17 Dec 2009

Good opening day for Proteas against England

6:29 am on 17 December 2009

The South African cricketers have made a solid start to their first test against England in Centurion, reaching 262 for 4 on the opening day after losing the toss.

The highlight was a 32nd test century for Jacques Kallis who's 112 not out.

South African are without their leading fast bowler Dale Steyn who was ruled out of the match with a hamstring injury.