The first test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka started on a rain-hit day, today.
The match is being played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. Sri Lankan bowlers made an early impact on South Africa’s batting.
Sri Lanka’s Strong Start
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and decided to field. It was a smart move, though.
The bowlers, especially Lahiru Kumara, used the cloudy weather well. Kumara took out two wickets, including one where he bowled out David Bedingham.
Rain Stops Play
But still, the rain started pouring persistently in and out and kept the players away from play quite frequently.
Therefore, only 20.4 overs could be bowled during the day, and at stumps, South Africa had reached 80/4.
Overview from Day 1
- Bowlers from Sri Lanka, particularly Lahiru Kumar,a have been good during overcast conditions.
- There has been a lot of rain to disrupt the game and curtail the overs bowled.
- South Africa will need to rebuild their innings on the second day in order not to be left behind with a huge first-innings deficit.
The weather, however, is expected to be worse in the coming days.
Only time will tell how the game will go as the two teams will be praying for better weather conditions to ensure more cricketing action takes place.
Session highlights
Session 1: Morning session
- Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field first.
- Lahiru Kumara bowled and took out two wickets, putting Africa under pressure.
- The play was affected due to rain, with not many overs being bowled.
Session 2: Afternoon session
- Play was again disrupted due to more rain interruptions.
- Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen put up an excellent partnership to consolidate South Africa’s position.
Session 3: Evening session
- The final session also witnessed the effects of rain.
- South Africa finished day one at 80/4, with Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen still at the crease.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: scoreboard
South Africa 1st Innings
80/4 (20.4 overs)
- Keegan Petersen: 28
- Rassie van der Dussen: 18
Sri Lanka Bowling
- Lahiru Kumara: 2-23
- Kasun Rajitha: 1-26
The score is valid up to November 27, 2024. The game is still in process. Scores may change.
Day 2 Preview: A Crucial Day for South Africa
Day 2 is important for South Africa to build a big lead. The pitch will help spinners more as the match goes on. This makes it crucial for the Proteas to score quickly now.
Sri Lankan bowlers will aim at breaking the partnership between Petersen and Vander Dussen. They will also try to slow down Africa’s score. The pitch will get tougher to play on, making it harder for batters to score runs.
Reference:
Cricsports.com
Cricbuzz.com
ESPNcricinfo.com
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