England were given a reality check in their new era under Ben Stokes as the team lost by an innings and 12 runs to South Africa within three days in the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.
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After taking a 161-run lead in the second innings, the Proteas bowled out England for 149 in 37.4 overs and went 1-0 up in the three-Test series.
Under new captain Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, England won the series 3–0 against New Zealand in June and beat India in a Test in July with an aggressive approach to their batting.
This did not work against South Africa and its hostile fast offensive. England lost their 20 wickets in a total of 82.4 overs in the match.
South Africa resumed the third day at 289-7 and were bowled out for 326 after an hour’s play.
England did not even make tea.
The second Test starts on Thursday in Manchester.
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