Ian Bell was dismissed for 199 as England declared on 593-8 on day two of the first Test against South Africa.

Bell was caught by spinner Paul Harris trying a drive to bring up what would have been his first Test double ton.

South Africa openers Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie reached 7-0 in reply before rain brought play to a halt.

Earlier, Stuart Broad made a Test best 76 in a fine seventh-wicket partnership of 152 with Bell, and Kevin Pietersen was out for a superb 152.

Ian Bell completed a magnificent double century as England closed in on 600 on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

Bell brought up his first 200 in Test cricket with a xxxxx as dominant England reached xxx-x.

Bell had earlier combined with Stuart Broad in a 152 partnership for the seventh wicket, which saw Broad make his highest Test score of 76.

Kevin Pietersen was earlier out for a superb 152 as South Africa toiled.

Rain stopped play with Ian Bell stranded on 197 not out in the final session of the second day of the first Test between England and South Africa.

The hosts were in a dominant position at Lord's, racking up a mammoth total of 587-7 before rain intervened.

Earlier, Stuart Broad combined with Bell to put on 152 for the seventh wicket, Broad making his highest Test score of 76.

Kevin Pietersen was out for a superb 152 as South Africa toiled.

Ian Bell completed a magnificent double century as England closed in on 600 on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

Bell brought up his first 200 in Test cricket with a xxxxx as England continued to dominate.

Bell had earlier combined with Stuart Broad in a 152 partnership for the seventh wicket, which saw Broad make his highest Test score of 76.

Kevin Pietersen was earlier out for a superb 152 as South Africa toiled.