggled to find any consistency.

Was hoping that Cook and Trott would punish the Saffers abit more than they did, as it is not very often that you will find the South African pace attack struggling with their line and length.

Overall a decent day for England, hopefully we can bat out tomorrow then try and break their batting line-up on Day 3(Swann could be very key especially after how much damage the South African pace bowlers have done to the pitch)