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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Sri Lanka in South Africa, 3 Test Series, 2016/17, December 26, 2016

SA 286/10 (98.5) , 406/6 (90.5)
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs
SL 205/10 (64.5) , 281/10 (96.3)
Match over
Commentary :
0.0 : Hello everyone and welcome to the coverage of the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. The home side are coming off an impressive series Down Under where they beat Australia 2-1. It is what led to the change of captaincy for the Proteas with Faf du Plessis being appointed as the full-time Test captain. He led his troops well and against an inexperienced Sri Lankan side, the Saffas will hope for another impressive set of performances.
Things aren't that doom and gloom for Sri Lanka though, they beat Australia at home recently which does not happen that often and it was the way the youngsters stepped up which should bolster the confidence of the captain Angelo Mathews who is himself returning from injury. He will want to lead from the front and ensure that Sri Lanka are not just competing but also winning games. Yes the home side start as favorites but do not rule out the Lankans since they are never short of a fight. Stay tun
TOSS - SOUTH AFRICA WIN THE TOSS AND HAVE ELECTED TO BAT.
South Africa XI - Stephen Cook, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (c), JP Duminy, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kyle Abbott.
Sri Lanka XI - Kaushal Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera.
Game time! The players are out in the middle. STEPHEN COOK and DEAN ELGAR are the two openers for South Africa. SURANGA LAKMAL to bowl first up with three slips and a gully. Here we go...
0.1 : S Lakmal to Cook, Fuller on middle and leg, Cook gets across and clips it towards short leg.
0.2 : S Lakmal to Cook, Back of a length outside off, Cook gets across and tucks it towards the on side.
0.3 : S Lakmal to Cook, Fullish outside off, no shot offered by Cook.
0.4 : S Lakmal to Cook, Outside off on shorter length, Cook places it towards point off his crease.
0.5 : S Lakmal to Cook, Off the mark! Shorter outside off, Cook shuffles across and taps it wide of the mid on fielder for a single.
0.6 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it on middle and leg, Elgar tucks it towards mid-wicket.
NUWAN PRADEEP to bowl from the other end.
1.1 : N Pradeep to Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook lets it go through safely.
1.2 : N Pradeep to Cook, A touch short outside off, too wide for a shot from Cook.
1.3 : N Pradeep to Cook, Good swing! Hurls it outside off on a length, swings away late, Cook watches it swing is happy to let it go.
1.4 : N Pradeep to Cook, Bowls the fuller one outside off, Cook is half forward to it and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
1.5 : N Pradeep to Cook, Full outside off, Cook pushes forward to defend but gets it off the outer half towards covers.
1.6 : N Pradeep to Cook, Back of a length outside off, bounces a touch more, Cook is taken back a touch but does well to ride the bounce and tap it towards covers.
2.1 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Full outside off, Elgar comes forward and defends it watchfully.
2.2 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it on middle and leg, Elgar looks to turn it through mid-wicket but fails to connect.
2.3 : S Lakmal to Elgar, On the pads, Elgar tucks it off the inner half through fine leg for a single. He too gets off the mark.
2.4 : S Lakmal to Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook comes forward and defends it back down the wicket.
2.5 : S Lakmal to Cook, Fuller on off, swings away, Cook though covers the line and pushes it back down the wicket. The bowler goes to his right and stops the ball.
2.6 : S Lakmal to Cook, Pitched up outside off, Cook pushes it towards covers and calls Elgar through for a quick single.
3.1 : N Pradeep to Cook, Good length outside off, Cook raises his bat and lets it go through.
3.2 : N Pradeep to Cook, FOUR! On the pads and into the fence! Fuller on middle, clipped through mid-wicket for a boundary. That was really well timed by Cook, a bread and butter shot for him.
3.3 : N Pradeep to Cook, Back of a length outside off, Cook punches it back down the wicket with a hop.
3.4 : N Pradeep to Cook, On a length on off, Cook defends it off the inner half towards the short leg fielder.
3.5 : N Pradeep to Cook, FOUR! And again! Pradeep angles another one on the pads, Cook puts it away with a nice clip into the mid-wicket fence. Superb work, there!
3.6 : N Pradeep to Cook, Back of a length outside off, Cook defends it back down the wicket.
4.1 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it outside off on a length, Elgar lets it go through but it was too close to the off stump.
4.2 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bouncer! Shorter length on middle, Elgar ducks under it in time.
4.3 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Sprays it wide outside off, no shot offered by Elgar.
4.4 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Slants it on a length outside off, Elgar lets it go through.
Goes round the wicket.
4.5 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it outside off on a fuller length, Elgar is happy to let it go.
4.6 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Full outside off, left alone by Elgar.
5.1 : N Pradeep to Cook, Bowls it outside off on a fuller length, Cook defends it with another inside edge towards short leg.
5.2 : N Pradeep to Cook, Angles it on the stumps, Cook gets across and works it wide of the short leg fielder and also wide enough of the mid on fielder for a well-run three.
5.3 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, Elgar plays inside the line and lets it go through.
5.4 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Fuller outside off, Elgar comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge towards short leg.
5.5 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Bowls it outside off on a length, Elgar defends it towards point off his crease.
5.6 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Slants it fuller outside off, left alone by Elgar.
6.1 : S Lakmal to Cook, Full outside off, Cook pushes it towards covers with a half forward push.
6.2 : S Lakmal to Cook, GOOD BALL! Angles it outside off on a back of a length, Cook has to play at it, the ball bounces and seams away to beat the outside edge. Very good ball but Sri Lanka need to bowl a lot more of these.
6.3 : S Lakmal to Cook, Full outside off, this time Cook is happy to let it go through.
6.4 : S Lakmal to Cook, Angles it on a fuller length outside off, Cook defends it towards short leg. Kusal under the helmet fumbles and runs till mid on to catch up but the batsmen do not take the single.
6.5 : S Lakmal to Cook, Full but way outside off for Cook to play a shot.
6.6 : S Lakmal to Cook, Pitched up outside off, Cook shoulders his arms to it. A maiden to Lakmal.
ANGELO MATHEWS comes on for a bowl. An early bowling change then for SL.
7.1 : A Mathews to Elgar, Fuller on middle, Elgar looks to clip it through but gets an inside edge behind square on the leg side for a couple.
7.2 : A Mathews to Elgar, Pitched up outside off, Elgar pushes it towards covers for a single.
7.3 : A Mathews to Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook comes forward and pushes it towards the off side.
7.4 : A Mathews to Cook, Pitched up outside off, Cook comes forward and defends it.
7.5 : A Mathews to Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook is right forward to defend this one from his crease.
7.6 : A Mathews to Cook, On a length on off, comes in, Cook turns it towards square leg off his crease.
8.1 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Fuller outside off, left alone by Elgar.
8.2 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, Elgar defends it back down the wicket.
8.3 : S Lakmal to Elgar, FOUR! PRISTINE! Fuller outside off, Elgar just brings his bat down in time and times his push brilliantly through covers for a boundary. Superb shot, that!
8.4 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Angles it on a length on off, Elgar turns it towards square leg off the inner half of the bat for a single.
8.5 : S Lakmal to Cook, Good length outside off, Cook looks to push at it from his crease but fails to do so.
8.6 : S Lakmal to Cook, Back of a length outside off, Cook gets across and punches it towards mid on from his crease.
9.1 : A Mathews to Elgar, Good length ball on off, Elgar taps it to cover-point for a quick single.
9.2 : A Mathews to Cook, Fuller length ball outside off, Cook drives it towards mid off.
9.3 : Mathews to Cook, Angles it on the pads, Cook tries to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Stifled appeal for a leg before turned down.
9.4 : A Mathews to Cook, On the pads, Cook tickles it to fine leg and takes a couple.
9.5 : A Mathews to Cook, Good length ball outside off, Cook pushes it towards point.
9.6 : A Mathews to Cook, Fuller length ball outside off, Cook presses forward and pushes it to covers.
10.1 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Length ball outside off, bit of a movement, Elgar shoulders his arms.
10.2 : S Lakmal to Elgar, In the corridor outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
10.3 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Angles it on the pads, Elgar flicks it to fine leg for a single.
10.4 : S Lakmal to Cook, Good length ball outside off, Cook gets a touch across and works it to the leg side for a single.
10.5 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Landed outside off, Dean Elgar doesn't play at it.
10.6 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Back of a length ball outside off, Dean stays back in his crease and defends.
11.1 : A Mathews to Cook, Good length ball outside off, angling away, Cook leaves it alone.
11.2 : A Mathews to Cook, Fullish around off, Cook tries to flick but gets a leading edge towards mid off.
11.3 : A Mathews to S Cook, Fuller length ball outside off, Cook drives it towards mid off.
11.4 : A Mathews to Cook, Good length ball landed just outside off, Cook stays back in his crease and defends.
11.5 : A Mathews to Cook, Fullish ball outside off, driven straight to the cover fielder.
11.6 : A Mathews to Cook, FOUR! Didn't time it well but still he'll get a boundary. Fuller length ball outside off, Cook tries to drive it through covers but mistimes a bit. The ball beats the mid off fielder and Cook gets a boundary.
