refreshSouth Africa make progress in the World Test Championship table while the loss has dampened Lanka's hope of making the finals. The trophy has been handed over to Temba Bavuma who joins his teammates now. That is all from this game and the tour. Hope you'll enjoy the coverage. Till then, cheers and goodbye!
Temba Bavuma is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES! He says it is good to be back, it was frustrating but now he enjoys being out there. Mentions he’s happy he got an opportunity and he did well. States Durban was difficult but he tried to bat with intent and it came off well. Adds it is rare when the game goes till the 5th day and it was in the balance for a lot of time and credit to Lanka for the way they went about their business. Ends by saying the batters were really good and everybody chipped in when needed and the WTC table looks good now and he hopes they can continue the good work.
Dhananjaya de Silva says this game was tight, the team fought hard but they weren’t good enough to come out on top. States the conditions are different but the bowling attack was good, even the spinners did really well. Ends by saying they played well but the result wasn’t on their side and he hopes they can keep getting better and he’s looking forward to the series against Australia.
The Player of the Match, Dane Paterson says he feels great but it was a team effort and he’s very happy for his side. Mentions it is a very good feeling and he’s very happy they won the game. Adds he loves bowling and he enjoys putting in the work. Ends by saying he didn’t notice he got three in the over but the emotions are sinking in now and he hopes they can continue to do well.
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At the end of Day 4, Sri Lanka lost five wickets and a lot of hope as well but the partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis in the final session showed something special was building up for the visitors. However, this wasn't the case as South Africa got the duo in no time and cleaned up the tail by keeping things very simple. Keshav Maharaj showed his experience on a flat pitch and ended with his 10th five-fer in Test cricket.
Sri Lanka in reply batted really well as compared to their poor outing in the first match. The top five made massive contributions and ended just 30 shy of the hosts first innings score. Dane Paterson was the pick of the lot as he picked up five wickets. The onus was on the hosts' side and once again, in the second innings South Africa's batting compartment stepped up. Prabath Jayasuriya scalped five wickets but Sri Lanka had a mountain to climb as they needed more than 300 runs to win in the fourth innings which is never easy while touring a country which possesses a lot of threat with the ball.
It was a complete performance from South Africa! After winning the toss, South Africa posted more than 350 thanks to the centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Kyle Verreynne. The former played well along with Bavuma but it was Kyle Verreynne's innings with the tail which made a whole lot of difference to the score. Sri Lanka had to grind hard to take wickets and the pace trio took 9 wickets together.
So, South Africa needed just over an hour to clean up the Lankan team. The pressure was on Sri Lanka from the morning. They were short of batters and the likes of Dhananjaya de Silva and Mendis were send back to hut in the space of 3 overs. After that, it was just a procession. South Africa win the series 2-0.
69.1OUT! Taken! That's the end of the game. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 109 RUNS! A good short one on middle. Kumara looks to pull. It goes off the top edge and Ryan Rickelton at mid on takes it.
68.6Floats it up on middle. Blocked.
68.5OUT! Taken! Maharaj has his fifth. He really loves this ground. Bowls this one slower and on middle. Fernando looks to play the slog sweep. It goes off the top edge towards long on and Jansen takes it. The hosts just a wicket away now.
68.4On the stumps. This is worked through square leg for one.
68.3Slower through the air and on middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
68.2Floated up on off. Kumara lunges and keeps it out.
68.1Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
67.6Outside off. Left alone.
67.5On middle. Blocked.
67.4Two! Outside off. This is guided past point. Two taken.
67.3On off. Good length. Blocked.
67.2Beaten! Length and outside off. Ferbando looks to push at it but is beaten.
67.1Around off. Defended.
66.6Bowls it slow full and on off, Lahiru Kumara survives as he blocks.
66.5Angles it across a full ball on off. Defended out.
66.4This is full and on off, LK prods and defends it out.
66.3Well outside off, this is punched to point.
66.2Tossed up on off, Kumara prods and blocks.
66.1This one lands on off and spins back in. Kumara looks to flick it but misses.
65.6Bowls it full and on middle, Fernando plays a lofted shot over mid on and collects a brace.
