Thami Tsolekile, Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Ian Bell, James Taylor, Jonathan Trott, Graeme Swann, Graham Onions, James Anderson, Steven Finn, Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan, Jonathan Bairstow, Matt Prior,
Alviro Petersen, Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Jacques Rudolph, JP Duminy, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne Morkel, Robin Peterson, Albie Morkel, Faf du Plessis, Jacques Kallis, Vernon Philander, AB de Villiers
Traditionally, the wicket at Lord's is a good one for batting. But with the new ball it always offers something to the seamers. Spinners would also get some assistance as the match progresses. Altogether, a sporting deck!
| England | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Pace attack | Overall form |
| Weakness | Poor overall form, distractions off the field | Lack of exposure for middle order |
| Opportunities | Retain their number 1 ranking in Tests with win | Go to the number 1 position in Tests |
| Threats | Dale Steyn and Graeme Smith | Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad |
| England | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 56 | 30 |
| Home Wins | 27 | 18 |
| Away Wins | 29 | 12 |
| Highest Innings Score | 654 on March 03, 1939 | 682 on July 31, 2003 |
| Lowest Innings Score | 76 on July 29, 1907 | 30 on February 13, 1896 |
| England | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Total Chased | 248 on January 14, 2000 | 283 on January 02, 1906 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 76 on July 29, 1907 | 126 on December 24, 1930 |
| Most Prolific Batsman | Denis Compton - 2205 Runs | Bruce Mitchell - 2732 Runs |
| Highest Individual Score | 243 by Eddie Paynter On January 20, 1939 | 311 by Hashim Amla On July 19, 2012 |
| Most Successful Bowler | Sydney Barnes - 83 Wickets | Shaun Pollock - 91 Wickets |
| Best Bowling Analysis | 9/28 by George Lohmann On March 02, 1896 | 9/113 by Hugh Tayfield On February 15, 1957 |
