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GQEBERHA, South Africa :Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in their second innings on Saturday, a lead of 221 runs at St George’s Park.
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.
GQEBERHA, South Africa :Sri Lanka made early inroads with three wickets before lunch as they pegged back South Africa to 82-3 on the opening day of the second test on Thursday.
SA vs SL Live Updates 2nd Test Day 1: The race for a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final heats up as South Africa take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test in Gqeberha. The Proteas lead the series 1-0 after crushing Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban last week. A series sweep would significantly boost South Africa's chances of reaching the WTC final. Similarly, a win would keep Sri Lanka afloat ahead of a two-match series against Australia, starting January next year. (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.
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.