Nuwan Pradeep back on.
12.1 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Fuller length ball outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms.
12.2 : N Pradeep to Elgar, FOUR! Length ball on off, Elgar flicks it through the mid-wicket region. Finds the gap and gets a boundary.
12.3 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Length ball outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
12.4 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Back of a length ball outside off, Elgar pushes it towards point.
12.5 : N Pradeep to Elgar, FOUR! This is a poor ball! Angles it on the pads, Elgar works it to the fine leg region for an easy boundary.
12.6 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Good length ball on off, Elgar defends it with soft hands.
13.1 : A Mathews to Cook, Wide outside off, Cook doesn't flirt with it.
13.2 : A Mathews to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook covers the line and defends.
13.3 : A Mathews to Cook, Good length ball on off, Cook flicks it to mid-wicket.
13.4 : A Mathews to Cook, Fuller length ball around off, Cook drives it towards mid on where Herath does well to stop the ball.
13.5 : A Mathews to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook pushes it towards covers.
13.6 : A Mathews to Cook, Good length ball outside off, Cook taps it to the off side awkwardly.
14.1 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Fullish on middle, Elgar flicks it away towards long leg for a single.
14.2 : N Pradeep to Cook, Good length ball around off, Cook covers the line and defends.
14.3 : N Pradeep to Cook, Tad short outside off, bit of an extra bounce, Cook tries to cut but misses it completely.
14.4 : N Pradeep to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook shoulders his arms.
14.5 : N Pradeep to S Cook, Fuller length ball outside off, Cook drives it towards mid off.
14.6 : N Pradeep to Cook, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Drinks break!
DUSHMANTHA CHAMEERA comes on to bowl.
15.1 : D Chameera to Elgar, Wide outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
15.2 : D Chameera to Elgar, In the corridor outside off, Elgar allows it through.
15.3 : D Chameera to Elgar, Good length ball outside off, Elgar doesn't play at it.
15.4 : D Chameera to Elgar, Way outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms.
15.5 : D Chameera to Elgar, FOUR! Well played. Fuller length ball outside off, Elgar drives it through the cover region for a glorious boundary.
15.6 : D Chameera to D Elgar, Fuller length ball outside off again, Elgar drives it through mid off this time. Herath chases the ball and the batsmen take three runs.
16.1 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Back of a length ball outside off, Elgar fails to connect his bat on the ball.
16.2 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
16.3 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Fuller length ball outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms.
16.4 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Good length ball on off, Elgar pushes it to cover-point.
16.5 : N Pradeep to Elgar, The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
16.6 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Just short! Fuller length ball outside off, Elgar goes for the drive but gets an outside edge. The ball falls short of Karunaratne at second slip. There is a mix-up between the two batsmen too. Eventually all okay.
17.1 : D Chameera to Cook, Fuller length ball on off, Cook flicks it to backward square leg for a single.
17.2 : D Chameera to Cook, Good length ball on off, Cook defends it off his back foot.
17.3 : D Chameera to Cook, Good length ball outside off, Cook tries to push but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
17.4 : D Chameera to Cook, In the corridor outside off, Cook leaves it alone.
17.5 : D Chameera to Cook, Good length ball around off, Cook covers the line and defends.
17.6 : D Chameera to Cook, FOUR! On the pads, Cook flicks it through the square leg region. The ball wins the race and crosses the rope. Fifty up for South Africa!
18.1 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Good length ball outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms.
18.2 : N Pradeep to Elgar, FOUR! Width on offer outside off, Elgar punches it through the point region for a boundary.
18.3 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Good length ball outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms once again.
18.4 : N Pradeep to Elgar, In the corridor outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
18.5 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Beaten! Good length ball outside off, Elgar tries to push but misses it completely.
18.6 : N Pradeep to Elgar, NO BALL! Landed outside off, Elgar lets it go through. The umpire signals a no ball for overstepping.
N Pradeep to Elgar, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
RANGANA HERATH comes on to bowl.
19.1 : R Herath to Cook, Tossed up around off, Cook defends it with soft hands.
19.2 : R Herath to Cook, Landed around off, Cook defends it into the ground.
19.3 : R Herath to Cook, Tossed up on off, Cook comes forward to flick it across but misses and gets hit on the pads.
19.4 : R Herath to Cook, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
19.5 : R Herath to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook blocks it out into the ground.
19.6 : R Herath to Cook, Cook flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
20.1 : N Pradeep to Cook, Good length ball outside off, Cook allows it through. The ball brushes his pads though.
20.2 : N Pradeep to Cook, Banged in short outside off, Cook ducks under it. The umpire calls it one short ball for the over.
20.3 : N Pradeep to Cook, Way outside off, Cook leaves it alone.
20.4 : N Pradeep to Cook, Tad short outside off, Cook punches it through covers for a single.
20.5 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Landed around off, Elgar defends it with soft hands.
20.6 : N Pradeep to Cook, Full ball on off, Cook drives it to mid on.
21.1 : R Herath to Elgar, Tossed up on off, Elgar defends it into the ground.
21.2 : R Herath to Elgar, Shortish outside off, Elgar flicks it through square leg for a single.
21.3 : R Herath to Cook, Fullish ball on off, Cook defends it solidly.
21.4 : R Herath to Cook, Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
21.5 : R Herath to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook pushes it towards covers.
21.6 : R Herath to Cook, FOUR! Fullish on middle and leg, Cook goes for the sweep but doesn't time it that well. The ball goes through backward square leg for a boundary.
22.1 : D Chameera to Elgar, Good length ball outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms.
22.2 : D Chameera to Elgar, Fuller length ball outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms.
22.3 : D Chameera to Elgar, Full ball outside off, Elgar doesn't flirt with it.
22.4 : D Chameera to Elgar, Landed outside off, Elgar leaves it alone.
22.5 : D Chameera to Cook, On middle and leg, Cook flicks it through square leg for a single.
22.6 : D Chameera to Elgar, Banged in short, Elgar sways away.
23.1 : R Herath to Cook, Landed around off, Cook blocks it out watchfully.
23.2 : R Herath to Cook, Outside off, Cook taps it through backward point for a couple.
23.3 : R Herath to Cook, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
23.4 : R Herath to Cook, FOUR! Fine shot! Fullish ball, Cook steps forward and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
23.5 : R Herath to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook hits it hard through covers for three runs.
23.6 : R Herath to Elgar, Around off, defended into the ground.
24.1 : D Chameera to Cook, FOUR! Fine shot, that! Fuller length ball outside off, Cook drives it through the point region. The fielders chase the ball but fail to do so.
24.2 : D Chameera to Cook, Back of a length ball on the pads, Cook tucks it to the leg side.
24.3 : D Chameera to Cook, Shortish near the rib cage, Cook defends it off his back foot.
24.4 : D Chameera to Cook, Good length ball around off, Cook defends it from within his crease.
24.5 : D Chameera to Cook, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
24.6 : D Chameera to Cook, Wide outside off this time, Cook doesn't flirt with it.
25.1 : R Herath to D Elgar, Fullish ball landed just outside off, Elgar drives it through mid on for a single.
25.2 : R Herath to Cook, Tossed ball on middle and leg, Cook tries to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge towards short leg. The fielder does well to stop the ball there.
25.3 : R Herath to Cook, Full on off, Cook covers the line and defends.
25.4 : R Herath to Cook, On middle and off, Stephen flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
25.5 : R Herath to Elgar, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
25.6 : R Herath to Elgar, Around off, Dean defends it watchfully.
26.1 : D Chameera to Cook, Length ball on off, Cook tucks it towards short leg. The fielder goes to his right and stops the ball and throws it back in.
26.2 : D Chameera to Cook, Landed around off, Cook flicks it through the leg side for a single.
26.3 : D Chameera to Elgar, Outside off, Dean pushes it towards point.
26.4 : D Chameera to Elgar, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
26.5 : D Chameera to D Elgar, Short of a length ball on off, Elgar pulls it through square leg for a single.
26.6 : D Chameera to Cook, Around off, Cook defends it solidly.
27.1 : R Herath to Elgar, Fullish ball on off, Elgar drives it through mid on for a single.
27.2 : R Herath to Cook, Tossed up on middle and leg, Cook defends it into the ground.
27.3 : R Herath to Cook, Down the leg side, Cook tries to flick but misses it completely.
27.4 : R Herath to Cook, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
27.5 : R Herath to Cook, Appeal for a leg before! Arm ball on the pads, Cook misses and gets hit on the pads. The umpire turns down the appeal. Might be missing leg.
27.6 : R Herath to Cook, Full outside off, Cook drives it towards covers.
DHANANJAYA DE SILVA comes on to bowl.
28.1 : de Silva to Elgar, On middle and leg, Elgar flicks it through the leg side for a single.
28.2 : de Silva to Cook, On middle and off, Cook gets across and works it through square leg for a couple. That brings up his fifty as well.
