South Africa vs England 2017: 1st Test Day 2, 5 talking points

#3 Anderson and Broad make merry...with the bat

Broad played his part with a fine, attacking half-century

The South Africans were already run ragged by Root and the reprieve Broad got killed the fight in them despite Rabada knocking over Moeen Ali and Mark Wood in the same over. Broad made them rue their error with some scintillating pull shots while Anderson stepped out to smack Rabada over mid-wicket, a six that had the crowd at Lord's gaping in awe.

Edges flew into gaps and bouncers were dispatched within disdain as Broad compiled his first Test half-century since 2013. The tall seamer was in no mood to duck under the threatening bouncers and took them on with reckless abandon. The Proteas bowlers failed to pitch the ball up and the partnership soared. The 45 run stand came off just 27 balls before Morkel finally got rid of Anderson.