Compton, Taylor revive England after Steyn strikes
ESPNcricinfo staff
26-Dec-2015
Hashim Amla won a delayed toss and chose to bowl first • Getty Images
Alastair Cook hadn't yet scored when he edged Dale Steyn to slip•AFP
After missing three Tests in India through injury, it was an impressive comeback for Steyn•Getty Images
Rain was a constant threat throughout the first two sessions•AFP
Alex Hales, on debut, fell straight after the first rain break, caught behind for 10•Getty Images
Steyn at that stage had not conceded a run in picking up both openers•Getty Images
Nick Compton, making his first appearance in two-and-a-half years, steadied the ship•Getty Images
But Dane Piedt struck with his first ball of the match to trap Joe Root lbw•Getty Images
Compton worked the singles effectively to keep the scoreboard moving•Getty Images
James Taylor struck a composed half-century in a solid fourth-wicket stand•Getty Images
Compton also passed 50...•Getty Images
...as he and Taylor added 125 together for the fourth wicket•Getty Images
Steyn removed Taylor for 70 as the close approached to keep it honours even•Getty Images