South Africa beat England by an innings and 12 runs in the first test of three match series at Kennington Oval, London. England battled hard on the final morning against South Africa as they tried to salvage a draw but Dale Steyn and company raffle England low order in no time.
South Africa made 637/2 in their first inning, after England all out 385.
South African no. 3 batsman Hashim Amla made unbeaten 311 in first innings put South Africa ahead. Kallis 182* and Smith 131
England 1st Inning 385, A Cook 115, J Trot 71, M Morkel 72/4
England 2nd Inning 240, I Bell 55, D Steyn 56/5
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