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Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2021 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jan 03 2021, Sun - 01:30 PM (IST)
SRI LANKA157, 211
SOUTH AFRICA302, 67/0
South Africa won by 10 wickets
CRR:5.03
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OUT! Bowled. Anrich Nortje to Asitha Fernando. Full toss, middle stump backing away cutting, missed to. Knocked him over! Asitha moves across and looks to cut the full toss but misses completely as the ball crashes onto the stumps. That comes to an end. Sri Lanka has been bundled out for 157 from 40.3 overs. South African bowlers out ruled Sri Lankan batters. Sri Lankan batters have failed to build a partnership. For Sri Lanka Perera top-scored with 60 followed by Hasaranga with 29. For South Africa, Nortje picked up six wickets, and Mulder picked up three wickets. Do join us for the South Africa's first innings in another few minutes.
Anrich Nortje to Asitha Fernando. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
FOUR! Anrich Nortje to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Nortje.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Anrich Nortje to Asitha Fernando. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Anrich Nortje to Asitha Fernando. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Anrich Nortje to Asitha Fernando. Seaming in length ball, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
OUT! Caught. Anrich Nortje to Dushmantha Chameera. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper, by de Kock. Nortje gets his fifth wicket! Chameera looks to pull, but he went too early for the shot. He finds a top edge, and Quinton takes a simple catch. Chameera walks back for 22.
Anrich Nortje to Dushmantha Chameera. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Anrich Nortje to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Ngidi.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to fourth slip for no runs, dropped catch by Bavuma.
OUT! Caught. Lutho Sipamla to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by de Kock. Edged and taken! Hasaranga looks to push this one, but he nicks it to the keeper. Quinton takes a good catch. Hasaranaga opts for the review straight away, and the replays confirmed that there was an edge. Hasaranga departs for 29.
Lungi Ngidi to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Lungi Ngidi to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nortje.
Lungi Ngidi to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
APPEAL! Lungi Ngidi to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bavuma, appeal made for L.B.W.
Lungi Ngidi to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
Lungi Ngidi to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nortje.
Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
OUT! Caught. Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, by Shanaka. Last leaf falls! Sipamla looks to drive but gets a thick edge and Shanaka takes a simple catch at gully region. South Africa's first innings comes to an end. South Africa have been bowled out for 302 from 75.4 overs and they lead by 145. Sri Lankan bowlers have performed well to pick up the wickets at regular interval. For South Africa Elgar top scored with 127 and Dussen well supported him with 67. Other South African batters were failed to build a partnership. For Sri Lanka, Vishwa Fernando picked up five wickets. Shanaka and Asitha Fernando picked up a couple of wickets each. Can Sri Lanka post a good total on the board in their second innings or South Africa bowlers will gain some early wickets to pressure Sri Lankan batters? Let's join us in another few minutes.
Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Perera.
Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, down leg side backing away driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Perera.
Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dushmantha Chameera to Lutho Sipamla. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dushmantha Chameera to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Dushmantha Chameera to Lutho Sipamla. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dushmantha Chameera to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Gloved to backward point for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Dushmantha Chameera to Lutho Sipamla. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.
Dushmantha Chameera to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, Gloved to gully for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.
Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit body to silly point for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
FOUR! Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Asitha Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, hit helmet to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Vishwa Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Fernando.
APPEAL! Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Fernando, appeal made for Caught & Bowled.
Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
FOUR! Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, down leg side swayed away Steer, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Vishwa Fernando to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed past long on for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Asitha Fernando to Lutho Sipamla. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
OUT! Bowled. Lutho Sipamla to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to. Cleaned him up! Asitha looks to defend the delivery but completely misses as the ball crashes onto the stumps. That's the end of Sri Lanka's second innings. They have been bowled out for 211 from 56.5 overs. South Africa need 67 to win. For Sri Lanka Karunaratne top-scored with 103. For South Africa, Ngidi picked up four wickets and Sipamla picked up three wickets. Do join us for the run chase in another few minutes.
No ball Lutho Sipamla to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
OUT! Caught. Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by de Kock. Edged and taken! Chameera tries to push but misses it. Huge appeal for a caught behind but the umpire denied it. Quinton opts for the review and ultra edge shows that there was a spike. Chameera departs for none.
Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Lutho Sipamla to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lungi Ngidi to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lungi Ngidi to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Lungi Ngidi to Vishwa Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
APPEAL! Lungi Ngidi to Vishwa Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit body to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock, appeal made for Caught.
Lungi Ngidi to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
Lungi Ngidi to Vishwa Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nortje.
Lutho Sipamla to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nortje.
OUT! Bowled. Lutho Sipamla to Wanindu Hasaranga. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to. Hits the timber! Hasaranga blindly goes for the shot and completely misses this one. The ball rattles the stumps and Hasaranga departs for 16.
Lutho Sipamla to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
FOUR! Lutho Sipamla to Wanindu Hasaranga. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
Lutho Sipamla to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Lutho Sipamla to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Elgar.
Anrich Nortje to Dushmantha Chameera. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Anrich Nortje to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs.
Anrich Nortje to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Anrich Nortje to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Sipamla.
Anrich Nortje to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Anrich Nortje to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Wiaan Mulder to Dushmantha Chameera. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Wiaan Mulder to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 3 runs, overthrow by Ngidi, mis-fielded by Maharaj, fielded by Nortje.
Wiaan Mulder to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
FOUR! Wiaan Mulder to Wanindu Hasaranga. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Wiaan Mulder to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Ngidi.
Wiaan Mulder to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dean Elgar. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chameera. That's a comfortable victory for South Africa as they win by 10 wickets to clinch the series 2-0. Overall excellent performance from South Africa in the series. For South Africa Markram and Elgar remains unbeaten with 36 and 31 respectively. Sri Lankan bowlers went wicketless in the second innings. Dean Elgar adjudged as player of the match and series for his outstanding performance with the bat. Stay tuned for the live updates from around the world of cricket. Until then, cheers.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dean Elgar. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Chameera.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Chameera.
FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Dean Elgar. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Dean Elgar. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.
Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dasun Shanaka to Aiden Markram. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Perera.
Asitha Fernando to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Asitha Fernando to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.
Asitha Fernando to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge to third man for 2 runs, run save by Shanaka, fielded by Mendis.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Extra-ordinary stroke! Markram strides forward and sents the ball to the ropes for a boundary.
Asitha Fernando to Aiden Markram. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Asitha Fernando to Aiden Markram. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.
FOUR! Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, thick edge past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs.
Dasun Shanaka to Dean Elgar. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Fernando.