South Africa vs England, First Test, Day 1

Stumps called early due to bad light. ENG end Day 1 at 179/4 with Compton unbeaten on 63. Play will start 30 minutes early tomorrow.

Wicket: James Taylor's superb innings comes to an end, big appeal for caught behind off Steyn and he's gone for 70. England 174-4

Fifty for James Taylor!

Compton and Taylor bring up the 100 for England! Their stand has helped the visitors recover from 49 for 3.

Okay, so play resumes under overcast skies with the floodlights on. Hopefully we have seen the last of rain interruptions for today.

Another brief shower. And another disruption in play. We shouldn't be off for long though and the covers have already been taken off.

Wicket: Piedt's first ball spins sharply and traps Root LBW for 24 despite a review from the right hander, England 49-3

Dale Steyn so far this morning... Balls: 36 Dots: 31 Wickets: 2

Hope the rain stays away for some time.

"Lightning" stops play at Durban. England 12-1 in 6.1 overs.

Nick Compton walks out to bat.

Dale Steyn strikes. Alastair Cook gone for a duck. England 3-1 (Hales 2*)

Alex Hales opens his account in Test cricket with a double.

Kyle Abbott opens the bowling with Dale Steyn.

Dale Steyn to bowl the first ball to Alastair Cook.

Captains ready for the toss

The toss has been delayed by 30 mins. The toss will happen at 1000 local time and 1330 IST.

Not a good news first up. Rain gods are playing hide and seek game with just 30 minutes left for the toss.

Welcome to the live coverage of the first test between South Africa and England at Kingsmead, Durban.