Player of the Match
Player of the Match

3.55pm Quinton de Kock has played a superb innings, but at the toss, Sri Lanka would've gladly taken 235 all out. Now for their batsmen to show spunk and self-belief to try and fight it out against a quality pace attack. It ain't going to be easy, but at times of adversity, there's an opportunity for a hero to rise. Can someone stand up for Sri Lanka?

This looks much brighter for South Africa than it looked at 17 for 3. Excellent contribution from Bavuma until he was run out at the bowler's end. De Kock has batted superbly with the tail. For Sri Lanka, Vishwa was mighty impressive, getting the ball to bend back in and troubling the top order with the new ball.

Sri Lanka have called for a heavy roller to flatten the surface more. It's overcast and the fast bowlers will enjoy running in here. Don't go too far away, when we're back, Hemant will also be here to take you through the start of Sri Lanka's innings.

59.4
W
Rajitha to de Kock, OUT, top-edge as he tries to heave this, in the air for ages but fine leg calls, settles underneath it and takes it. Excellent from Vishwa Fernando, never easy as it was swirling around.

Q de Kock c MVT Fernando b Rajitha 80 (174m 94b 8x4 1x6) SR: 85.10

59.3
6
Rajitha to de Kock, SIX, slower and fuller on middle, de Kock picks it out of the hand instantly and muscles this over wide long-on. 101 metres. Massive hit, held his shape superbly.
59.2
0
Rajitha to de Kock, no run, reaches out to belt this full delivery to cover
59.1
4
Rajitha to de Kock, FOUR, short and angling in, de Kock hammers this behind square, one bounce to the ropes.

END OF OVER:
59 | 5 Runs | SA: 225/9

  • Duanne Olivier0 (6b)
  • Quinton de Kock70 (90b)
  • Lasith Embuldeniya10-1-51-1
  • Kasun Rajitha14-0-58-2
58.6
0
Embuldeniya to Olivier, no run, nice flight, lands it on middle, he stabs it away
58.5
0
Embuldeniya to Olivier, no run, driven with the spin to mid-off
58.4
0
Embuldeniya to Olivier, no run, works this shortish delivery to short fine
58.3
0
Embuldeniya to Olivier, no run, slides one back in, defended back

AC: "Sri Lanka has lot of batting issues, Only Karunarathne, Mendis and Dickwella seem to be automatic selections. Given the situation there should be lot of opportunity for young players to blossom. The funny thing is, non of the top four first class run scorers made in to the squad, this includes a guy who averages 67 in first class carrer where as mid 40s in as good as it gets in SL these days. Strange selections with"

58.2
1
Embuldeniya to de Kock, 1 run, works with the spin past midwicket
58.1
4
Embuldeniya to de Kock, FOUR, reverse swept in front of square. Ferocious! This was nicely tossed up, he premeditated and stuck it beautifully

Sri Lanka 4th innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st42FDM KarunaratneHDRL Thirimanne
2nd0FDM KarunaratneBOP Fernando
3rd10BOP FernandoBKG Mendis
4th58MDKJ PereraBOP Fernando
5th0MDKJ PereraN Dickwella
6th96MDKJ PereraDM de Silva
7th0RAS LakmalMDKJ Perera
8th9MDKJ PereraL Embuldeniya
9th11MDKJ PereraCAK Rajitha
10th78MDKJ PereraMVT Fernando