65.5Fuller ball on middle, Fernando defends it well.
65.4On a length and on middle, Fernando defends under his eyes.
65.3A good length delivery around off. Fernando looks to defend but is beaten on the outside edge.
65.2BEAUTY! A yorker on middle, Fernando does well to dig it out.
65.1Length and outside off, Fernando leaves it alone.
Lahiru Kumara walks in now.
64.6OUT! GONE! That's the final nail in the coffin! Prabath Jayasuriya can't believe he found the fielder. This is dropped short, way outside off. Jayasuriya swings his bat and hits it straight to cover where Temba Bavuma makes no mistake.
64.5Flat and outside off, this is slapped to cover for a single.
64.4Tossed up on off, Vishwa Fernando defends once again.
64.3Full and on off, this is defended out.
64.2Full and outside off, Vishwa Fernando leans and defends it softly to first slip. Well short of him.
64.1Floated on off and it comes with an angle. Vishwa Fernando tries to pad it away but misses.
63.6A length ball on off, Jayasuriya defends it to point.
63.5Touch fuller and around off. Jayasuriya solidly blocks it out.
63.4Slides it down the leg side, Jayasuriya looks to pull but misses.
63.3FOUR! SHOT! Bowls it full and on middle, Jayasuriya plays a straight drive past Rabada for a boundary.
63.2Too full and outside off, Jayasuriya pushes it to cover.
63.1Bowls it full and outside off, Jayasuriya drives off the toe end to cover.
62.6Tossed up full and on off, Fernando defends on the front foot.
62.5Flatter and outside off, Vishwa Fernando leans to defend across but is beaten.
62.4Fuller and on middle, Fernando blocks it out.
62.3CHANCE! Flighted on off, Jayasuriya skips down to heave but edges it to first slip. It comes quickly to Markram who fails to get his hand on it. It rolls to third man and they take three runs.
62.2Flatter and on off. Blocked.
62.1Fuller and on middle, Prabath Jayasuriya blocks.
61.6Fuller and on the stumps. Fernando gets his bat down in time and keeps it out.
61.5On the stumps. Kept out.
61.4Beaten! Length and around off. Vishwa Fernando pushes at it but is beaten.
61.3OUT! Edged and taken! First Mendis and now Dhananjaya. The two who got their side back into the game have fallen. South Africa will feel well and truly on top now. This is fuller and outside off. Dhananjaya looks to drive. This goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. Easy catch.
61.2Fuller and on off. This is eased down to long off for one.
61.1Shortish and on off. Dhananjaya pushes it past cover and takes one.
60.6Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.
60.5On the off pole. Flatter. Defended.
60.4On off. Quicker. This is pushed to cover.
60.3On the stumps. Jayasuriya keeps it out.
60.2Tossed up on off. Defended.
60.1Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.
59.6Shortish and around off. This dropped on the off side for one. Dhananjaya retains strike.
59.5Outside off. Left alone.
59.4Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
59.3Length again and on off. Kept out.
59.2Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
59.1Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.
58.6Has that carried? Yes, it has! Excellent catch from Markram and the wicket South Africa needed has come. Maharaj it is. They are now into the tail. This lands on off and then spins away. Mendis lunges forward and looks to defend. The ball takes the outside edge and goes low to the first slip fielder and Markram takes it inches above the ground. It was referred and replays show that the catch was clean.
58.5On middle. Blocked.
58.4On the stumps. This is punched down to long off for one.
58.3Flatter and on the stumps. Kept out well.
58.2Fuller and on off. This is eased down to long off for one.
58.1Flatter and on middle. This is punched back to the bowler.
57.6Beaten! Lovely but to end! Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Mendis is beaten as he looks to defend.
57.5Length and on middle. Mendis gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
57.4Length and on off. Kept out.
57.3Fuller and on off. Mendis drives but to covers.
57.2Another one outside off. Easy leave.
57.1Length and outside off. Mendis leaves it alone.
56.6Tad short and outside off, Mendis slaps it to cover for a single.
56.5A loopy ball on off, Mendis again defends it out.
56.4Full and on middle, Mendis leans and blocks it out.
