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)
The pitch has flattened out a bit and South Africa have to grind hard for wickets. They were not at their best with the ball but we could see a much better, aggressive stint from the Proteas. Kagiso Rabada was the only one who troubled the batters. Dane Paterson looked sharp late in the day but nothing apart from that. South Africa need to start well and set the tone for the rest of the day. Who will dominate the first hour? Let's find out.
Some fine batting performances from the Lankan batters have seen them cut the deficit close to 100. It was a much improved batting performance from them. Sanath Jayasuriya, the head coach of Sri Lanka was clearly happy after the end of the day's play. The openers gave a steady start but it was the partnership between Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal that channelled the tide towards the visitors. Sri Lanka have plenty of batting in the bank and with Angelo Mathews and Kamindu Mendis well set, they'll hope to post a big second innings score.
...Day 3, Session 1...
South Africa bowled well in patches! The wicket, apart from when
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