Day 1 - KP Pietersen scored a masterful century and with Ian Bell 192* patnership England solid start in opening day of first test.
Score at close of day : England 1st innings 309/3 (KP Pietersen 104*, IR Bell 75*, 90 ov)

Day 2 - England declare at 593/8 after centuries by Ian Bell. But Ian Bell was unlucky to be dismissed one short of a well-deserved double century.
Score at close of day : Eng - 593/8d (Pietersen 152, Bell 199), South Africa - 7/0

Day 3 - Monty Panesar led England's bowling with 4 wickets as SA were made to follow on at Lord's on Saturday. Prince Restores order with gutsy century.
Score at close of day : Eng - 593/8d (Pietersen 152, Bell 199), South Africa - 247 (Prince 101, Monty 4/74) & 13/0

Day 4 - After follow-on, Captain Graeme Smith and opening partner Neil McKenzie hit tons to raise hopes of unlikely draw.
Score at close of day : Eng - 593/8d, South Africa - 247 & 242/1 (Smith 107, McKenzie 102*)

Day 5 - After follow-on, Captain Graeme Smith, Neil McKenzie and HM Amla hit tons to end first test match with drawn.
Score at close of day : Eng - 593/8d, South Africa - 247 & 393/3 (Smith 107, McKenzie 132, HM Amla 104*)