South Africa has taken a commanding lead in the first Test against Sri Lanka, thanks to impressive performances from their batters and bowlers.
South Africa’s Dominant Display:
Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma put on a crucial 249-run partnership, setting up a massive target for Sri Lanka.
South Africa declared their second innings at 366/5, setting Sri Lanka a challenging target of 516 runs to win.
Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were particularly effective, picking up wickets and putting pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen.
Sri Lanka’s Struggles:
Sri Lanka’s batting has been their Achilles’ heel in this match, struggling to cope with the South African bowling attack.
Their first innings collapse for 42 runs set the tone for the match.
While they showed some resilience in their second innings, they still face a daunting task to chase down the target.
With South Africa’s bowlers in top form and Sri Lanka’s batting looking fragile, the hosts are well-positioned to secure a comprehensive victory in the first Test.
