1 of 11 Alec Stewart, playing his 133rd and final Test, is one of four Surrey players on familiar ground at The Oval
2 of 11 The England wicket-keeper is presented with a bat to celebrate his international career
3 of 11 After winning the toss, South Africa skipper Graeme Smith successfully negotiates the opening overs as the tourists bring up 50 runs without losing a wicket
4 of 11 Smith contributes 18 runs before being run-out after Herschelle Gibbs decided to take a risky single
5 of 11 Gibbs takes advantage of favourable batting conditions to make his half century as South Africa reach 111-1 at lunch
6 of 11 The South African opener strikes a series of boundaries to reach his tenth Test century as the tourists dominate the afternoon session
7 of 11 Gibbs celebrates reaching three figures on a increasingly frustrating day for England's bowlers
8 of 11 He is ably supported by Gary Kirsten - the veteran left-handed batsman reaches his 50 with ease
9 of 11 England finally claim a second wicket when Gary Kirsten is trapped lbw by spinner Ashley Giles
10 of 11 Gibbs eventually departs for 183, clean bowled by Giles, to leave South Africa on 345-3
11 of 11 The final ball of the day sees James Anderson draw an edge from Neil McKenzie, caught behind for nine, to leave South Africa on 362-4 at stumps
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