Second Test fifty for Stephen Cook!
28.3 : de Silva to Cook, On middle, Cook flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
28.4 : de Silva to Elgar, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
28.5 : de Silva to Elgar, Down the leg side, Elgar flicks it to fine leg for a single.
28.6 : de Silva to Cook, Outside off, Cook works it through backward square leg for a single. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!
Excellent first session for South Africa. They didn't lose a single wicket and made the Sri Lankan bowlers toil hard. Stephen Cook and Dean Elgar batted patiently throughout. The Lankan bowlers lacked venom. They were not accurate with their lines and lengths and struggled throughout. Cook has crossed his fifty and Elgar is reaching the same. South Africa would look for a big opening stand here. Sri Lanka need to come back hard and need to reassess their bowling plans. Join us back in a bit then
DAY 1... SESSION 2.....
The players are back out in the middle. STEPHEN COOK and DEAN ELGAR come out to bat. Sri Lanka begin with SURANGA LAKMAL. Here we go...
29.1 : S Lakmal to Cook, Bowls it full outside off, swings away, Cook lets it go through.
29.2 : S Lakmal to Cook, Pitched up outside off, left alone by Cook.
29.3 : S Lakmal to Cook, Bowls it on the stumps, Cook tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
29.4 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Fuller length outside off, Elgar looks to drive at it from his crease but is beaten all ends up. There was a faint noise as the ball went past the bat but there was nothing from the players. May be, just my ears then.
29.5 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Shorter outside off, Elgar cuts it through backward point for a single.
29.6 : S Lakmal to Cook, Bowls it outside off on a length, hit to deep point for a single.
RANGANA HERATH to bowl from the other end.
30.1 : R Herath to Cook, Floats it on off, Cook nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
30.2 : R Herath to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, Elgar works it through mid-wicket for a single.
30.3 : R Herath to S Cook, Outside off, Cook is beaten in the air and gets an inside edge onto his pads as he comes forward to defend it.
30.4 : R Herath to Cook, Cook comes forward and defends it watchfully.
30.5 : R Herath to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook presses forward and defends it.
30.6 : R Herath to Cook, Cook offers another solid block.
31.1 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, no shot offered by Elgar.
31.2 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Fuller outside off, Elgar is happy to let it pass.
31.3 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Pitched up outside off, Elgar comes forward and defends it.
31.4 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it on off, Elgar works it through square leg for a single.
31.5 : S Lakmal to S Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook comes forward and drives it through covers for a single.
31.6 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, Elgar taps it towards backward point for a single. That is also the 100-run opening stand, superb effort!
Bowling change, ANGELO MATHEWS comes on for a spell.
32.1 : A Mathews to Elgar, Hurls it outside off, on a length, Elgar lets it go through.
32.2 : A Mathews to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, Elgar feels for it and looks to play but is beaten by the late away movement. Good ball, Angelo!
32.3 : A Mathews to Elgar, Outside off, on a length, left alone.
32.4 : A Mathews to Elgar, Fuller outside off, Elgar is happy to let it go through.
32.5 : A Mathews to Elgar, Slanted on a length outside off, Elgar shoulders his arms to it.
32.6 : A Mathews to Elgar, Bowls it outside off, nothing from Elgar at all.
33.1 : S Lakmal to Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook comes forward and pushes it to covers.
33.2 : S Lakmal to Cook, Landed outside off, Cook shoulders his arms to it.
33.3 : S Lakmal to Cook, Swings this one away from Cook but it is too wide and Cook leaves it easily.
33.4 : S Lakmal to Cook, Fuller outside off, Cook comes forward and pushes it back down the wicket.
33.5 : S Lakmal to Cook, Bowls it outside off, swings away, Cook plays it with the swing through covers for a single.
33.6 : S Lakmal to Elgar, On a length outside off, Elgar pushes it towards covers.
34.1 : A Mathews to Cook, Bowls it outside off, Cook gets across and defends it back down the wicket.
34.2 : A Mathews to Cook, Back of a length outside off, comes in, Cook gets across and tucks it towards the on side for a single.
34.3 : A Mathews to Elgar, On a length outside off, Elgar shapes to pull but plays a half-pull towards mid-wicket who fumbles and allows a single.
34.4 : A Mathews to Cook, Cook tucks one towards mid on and calls Elgar through for a quick single.
34.5 : A Mathews to Elgar, Sprays it outside off, no shot offered by Elgar.
34.6 : A Mathews to Elgar, Hurls it outside off on a length, Elgar is patient enough to leave it.
35.1 : S Lakmal to Cook, Bowls it wide outside off, Cook goes after it but cannot connect bat to ball.
35.2 : S Lakmal to Cook, Sprays it wide outside off, nothing from Cook.
35.3 : S Lakmal to Cook, OUT! PEACH! Bowls it outside off, at an angle coming in, Cook is squared up looking to clip it through mid-wicket. The ball pitches and holds its line a touch, it goes off the outside edge and carries nicely to Chandimal who dives to his right and takes a good catch. Finally a wicket for Sri Lanka, they should have bowled more of these. They will want to make use of this opening.
HASHIM AMLA is the new man in. He has not been amongst the runs and the visitors will be looking to exploit that.
35.4 : S Lakmal to Amla, Bowls it outside off, left alone by Amla.
35.5 : S Lakmal to Amla, Ohh! Bowls it outside off, pitches and zips away with extra bounce, Amla is beaten all ends up. That was seriously well bowled.
35.6 : S Lakmal to Amla, Hurls it on off, swings away, Amla plays at it from his crease and gets it towards point.
36.1 : A Mathews to Elgar, Bowls it on off, Elgar keeps it out from his crease.
36.2 : A Mathews to Elgar, Fuller outside off, Elgar comes forward and defends it.
36.3 : A Mathews to Elgar, Slants it outside off, Elgar lets it go through safely.
36.4 : A Mathews to Elgar, Elgar defends this one watchfully.
36.5 : A Mathews to Elgar, Angles this one on the stumps, Elgar keeps it out from his crease.
36.6 : A Mathews to Elgar, Pitched up on off, Elgar comes half forward and plays it back down the wicket.
37.1 : S Lakmal to Amla, Outside off on a length, Amla lets it go through safely.
37.2 : S Lakmal to Amla, Pitched up outside off, Amla is not interested in that one.
37.3 : S Lakmal to Amla, Hurls it closer to the off stump from wider of the crease, the ball pitches and goes away late, Amla looks to play at first but then leaves it confidently.
37.4 : S Lakmal to Amla, Fuller outside off, left alone by Amla.
37.5 : S Lakmal to Amla, Bowls it on off, Amla defends it towards covers off the outer half of the bat.
37.6 : S Lakmal to Amla, Landed outside off, Amla is happy to let it go.
NUWAN PRADEEP into the attack now.
38.1 : N Pradeep to Elgar, Bowls it on the pads, worked down to fine leg for a single.
38.2 : N Pradeep to Amla, Landed around off, Amla defends it watchfully.
38.3 : N Pradeep to Amla, Back of a length outside off, bounces a bit more, Amla hops and does well to keep it down towards mid-wicket.
38.4 : N Pradeep to Amla, Bowls it outside off, left alone by Amla easily.
38.5 : N Pradeep to Amla, Lands it outside off, no shot offered by Amla.
38.6 : N Pradeep to Amla, Outside off, Amla punches it towards point off his crease.
39.1 : S Lakmal to Elgar, Fuller length ball outside off, Elgar pushes it towards mid off.
39.2 : S Lakmal to Elgar, OUT! Lakmal gets another one! Back of a length ball just outside off, Elgar pokes at it and pays the price, gets a thick outside edge. Chandimal dives to his left and takes a terrific catch. Elgar departs, he could have left that one as there was enough room. Another breakthrough for Sri Lanka.
JP DUMINY walks in next.
39.3 : S Lakmal to Duminy, FOUR! What a shot to get off the mark! Fuller length ball outside off, Duminy drives it through the cover region for a glorious boundary.
39.4 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Back of a length ball on off, Duminy punches it away off his back foot.
39.5 : S Lakmal to Duminy, In the corridor outside off, JP lets it go through.
39.6 : S Lakmal to Duminy, On middle and off, Duminy stays back in his crease and flicks it to the leg side.
40.1 : N Pradeep to Amla, Fuller length ball outside off, Amla drives it towards mid off.
40.2 : N Pradeep to Amla, Good length ball landed just outside off, Amla blocks it out off his front foot.
40.3 : N Pradeep to Amla, Back of a length ball outside off, Amla shoulders his arms.
40.4 : N Pradeep to Amla, Over-pitched outside off, Amla drives it towards covers.
40.5 : N Pradeep to Amla, Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
40.6 : N Pradeep to Amla, Appeal for a leg before! Angles it on the pads, Amla looks to flick it across but misses and gets hit on the pads. The umpire turns down the appeal. Sri Lanka don't take a review. Replays show the ball would have missed the leg stump.
41.1 : S Lakmal to Amla, Landed outside off, Amla shoulders his arms.
