Sangakkara struck eight boundaries during his knock of 72
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The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Colombo is set for a thrilling conclusion as the tourists require 331 runs to win on the final day with nine wickets in hand.
“Our 400-plus looks like 550”
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Veteran Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has announced that his side will benefit big time if South Africa continue with their slow and steady approach.
Jayawardene hit 17 boundaries during his outstanding knock of 165
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Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene scored a magnificent 165 and debutant Niroshan Dickwella struck 72 to add to South Africa’s woes on the second day of the second Test in Colombo.
Jayawardene celebrates after bringing up his century
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Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene scored an stunning unbeaten century to frustrate South Africa after they made early inroads on the first day of the second Test in Colombo.
Jayawardene averages 77.08 when playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced that Mahela Jayawardene’s farewell Test will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club, which is his home ground.
Steyn and Morkel sliced through Sri Lanka’s batting line-up with four wickets apiece
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South Africa’s pace duo of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel both took four wickets to hand the Proteas a 153-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle and a 1-0 lead in the series.
Steyn dismissed Silva, Jayawardene, Thirimanne, Chandimal and Perera
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Sri Lanka were left in dire straits at the end of the third day of the first Test in Galle after enduring South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn’s wrath.
Duminy celebrates after scoring his fourth Test century
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South Africa all-rounder Jean Paul (JP) Duminy scored a magnificent unbeaten century to put the Proteas in a commanding position at the end of the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
“If we can send him off by winning all four Tests it will be great”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has called on the national team to defeat South Africa in the upcoming two-Test series for batsman Mahela Jayawardene.
“He is in that group with Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya, who have all contributed so much to Sri Lankan cricket in the batting side”
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Legendary Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has announced that batsman Mahela Jayawardene “is one of the greatest players who has ever played for Sri Lanka”.
