South Africa is building a defendable total against Sri Lanka after reaching 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three of the second test in Gqeberha. Aiden Markram’s 55 moved the Proteas’ lead past 100 and captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs gave the lead more gloss by stumps with an unbroken stand of 82 on Saturday.
South Africa ’s captain Temba Bavuma watches his shot during the third day of the second Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka , at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa , Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. South Africa ’s Tristan Stubbs plays a reverse scoop shot during the third day of the second Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka , at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa , Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
Aiden Markram’s 55 moved the Proteas’ lead past 100, and captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs gave the lead more gloss by stumps with an unbroken stand of 82. The Proteas, already up 1-0 in the short series, ought to feel more confident with a few more runs on the board by lunchtime on Sunday. The highest successful run chase at St George’s Park was 271 by Australia in 1997 against South Africa.
At the start of the day, Sri Lanka was handily placed at 242-3. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane Paterson.
Tristan Stubbs Aiden Markram Sri Lanka South Africa Sports - Asia Sports Gerald Coetzee
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nissanka leads strong Sri Lanka reply after Verreynne century boosts South AfricaOpener Pathum Nissanka has led Sri Lanka to 242-3 in reply to South Africa’s bonus 358 on day two of the second test at Gqeberha. Nissanka’s 89 easily shone in a steady effort by the top order to reduce the deficit to 116 runs by stumps.
Read more »
Rickelton's maiden hundred leads South Africa to 269-7 against Sri Lanka in 2nd testRyan 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.
Read more »
Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runsSouth Africa leads Sri Lanka by 281 runs in the first cricket test in Durban after the end of a dramatic second day in which 19 wickets fell. Sri Lanka appeared to be in control at lunch after South Africa was bowled out for a seemingly pitiful 191. But in the next 83 legal deliveries — 13.
Read more »
Sri Lanka wins the toss and elects to field in the 1st test against South AfricaSri Lanka won the toss and elected to field in the first cricket test against South Africa. South Africa had already announced its playing XI on the eve of the test and there were no late changes. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, went with three fast bowlers in Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando and Lahiru Kumara with the lone spinner in Prabath Jayasuriya.
Read more »
Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st testSouth Africa has wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen has finished with 11 wickets in the first test in Durban. Sri Lanka was set an improbable 516 target and started the fourth day on Saturday in a deep hole at 103-5. It was all out for 282. Dinesh Chandimal led the resistance with 83.
Read more »
South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and BavumaSouth Africa needs five more Sri Lanka wickets to win the first cricket test in Durban. Centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma set Sri Lanka a massive target of 516 runs to win at Kingsmead. Sri Lanka was a dismal 103-5 and running out of recognised batters in the fading light at stumps on day three.
Read more »