SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka’s 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne’s 105

Pathum Nissanka scored 89 as Sri Lanka are steadily placing themselves able of power of their second Take a look at in opposition to South Africa on the St George’s Park in Gqeberha. At Stumps on Day 2, the guests obtained themselves as much as 242 for 3, lowering the deficit to 116 within the first innings.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Take a look at, Day 2 Updates

Nissanka hit 11 fours and a six in his knock earlier than Keshav Maharaj accounted for his wicket. After Dimuth Karunaratne departed for 20, Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal steadied the ship for Sri Lanka with a helpful partnership of 109 runs for the second wicket.

Chandimal fell to Dane Paterson after a well-made 44 off 97 balls. After Nissanka departed, Angelo Mathews and Kamindu Mendis noticed off the remaining overs with a partnership of 43 runs for the fourth wicket. Mathews grew to become the third Sri Lankan after Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene to succeed in 8000 Take a look at runs.

Mendis didn’t disappoint both, scoring a quick-fire 30 off 38. Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson and Maharaj took a wicket apiece. Marco Jansen, who was devastating within the opening Take a look at, hasn’t picked up a wicket with figures of 18-2-75-0. Aiden Markram additionally rolled his arms over for 4 overs with none success.

Kyle Verreynne shines for South Africa

Earlier, Kyle Verreynne scored his third Take a look at hundred as South Africa put up an honest rating of 358 on the board in 103.4 overs. He made 105 runs off 133 balls with 12 fours and three sixes. Rabada additionally added 23 important runs decrease down the order.

For Sri Lanka, Lahiru Kumara was the decide of the bowlers with 4 wickets to his title. Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando took two and three wickets respectively.

On Day 3, the Sri Lankan batters would first be seeking to go previous South Africa’s rating earlier than interested by stepping on the fuel.