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England beaten inside three days as impressive South Africa claim series lead

South Africa skittled out England for 149 to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s with seven sessions to spare.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum call for calm as England refuse to ‘overreact’ to heavy South Africa defeat

England’s captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum promised they would not “overreact” after falling to their first defeat as a duo – in staggering fashion – against South Africa at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes wants a baggage-free England to bounce back from heavy Lord’s loss

The hosts were beaten by South Africa by an innings and 12 runs in the opening Test

The Independent UK

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SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

The Hindu

England Test player ratings vs South Africa: Zak Crawley all at sea again but Ollie Pope takes step forward

England suffered their first defeat of the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as South Africa cruised to victory at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

England won’t abandon aggressive approach despite South Africa defeat, Ben Stokes insists

The hosts were blown away inside three days at Lord’s with the Proteas inflicting a first defeat of the new era under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum

The Independent UK

Reality check for Ben Stokes’ new-look England as South Africa take Lord’s win

England were well beaten.

The Independent UK

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Sensational South Africa dismantle ‘Bazball’ as England fall to first defeat of Ben Stokes’ reign

England suffered their first victory under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, as South Africa’s sensational attack carried them to a romping innings win at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

England humbled as South Africa win first Test by an innings inside three days

England came back down to earth with a bang as Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes suffered their first defeats of their coaching and captaincy eras respectively

Daily Mirror

Roarsome Ben Stokes shows why he sees himself as England’s game-changer

One of Ben Stokes’s first decisions as England’s Test captain was to move himself down the batting order, to No6.

Evening Standard

South Africa dismiss England for 165 as Kagiso Rabada takes five wickets

Rabada cleaned the hosts up on the second morning at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope shows why England captain Ben Stokes has put so much faith in him

Test series between England and South Africa are endangered beasts. There is just one, three matches in length, on the Future Tours Programme between now and the end of 2027. Just 32 overs here at Lord’s yesterday was enough to remind us what a pity that is.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score from first Test at Lord’s after Dean Elgar wicket

England look to make inroads into South Africa’s batting line-up on day two at Lord’s after Kagiso Rabada takes five wickets

The Independent UK

Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in.

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Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score from first Test at Lord’s as rain stops play

Follow live coverage as England’s ‘Bazball’ revolution continues with the first Test of the series at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa: play abandoned on day one of first Test – as it happened

England were wobbling at 116-6 with South Africa’s attack causing problems before heavy rain brought an early end to proceedings

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa live stream: How to watch first Test match at Lord’s online

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The Independent UK

Is England vs South Africa on TV today? Start time, channel and how to watch first Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Test of the series

The Guardian - UK

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

The Hindu

Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

"Bazball"—a reference to McCullum's nickname—has revitalised England's red-ball fortunes

Evening Standard

England captain Ben Stokes singles out Alex Lees and Zak Crawley ahead of South Africa First Test

Ben Stokes has picked out his openers’ century stand in the victory over India at Edgbaston last month as his most pleasing performance in England’s four Test victories earlier this summer, and heaped praise on the pair, Alex Lees and Zak Crawley.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances

England begin their Test series with South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday aiming to keep playing bold cricket.

The Guardian - UK

England’s ‘Bazball’ approach has got in South Africa’s heads, claims Ben Stokes

‘The South African team keep saying they’re not interested but then also keep talking about it,’ said Ben Stokes on England’s attacking style before the first Test at Lord’s

Evening Standard

South Africa vow to conquer ‘Bazball’ but Ben Stokes calm over clash of styles as England prepare for Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has reiterated his belief that England’s style of play – dubbed ‘Bazball’ – could leave them “not looking very good”, after his counterpart Ben Stokes vowed to leave the talking to their opponents.

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