17 Aug 2022 Test Match Series First LV insurance Test, Day 1 of 5 at Lord’s,
England Vs South Africa
England 116-6 off 32ov, Pope 61 not out off 87, 4 fours, Stokes 20 off 30, 4 fours, Nortje 3-43, Rabada 2-36, Jansen 1-18.
Anrich Nortje, bowling at 90 mph claimed 3-43 while Kagiso Rabada took 2-36, and reduced England to 116-6 before rain wiped out most of the opening day. Only Ollie Pope remain unbeaten on 61 and was able to come through although he was dropped on 45. England opener Zak Crawley managed only nine to extend his run of Test Innings without a half-century to 13. Torrential rain flooded the outfield ending the day with 58 of the scheduled 90 overs unbowled.