41.2 : S Lakmal to Amla, Good length ball outside off, Amla gets onto his front foot and defends.
41.3 : S Lakmal to H Amla, On middle and leg, Amla pulls it through square leg and takes a single to get off the mark finally.
41.4 : S Lakmal to Duminy, In the corridor outside off, Duminy lets it go through.
41.5 : S Lakmal to Duminy, FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller length ball outside off, Duminy drives it through the cover region and gets a boundary.
41.6 : S Lakmal to Duminy, FOUR! Another beautiful shot. This is lovely batting. Full outside off, Duminy drives it through the gap at mid off and short cover for a boundary once again.
42.1 : N Pradeep to Amla, Good length ball around off, Amla defends it off his back foot.
42.2 : N Pradeep to Amla, In the corridor outside off, Amla lets it go through.
42.3 : N Pradeep to Amla, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
42.4 : N Pradeep to Amla, Way outside off, Amla leaves it alone.
42.5 : N Pradeep to Amla, Back of a length ball outside off, HA punches it away off his back foot.
42.6 : N Pradeep to Amla, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
Drinks break!
DUSHMANTHA CHAMEERA comes on to bowl.
43.1 : D Chameera to Duminy, NO BALL! Landed around off, Duminy punches it towards back foot. The umpire signals a no ball for overstepping.
D Chameera to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy pushes it to covers.
43.2 : D Chameera to Duminy, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Duminy punches it through the point region and gets a boundary.
43.3 : D Chameera to Duminy, In the corridor outside off, Duminy allows it through.
43.4 : D Chameera to Duminy, Way outside off, JP leaves it alone.
43.5 : D Chameera to JP Duminy, FOUR! Another good shot! Full outside off, Duminy drives it through the cover region for yet another boundary.
43.6 : D Chameera to JP Duminy, Short of a length ball on off, Duminy pulls it through square leg for a single.
44.1 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Good length ball on off, Duminy covers the line and defends.
44.2 : N Pradeep to JP Duminy, Fuller length ball outside off, Duminy drives it through cover-point for a single.
44.3 : N Pradeep to Amla, Landed outside off, Amla steers it to third man for a couple.
44.4 : N Pradeep to Amla, Tad short outside off, Hashim punches it away off his back foot.
44.5 : N Pradeep to Amla, Length ball on off, Amla tries to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
44.6 : N Pradeep to Amla, Landed outside off, Amla pushes it through covers for a single.
45.1 : D Chameera to Amla, Landed around off, Amla defends it into the ground.
45.2 : D Chameera to Amla, Length ball on off, Amla defends it solidly.
45.3 : D Chameera to Amla, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
45.4 : D Chameera to Duminy, FOUR! Duminy is dealing in boundaries! Fuller length ball outside off, Duminy drives it down the ground for another boundary.
45.5 : D Chameera to Duminy, Landed around off, JP defends it off his back foot.
45.6 : D Chameera to Duminy, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
46.1 : R Herath to Amla, No run.
46.2 : R Herath to Amla, Outside off, Amla defends it solidly.
46.3 : R Herath to Amla, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
46.4 : R Herath to Amla, Outside off, Amla pushes it to point.
46.5 : R Herath to Amla, Landed around off, Amla defends it into the ground.
46.6 : R Herath to Amla, On middle and off, Amla defends it solidly.
47.1 : D Chameera to Duminy, In the corridor outside off, Duminy shoulders his arms.
47.2 : D Chameera to JP Duminy, FOUR! This is superb batting! Fuller length ball outside off, Duminy drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
47.3 : D Chameera to Duminy, Length ball on off, Duminy defends it watchfully.
47.4 : D Chameera to Duminy, FOUR! Yet another boundary! Fuller length ball outside off, JP drives it down the ground for another four.
47.5 : D Chameera to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy lets it go through.
47.6 : D Chameera to Duminy, Fullish around off, Duminy drives it back to the bowler.
48.1 : R Herath to Amla, Shortish outside off, Amla tries to cut but gets beaten completely.
48.2 : R Herath to Amla, Landed around off, Amla defends it into the ground.
48.3 : R Herath to Amla, The batsman fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. Leg byes given by the umpire.
48.4 : R Herath to Amla, Full outside off, Amla drives it to covers.
48.5 : R Herath to Amla, On middle and leg, Amla tucks it through cow-corner for three runs.
48.6 : R Herath to Duminy, Tad short outside off, Duminy guides it late towards third man for a couple.
ANGELO MATHEWS back on.
49.1 : A Mathews to Amla, Good length ball outside off, Amla allows it through.
49.2 : A Mathews to Amla, Landed outside off, Hashim doesn't flirt with it.
49.3 : A Mathews to Amla, Full and wide outside off, Amla leaves it alone.
49.4 : A Mathews to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla shoulders his arms.
49.5 : A Mathews to Amla, Good length ball on off, Amla pushes it towards point.
49.6 : A Mathews to Amla, Landed outside off, HA chooses to leave it alone.
50.1 : R Herath to JP Duminy, Landed around off, Duminy drives it through mid on for a single.
50.2 : R Herath to Amla, Tossed up on off, Amla comes forward to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
50.3 : R Herath to Amla, Landed outside off, Amla defends it into the ground.
50.4 : R Herath to Amla, FOUR! That's a fine shot! Fullish on middle and leg, Amla strides forward and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. That brings up the 50-run stand!
50.5 : R Herath to Amla, Landed around off, Amla stays back in his crease and defends.
50.6 : R Herath to Amla, Outside off, Amla covers the line and defends.
51.1 : A Mathews to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy leaves it alone.
51.2 : A Mathews to Duminy, Way outside off, easy leave for JP.
51.3 : A Mathews to Duminy, Length ball on off, Duminy guides it towards gully.
51.4 : A Mathews to Duminy, Fuller length ball landed just outside off, Duminy drives it back to the bowler.
51.5 : A Mathews to Duminy, Good length ball on off, JP stays back in his crease and defends.
51.6 : A Mathews to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy lets it go through.
52.1 : R Herath to Amla, On the pads, Amla works it through backward square leg for a single.
52.2 : R Herath to Duminy, Full ball on off, Duminy defends it solidly.
52.3 : R Herath to Duminy, Fullish ball outside off, Duminy goes for the sweep but misses.
52.4 : R Herath to Duminy, Tossed up on off, Duminy defends it watchfully.
52.5 : R Herath to Duminy, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
52.6 : R Herath to Duminy, On middle and leg, Duminy comes forward and drives it through mid on for a single.
53.1 : A Mathews to Duminy, WIDE! Banged in short, Duminy lets it go over him. The umpire signals a wide as he thinks it's too high.
A Mathews to Duminy, Shortish on off, Duminy defends it with soft hands.
53.2 : A Mathews to Duminy, Beaten! Good length ball outside off, angling away, Duminy tries to go after it but misses.
53.3 : A Mathews to Duminy, Landed outside off, JP lets it go through.
53.4 : A Mathews to Duminy, FOUR! That's another cover drive by JP Duminy! Fuller length ball outside off, the southpaw drives it through covers and gets another boundary.
53.5 : A Mathews to Duminy, On middle and off, Duminy tries to play it across but gets hit on the thigh pad.
53.6 : A Mathews to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy leaves it alone.
54.1 : R Herath to Amla, Tossed up outside off, Amla plays it through point for a single.
54.2 : R Herath to Duminy, Fullish ball around off, Duminy defends it into the ground.
54.3 : R Herath to Duminy, Flatter outside off, Duminy stays back in his crease and defends.
54.4 : R Herath to Duminy, Short ball outside off, Duminy punches it down the ground, to the left of Herath. Single taken.
54.5 : R Herath to Amla, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
54.6 : R Herath to Amla, DROPPED! Shortish outside off, Amla tries to cut but gets an edge to the keeper behind. Chandimal fails to grab it cleanly and Amla gets a life.
SURANGA LAKMAL is back.
55.1 : S Lakmal to JP Duminy, Landed around off, Duminy tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
55.2 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy pushes it through covers for a single.
55.3 : S Lakmal to Amla, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
55.4 : S Lakmal to Amla, On middle and off, Hashim covers the line and defends.
55.5 : S Lakmal to Amla, Good length ball outside off, Amla pushes it towards point.
55.6 : S Lakmal to Amla, EDGED! FOUR! Landed outside off, Amla gets an outside edge as he plays it with soft hands. The ball goes towards the third man region for a boundary.
56.1 : R Herath to Duminy, Landed outside off, Duminy guides it to third man for a couple.
56.2 : R Herath to Duminy, Full on off, JP comes forward and flicks it to mid-wicket.
56.3 : R Herath to Duminy, Tossed up ball outside off, Duminy defends it solidly.
56.4 : R Herath to Duminy, On middle and off, defended watchfully.
56.5 : R Herath to Duminy, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
56.6 : R Herath to Duminy, Around off, Duminy gets onto his front foot yet again and defends it towards covers. That will be TEA ON DAY 1!
