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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special
That could have been nasty. Rabada saw him coming.
Why he chose to charge him I don't know.
Summary
Day abandoned after rain with England 116-6 in 32 overs
Foakes bowled by Nortje for six after lunch
Nortje also has Stokes (20) caught at slip and bowls Bairstow for duck
Root out lbw for 8 to Jansen; Rabada removes openers Lees (5) & Crawley (9)
Opening day of first Test in three-match series
England looking to extend four-Test winning streak under Ben Stokes & Brendon McCullum
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Eng 82-4published at 23 overs
Ollie Pope tucks himself under a short delivery from Kagiso Rabada, before Ben Stokes charges him and almost gets absolutely smashed on the ribs by a back of a length delivery.
A reminder that playing aggresive cricket doesn't mean playing daft shots. Rabada smiles ruefully at Stokes as they cross pass at the end of the over.
Eng 80-4published at 22 overs
And again!
Ben Stokes finishes the over with a carbon copy shot. Gorgeous.
Postpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 17 August 2022
Vic Marks
Former England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialThat is a risk-free magnificent shot.
He has only pushed it but timed it perfectly.
Eng 76-4published at 21.2 overs
Vic always talks such sense.
That is gorgeous shot from Ben Stokes, standing tall, feet still, and driving Marco Jansen back down the ground for four. A beautiful, risk-free stroke, executed to perfection.
Postpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 17 August 2022
Vic Marks
Former England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialI really like the new approach but I sometimes wonder whether England are more concerned with sticking to their principles than winning the match.
There is a balance there somewhere.
Eng 72-4published at 21 overs
Ben Stokes, wisely, chooses not come running at Kagiso Rabada, and he and Ollie Pope opt for a series of singles instead.
Postpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 17 August 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialIs Stokes going to come down the wicket to Rabada? I wouldn't put it past him.
Postpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 17 August 2022
Kagiso Rabada is back for South Africa.
Postpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 17 August 2022
My chicken sandwich sounds very underwhelming in comparison.
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Joe Root is doing either a crossword or a Sudoku on the balcony, with Paul Collingwood and Zak Crawley providing some assistance.
Eng 67-4published at 19.3 overs
Oh, here we go...
Ben Stokes charges Marco Jansen once again and makes it looks absolutely horrible as he swings and misses at fresh air.
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Ben Stokes is off the mark with a booming drive that is well-stopped by a diving Dean Elgar, before Ollie Pope clips another single to end the over.
Eng 60-4published at 18.3 overs
That is a brave shot!
Ollie Pope chases after an Anrich Nortje bouncer and goes up and over for a one-bounce four. Was that a helicopter shot?!
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Ben Wire: Can't help but feel this is Pope's moment. Hope he seizes it.
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Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialEvery ball is fraught with danger at the moment.
Eng 56-4published at 18 overs
Ollie Pope inside edges another delivery just past his stumps, head falling over as he tries to plant his front foot down the wicket.
Dangerous, edgy times.
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Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialThis is fantastic stuff. The swing Jansen is getting is tremendous.
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Oh! Ollie Pope is beaten all ends up by a beauty from Marco Jansen.
We're only two wickets away from Stuart Broad, by the way. A thought to brighten all our days.