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The Proteas won the opening test against England at Lord’s by an innings and 12 runs, with Kagiso Rabada claiming seven wickets over the course of the three days.
Ben Stokes lost as England test captain for the first time, with South Africa’s score of 326 too much for the hosts in their second innings.
The Proteas added 37 to their overnight total this morning, before the bowlers came out all guns blazing with wickets early on and then at regular intervals.
Zak Crawley made just 13 at the top of the order while Ollie Pope was dismissed for 5 as Keshav Maharaj claimed both wickets.
Ainrich Nortje added his first innings three wicket haul with another three in the second innings and Rabada did the rest.
Stuart Broad got a decent 35 before Rabada got him, and the pacer dismissed Stokes as well for just 20 off 28 deliveries.
“It’s always special to contribute to team success. For us to get over the line at Lord’s is really special. All I want to do is stick to the processes, contribute to the team and let the processes take care of the rest,” Rabada said as he claimed his man of the match award.
The second test kicks off in Manchester on Thursday with England hoping to level the series before the final at The Oval.
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