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Sri Lanka scored 340 runs on the scoreboard the day before and confirmed that this time they will set a record on South African soil. And with only 3 races added, the new record is his highest test score in South Africa. Not only the record, but a heavy load of 396 races has been imposed on the Proteas’ backs. However, the Proteas responded well on the second day of Sunday. The second day ended with 316 races for 4 terrains. Former captain Fap du Plessis is hitting 55, while his teammate Temba Bavuma is hitting 41.
However, Dean Elgar’s pain is mixed with this apparent joy of the Proteas. The left-arm starter failed to touch three figures for just five runs, which would have been his 13th century test. Medium pace Dasun Shanaka hit 95 on 16 fours before making a catch back. Aiden made a 141-race opening partnership with Markram. Markram broke the tie by being caught by pacemaker Biswa Fernando. Elgar added 59 runs for the second wicket with Rasi von der Dussen. Dussen and Elgar returned to the team’s 200-race lead, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Captain De Kock’s first springboard, hitting the opening round with 18 runs. South Africa lost 3 wickets in 20 races and fell into a small crisis. From there, however, Du Plessis and Bavuma not only managed the danger, but also dreamed of taking the lead for South Africa with a pair of 96 runs for the fifth consecutive wicket. There is a great chance that the ‘dream’ will come true. All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva dropped out of the series after injuring his thigh muscle while hitting the day before. Sri Lanka is missing its deflection, today again pacemaker Kasun Rajitha was injured on the first ball of his third over. Shanaka, who spread the light for Sri Lanka, completed its completion. The pace bowling all-rounder was undefeated with 6 runs of 3 balls and 5 sixes. Sri Lanka has scored 400 runs courtesy of him.
The absence of Dhananjaya de Silva and Rajitha has upset the balance of Sri Lankan bowling. Proteas hitters have taken advantage of this. They scored 316 runs in 62 overs and 4.4 runs per over. Inexperienced Proteas bowlers have given away runs with generous hands, now Sri Lankan bowlers are giving away. The racing festival takes place in Centurion. The test result will be clear tomorrow on the third day.
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