Much better session for Sri Lanka. They bowled a lot better after lunch and powered by Suranga Lakmal's impressive spell managed to remove both the South African openers. But since then, Amla and Duminy have settled in and the latter in particular has looked in sublime touch. Struggling Amla did offer a chance minutes before the tea break but Chandimal failed to catch it and the home side will hope it doesn't cost them much. Do join us in a short while.
...DAY 1, SESSION 3...
We're back. The men concerned are out in the centre. 33 overs left in the day's play. Suranga Lakmal to begin proceedings...
57.1 : S Lakmal to Amla, Full in length and angling into the batsman, Amla stays on the back foot and pushes it with an angled bat to gully.
57.2 : S Lakmal to Amla, Fine shot. A good length ball on off, Amla goes on the back foot and punches it through covers for a single.
57.3 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Angles across a length ball to the southpaw, around off, Duminy covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
57.4 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Once again Lakmal hurls across a length delivery in the zone outside off, it's left alone by JP.
57.5 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Straighter delivery bowled on a length, Duminy turns it softly to the left side of the mid on fielder for a single.
57.6 : S Lakmal to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, Hashim rocks back and strokes it square of the wicket on the off side for a run.
Dushmantha Chameera replaces Herath in the attack.
58.1 : D Chameera to Amla, Starts the spell with a fuller length ball on off, Amla gets behind the line and pushes it quietly to mid off.
58.2 : D Chameera to Amla, Fullish and a hint of swing as it lands around off, Amla gets half forward and defends it near his front pad.
58.3 : D Chameera to Amla, Zippy delivery, on back of a length around off and nipping back in sharply, Amla jumps on the back foot to defend but misses and is hit on the body.
58.4 : D Chameera to Amla, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
58.5 : D Chameera to Amla, Full in length and outside off, holding its line, Amla covers the line and shoulders arms.
58.6 : D Chameera to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, Amla offers no shot.
59.1 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Great delivery, Lakmal bowls it from around the wicket and hurls in a full ball just around off, Duminy tries to defend it from the crease but fails to do so as it shapes back in and goes past the inside edge.
59.2 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Bowls it on a driving length outside off, Duminy decides not to go after it.
59.3 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Another delivery in the region outside off, not close enough to make the batsman.
59.4 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Fullish and on off, JP defends it with soft hands towards cover-point and pinches a single.
59.5 : S Lakmal to Amla, OUT! The pair of Lakmal and Chandimal hunts down the third wicket! End of Amla's struggle. Lakmal dishes out a full length ball outside off, Amla pushes at it tentatively after being flat-footed and nicks it behind. The keeper stretches to his right to complete the catch. Another failure for Hashim and he walks back disappointed. This was highly unlike attempt from the batsman of his class.
Skipper Faf du Plessis is the new batsman.
59.6 : S Lakmal to Plessis, Extra bounce around off, Faf pushes it towards covers and crosses for a brisk single.
60.1 : D Chameera to Plessis, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
60.2 : D Chameera to Plessis, In the channel outside off, du Plessis shoulders arms.
60.3 : D Chameera to Plessis, Another delivery in the channel outside off, Faf offers no shot.
60.4 : D Chameera to Plessis, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
60.5 : D Chameera to Plessis, Digs in a short ball on off, Faf pulls it behind square leg for a single.
60.6 : D Chameera to Duminy, A touch short in length around leg, Duminy turns it down to long leg and crosses for a single.
61.1 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Lands it full and outside off, JP plays a good looking cover drive but for once in this innings fails to find the gap. He has been close to invincible while playing those drives today.
61.2 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
61.3 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Outside off, tapped down to point.
61.4 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Another delivery in the zone outside off, it's allowed through to Chandimal.
61.5 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Puts it on a length outside off, JP shoulders arms.
61.6 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Fullish and on off, Duminy draws forward in defense and keeps it out off the inside half of the bat.
62.1 : D Chameera to Plessis, Fuller and on off, driven back to the bowler.
62.2 : D Chameera to Plessis, Lands it on a length and outside off, holding its line, Faf has an easy leave.
62.3 : D Chameera to Plessis, This one is delivered on a fuller length outside off, Faf restrains himself from driving it.
62.4 : D Chameera to Plessis, Targets the off stump with a length ball, du Plessis covers the line and blocks it safely with a vertical bat.
62.5 : D Chameera to Plessis, A leg stump half-volley, du Plessis whips it through square leg and scampers back for the second run.
62.6 : D Chameera to Plessis, FOUR! Lovely shot from the bat of du Plessis. A juicy full delivery outside off, Faf gets on the front foot and crisply drives it through the gap between extra cover and mid off for a boundary.
63.1 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Beaten comprehensively. Lakmal continues to bowl in a nice rhythm. He runs in from around the wicket and serves a length ball outside off, it curls back in sharply and beats Duminy's forward defensive prod. Cuts him in half and goes past the inside edge. Suranga smiles.
63.2 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Fullish and on off, driven off the front foot to mid off.
63.3 : S Lakmal to Duminy, Duminy has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
63.4 : S Lakmal to Duminy, FIFTY! Angles in a full ball on off, Duminy lunges and eases it through cover-point for a single. Lovely chanceless knock by him so far.
8th Test fifty for JP Duminy!
63.5 : S Lakmal to Plessis, Full and swinging around off, du Plessis gets forward in defense.
63.6 : S Lakmal to Plessis, Length ball on off, du Plessis defends it from the crease to the off side. Straight to covers.
64.1 : Chameera to JP Duminy, FOUR! Lakmal digs in a short ball around the rib cage, Duminy top edges his attempted pull shot to fine leg for a boundary. Good surprise delivery by Chameera!
0.0 : A leg gully in place. Expect more short stuff now.
64.2 : D Chameera to Duminy, Chameera repeats the last delivery but this time Duminy decides to duck underneath it.
64.3 : D Chameera to Duminy, Good length ball on middle and leg, Duminy gets back inside the crease, goes on top of the bounce and defends it down.
64.4 : D Chameera to Duminy, Bowls it short and on off, 133 kph, Duminy rides the bounce and pulls it all along the ground for a single down to deep mid-wicket.
64.5 : D Chameera to Plessis, Fullish and around off, du Plessis decides to play back from the crease and keeps it out in front of the slip cordon. Should have been forward there!
64.6 : D Chameera to Plessis, On a length and shaping back in a touch, once again du Plessis plays from the back foot and this time taps it down to point.
Nuwan Pradeep returns for a spell.
65.1 : N Pradeep to Duminy, No ball called for overstepping. Bowls it on a fuller length and outside off, it's left alone by Duminy.
N Pradeep to Duminy, Back of a length ball angling into the batsman, Duminy goes back and dabs it down to backward point. Du Plessis is outside the crease looking for a run and is sent back. There is a direct hit at the bowler's end but Faf is well in.
65.2 : N Pradeep to Duminy, On a length and outside off, Duminy has a watchful leave.
The wind has picked up.
65.3 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Keeps it on a length and around off, JP defends it from the back foot.
65.4 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Darts in a length ball on off, JP gets half forward and defends it to the off side.
65.5 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Good length delivery outside off, Duminy shoulders arms.
65.6 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Pitches it full and on off, Duminy drives it off his front foot to short cover.
Rangana Herath comes on for a bowl.
66.1 : R Herath to Plessis, Full flighted ball on off, driven off the front foot to covers.
66.2 : R Herath to Plessis, A touch short and around off, du Plessis defends it from the back foot.
66.3 : R Herath to Plessis, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. No run.
66.4 : R Herath to Plessis, Tossed up ball outside off, Fad drives it off his front foot to covers.
66.5 : R Herath to Plessis, Loopy and drifting into the batsman, around off, du Plessis blocks it from the crease.
66.6 : R Herath to Plessis, Faf has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
67.1 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Back of a length delivery on off, Duminy punches it through covers for a single.
67.2 : N Pradeep to Plessis, du Plessis has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
67.3 : N Pradeep to Plessis, FOUR! Streaky! Good length and outside off, du Plessis gets forward to defend but gets an outside edge past the slip fielders for a boundary.
67.4 : N Pradeep to Plessis, FOUR! Bang! Short and wide outside off, du Plessis opens his arms and slams it over backward point for a boundary. Poor delivery won't go unpunished when Faf is batting!
67.5 : N Pradeep to Plessis, Angles in a full ball on middle, du Plessis pushes it down to mid on.
67.6 : N Pradeep to Plessis, Lands it on a fuller length outside off, nipping in, du Plessis inside edges his attempted forward defense onto the pads.
68.1 : R Herath to Duminy, A touch short and on off, Duminy gets back and punches it to sweeper cover for three runs.
68.2 : R Herath to Plessis, Once again shorter in length outside off, Faf hits it from the back foot but straight to covers.
68.3 : R Herath to Plessis, Too full in length on off, it's pushed off the front foot to short cover.
68.4 : R Herath to Plessis, Bowls it slower through the air, full and drifting in, du Plessis defends it by getting forward.
68.5 : R Herath to Plessis, Tossed up ball on off, driven off the front foot to short extra cover.
