Sri Lanka fought back admirably on the second morning of the third Test against SA on the back of probing spells by Nuwan Pradeep and Suranga Lakmal. While the latter was again unfortunate to have a catch dropped off his bowling‚ his diligence and accuracy allowed Sri Lanka to peg back the hosts to 398/8 by lunch after a bowler-friendly morning. The former shrugged off his early-series tardiness and lethargy to deliver a compelling display of swing bowling. He took 4/73‚ playing a crucial role in precipitating the 5/40 midsession collapse despite SA’s seemingly strong overnight position of 338/3. The hosts were able to add only 60 runs in 24 overs‚ such was the excellence of the Sri Lankan bowling attack. The Sri Lankans good use of conditions justified Faf du Plessis’s decision to bat first on Thursday despite the heavy skies. The conditions — muggy — were ripe for swing bowling and the grass allowed the newish ball to kick off a length and misbehave. The same pitch on which the Pr...
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