56.3Flighted full on middle, Mendis defends on the front foot.
56.2Flatter and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva knocks it to cover for a single.
56.1Bowls it slow full and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks.
55.6Shorter and wide of off. Mendis leaves.
55.5FOUR! Fine shot! Very full and on middle, Mendis flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
55.4A yorker on off, Mendis blocks it out.
55.3A length ball, outside off, nips in. Mendis punches it back to the bowler.
55.2Length and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva turns it to square leg for one.
55.1Very full and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva defends.
54.6On middle, Dhananjaya de Silva punches it to long on and keeps the strike.
54.5Floats it full and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it to cover.
54.4Very full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva uses his feet and whips it to square leg.
54.3Fuller ball, outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva steps across and defends it out.
54.2Around off, Dhananjaya de Silva prods and blocks.
54.1Tossed up full and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva leans and defends.
53.6Angling on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva turns it to square leg for a single.
53.5Length ball around off, Dhananjaya de Silva defends.
53.4Short of a length and just outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to defend but misses.
53.3CLOSE! A length ball outside off, nips away. Dhananjaya de Silva goes chasing after this delivery but misses.
53.2Very full and slanting on off, Dhananjaya de Silva leans and defends.
53.1A good length ball, outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva shoulders arms to it.
Kagiso Rabada to bowl from the other end.
52.6Flighted full and on middle, Mendis defends it solidly.
52.5Outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to deep point for a single.
52.4Too full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva lunges forward and block.
52.3This is full and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva prods and defends.
52.2Sri Lanka are underway on Day 5. Full and on off, Mendis sweeps it to square leg for a single.
52.1Tossed up on leg, Mendis prods and tucks it to square leg.
All set for action. South Africa are in a huddle near the fence. Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis are out in the middle. Keshav Maharaj to bowl first.
South Africa on the other hand are one wicket away from creating havoc on the visitors' side. If they get the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis early in the session, they could wrap up this game pretty quickly but Sri Lanka have shown great determination and will not give away their wickets easily. Who do you think will win? Stay tuned.
Hello and welcome to the final day of this intriguing Test match. South Africa and Sri Lanka have gone toe to toe throughout this game, and we have arrived at the most pivotal phase of the game. Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis restored the Lankan team's hope by posting a solid partnership and ending Day 4 on high. It is the last known batting pair Sri Lanka and they are still 143 runs away from levelling the series.
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The hosts on the other hand, know there’s there’s just the one wicket they need before they enter the bowlers. They did look a little tired towards the end of the day and probably some rest would work wonders. They though will hope to break this stand quickly on Day 5 which promises to be very exciting. Do join us for it. Till then, goodbye and take care.
The problem with Lanka in this innings was a few of their batters got off to starts but none went onto make it big and that’s what they need. They’ll hope one of these can do so and they’ll need that as there is not a lot of batting to come after this.
An excellent partnership between Dhananjaya and Mendis has kept their side in the game! Excellent fight shown by the two but there is still a long way to go. Sri Lanka still need another 143 runs so one has to say, the hosts are still ahead.
51.6Too full and around off. Dhananjaya de Silva prods and blocks.
51.5One more run as Mendis works it to covers.
51.4Outside off. This is guided to point for a single.
51.3Very full and on middle. DDS turns it to mid-wicket.
51.2On the middle, this is blocked.
51.1FOUR! Flat and outside off. De Sliva dabs it to third man for a boundary.
50.6Outside off. Left alone.
50.5Around off. Kept out.
50.4Shorter and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.
50.3On the stumps. Kept out.
50.2On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
50.1On off. This is punched down to long off for one.
49.6SIX! A full toss on middle. Mendis slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
49.5Very full and on middle. Mendis leans into his defensive shot.
49.4Floated full and outside off. De Sliva punches it to cover for a single.
49.3Flatter and around off. De Silva defends it to cover.
49.2Tossed up full and on middle. De Silva prods and defends it out.
49.1This is full and around off. de Sliva blocks it out.
48.6On the pads. Dhananjaya looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
48.5Good comeback! Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Dhananjaya is beaten as he looks to defend.
