RSA – 621
SL -396,180
South Africa won by an innings and 45 runs
💥 A huge innings from Faf
⚡️ Exceptional pace bowling
🇿🇦 lead the series 1-0!🗞️ Read the report from the first #SAvSL Test 👇
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
South Africa bowlers produce a 🔥 performance to defeat Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs in the first Test.#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/lFiVTkQzee
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
Wanindu Hasaranga scores his maiden Test fifty on debut.
He is fighting the battle for Sri Lanka, who still trail by over 40 runs.#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/C1oNMyOesd
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
Lunch in Centurion 🥪
Sri Lanka are in trouble after South Africa bowlers pick up 5️⃣ wickets for 86 runs in the first session!
Can the hosts wrap up the Test today?#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/2mejgUksTv
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
Kusal Perera departs for 64!
He is caught behind off Anrich Nortje 👀
Sri Lanka have now lost half their side.#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/cRxwQHYzVm
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
Another one for Wiaan Mulder!
Niroshan Dickwella edges one to Quinton de Kock for 10 🏏
Sri Lanka still trail by 126 runs.#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/aHTuwQwWg1
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
Fifth Test half-century for Kusal Perera 👏
Will he get to triple figures and strengthen Sri Lanka's position?#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/D1Dd1s2N0V
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
Wiaan Mulder has broken the 63-run third-wicket stand ☝️
Dinesh Chandimal goes for 25!#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/N4SmOklnZa
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2020
😬 Batters who have been dismissed for 199 in Test cricket:
🇵🇰 Muddasar Nazar
🇮🇳 Muhammad Azharuddin
🇦🇺 Matthew Elliott
🇱🇰 Sanath Jayasuriya
🇦🇺 Steve Waugh
🇵🇰 Younis Khan
🏴 Ian Bell
🇦🇺 Steve Smith
🇮🇳 KL Rahul
🇿🇦 Dean Elgar
🇿🇦 FAF DU PLESSIS#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/5UPdVhJaWs— ICC (@ICC) December 28, 2020
🇿🇦 Faf du Plessis had an excellent morning session, moving to his 10th Test 💯 and passing 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs in the format along the way 🎉
He's also helped South Africa past Sri Lanka's total. How big a lead can the hosts build?#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/tlVlWStV66
— ICC (@ICC) December 28, 2020
Stumps, day two
Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma have seized momentum back for South Africa with an unbeaten 97-run partnership 🇿🇦 #SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/inXky059xS
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2020
Fifty for Faf 🎉
An important innings by the 🇿🇦 stalwart, can he turn it into a century?#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/iTkKlTYnu1
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2020
5️⃣0️⃣ for Aiden Markram 🎉
The 🇿🇦 opener has raced to his half-century from 64 balls 💥 #SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/Py5RVt4Aqv
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2020
A good morning session for South Africa 🇿🇦
Lutho Sipamla ran through the Sri Lanka tail before Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram saw the hosts through to lunch without loss.#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/PwMHzI2f5V
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2020
JUST IN: Dhananjaya de Silva has been ruled out of the #SAvSL series with a thigh strain.
The Sri Lanka batsman, who retired hurt on 79 on Saturday, is expected to be sidelined for two weeks. pic.twitter.com/ImpQWoQrS5
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2020
Wiaan Mulder claimed 3️⃣/6️⃣8️⃣ on the opening day in Centurion 🇿🇦
Can he complete a five-for tomorrow in just his second Test?#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/WYiDuFhC6N
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020
Bad news for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Dhananjaya de Silva has retired hurt on 79* having pulled up after a quick single 🤕 #SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/Uf0zvrhFLI
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020
Dhananjaya de Silva reaches 5️⃣0️⃣ for the 13th time in his Test career 👏
Can he lead Sri Lanka to a big first-innings total?#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/VSXmAb1FMw
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020
LUNCH in Centurion 🍽️
Sri Lanka recover well after three quick wickets to reach 102/3. What have you made of the game so far?#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/ubJT0s54G6
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020
☝️☝️
Wickets in consecutive overs for South Africa – Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera are both gone!#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/iCjlRkx3Pm
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020
🎯 Through the gate!
Dimuth Karunaratne chops one on and Lungi Ngidi gives South Africa their first breakthrough ☝️#SAvSL SCORECARD ▶️ https://t.co/5jzy9lhScF pic.twitter.com/0EEPVm4oLH
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020
The third Boxing Day Test is about to begin 👀
Sri Lanka have chosen to bat first 🏏
Who are you backing?
📸 @OfficialCSA#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/ZperWa1ByH
— ICC (@ICC) December 26, 2020