68.6 : R Herath to Plessis, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. No run to end the over.
69.1 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Gets behind the line of the delivery and pushes it towards mid off.
69.2 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Fullish and speared in on off, Duminy covers the line and blocks it out on the off side.
69.3 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Wide outside off, on a fuller length, could have been driven but Duminy has been very watchful and choosy with his shot selection today. Decides to leave this one.
69.4 : N Pradeep to Duminy, Good length ball just outside off, angling in a shade, Duminy covers the line and shoulders arms.
69.5 : N Pradeep to Duminy, On a length and outside off, Duminy punches it off his back foot through cover-point for a single.
69.6 : N Pradeep to Plessis, Straighter in line, du Plessis picks it off his pads, closes the face of his bat and works it through square leg for one.
70.1 : R Herath to Plessis, Advances down to the pitch of the ball and drives it through mid off for a single.
70.2 : R Herath to Duminy, Slow loopy ball on off, full in length, Duminy gets forward and defends it to covers.
70.3 : R Herath to JP Duminy, Loopy again but this time it's a low full toss on off, Duminy hits it down the ground to long on for one.
70.4 : R Herath to Plessis, Floated one on off, it's driven past the short extra cover fielder and the fielder in the deep makes a tumbling stop. A single taken.
70.5 : R Herath to Duminy, Flatter delivery outside off, Duminy goes back and plays it late. Runs it down past first slip for a couple of runs.
Well, well, Duminy is given out lbw. He goes for the review though. That looked out to the naked eye.
70.6 : Herath to Duminy, OUT! Loopy ball landing outside off, spinning in, Duminy sits across and tries to sweep it but misses. He is thudded on the pads, they appeal and the finger goes up. JP takes the referral and after waiting for a few minutes the third umpire gets to see the replays. First he checks for the front foot no ball but Herath is fine there. Now the Ball Tracker shows that the impact is fine and it's going on to hit middle and leg. The decision remains as it is and it brings an en
Temba Bavuma is the new man in.
71.1 : N Pradeep to Plessis, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
71.2 : N Pradeep to Plessis, Played to the point region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
71.3 : N Pradeep to Bavuma, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, holding its line, Bavuma watches it closely before leaving it for the keeper.
71.4 : N Pradeep to Bavuma, Full and angling into the batsman, Bavuma defends it solidly from the crease.
71.5 : N Pradeep to Bavuma, Nearly edges it! Pradeep serves a full outswinging delivery outside off, Bavuma without taking his front leg to the pitch of the ball tries to drive and misses.
71.6 : N Pradeep to Bavuma, Good length ball on off, Temba taps it down on the off side and looks for a run. He is sent back by his skipper.
72.1 : R Herath to du Plessis, Floated one on off, du Plessis drives it to short cover where the fielder misfields and deflects it towards long off. A single taken.
72.2 : R Herath to Bavuma, Flatter arm ball on off, a touch on the shorter side, Bavuma goes back and defends it towards the bowler.
72.3 : R Herath to Bavuma, Loopy this time but again on the shorter side, Bavuma defends it off his back foot to the off side.
72.4 : R Herath to Bavuma, Flighted around leg, spinning away a touch towards off, Temba gets back and defends it off his pads to the leg side.
72.5 : R Herath to Bavuma, Tossed up ball on off, defended off the front foot.
72.6 : R Herath to Bavuma, Presses well forward to a full ball and defends it down watchfully.
Drinks break.
Dushmantha Chameera returns for a bowl.
73.1 : D Chameera to Plessis, Bowls it fuller outside off, Faf defends it from his crease.
73.2 : D Chameera to Plessis, Faf turns one through mid-wicket for a single off his crease.
73.3 : D Chameera to Bavuma, No ball! Hurls it on the stumps, Bavuma is a touch early but he does well to push it towards mid on. The umpire signals it a no ball for overstepping.
D Chameera to Bavuma, Another No ball! Chameers oversteps again, Bavuma clips it towards mid-wicket from his crease.
D Chameera to Bavuma, Bowls it around off, Bavuma punches it towards mid on.
73.4 : D Chameera to T Bavuma, EDGED! Fuller outside off, Bavuma looks to defend from his crease but gets an inside edge through fine leg for a single.
73.5 : D Chameera to Plessis, FOUR! Hit away! Shorter length outside off, Faf gets on top of it and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He is not going to be troubled by nothing lengths on this wicket. It was asking to be hit and Faf just obliged.
73.6 : D Chameera to Plessis, Bowls it on a length outside off, bounces a touch more but Faf is happy to let it go.
74.1 : R Herath to Bavuma, Floats it on middle, Bavuma comes forward and defends it.
74.2 : R Herath to Bavuma, Landed outside off, Bavuma pushes it towards point off his crease.
74.3 : R Herath to Bavuma, Full on the pads, turned through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
74.4 : R Herath to Bavuma, Loopy on off, Bavuma is watchful as he comes forward to defend it.
Bavuma is trapped on the pads by Herath, the umpire does not think it is out. Mathews wants it reviewed.
74.5 : R Herath to Bavuma, OUT! Brilliant review, Angelo Mathews! Flatter on the pads, the arm ball, Bavuma fails to clip it through. The ball hits Bavuma on the pads and the players go up in an appeal but the umpire stays put. They contemplate the review and go for it. The replays confirm there was no bat there. Ball Tracker though shows three reds and Bavuma has to depart. That is second wicket for Herath, what a wicket for Sri Lanka. The players themselves cannot believe their luck here. A wic
Quinton de Kock comes out to bat. Sri Lanka will know that he can really damage their chances here.
74.6 : R Herath to Kock, Flatter outside off, comes in, de Kock turns it towards leg slip from his crease.
75.1 : D Chameera to Plessis, WOAH! Bowls it outside off, the ball bounces a lot more on Faf, who is taken aback and has to take his bat out of the way to let it go through.
75.2 : D Chameera to Plessis, Another length ball outside off, this one is left easily.
75.3 : D Chameera to Plessis, Fuller outside off, Faf drives it towards covers but finds the fielder.
75.4 : D Chameera to Plessis, Faf works it through mid-wicket for a single riding the bounce on this one.
75.5 : D Chameera to de Kock, Fuller outside off, de Kock plays it through covers for a couple of runs to get off the mark.
75.6 : D Chameera to Kock, Angled on a length on off, de Kock defends it from his crease.
76.1 : R Herath to Plessis, du Plessis turns it towards mid on from his crease.
76.2 : R Herath to Plessis, Bowls it on middle, played back to the bowler.
76.3 : R Herath to Plessis, Bowls with the round arm action, Faf stays back and keeps it out towards the on side.
76.4 : R Herath to Plessis, Outside off, Faf comes down, takes it on the full but finds the fielder at short extra cover.
76.5 : R Herath to Plessis, Flatter on middle, Faf comes forward and defends it.
76.6 : R Herath to Plessis, Coming on the stumps, Faf comes forward to keep it out.
de Silva comes on for a bowl.
77.1 : de Silva to Kock, Floats it on off, driven towards mid off by de Kock.
77.2 : de Silva to de Kock, Stays back and flays this one towards mid off but finds the fielder. That was a full toss.
77.3 : de Silva to Kock, Bowls it on middle, de Kock stays back and turns it towards the on side.
77.4 : de Silva to Kock, FOUR! The shorter ones comes from the part-timer, de Kock puts it away through the point fence for a boundary.
77.5 : de Silva to Kock, Shorter on off, de Kock punches it towards point.
77.6 : de Silva to Kock, Flatter on the pads, de Kock turns it towards short leg from his crease.
Faf is getting some eye drops put in. Play is held up.
78.1 : R Herath to Plessis, Flatter outside off, Faf hits it hard to short extra cover.
78.2 : R Herath to Plessis, Faf comes forward and defends it from his crease.
78.3 : R Herath to Plessis, This one is driven back to the bowler.
Faf seems to be struggling with his vision.
78.4 : R Herath to Plessis, Shorter outside off, Faf punches it towards covers from his crease.
78.5 : R Herath to Plessis, Landed outside off, Faf drives it to covers from his crease.
78.6 : R Herath to Plessis, Shorter on off, Faf goes back and works it towards the on side.
79.1 : de Silva to Kock, Shorter outside off, de Kock cuts it towards backward point off his crease.
79.2 : de Silva to Kock, Landed on off, de Kock defends it towards covers bringing his bat down just in time.
79.3 : de Silva to Kock, Shorter outside off, de Kock cuts it hard to deep point for a single.
79.4 : de Silva to du Plessis, Fuller on middle, Faf knocks it towards long on for a single.
79.5 : de Silva to Kock, Bowls it on middle, de Kock turns it towards mid on. The bowler goes to his left and stops it.
79.6 : de Silva to Kock, On the stumps, de Kock pushes it towards covers from his crease.
The second new ball has been taken immediately by Sri Lanka.
80.1 : R Herath to Plessis, Bowls it on middle, Faf pushes it back down the wicket.
80.2 : R Herath to Plessis, Faf comes down the wicket and clips it through mid on for a single.
