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England defeat South Africa by 211 runs in first Test<br/>

England defeated South Africa by 211 runs in the first cricket Test at Lord&apos;s today, with more than a day to spare. The Proteas, set to score 331 for a win, collapsed to 119 all out inside 37 overs in their second innings. For the hosts, Off spinner Moeen Ali finished with Test-best figures of six for 53 in 15 overs including a burst of five for 20 in 25 balls. No South Africa batsman made more in the innings than Temba Bavuma&apos;s 21. Moeen Ali who had the match tally of 10 wickets was declared Man of the Match. Ali had earlier completed the all-rounder&apos;s Test double of 2,000 runs and 100 wickets and made 87 in England&apos;s first innings. England are now 1-0 up in this four-match series. The final scores: England – 458 and 233,South Africa – 361 and 119

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