England got a actuality verify of their new period beneath Ben Stokes because the staff misplaced by an innings and 12 runs to South Africa inside three days within the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.
After taking a 161-run lead within the second innings, the Proteas bowled out England for 149 in 37.4 overs and went 1-0 up within the three-Test collection.
Under new captain Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, England received the collection 3–0 towards New Zealand in June and beat India in a Test in July with an aggressive strategy to their batting.
This didn’t work towards South Africa and its hostile quick offensive. England misplaced their 20 wickets in a complete of 82.4 overs within the match.
South Africa resumed the third day at 289-7 and had been bowled out for 326 after an hour’s play.
England didn’t even make tea.
The second Test begins on Thursday in Manchester.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