48.4FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle. This is hammered through mid-wicket. Boundary.
48.4On middle. Defended well.
48.3Around off. Kept out.
48.2On the fuller side. This is pushed to mid off.
48.1Around off. Blocked.
47.6Floats it up. This is pushed to cover.
47.5On the stumps. Blocked.
47.4On middle. Mendis keeps it out.
47.3Around off. Blocked.
47.2Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
47.1Two more! Runs coming easily now. Around off. Mendis leans into it and strokes it through covers for two.
46.6FOUR! This is a very good innings building here! Lovely shot. Shorter and on off. This is pushed past cover.
46.6Yet another no ball! Around off. Mendis plays it to cover and takes one.
46.5On the stumps. Kept out.
46.4Around off. This is guided past point for one.
46.4On middle. This is pushed towards cover for one. It is also a no ball.
46.3Well outside off. Not played at.
46.2Two! Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off. Two taken.
46.1Outside off. Left alone.
45.6On middle. Blocked.
45.5Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
45.4A single as this is worked down to long on.
45.3On middle. Kept out.
45.2On off. This is punched past cover for one.
45.1On middle. Kept out.
44.6Fuller and on off. Dhananjaya pushes it to covers.
44.5On the stumps. Length. Defended.
44.4On off. Kept out.
44.3On the stumps. Kept out.
44.2Angled into the pads. Mendis flicks it through square leg for one. A good partnership building here.
44.1Back of a length and on off. Mendis guides it to point.
43.6Four! On the shorter side. Dhananjaya looks to cut. This goes off the outside edge down to the third man fence.
43.5Around off. Kept out.
43.4On the stumps. Blocked.
43.3Shortish and on middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
43.2Angled into middle. Mendis lunges and defends it.
43.1Pushes this one through on off. Mendis pushes it to cover.
42.6Angled into middle again. De Silva blocks.
42.5On the stumps. Defended.
42.4Around off. Length. Blocked.
42.3On middle. This is driven to mid on.
42.2FOUR! Nicely played! Just a little bit of width. Silva opens the face of the bat and guides it past point. Nicely played.
42.1Length again and on off. Dhananjaya pushes it to cover.
41.6On off. Mendis prods forward and blocks.
41.5On the stumps. Kept out.
41.4Flatter and on off. Mendis stays back and pushes it to covers.
41.3Angled into middle. Defended well.
41.2Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
41.1On the off pole. Defended.
40.6Shorter and outside off. Mendis pushes it past cover for one.
40.5On the middle stump. This is kept out.
40.4Angled into the pads. Dhananjaya works it through square leg for one.
40.3Fuller and on off. Dhananjaya plays it to mid off.
40.2Around off. Kept out.
40.1On middle. Length. Kept out.
40.1Fuller and on middle. This is pushed to mid on for one.
39.6On middle. This holds its line a touch. Blocked.
39.5On middle. Blocked.!
39.4FOUR! Lovely sweep shot! On middle. This is swept hard through square leg and this races away.
39.3On middle. Blocked.
39.2Around off. Dhananjaya guides it to point.
39.1Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.
38.6On middle. Kept out.
38.5FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller and on off. Dhananjaya strokes it down the ground and this races away to the mid off fence.
38.4Takes one as this is guided past point.
38.3Another one outside off. Left alone.
38.2On the off pole. Mendis pushes it to cover again.
38.1Angled into middle. Mendis keeps it out.
37.6On middle. Kept out.
37.5Beaten! Flatter and on off. This lands and spins away. Dhananjaya is beaten as he tries to defend.
37.4Shortish and on off. This is pushed past cover for two.
37.3On middle. Kept out.
37.2On the pads. Mendis sweeps it through square leg for one.
37.1SIX! Over the fence. On middle and Mendis gets the slog sweep out. It goes over the mid-wicket fence.
36.6Around off. This is guided past point for one.
36.5Fuller and on off. Mendis plays it to covers.
36.4Around off. This is pushed towards cover for one.
36.3Angled into the pads. Mendis tucks it around the corner and takes one.
36.2Fullish and on off. Mendis pushes it to mid off.
