England vs South Africa, 1st Test at London, Jul 10 2008 - Match Result

Stumps 4.50 pm: It is stumps for real this time. The players, led by Amla, troop off. South Africa have batted fabulously on a flat pitch to survive two days and draw this Test. Amla remains unbeaten on 104, following centuries from Smith and McKenzie. Panesar toiled for 60 overs without a wicket in the second innings. England used six new-ball bowlers in this Test.

Shame it had to end this way really. The players appeared to think the game was over when the light was offered but then the sun came out once again and we had two overs - from KP and Cook, who made his bowling debut in Tests - before both captains decided to call it off.

When the day began, however, it was filled with promise. England needed nine wickets but they were unable to break a succession of determined and patient South African batsman. This is the sixth consecutive draw at Lord's.

Ian Bell is the Man of the Match for his 199 in the first innings.

That's it from us at Cricinfo today. On behalf of all the commentators during this Test - Gnasher, Will, Jenny and Jamie - this is George Binoy signing off . See you for the second Test, which begins on Friday at Headingley. Cheers.

Cook's bowling, his first ball in Test cricket. He bowls off spin by the way.

We're ready to resume after that curious little interruption. There's bright light now. Both captains can agree to call the match off in a few minutes before the start of the final hour. It's all a bit strange. Pietersen will bowl.

4.37pm: I think the umpires have offered the light to the batsmen and they have accepted it. The players shake hands with each other and Amla walks off to cheers from the crowd. I'm not too sure what the scene is, the umpires are still in the middle. The bails have been removed. Is that the end of the match? The players shook hands as they left the ground.

South Africa lead by 44 runs. It hasn't been officially called off yet. It's just a matter of time. They will make a decision at 4.50pm. The umpires are still in the middle. The sun is out now and Billy Bowden has called back the players. Smith's smiling on the balcony.