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South Africa Men vs Sri Lanka Men - 2nd Test

222 (61.2)

128 (44.3)

154 (37.4)

197/2 (45.4)

CR:4.31 | Day 3

Sri Lanka win by 8 wickets

MATCH DETAILS

Venue
St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Series
South Africa v Sri Lanka Test - Men's
Toss
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
Umpire
Dar, A S , Gould, I J
Match Referee
Richardson, R B
Tv Umpire
Kettleborough, R A
Man of the Match
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Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Oshada Fernando	75	106	10	2	70.75
Kusal Mendis	84	110	13	0	76.36

Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	Ec.
Keshav Maharaj	6.4	0	45	0	0	0	6.75

16.6 Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis

Over 17. 4 runs. Bowler: Duanne Olivier. Sri Lanka: 2-64(rr 3.76)

16.6 Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis

Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Steyn.

16.5 Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis

Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip for no runs, fielded by Elgar.

16.4 Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis

Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

16.3 Duanne Olivier to Oshada Fernando

Duanne Olivier to Oshada Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.

16.2 Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis

Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.

16.1 Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis

Duanne Olivier to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Steyn.

15.6 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Keshav Maharaj. Sri Lanka: 2-60(rr 3.75)

15.6 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Maharaj. Well what a day's play we've had today. In total 18 wickets have fallen and the game is certain to finish tomorrow, presuming there are no interruptions. It's interestingly poised too. Can Sri Lanka get the last 137 runs required to win and become the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa? Join us again tomorrow morning to find out.

15.5 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs. Well it's the penultimate ball of the day, it's well wide of off stump but the young Sri Lankan is not to be deterred. He drives on the up through the covers for four.

15.4 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Markram.

15.3 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed past third man for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Mulder. Deft touch from Fernando, he played that really late.

15.2 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

15.1 Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando

Keshav Maharaj to Oshada Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

2.6 Dale Steyn to Lahiru Thirimanne

Over 3. 1 run. Bowler: Dale Steyn. Sri Lanka: 0-3(rr 1.00)

2.6 Dale Steyn to Lahiru Thirimanne

Dale Steyn to Lahiru Thirimanne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

2.5 Dale Steyn to Lahiru Thirimanne

APPEAL! Dale Steyn to Lahiru Thirimanne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Bavuma, appeal made for L.B.W.