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South Africa play to strength rather than tradition to just keep World Test Championship hopes alive

OSCAR RESS AT LORD'S: Australia started the contest as heavy favourites, and they might still be in charge, but South Africa's toss win and subsequent decision to bowl first in overcast conditions helped give them a foothold in the contest

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