80.3 : R Herath to Kock, Shorter outside off, de Kock plays it back down the wicket.
80.4 : R Herath to Kock, Full outside off, driven to extra cover by de Kock lunging forward.
80.5 : R Herath to Kock, Fuller outside off, de Kock comes down a touch and pushes it towards covers.
80.6 : R Herath to Kock, Landed on off, de Kock lunges across and turns it towards the on side.
Mathews brings back Lakmal for a bowl.
81.1 : S Lakmal to Plessis, Fuller outside off, Faf comes forward and defends it.
81.2 : S Lakmal to Plessis, FOUR! In the gap! Shorter outside off, Faf punches it through covers. The ball races away to the fence.
81.3 : S Lakmal to Plessis, Faf works it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
81.4 : S Lakmal to Plessis, This one is wide enough for a leave by Faf.
81.5 : S Lakmal to Plessis, Stays in his crease and defends it back down the wicket.
81.6 : S Lakmal to Plessis, This one is wide outside off, left alone by Faf.
Angelo Mathews brings himself on for a bowl.
82.1 : A Mathews to Kock, de Kock cuts this one through point for a single.
82.2 : A Mathews to Plessis, Bowls it outside off, comes in, Faf is cramped for room and defends it back down the wicket.
82.3 : A Mathews to Plessis, BEATEN! Bowls it outside off on a length, keeps a touch low, Faf is squared up as the ball held its line after coming in with the angle.
82.4 : A Mathews to Plessis, Faf comes forward and pushes it towards covers.
82.5 : A Mathews to du Plessis, EDGED! Outside off, Faf hangs his bat out for it. The ball takes the edge through the gully region for a couple of runs. Mendis and Karunaratne give it a chase and do well to keep them to a couple.
82.6 : A Mathews to Plessis, Angled on a length outside off, punched back to the bowler.
83.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, Back of a length, played back to the bowler.
83.2 : S Lakmal to Kock, FOUR! Hit away! de Kock gets one on the pads, he does not miss out and clips it away through mid-wicket for a boundary.
83.3 : S Lakmal to Kock, Shout for an lbw not given! Bowls it outside off, de Kock looks to defend but gets an inside edge. The players appeal but the umpire had spotted the edge there. Somebody wanted to review but was refused in time.
83.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, FOUR! Crashed! Short and wide outside off, de Kock cuts it hard towards deep point. The fielder tries to stop but ends up pushing it into the ropes. Sums up Sri Lanka's day today.
83.5 : S Lakmal to Kock, de Kock turns it through the on side for a single.
83.6 : S Lakmal to du Plessis, OUT! Faf departs! Lakmal bowls it outside off on a length, Faf has to play at it and gets an outside edge. The ball carries to the first slip fielder. Karunaratne takes a good catch and that is the fourth wicket for Lakmal. Sri Lanka have fought back superbly here.
Vernon Philander is the new man in.
84.1 : A Mathews to Kock, On a length on middle, de Kock turns it through mid-wicket for a single.
84.2 : A Mathews to Philander, Angles it on the stumps, Philander gets across and turns it towards short mid-wicket.
84.3 : A Mathews to Philander, Fuller outside off, Philander gets across and defends it.
84.4 : A Mathews to Philander, Angles it outside off on a fuller length, no shot offered by Philander.
84.5 : A Mathews to Philander, Hurls it on a length on off, Philander is beaten by the extra bounce and he takes his bottom hand off the bat to keep it down and in front of him.
84.6 : A Mathews to Philander, Outside off, Philander looks to leave but hangs his bat out for it. The ball goes off the face of the bat towards the slip cordon.
85.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, Fuller outside off, de Kock looks to drive but mistimes it completely.
85.2 : S Lakmal to Kock, Fuller outside off, de Kock gets across and pushes it towards mid on.
85.3 : S Lakmal to Kock, Slants it across the batsman who is happy to let it go through.
85.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, Full outside off, de Kock pushes it towards covers from his crease.
85.5 : S Lakmal to Kock, Slants it outside off on a length, left alone by de Kock.
85.6 : S Lakmal to Kock, Slants it outside off on a length, no shot offered.
86.1 : A Mathews to Philander, Mathews bowls it in the corridor of uncertainty, Philander is unsure and hence hangs his bat out for it and is beaten all ends up.
86.2 : A Mathews to Philander, And again! Hurls it outside off on a length, Philander looks to play at it from his crease but is beaten.
86.3 : A Mathews to V Philander, FOUR! In the air but safe! Full outside off, Philander is early into his shot but gets it wide of the bowler who cannot catch it in his followthrough. The ball races into the long off fence.
86.4 : A Mathews to Philander, Slants it outside off on a length, Philander is happy to let it go.
86.5 : A Mathews to Philander, Outside off, Philander gets an outside edge to this length ball from Mathews.
86.6 : A Mathews to Philander, Pitched up outside off, Philander comes forward and pushes it to covers.
87.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, Fuller on middle, de Kock clips it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
87.2 : S Lakmal to Philander, Bowls it outside off, swings away, left alone by Philander.
87.3 : S Lakmal to Philander, Full outside off, Philander pushes it towards covers for a single.
Goes round the wicket.
87.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, Outside off, de Kock guides it behind point for a single.
87.5 : S Lakmal to Philander, BEATEN! He's bowled a few of those today! Bowls it outside off on an angle, the ball pitches and goes away a touch, Philander is opened up completely. Lakmal can only smile but Philander will quietly be happy about it, he can bowl many such ones.
87.6 : S Lakmal to Philander, Philander lets this one go through safely.
Nuwan Pradeep to bowl the penultimate over of the day. Most likely that is.
88.1 : N Pradeep to de Kock, Almost a wicket! Bowls it outside off, de Kock shapes to work it through mid-wicket with a shuffle but gets a leading edge towards point for a single.
88.2 : N Pradeep to Philander, Wide outside off, no shot offered by Philander.
88.3 : N Pradeep to Philander, Hurls it outside off but too wide for a shot by Vernon.
88.4 : N Pradeep to Philander, Good length outside off, Philander pushes it towards point for a single.
88.5 : N Pradeep to Kock, de Kock works it towards square leg for a single.
88.6 : N Pradeep to Philander, On a length outside off, nothing from Philander.
89.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, Bowls it full on off, de Kock eases it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
89.2 : S Lakmal to Kock, Sprays it wide outside off, de Kock is not interested.
89.3 : S Lakmal to Kock, Slants it outside off, on a length, de Kock is happy to let it pass.
89.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, Full and going across de Kock who is more than happy to let it go through.
89.5 : S Lakmal to Kock, Bowls it short outside off from round the wicket, de Kock cuts it to deep point for a single. He is off the strike with a ball to go.
There is a mid-wicket in place now, along with a deep point.
89.6 : S Lakmal to Philander, Bowls it outside off, swings away but Philanders shoulders his arms to it. That's STUMPS, DAY 1!
End of an absorbing day of Test cricket! Both teams fought well and were up for the challenge. Sri Lanka started in an unconvincing manner but soon got back on track. While South Africa lost the plot after getting a solid opening platform.
The South African top half batsmen scored runs in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s but none lasted long to convert it into a big innings. As a result, the day ends with Sri Lanka being the happier side. After the kind of start that the hosts got after electing to bat, it appeared that the Lankans will be in for a tough day but they showed tremendous fighting spirit to bounce back.
Suranga Lakmal was an absolute star. He provided them with the initial breakthrough and also hunted down a couple of wickets in the evening. Rangana Herath also bowled tidily but apart from them the rest were not up to standard. Skipper Angelo Mathews did the holding up job well but that's not what you need on the first day of a Test match.
It's been an even start to this Test match but Sri Lanka would feel that they fared better than expected and would like to take it forward. Quinton de Kock holds the key for the Proteas from here on and his innings can prove to be the differential factor. South Africa would hope that the tail wags with him tomorrow and it takes the first innings total close to 350 at least. Do join us for day 2 action at 1330 IST. Cheers!!
...Day 2, First session...
We're back folks with all the action of the second day of the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. Led by an inspirational bowling performance by Suranga Lakmal, Sri Lanka bounced back yesterday and will be motivated to do even better today. South Africa's plan on the other hand would be to try and bat as long as possible and frustrate the Lankans. Promises to be an exciting couple of hours of the morning session. Stay tuned, the action isn
Once again it's clear blue skies and the sun is out in its full glory. The players are now taking the field. Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander are the overnight batsmen. Nuwan Pradeep to begin proceedings. Two slips in place along with a gully. Here we go...
90.1 : N Pradeep to Kock, Starts with a good length ball on middle, de Kock works it in front of the square leg and takes a single. South Africa are away on day 2!
90.2 : N Pradeep to Philander, Drops it on a length and in the channel outside off, Philander leaves it watchfully.
90.3 : N Pradeep to Philander, FOUR! That's a really good shot! The delivery is not much different from the last one but there is some extra room on offer. Philander immediately goes on the back foot and punches it through cover-point for a boundary.