36.1Outside off. Left alone.
35.6On middle. Blocked.
35.5Flatter and on off. This is guided to point.
35.4On middle. Blocked.
35.3Angled into the pads. Dhananjaya works it to mid-wicket.
35.2Around off. This is pushed to covers.
35.1On middle. Blocked again.
34.6FOUR! Pulled away. A little too short and this is put away! Mendis rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket.
34.5Another one outside off. Left alone.
34.4Outside off. Mendis leaves it alone.
34.3On off. Blocked.
34.2Goes short again. This is pulled through square leg for one.
34.1Beaut! Length and on off. This lands and moves away. Dhananjaya is beaten as he tries to defend.
33.6The sweep comes out. It goes off the inner half though to short fine leg.
33.5On middle. Kept out.
33.4FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and on the pads. Mendis flicks it through mid-wicket. This races away.
33.3Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
33.2On the stumps. Blocked.
33.1OUT! Taken! Number 5 down. Maharaj has another one! That's brilliant from Kyle Verreynne! What a catch! This lands outside off and spins back in. Mendis goes back to a ball he should have played forward too. It takes the inside edge, hits the pad and lobs beside him. Kyle Verreynne does well to dive forward and take it with one hand, inches above the ground.
32.6On middle. Kept out.
32.5On off. Kept out.
32.4On the pads. This is worked down to fine leg for one.
32.3Nasty! Excellent from Mendis too. A short one, sharp short ball on the body. Mendis fails to get out of the way. It hits his helmet and is rolling onto the stumps. Despite being hit, Mendis has the awareness to push it away.
32.2Good length and on off. Mendis pushes it to covers.
32.1FOUR! Cracked away! Shorter and outside off. This is cut past point. There is a fielder in the deep but it beats him. Lovely stroke.
31.6Attacks the stumps! On off. Kept out nicely.
31.5OUT! TIMBER! Maharaj strikes! Number 4 down! Brilliant from Maharaj. He kept going flatter previously and now tosses it up on middle. It dips at the end. Mathews looks to go over the leg side but misses and this hits the stumps.
31.4Fullish and on off. Mathews pushes it to covers.
31.3On the stumps. Kept out.
31.2Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
31.1Angled into middle. Mendis shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler.
30.6Angled into the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
30.5On the stumps. Mathews plays it to cover.
30.4On the fuller side. This is driven towards mid off for one.
30.3Outside off. Length. This is guided through point for one.
30.2On the stumps. Mathews stands tall and plays it onto the ground.
30.1On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
29.6Around off. Length. Defended well again.
29.5SIX! All the way! Sign of intent! On middle and the slog sweep comes out. This flies over the mid-wicket fence.
29.4On middle. Kept out.
29.3On the fuller side again. Mendis strokes it past cover and takes one.
29.2Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
29.1Fuller and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.
28.6A bumper and on middle. Ducked under.
28.5Drop and run! On off. This is pushed to cover for one.
28.4Good length again. Mathews keeps it out.
28.3On a length and around middle. Mathews plays it back to the bowler.
28.2Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.
28.1SIX! Trademark Kamindu! Angled into his pads. He plays a stylish flick and it goes well over the square leg fence.
27.6On middle. Length. Kept out well.
27.5Two! Angled into middle. Mathews works it through square leg for two.
27.4On the middle stump. Length. This is defended with the full face of the bat.
27.3On the middle pole. Angelo plays it back to the bowler.
27.2On the off pole. Mathews keeps it out.
27.1Angled into the pads. Mendis nudges into the leg side for one.
26.6Another one outside off. Mathews does not play at it.
26.5On middle. Mathews works it to mid-wicket.
26.4Around off. Kept out.
26.3On the off pole. Mendis pushes this towards cover for one.
26.2Around off. Kept out.
26.1FOUR! Cut away! This is short and asking to be hit. It is flayed over point and this races away to the fence.
26.1FOUR! Pulled away! A little too short and it sits up to be hit. This is pulled through mid-wicket and it races away.
25.6Good length and on off. Mathews pushes it to covers.
25.5Around off. Mendis plays it with soft hands on the off side for one.
