England beat South Africa in first Test

England beat South Africa in first Test
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Summary Off-spinner Moeen Ali took a Test-best six wickets for 53 runs in 15 overs

LONDON (AFP) - England beat South Africa by 211 runs to win the first Test at Lord s on Sunday.

South Africa, set 331 to win on the fourth day, collapsed to 119 all out as England went 1-0 up in this four-match series and gave Joe Root a victory in his first Test as England captain.

Off-spinner Moeen Ali took a Test-best six wickets for 53 runs in 15 overs.

The series continues at Nottingham s Trent Bridge ground on Friday.

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