90.4 : N Pradeep to Philander, That's better. That is where he needs to be. Bowls it full and angling in around off, it straightens a touch after landing, Philander gets behind the line and blocks it to the off side.
90.5 : N Pradeep to Philander, Hurls it closer to the off stump line, on a length and holding its line, Vernon allows it through to the keeper. Which ball to play, which one to leave is an important decision and Philander so far has done it nicely.
90.6 : N Pradeep to Philander, Angles in a full ball on off, Philander has to play at it and he does so from the crease. Keeps it out safely on the off side to end the first over of day 2!
Suranga Lakmal in search of his fifth wicket will be bowling from the other end.
91.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, A gentle loosener in the zone outside off, angling away from the southpaw, de Kock shoulders arms.
91.2 : S Lakmal to Kock, Full in length around off, Quinton gets back and taps it down to gully.
91.3 : S Lakmal to Kock, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
Rod Tucker who was the third umpire has been changed as he is ill. In comes, Shaun George in his place.
91.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, Lands it full and outside off, de Kock plays a nicely timed cover drive but straight to the fielder.
91.5 : S Lakmal to Kock, Length ball on off, de Kock lunges to defend but gets it off the inside half of the bat.
91.6 : S Lakmal to Kock, Identical to the last delivery, once again de Kock defends it a shade uncomfortably. Not quite from the middle of the willow.
92.1 : N Pradeep to Philander, Fuller and straighter, Vernon helps it through mid-wicket and by the time the mid on fielder moves across to his right to stop the ball, they take a single.
92.2 : N Pradeep to Kock, On a length and angling across, it lands on off and de Kock goes back to defend it towards the bowler.
92.3 : N Pradeep to Kock, Short and wide outside off, de Kock cuts it through point for a single.
The wind is blowing from right to left from this end. The bowler will have to make necessary adjustment to use it to his advantage.
92.4 : N Pradeep to Philander, Pradeep digs in a short ball and it goes over the head of Philander. One for the over signals the square leg umpire.
92.5 : Pradeep to V Philander, DROPPED! Pradeep hurries up the batsman with a short ball around the rib cage, Philander tries pulling it over square leg but ends up gloving it behind. Chandimal flies to his left but only manages a few fingertips on it. Deflects it down towards fine leg for a couple of runs.
92.6 : N Pradeep to Philander, On a length and outside off, Philander reaches out for it and pushes it to covers.
93.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, Lakmal operates from around the wicket and hurls in a length ball outside off, it straightens a touch after hitting the deck, de Kock feels for it and gets beaten.
93.2 : S Lakmal to Kock, Identical to the last delivery, this time Quinton doesn't commit himself into any shot and allows it through to the keeper.
93.3 : S Lakmal to Kock, Pitches it full and on off, angling in, de Kock strides forward and defends it to the cover region.
93.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, Lands it on a length and just outside off, de Kock gets across the stumps to cover the line and then shoulders arms.
93.5 : S Lakmal to Kock, Fuller in length and outside off, de Kock lunges and softly pushes it with an angled bat to gully.
93.6 : S Lakmal to Kock, Good delivery, drops it on a length outside off and gets it to move back in a long way. De Kock once again shuffles across to cover his stumps and then leaves it. It wasn't very far from the off stump.
94.1 : N Pradeep to V Philander, Slants in a fuller length ball on middle, straightening a bit, Philander plays it off his pads and pushes it to mid on.
94.2 : N Pradeep to Philander, Oohhh...that missed the off stump by a whisker. Pradeep dishes out a good length ball on off and it shapes back in a shade, Philander decides to leave it alone and it goes perilously past the off stump. Heart in mouth stuff!
94.3 : N Pradeep to Philander, Philander has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
94.4 : N Pradeep to Philander, OUT! Philander has been bounced out! It was a ploy by Pradeep which he used in his last over as well but without any success. But this time it has reaped rich dividends. Bangs in a short ball with a fielder in the deep on the leg side. Philander takes the challenge of pulling it across the line but fails to control the extra bounce. It takes the top edge and Chameera in the deep mid-wicket region grabs a diving catch. First success for Sri Lanka this morning.
Keshav Maharaj is the new batsman.
94.5 : N Pradeep to Kock, Fullish and angling into the batsman, de Kock pushes it down from the crease to mid on.
94.6 : N Pradeep to Kock, Angles in a full ball again, around off, de Kock tries to work it on the leg side but ends up pushing it back to the bowler.
95.1 : S Lakmal to Maharaj, Full in length and outside off, going straight on, Maharaj sticks to his crease and then lets it through.
0.0 : A forward short leg comes into place.
95.2 : S Lakmal to Maharaj, Full in length on off, Maharaj gets squared up a bit in defense and keeps it out off the outer half of the bat to covers. Looks for a run but his partner sends him back.
95.3 : S Lakmal to Maharaj, OUT! MAIDEN TEST FIFER FOR LAKMAL! Beautiful bowling and well deserved. Bowls a nice outswinger around off, on a fuller length, Maharaj pushes at it tentatively from the crease and nicks it behind. Chandimal dives to his right to complete a good catch. South Africa are going down quickly.
Kyle Abbott is in next.
95.4 : S Lakmal to Abbott, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
95.5 : S Lakmal to Abbott, On a good length and around off, moving away a shade, Abbott pushes at it from the crease and misses.
95.6 : S Lakmal to Abbott, Excellent delivery again, bowls it full and just outside off, holding its line, once again Kyle pushes inside the line and misses.
96.1 : N Pradeep to de Kock, FOUR! With wickets falling at the other end, de Kock's approach will be quite clear. He receives room outside off and drills it through covers for a boundary. Expect many more of those now from him!
96.2 : N Pradeep to Abbott, OUT! Terrible mix-up and Abbott is run out! Short and wide outside off, de Kock hangs back and slaps it through point for a single. He turns for the second run as well and Abbott responds. But Quinton stutters after seeing the fielder firing in the throw and sends his partner back. Abbott has no chance of getting back in as Chandimal takes the bails off in a jiffy.
Kagiso Rabada is the last batsman.
96.3 : N Pradeep to Rabada, Angles in a full ball on middle, Rabada gets behind the line and pushes it to the on side.
96.4 : N Pradeep to K Rabada, Shortish and angled into the batsman, Rabada fends at it and edges it behind. Luckily for him it doesn't carry to the slip cordon.
96.5 : N Pradeep to Rabada, Good length ball on off, de Kock defends it off his back foot.
96.6 : N Pradeep to Rabada, Bouncer! The batsman ducks under the bouncer at the last moment.
97.1 : S Lakmal to Kock, Full and angling into the batsman, de Kock gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.
97.2 : S Lakmal to de Kock, Width on offer outside off, short in length, de Kock punches it from the crease to widish long off and denies the single.
97.3 : S Lakmal to Kock, Once again it's short and wide outside off, Quinton slaps it through backward point. Another run turned down.
97.4 : S Lakmal to Kock, Back of a length ball on off, it's punched through covers for a single this time. Rabada has two balls to survive.
97.5 : S Lakmal to Rabada, Spears in a full ball from around the wicket, it's close to the off stump line and Rabada jams it down safely.
97.6 : S Lakmal to Rabada, Switches to over the wicket and hurls in a good length ball on middle and off, Rabada nicely gets behind the line and defends it to the off side. Safely negotiated.
98.1 : N Pradeep to de Kock, Back of a length ball on off, angling in with extra bounce, de Kock takes his bottom hand off the handle and pushes it through mid-wicket. Denies the single.
98.2 : N Pradeep to Kock, FOUR! Shot! Pradeep lands it full and outside off, de Kock latches onto it with all his might and bludgeons it straight down the ground for a boundary.
98.3 : N Pradeep to Kock, Angles in a touch short of a length ball on off, de Kock moves back to make some space and then guides it towards third man. No run taken.
98.4 : N Pradeep to Kock, A bit short in length again, on off, de Kock once again slaps it through point and denies the single.
98.5 : N Pradeep to Kock, OUT! Timberrr!! Pradeep spears in a terrific inswinging yorker, de Kock tries to dig it out but is beaten for movement and pace. The ball sneaks through before his bat comes down and goes on to destroy the stumps. SOUTH AFRICA ALL OUT FOR 286!
Outstanding bowling show by Sri Lanka! They continued from where they left yesterday and picked the remaining four wickets in 53 balls by conceding just 19 runs. Nuwan Pradeep picked up a couple of wickets while Suranga Lakmal added one to his overnight tally and grabbed his first fifer in Tests.
Sri Lanka will be buoyed with their overall performance so far in this Test. After a 104-run opening stand, the signs were ominous for the Lankans but they showed a lot of character by bouncing back and bundling out the hosts inside the 300-run mark. South Africa will be disappointed with their batsmen as plenty of them got starts but failed to convert.
Now, it's over to Sri Lanka's batting. It's going to be a big challenge for them on this pitch which has some juice for the fast bowlers. The trio of Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander will be a real threat and the visitors will have to apply themselves in order to succeed. Stay tuned for their reply.