South Africa win toss and choose to bowl first in Boxing Day test
PRETORIA : South Africa won the toss and put Pakistan into bat on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday, hoping to make early inroads with an all-out pace attack.
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"South Africa Have Set Sights On Seeing Itself In WTC Final": Temba Bavuma
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that his team has firmly set their sights on entering their first-ever World Test Championship Final, to be held at Lord's in June next year. South Africa are currently sitting on top of the standings for the ongoing cycle with 63.33 PCT, ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting with the Boxing Day game on December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. It will be followed by the New Year's game at Newlands in Cape Town, starting on January 3.
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.
South Africa need eight wickets to win as Sri Lanka chase 348-run target
GQEBERHA, South Africa :South Africa removed Sri Lanka’s openers after setting them a target of 348 to win the second test, leaving the visitors 60-2 at tea on the fourth day at St George’s Park on Sunday.
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)
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be resuming the third day of the ongoing second Test against South Africa from 242/3 in Gqeberha. Earlier, Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test. 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. (Live Scorecard)
Ryan Rickelton Hits First Test Ton For South Africa Against Sri Lanka
Ryan Rickelton made a battling century as South Africa overcame a shaky start on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Thursday. The left-handed Rickelton hit 101 as South Africa reached 269 for seven at the close. Rickelton, 28, has been a peripheral figure in the South African Test team since making his debut two-and-a-half years ago. He was playing in only his eighth Test out of a possible 19 and came into the match with a highest score of 42.