England will host South Africa for a three-match Test series. The first Test will be played at the mecca of cricket, Lord’s before the bandwagon moves to Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester for the second match which will run from August 25 while the third game will commence from September 8 at the Kennington Oval, London.
The Test series will commence after South Africa played a four-day practice match against England Lions. The visiting Proteas side lost by an innings and 56 runs but will look to comeback stronger against the English side. It will also be a test for Mark Boucher and Brendon McCullum.
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South Africa clinched a massive victory by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at the Lord’s London. The hosts will look to bounce back in the second Test to avenge their defeat in the first match. Let us, however, have a look at some of the key stats and records at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Total matches | 82 |
Matches won batting first | 32 |
Matches won bowling first | 15 |
Average 1st Inns scores | 335 |
Average 2nd Inns scores | 268 |
Average 3rd Inns scores | 227 |
Average 4th Inns scores | 168 |
Highest total recorded | 656/8 (255.5 Ov) by AUS vs ENG |
Lowest total recorded | 58/10 (21.4 Ov) by IND vs ENG |