| Third LV= Insurance Test, The Kia Oval (day one of 5) |
| England received toss and can discipline, no play on Thursday |
| Scorecard |
The first day of England’s deciding Test in opposition to South Africa at The Oval was deserted with no ball being bowled.
Persistent showers in London prevented any motion after England received the toss and selected to discipline.
Heavy in a single day rain brought on an unique delay of half-hour, pushing the scheduled begin to 11:30 BST.
Sunshine gave method to extra dangerous climate, which swept in sporadically throughout the day.
A dry spell allowed an inspection at 15:10 and an extra have a look at the bottom was scheduled for 16:00, however extra rain arrived to finish the prospect of play.
England had already confirmed their XI, handing a debut to batter Harry Brook, whereas South Africa have made 4 modifications to the aspect that was crushed within the second Test at Old Trafford.
Ryan Rickelton has changed injured batter Rassie van der Dussen and the out-of-form Aidan Markram made approach for Khaya Zondo within the center order.
All-rounders Marcos Jansen and Wiann Mulder are in for tempo bowler Lungi Ngidi and off-spinner Simon Harmer.
The sequence is stage at 1-1, each side having received a Test apiece by an innings inside three days.
