The match was effectively won on the first day when England laid the groundwork for the critical first innings lead thanks to the brilliant century by their debut captain, Joe Root, and in no small part to some poor South African fielding and undisciplined bowling.
Umdlalo wanqotshwa ngosuku lokuqala ngesikhathi i-England ibeka isikhonkwana sokuhola nge-innings yokuqala kubongwa ikhulu elincomekayo eliphume kukapteni ngosuku lwakhe lokuqala engukapteni, uJoe Root, kanye nokuvimba kabi nokuphosa kwiqembu lase-South Africa.