All-round South Africa take dominant position in Gqeberha

South Africa Take Dominant Position in Gqeberha

South Africa has taken a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka, thanks to a productive day with both bat and ball. The hosts have a lead of 221 runs, with the visitors struggling to recover from a poor start on the third morning.

Key Moments

• Kamindu Mendis and Angelo Mathews were key for Sri Lanka, but were dismissed by Marco Jansen and Dane Paterson respectively.
• Aiden Markram played some delightful strokes, but was dismissed for 55, while Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs put on a patient partnership to guide the lead beyond 200.

Current Score

• South Africa: 358 & 191/3 (Aiden Markram 55, Temba Bavuma 48*)
• Sri Lanka: 328
• Lead: 221 runs