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Compton, Taylor revive England after Steyn strikes

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
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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
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