South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa

Finished
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa , December 05, 2024
South Africa
SA
358/10 (103.4) & 317/10 (86)
Sri Lanka
SL
328/10 (99.2) & 238/10 (69.1)
SA won by 109 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Lahiru Kumara111009.09
Asitha Fernando01000.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Marco Jansen10.115415.31
Keshav Maharaj2537653.04
Current Partnership: 0 run (0.2 ov) | Last Wicket: Lahiru Kumara 1 (11) | Fall of Wicket: 238/10 (69.1 ov)
CRR: 3.44 | Last Ten Overs: 18/4 1.80
Recent: W·W1·····2········

Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Live Cricket Commentary

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69.1
Lahiru Kumara c RD Rickelton b M Jansen 1 (11) Marco Jansen to Lahiru Kumara, no run, c RD Rickelton b M Jansen, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Lahiru Kumara as the batter goes forward to strike it towards mid off, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Ryan Rickelton for a soft dismissal.
End of over 69 (1 runs)
Asitha Fernando 0 (1)
Lahiru Kumara 1 (10)
Sri Lanka 238/9
Keshav Maharaj 25-3-76-5
Kagiso Rabada 21-3-63-2
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68.6
Keshav Maharaj to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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68.5
Vishwa Fernando c M Jansen b K Maharaj 5 (24) Keshav Maharaj to Vishwa Fernando, no run, c M Jansen b K Maharaj, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Vishwa Fernando goes forward to hit sloge sweep to long on but it resulted in a catch taken by Marco Jansen. Vishwa Fernando is dismissed.
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68.4
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, 1 run, Keshav Maharaj delivers off break ball at full length, Lahiru Kumara goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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68.3
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Lahiru Kumara goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards square leg, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
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68.2
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lahiru Kumara goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
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68.1
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lahiru Kumara goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 68 (2 runs)
Vishwa Fernando 5 (23)
Lahiru Kumara 0 (6)
Sri Lanka 237/8
Kagiso Rabada 21-3-63-2
Keshav Maharaj 24-3-75-4
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67.6
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the leg stump, Vishwa Fernando goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
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67.5
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Vishwa Fernando goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
67.4
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, 2 runs, Kagiso Rabada delivers bouncer at back of length, Vishwa Fernando goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
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67.3
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Vishwa Fernando goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
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67.2
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kagiso Rabada sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Vishwa Fernando goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
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67.1
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Vishwa Fernando goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 67 (0 runs)
Lahiru Kumara 0 (6)
Vishwa Fernando 3 (17)
Sri Lanka 235/8
Keshav Maharaj 24-3-75-4
Kagiso Rabada 20-3-61-2
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66.6
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lahiru Kumara goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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66.5
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the square leg.
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66.4
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lahiru Kumara goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
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66.3
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lahiru Kumara goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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66.2
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lahiru Kumara goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
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66.1
Keshav Maharaj to Lahiru Kumara, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lahiru Kumara goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 66 (2 runs)
Vishwa Fernando 3 (17)
Lahiru Kumara 0 (0)
Sri Lanka 235/8
Kagiso Rabada 20-3-61-2
Keshav Maharaj 23-2-75-4
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65.6
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, 2 runs, Kagiso Rabada delivers fast ball at full length, Vishwa Fernando goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
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65.5
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Vishwa Fernando goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
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65.4
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Vishwa Fernando goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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65.3
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kagiso Rabada bowls a sharp delivery, and Vishwa Fernando goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
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65.2
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the short cover.
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65.1
Kagiso Rabada to Vishwa Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Vishwa Fernando goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
End of over 65 (1 runs)
Prabath Jayasuriya 9 (19)
Vishwa Fernando 1 (11)
Sri Lanka 233/8
Keshav Maharaj 23-2-75-4
Kagiso Rabada 19-3-59-2
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64.6
Prabath Jayasuriya c T Bavuma b K Maharaj 9 (19) Keshav Maharaj to Prabath Jayasuriya, no run, c T Bavuma b K Maharaj, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Prabath Jayasuriya goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards short cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Temba Bavuma, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Prabath Jayasuriya is out.
Match Details
Date
2024-12-05 08:00 AM
Venue
St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Toss
South Africa elected to bat
Umpires
  • Joel Wilson
  • Paul Reiffel
Tv Umpires
  • Sharfuddoula
Match Referee
  • Javagal Srinath