25.4Length and on off. The batter is solid in defense.
25.3Shortish and on the pads. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
25.2Another one on a length and on middle. Defended.
25.1Back of a length and on middle. Blocked.
24.6FOUR! Clipped away! That's his favourite shot! Angled into the pads. This is clipped over square leg for a boundary.
24.5Solid! Good length and on middle. Mendis keeps it out.
24.4Tap and run! Around off. Mathews plays it with soft hands on the off side for one.
24.3Angled into the pads. Kept out.
24.2Length and on middle. Blocked.
24.1Around off. Good length. This is pushed to cover.
23.6On a length and outside off, Mendis leaves the harmless delivery.
23.5Good length, angling in, Mendis blocks it solidly.
23.4Back of a length, outside off, Mendis shoulders arms.
23.3Another one on off, Mendis eases it to short covers.
23.2Length, on off, Mendis blocks it.
23.1Fuller one, in middle, Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket for two.
22.6FOUR! Streaky but he will happily take it. Fuller one, outside off, Mathews looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. It goes past the slips and finds the fence at third man.
22.5Good length, angling in, Mendis helps it fine for one.
22.4Too full, on off, Mendis blocks it to short covers.
22.3Length, just outside off, Mendis looks to drive it but gets a blow on his pads.
22.2NOT OUT! It looked way too plumb for a naked eye though. Length, on middle, Mendis looks to flick it but misses as it hits the pads. An appeal and the finger goes up immediately. Only an inside edge can save this one. Mendis refers and Ultra Edge does show a slightest of the spike. He is safe!
22.1Length, sliding down leg, Mendis looks to flick it but misses.
21.6FOUR! Pure timing! Rabada errs it down leg, fuller in length, Mathews picks it well and clips it magnificently through backward square leg for a boundary.
21.5Length in the channel and this shapes away, Mathews has a fiddle but misses.
21.4Back of a length, on off, Mathews hops and blocks it back.
21.3Good fielding. Length again, this is played towards covers. The fielder dives to his left and stops a single.
21.2Length, on middle, Mathews blocks it back to the bowler.
21.1Full, just outside off, Mathews blocks it to mid off.
20.6OUT! PLUMB! Big shout and the finger goes up! Fuller one, on middle and leg, Chandimal looks to flick it but misses as it hits his pads. An appeal and the finger goes up. Chandimal refers. The only thing that can save him is missing the leg stump. Fair delivery and Ultra Edge shows no spike. Ball Tracking shows that it was clipping the leg pole and we will have to go with the umpires call. They retain their review but Chandimal's long stay at the crease comes to an end!
20.5Bowls it outside off, Chandimal plays it with soft hands towards the gully region.
20.4Length, on off, Chandimal walks forward only to block it back.
20.3Too full, this is defended towards the mid on fielder.
20.2Too full, on middle, Chandimal blocks it back.
20.1Fuller one, on middle and leg, Chandimal turns it to square leg for none.
19.6My word! How has it not found the edge yet! Length again with some movement as it again beats the blade of Angelo Mathews!
19.5Beaten again! Three in a row! Length again and it zips away beating the edge of Mathews' failing blade!
19.4And again! Past the edge! Length and it holds its line and shapes away late, Mathews looks to block it but gets beaten again.
19.3Oh! Length and it shapes away. Mathews looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.
19.2Full, outside off, Mathews blocks it well.
19.1FOUR! What a way to start the session! On a length and outside off, Mathews leans on and creams it elegantly through the cover.
We are back for the final session of Day 4. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Chandimal and Mathews to resume their innings. Kagiso Rabada to start with the ball. Let's go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
End of an exciting session! It began with the South African tail having some fun and sorting some quick runs to push the lead to close to 350. Then in reply, Lanka lost a wicket early but Nissanka and Chandimal counter attacked. The partnership was going along nicely before Paterson struck. Chandimal and Mathews though have looked good so far but the two need to bat long. South Africa on the other hand, will want to continue to take wickets. The third session is an important one. Stay tuned for it.
18.6Another one on a good length. This is pushed to cover.
