24 Jul 2014
Thanks for tuning in! Sri Lanka will be the happier team after the first day's play, largely thanks to the heroics of Mahela Jayawardene, who is 140 not out.
South Africa simply bowled too many boundary balls and Imran Tahir's ineffectiveness in these conditions (0/92 in 24 overs) remains a major concern.
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24 Jul 2014
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24 Jul 2014
TOO MANY BOUNDARY BALLS!
Sri Lanka have hit 35 boundaries so far today (33 fours and 2 maximums).
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24 Jul 2014
NOT OUT!
Umpire Nigel Llong must overturn his original decision after replays show there was no bat or glove involved.
Correct call made by TV umpire Jeff Crowe.
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24 Jul 2014
PROTEAS CLOSING IN...
The end could be nigh for the Sri Lankans who boast a rather long tail
12 overs remain on Day 1
24 Jul 2014
VITHANAGE GONE!
Snorter of a delivery from Morkel sees Vithanage get an edge which loops to AB de Villiers at third slip!
Vithanage gone for 13 off 38 balls
24 Jul 2014
SLOW THIRD SESSION
To date in the post-tea session we've had 21 overs, 58 runs and 1 wicket
The over rate is 13.3 (supposed to be 15 per hour)
24 Jul 2014
I SMELL A WICKET
VithanagE is living dangerously, has another go at the drive against the turn, and is beaten on the inside edge
24 Jul 2014
LULL IN PLAY
Sri Lanka on a go-slow at present
8 overs until the new ball but Dale Steyn on at the moment
24 Jul 2014
SPIN STRUGGLES
The Proteas two main spinners - Imran Tahir and JP Duminy - have struggled today, going for 130 runs in 31 combined overs
Imran Tahir 19-2-75-0
JP Duminy 12-0-55-2
24 Jul 2014
IMPERIOUS FROM MAHELA
Jayawardene strolls down the track and belts Duminy over midwicket for 4
24 Jul 2014
BOUNDARY
Steyn first ball disappears to the point boundary for four #facepalm
Can only get better...
24 Jul 2014
DANGER MAN
A high full toss from round the stumps from Duminy sees Jayawardene swat it straight to deep square for two more runs.
He's the man SA will need to get out - and fast!
24 Jul 2014
WHAT YOU CAN'T DO...
What Imran Tahir has failed to do all Test, Duminy has now done TWICE!
2-42 off 9 overs now for Duminy
24 Jul 2014
MAGIC ARM
JP Duminy strikes a crucual blow for the Proteas as he has Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews caught behind by Quinton de Kock for 63 off 135 balls
24 Jul 2014
DUMINY INTO THE ATTACK
JP replaces Tahir
Is skipper Amla thinking of rotating Tahir - or giving him a break?