England vs South Africa: Joe Root’s big ton helps hosts make 357/5 on Day 1
England’s Star Cricketer Joe Root’s Magnificent 184 Runs From 227 Balls Helped The Hosts To Cross 350-run Mark On The First Day Of The First Test Match Against South Africa.
England’s star cricketer Joe Root’s magnificent 184 runs from 227 balls helped the hosts to cross 350-run mark on the first day of the first test match against South Africa.
Batting first, England lost two early wickets as Cook and Jennings made mere 3 and 8 runs, respectively. Ballance and Bairstow also couldn’t do much and got out for 20 and 10 runs, respectively.
But the 167-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Root and Ali helped England get into comfortable position.
As far as South Africa’s bowling attack is concerned, Philander impressed everyone by taking 3 crucial wickets for 46 runs in 16 overs. Morkel and Rabada also took 1-1 wicket each. This is the first match of the four-match test series.
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