18.5On off. Good length again. Chandimal keeps it out.
18.4Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off.
18.3Outside off. Left alone.
18.2Angled into middle. Chandimal works it to mid-wicket.
18.1Lovely nut! Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Chandimal looks to defend but is beaten.
17.6On the stumps. Mathews punches it back to the bowler.
17.5Flatter and on the stumps. Mathews pushes it back to the bowler.
17.4Angled into middle. Blocked.
17.3Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
17.2Angled into the middle pole. Chandimal plays it back to the bowler.
17.1On middle. Blocked.
16.6Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
16.5Outside off. Left alone.
16.4On middle. Kept out.
16.3FOUR! Drilled down the ground! This is full and on middle. Mathews slams it down to the long on fence.
16.2Angled into middle. This is pushed with the full face of the bat to mid off.
16.1Around off. Defended.
15.6FOUR! Swept away! On middle. This is swept hard through square leg. No chance of stopping that.
15.5Around off. Blocked.
15.4Flatter and outside off. Chandimal looks to cut but is beaten.
15.3Tossed up around off. Blocked.
15.2On middle. Kept out.
15.1Shorter and on off. This is eased down to long off. A run taken.
14.6Fuller and on off. Mathews pushes it towards mid off for one.
14.5Outside off. Left alone.
14.4On middle. Defended.
14.3Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
14.2Left alone again as this is bowled outside off.
14.1Around off. Chandimal is solid in defense.
13.6Angled into middle. Kept out.
13.5Around off. This is guided past point for one.
13.4Outside off again. This one moves away too. Chandimal looks to drive but misses.
13.3On middle. Kept out.
13.2Fullish and on off. Chandimal drives but to covers.
13.1Around off again. Good length. Blocked.
12.6Length and on off. Yet again good movement after it lands. This shapes away. Mathews is beaten as he looks to defend.
12.5Another one full and outside off. Mathews leaves it alone.
12.4Length and on middle. Blocked.
12.3OUT! That's a loose stroke! Could have left it. He's drawn into going after one very wide outside off. Nissanka looks to play an expansive drive but it goes off the edge and the keeper takes it. This stand was looking good but has been broken now.
12.2Outside off. Left alone.
12.1Nicely played! Sheer timing! Fuller and on off. Chandimal drives it down towards long off for three.
11.6Fuller in length and on off. This is driven to covers.
11.5Shortish and around off. Chandimal pushes it past cover for one.
11.4On middle. Flatter. Blocked.
11.3On middle. Blocked.
11.2FOUR MORE! Brings out the sweep now! On the pads. This is swept fine on the leg side. No chance of stopping that.
11.1FOUR! Nicely played! On the pads. Chandimal works it on the leg side and this one races away to the fence.
10.6Angled into the pads. This is clipped to mid-wicket.
10.5On middle. Nissanka is solid in defense.
10.4On the stumps. Nissanka gets right behind the line and blocks it out.
10.3Fullish and on off. Nissanka drives but to mid off.
10.2Around off. This is pushed to cover.
10.1Angled into middle. Stays a touch low. Defended well.
9.6On middle. Defended.
9.5On the shorter side. This is pushed past cover for one more.
9.4Flatter and outside off. This is guided past point for one.
9.3Around off. Chandimal plays it to cover.
9.2On the stumps. This is pushed back to the bowler.
9.1Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
8.6Another nut outside off. Left alone.
8.5Back of a length and on off. Blocked.
8.4FOUR! Nicely played! Shortish and on off. Nissanka gets on top of the bounce and punches it past cover: it races away.
8.3On the stumps. Blocked.
8.2Back of a length and on off. Blocked.
8.1Lovely! Angled into the off pole. This lands and moves away. Nissanka looks to defend but is beaten.
7.6FOUR MORE! That's a big over for the visitors! This is full and outside off again. This is hit over cover and the is races away to the fence.
7.5FOUR! Up and over! Full and outside off. This is driven through covers and it races away.
7.4Outside off. On the shorter side. Left alone.
7.3On the stumps. Nissanka gets right behind the line and defends.
7.2Around off. Blocked.
