2nd Test
Day-4 Morning Session Highlights:
Prabath Jayasuriya has taken a wicket but South Africa has extended their lead beyond 300 runs
At The Lunch of Day-4:
South Africa scored 358 (1st Innings) & 282/8 (2nd Innings), where as Sri Lanka scored 328 (1st Innings).
So, finally South Africa lead by 312 runs.
Prabath Jayasuriya went on a roll, claiming a five-wicket haul in the morning session of the fourth day, but South Africa still maintained control of the Test match, extending their lead past 300.
South African captain Temba Bavuma brought up a half-century in the first over of the day, continuing his excellent form.
The two overnight batters took singles with ease, gradually building the lead before Bavuma dispatched a short delivery for the first boundary of the day.
As the pair brought up their century partnership, it seemed Sri Lanka would again be under pressure.
However, a huge miscommunication led to Tristan Stubbs being run out.
Despite this, South Africa remained in control, with David Bedingham making a strong start.
He hit two boundaries in quick succession, growing in confidence as South Africa reached the drinks break with a lead of over 280.
However, the session took a dramatic turn as Bavuma was dismissed, failing to connect with a sweep shot off Jayasuriya.
Bedingham, who had looked solid, was the next to go, edging Jayasuriya to slip.
Any hopes of Kyle Verreynne repeating his first-innings heroics were dashed as he edged Vishwa Fernando behind, leaving South Africa at 273/7.
The slide continued as Jayasuriya completed his five-wicket haul with the dismissal of Marco Jansen in the next over.
From 254/4, South Africa were now 279/8.
Despite the collapse, with the pitch starting to deteriorate, South Africa still felt confident with a lead of 312 and two wickets remaining.
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