Blast from the past: Steyn seals Lions series victory with last-gasp penalty
Today in SA sports history: June 27
26 June 2022 - 19:57
1955 — SA’s cricketers blow a first-innings lead of 171 to lose the second Test against England at Lord’s by 71 runs, going down 0-2 in the five-match series. Debutant Peter Heine took five wickets and Trevor Goddard four as SA bowled out the hosts for 133 in their first knock, and then Roy McLean scored 142 as the visitors amassed 304. But the home team made 353 in their second innings and then bowled out SA for 111. ..
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