7.1FOUR! Cut away! A little too short this time! Outside off. It is flayed over point and it races away to the fence.
6.6Outside off. Length ball. Left alone.
6.5Another one on a length. It is worked to mid-wicket.
6.4Back of a length and on off. Defended.
6.3On off. Blocked.
6.2Length again and on off. Chandimal gets right behind the line and defends it.
6.1Fuller and on off. This is pushed to mid off.
5.6Beaten! Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Nissanka is beaten as he tries to defend.
5.5On the stumps. Blocked again.
5.4Outside off. Left alone.
5.3On middle. Blocked.
5.2FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Full and outside off. This is driven firmly but past cover and this races away.
5.1Goes short and on the body. Ducked under.
4.6Beaten! Lovely nut to end! Length and around off. Chandimal looks to defend but is beaten.
4.5Around off. This is guided past point for a single.
4.4Tip and run! On off. This is pushed towards cover for one.
4.3Length and around off. Chandimal keeps it out.
4.2On the stumps this time. Kept out.
4.1Outside off. Not a lot of bounce. Left alone.
3.6Outside off. Nissanka shoulders arms to this one.!
3.5Length and on off. Blocked.
3.4Fuller and on off. Nissanka looks to drive, it goes off the inner half to the bowler.
3.3On the shorter side and around off. Nissanka guides it to point.
3.2Back of a length and on middle. Blocked.
3.1On the pads. Nissanka looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
2.6Outside off. Left alone.
2.5Length and on off. Kept out.
2.4Length again and around off. Chandimal is solid in defense.
2.3On middle. Kept out.
2.2Another appeal and the finger is raised again. Kaeunaratne seemed to be walking off but just at the end, reviews it. Looks out though. OUT! Three reds! That's a poor review. That seemed out! Length and on off. It lands and jags back in. Karunaratne looks to defend but misses and is hit on the front pad. Early wicket for South Africa.
2.1Down the leg side. Karunaratne looks to flick but misses.
1.6FOUR BYES! Way too short! Nissanka ducks under it. It goes well over the jump of the keeper and down to the fine leg fence.
1.5On middle. Kept out.
1.4Around off. This is guided to point.
1.3Good length and on off. Blocked.
1.2A loud appeal and given! Jansen strikes but Nissanka reviews. Could that be going down leg? Umpires's call we feel. NOT OUT! That's a good review in the end! It is pitching outside leg. On the pads. Nissanka looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads.
1.1Around off. Blocked.
1.2Length and on off. Kept out.
1.1On middle. Shorter. Karunaratne taps it towards point. Tentative call of yes, they go for it in the end. Luckily for the batters, the fielder misses his shy. It is a no ball too.
0.6Angled into middle. Length. Kept out.
0.5Back of a length and on off. Blocked.
0.4FOUR! Off the mark with a boundary! Shorter and outside off. Nissanka waits and then guides it past point. This races away to the fence.
0.3That was hit hard but to the fielder! Shorter and outside off. This is cut but to point.
0.2Fuller and on middle. This is driven back to the bowler.
0.1Good length and outside off. Left alone.
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| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 3515 | 107 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 1865 | 72 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 3717 | 106 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2279 | 91 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2814 | 80 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2465 | 77 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10132 | 267 |
| 3 | England | 11308 | 257 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 11844 | 252 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10950 | 243 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 12901 | 222 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8395 | 221 |
| 11 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 11420 | 200 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 9508 | 179 |
| 16 | Namibia | 5735 | 179 |
| 17 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 18 | Nepal | 6216 | 173 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 5889 | 147 |
| 21 | Papua New Guinea | 2568 | 143 |
| 22 | Uganda | 7648 | 142 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5277 | 132 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6333 | 124 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 30 | Qatar | 3587 | 112 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 4828 | 105 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 3936 | 101 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3209 | 78 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 3771 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 44 | Japan | 2055 | 64 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Botswana | 1523 | 49 |
| 50 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 51 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 52 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 53 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 54 | Malawi | 1885 | 46 |
| 55 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1360 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 65 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 66 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 67 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 68 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 69 | Samoa | 460 | 27 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
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