The first test match between South Africa and England will be played at Centurion from Wednesday. This is the first of the four test match series between the two sides. The two sides have already played a T20I series – which was tied 1-1 – and an ODI series which was won by England 2-1. 
South Africa will be struggling with the absence of a couple of their bowlers, what with Dale Steyn struggling to regain full fitness while Jacques Kallis almost certain to miss out entirely or play as a batsman only. 
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The South African batting will revolve around the likes of captain Graeme Smith, and he will look to convert the starts that he has been getting into something more monumental. The middle-order will then to prop up the batting which will have to take more responsibility as the bowling will be a little thinner than usual.
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On the other hand, England will be bolstered by the return of form of Ryan Sidebottom, who bagged quite a few wickets in the tour game. With James Anderson and Stuart Broad having looked like they have recovered from their injuries, they will play in the first test match. Graeme Swann will also be a part of the bowling line-up.
Bet365 offers 2.25 for a South African win, as compared to Boylesports’ offer of 4.5. Ladbrokes will give 2.75 for a drawn encounter.