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Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2024 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 05 2024, Thu - 01:30 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA358, 317
SRI LANKA328, 238
South Africa won by 109 runs
CRR:3.44
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OUT! Caught. Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly point, caught by Mendis. The first innings has concluded with South Africa bowled out for 358 runs. Ryan Rickelton and Kyle Verreynne scored brilliant centuries, while Lahiru Kumara was the standout bowler, taking four wickets. Stay tuned for the second innings.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Half volley, middle stump backing away driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly point for no runs.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
SIX! Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Short, outside off stump deep in crease hooking, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Dane Paterson. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, overthrow by de Silva.
Asitha Fernando to Dane Paterson. Short, outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
SIX! Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Dane Paterson. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Dane Paterson. Arm length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Dane Paterson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by de Silva.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, run save by Fernando.
SIX! Prabath Jayasuriya to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.
Asitha Fernando to Dane Paterson. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by de Silva.
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Asitha Fernando breaks the stumps.
Asitha Fernando to Kagiso Rabada. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.
Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis. It's time for Drinks.
Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Jayasuriya.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Silva.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.
Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Kyle Verreynne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
OUT! Stumped. Keshav Maharaj to Prabath Jayasuriya. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed, by Verreynne. That brings us to the end of Sri Lanka's innings, as they are bowled out for 328. Dane Paterson claimed a five-wicket haul for South Africa. For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 89, while tailender Prabath Jayasuriya contributed some valuable runs. Join us shortly for South Africa's innings.
Keshav Maharaj to Prabath Jayasuriya. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Paterson.
Wide Keshav Maharaj to Prabath Jayasuriya. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Verreynne.
Dane Paterson to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Dane Paterson to Asitha Fernando. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Dane Paterson to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Verreynne. Nine down for Sri Lanka.
Dane Paterson to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Zorzi.
Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Prabath Jayasuriya. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Dane Paterson to Vishwa Fernando. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Dane Paterson to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Dane Paterson to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Dane Paterson to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
APPEAL! Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj, appeal made for L.B.W. Good decision from the on-field umpire.
Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Paterson.
FOUR! Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Dane Paterson to Prabath Jayasuriya. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
OUT! Bowled. Asitha Fernando to Dane Paterson. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Sri Lanka needs 348 runs to win the match and avoid a series whitewash. The hosts' brilliant batting performance has set a massive total on the board. Aiden Markram batted responsibly, reaching a half-century, while Temba Bavuma was the top scorer for his team with 66 runs. Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a five-wicket haul, and Vishwa Fernando supported him by taking two wickets. Can the visitors chase down the target, or will the South African bowlers wrap them up quickly? Let's wait and see. Do join us for the run chase.
Asitha Fernando to Dane Paterson. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Keshav Maharaj. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Jayasuriya.
Asitha Fernando to Keshav Maharaj. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.
FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Keshav Maharaj. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Spliced past third man for 4 runs.
Asitha Fernando to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Length ball, off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Half volley, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep square leg for 4 runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mathews.
Lahiru Kumara to Keshav Maharaj. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Lahiru Kumara to Keshav Maharaj. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
NEW BALL. SIX! Prabath Jayasuriya to Dane Paterson. Arm length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Mendis.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
SIX! Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Silva.
Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, hit helmet to point for no runs.
Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Caught. Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Mendis. The short ball ploy works this time.
Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Short, wide outside off stump swayed away Leave, hit helmet to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Silva.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Chandimal. That will be Lunch on Day 4. It was a good session for the Sri Lanka, as they have picked up five wickets this morning. Returning from the break, they will look to wrap up the innings by using the second new ball. On the other hand, South Africa will need to extend their lead further. Join us in another 40 minutes for the second session of Day 4.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, hit pad to first slip for no runs, fielded by de Silva.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot padded, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Rickelton. South Africa wins by 109 runs and wrap up a 2-0 series victory, and take a big step towards reaching the World Test Championship Final. Sri Lanka's top-order batters faced challenges with their batting, but Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis stepped up, building a solid partnership to give them hope going into the final day. However the latter fell early in the morning and from that point South Africa were ruthless, taking the last five wickets for 33 runs to race to victory, Keshav Maharaj taking a five-wicket haul. Dane Paterson was named Player of the Match, while Temba Bavuma was awarded Player of the Series.
Keshav Maharaj to Asitha Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to first slip for no runs, fielded by Markram.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Jansen. Five-wicket haul for Keshav Maharaj.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Paterson.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot Leave, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, run save by Verreynne. It's time for drinks.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Spliced in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, run save by Markram, fielded by Stubbs.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot slog sweeping, to gully for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Yorker, middle stump on the back foot defending, to third slip for no runs, fielded by Jansen.
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Prabath Jayasuriya. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Bavuma. Keshav Maharaj gets the fourth wicket.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Paterson.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Markram.