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DURBAN, South Africa :South Africa quick bowler Marc Jansen took a career best seven wickets as Sri Lanka were dismissed for their lowest test total of 42 on the second day of the first test at Kingsmead on Thursday in reply to the hosts’ first innings 191.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: After rain curtailed play on Day 1 to only 20.4 overs, Day 2 begins with brighter skies in the first Test in Durban between hosts South Africa and visitors Sri Lanka. In what is a crucial series for both nations, victory for either would take them closer to a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. South Africa lost a fifth wicket before the hundred-run mark early on Day 2, and are relying on a partnership between captain Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen to bail them out of trouble. Under Sanath Jayasuriya, a buoyant Sri Lanka will be aiming to cause more upsets in Test cricket, after a win in England and series win at home against New Zealand. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Lahiru Kumara struck twice as Sri Lanka's bowlers had the better of a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday. South Africa were 80 for four when rain stopped play for the day shortly before lunch. Fast bowler Kumara took wickets in successive overs to put his team on top -- and was denied a third wicket because of a no-ball. "There was a lot in favour of the bowling team and they bowled well. The deliveries that got wickets were all pretty decent," said South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince.
DURBAN :There was no play possible between lunch and tea on the first day of the first test between hosts South Africa and Sri Lanka at a rain-sodden Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, with little prospect in the afternoon either with the home side on 80-4.
DURBAN :Lahiru Kumara took 2-35 as Sri Lanka used the seamer friendly conditions at Kingsmead to reduce hosts South Africa to 80 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test in Durban on Wednesday.
SA vs SL Live Updates 1st Test: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the 1st in Durban. With the stakes high in the World Test Championship standings, this match is significant for both teams. Sri Lanka are slightly ahead in the WTC race and know that a series win can increase their chances for the WTC Final while South Africa will also keep their slim hopes alive. The visitors came into the series with confidence from an ODI series victory against New Zealand while South Africa is in doubts after their T20I series loss to India on home soil. (Live Scorecard)
DURBAN : Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final.
