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Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. "For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said Bavuma of a hard-fought match which went into the fifth day. "It's rare when you get to play for five days and it's also rare when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top and times when Sri Lanka were getting the momentum on their side."

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa's Big Win vs Sri Lanka - What Does It Mean For India?

South Africa moved to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, damaging the Sanath Jayasuriya-coached side's aspirations for qualifying for the WTC final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday. The win secured a dominant 2-0 series victory for the Proteas, who dethroned WTC table toppers Australia to claim the top spot. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are now fourth in the running for a spot in the final and will be playing Australia in a two-game Test series in January. Sri Lanka entered this match with a point to prove, especially after a crushing 233-run defeat in the first Test in Durban, where they were bowled out for a record low of 42 in the first innings. After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first but found themselves in early trouble before captain Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton steadied the ship with a vital 133-run partnership.

Huge search operation underway for missing man, 25, last seen at Greater Manchester pub

An 'extensive' search operation is underway to find a missing Bury man who was last seen at a Greater Manchester pub. Police say George was last seen at The Lock Keeper, in Radcliffe, at 11pm on Saturday night (December 7).

Sri Lanka Battle Hard To Stay In Second Test Against South Africa

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka's hopes alive on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday. Captain De Silva and Mendis, Sri Lanka's last recognised batsmen, shared an unbeaten partnership of 83 as Sri Lanka, set 348 to win, reached 205 for five at the close. South Africa seemed on target for an early win to complete a 2-0 series clean sweep when Sri Lanka slumped to 122 for five, with fast bowler Dane Paterson and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj taking two wickets each. But De Silva and Mendis, who both finished on 39 not out, not only blunted the South African bowling attack but kept the score moving at better than four runs an over.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Live Updates: South Africa will aim to continue their dominance in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha on Sunday. Temba Bavuma (48 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (36 not out) will resume the Proteas' innings at 191 for 3 on Day 4 of the game. On the previous day, Dane Paterson continued his late-career revival when he bowled South Africa into a strong position. He took a Test-best five for 71 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 328, which gave South Africa a 30-run first innings lead. The hosts increased their advantage by scoring 191 for three by the close, an overall lead of 221. (Live Scorecard)

McLaren target title after front row sweep in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI :Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday with the team perfectly placed to win their first Formula One constructors' title since 1998.

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Friday. Sri Lanka were 242 for three at the close in reply to South Africa's first innings of 358. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka's only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six.

Ferrari's F1 title hopes hit by Leclerc grid drop

ABU DHABI :Ferrari suffered a severe setback to their hopes of winning the Formula One constructors' title for the first time since 2008 when Charles Leclerc was handed a 10 place grid penalty on Friday.

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Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa's Big Win vs Sri Lanka - What Does It Mean For India?

Huge search operation underway for missing man, 25, last seen at Greater Manchester pub

Sri Lanka Battle Hard To Stay In Second Test Against South Africa

South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

McLaren target title after front row sweep in Abu Dhabi

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

Ferrari's F1 title hopes hit by Leclerc grid drop