Pietersen leads the way in opening victory
Kevin Pietersen is having quite an impact as England captain. He did more than most to help his team take a series lead against South Africa with a 20-run victory at Headingley
22/08Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of England at Leeds, Aug 22 2008
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![England]( "England")
275/4 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
255 (49.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
22/08Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of England at Leeds, Aug 22 2008
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![England]( "England")
275/4 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
255 (49.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
England v South Africa, 1st ODI, Headingley
Match home for the first ODI between England and South Africa
Harmison ends ODI retirement
Steve Harmison, who came out of ODI retirement yesterday and was promptly selected in England's XI to face South Africa at Headingley, has insisted that his return has nothing to do with financial reasons
Smith reveals elbow problem
Graeme Smith has revealed that he has been struggling with worsening tennis elbow during the England tour and says he will need to take some time out over the next few months to be ready to face Australia
Preview
Dominant South Africa start as favourites
Cricinfo previews the first of five ODIs against South Africa at Headingley