De Kock and Markram only light on a dim day against inspired Sri Lanka
SA’s wickets fall in rapid succession, reaching 15/3 in the first half hour of play
Sri Lanka took a tentative step towards making history by producing an inspired performance with the ball on day one of the second Test against SA at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. Seamers Vishwa Fernando and Kasin Rajitha each took three wickets as SA laboured to 222 in their first innings. At the close, Sri Lanka, who are looking to become the first sub-continent side to win a series in SA, had nervously progressed to 60/3 with Lahiru Thirimanne (25) and Kusan Rajitha (0) not out overnight. Proteas wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock made an impressive, counter-attacking 86 off only 87 balls and opener Aiden Markram added 60. But for the remainder of the SA top and middle order, it was another disappointing day at the office. It must be said the Proteas did fight back with the ball to remove the three Lankan batsmen and will no doubt hit the ground running on day two. And as the old saying goes, don’t judge until both sides have batted. However, the Proteas’ effort with ...
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