New Delhi: South Africa will be up against Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha from December 5, Thursday. The hosts have already taken a 1-0 lead in the series, moving to the second spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) table, and will aim to sweep the series against the Lankans. Meanwhile, the visitors will look to level the series, to go back home on a bright note.
South Africa are led by Temba Bavuma who shone in the first Test, scoring 70 in the first and 113 in the second essay. Being invited to bat first, South Africa posted 191 in the first innings and Sri Lanka could just reply with a paltry 42 as Marco Jansen ran through their batting order with a seven-wicket haul. Kamindu Mendis top-scored for the island nation, making 13 off 20 balls.
The hosts went on to consolidate their lead, posting 366/5 before declaring, on the back of Bavuma’s century and Tristan Stubbs’ 122-run knock. Even Aiden Markram contributed with 47 runs. The Sri Lankan bowlers showcased below-par performances chasing the target, their batters did show the intent as they were wrapped up for 282. Dinesh Chandimal hit 83 runs while skipper Dhananjaya de Silva hit 59 runs. Sri Lanka ultimately lost the match by 233 runs.
South Africa Squad:
Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Senuran Muthusamy, Ryan Rickelton.
Sri Lanka Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Nishan Peiris, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake.
When will the second Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka be played?
The second Test match will be played from Thursday, December 5 to Monday, December 9.
What time will the South Africa vs Sri Lanka second Test match begin?
The second Test match will begin at 01:30 PM IST with the toss scheduled at 01:00 PM IST.
Where will the second Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka be played?
The second Test match will be played at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha.
Where to watch the South Africa vs Sri Lanka second Test match on television in India?
The second Test match will be live-telecasted on the Sports18 Network.
Where to watch the online streaming of the second Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
The second Test match can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
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