South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates
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)
DRINKS BREAK.
OUT! LBW! Jansen has a long chat with Bavuma and takes the review, with 7 seconds left on the clock. Full and straight from Jayasuriya, Marco Jansen looked to defend it but the ball pitched and then spun away. Hit him on the pads and a confident Jayasuriya appealed. Umpire Paul Reiffel raised his finger. Time for technology now. Where did the ball pitch? UltraEdge first up. No murmur when ball passes bat. Now, Ball Tracking. Pitching in line! Hitting leg and middle. Sri Lanka get another breakthrough! The 30-run stand is broken and Jansen departs for 13 (21). South Africa are 113/6!
Very full, around off, Marco Jansen defends.
Around middle, a touch short, Bavuma nudges this through mid-wicket and takes a single.
Full, around leg, Marco Jansen defends.
Fuller than a good length, on off, Temba Bavuma taps it in front of mid off.
Back of a length, on middle, Marco Jansen hops back and tucks it behind square on the leg side for one.
Another one from Fernando and this is better than