SA crush England by 10 wickets, lead series 1-0

Andrew Flintoff, playing his first Test in 18 months, resisted South Africa’s victory charge in an unusually slow innings of 38 from 95 balls before he was caught off Morne Morkel.

The day started well for England as nightwatchman James Anderson took some painful blows from Dale Steyn to make a Test best 34. He was eventually trapped lbw in front of middle stump and received a standing ovation for his 111-minute resistance that spanned 80 deliveries.

Kevin Pietersen lasted five balls for his 13. Top scorer Alastair Cook was caught off a leading edge by Hashim Amla at cover off Jacques Kallis after batting for almost five hours. South Africa are seeking their first series win in England since their return from international isolation. They last won in 1965.

Brief scores: England 203 and 327 (A. Cook 60, S. Broad 67; Steyn 97/3, Morkel 61/3); South Africa 522 and 9/0.