Ryan Rickelton’s maiden century has spearheaded South Africa to 269-7 against Sri Lanka to start the second test at St George’s Park. Rickelton made 101 after replacing the injured Wiaan Mulder. He was No.
South Africa ’s Ryan Rickelton raises his bat and helmet after reaching his maiden Test match century during the first day of the second Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka , at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa , Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
Rickelton’s steadfast attitude, while taking at least three painful blows on the gloves, backstopped the Proteas’ two main partnerships; 133 with captain Temba Bavuma and 77 with Kyle Verreynne.The day would have been South Africa’s, but Sri Lanka grabbed a share of the honors by hitting back right at the death by snaring Rickelton and Marco Jansen.On a green-tinged pitch blown by a strong wind, South Africa chose to bat first and was soon in trouble.
In the afternoon, Rickelton marked his eighth test by passing his previous best score, 42. Until August, on tour in the Caribbean, the late bloomer had played only one test in two years. Their 133-run stand ended right on tea when Bavuma tried hooking Fernando but gloved behind. The captain scored 78 off 109 balls, including eight boundaries and a six over midwicket.
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