Test Series - South Africa v Sri Lanka - TestDecember 5, 2024 - December 9, 2024
86
End of over. Over 86. 5 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. South Africa: 317/10(rr 3.69)
85.6Fernando to D PatersonW
Wicket. 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.
85.5Fernando to D Paterson0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Dane Paterson. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
85.4Fernando to K Maharaj1
One run. 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.
85.3Fernando to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. 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.
85.2Fernando to K Maharaj4
Four runs. 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.
85.1Fernando to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
85
End of over. Over 85. 9 runs. Bowler: Lahiru Kumara. South Africa: 312/9(rr 3.67)
84.6Kumara to D Paterson4
Four 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.
84.5Kumara to D Paterson0
Dot ball. Lahiru Kumara to Dane Paterson. Half volley, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
84.4Kumara to D Paterson4
Four runs. 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.
84.3Kumara to K Maharaj1
One run. 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.
84.2Kumara to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. Lahiru Kumara to Keshav Maharaj. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
84.1Kumara to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. Lahiru Kumara to Keshav Maharaj. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
84
End of over. Over 84. 13 runs. Bowler: Prabath Jayasuriya. South Africa: 303/9(rr 3.61)
83.6Jayasuriya to D Paterson6
Six runs. 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.
83.5Jayasuriya to K Maharajlb
Leg bye. 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.
83.4Jayasuriya to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. 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.
83.3Jayasuriya to K Maharaj6
Six runs. 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.
83.2Jayasuriya to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. Prabath Jayasuriya to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
83.1Jayasuriya to K Maharaj0
Dot ball. 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.
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