Published: Dec 29, 2016, 11:30 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 28, 2016, 11:31 PM (IST)
The first Test of the three-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka has turned out to be a roller-coaster ride so far. The game at Port Elizabeth has seen enough twists and turns in first three days’ play. While the first day largely belonged to Sri Lanka, as they restricted the hosts to 267 for 6, Day Two honours went to South Africa, who pegged things back by keeping the visitors to 181 for 7 at stumps. South Africa then continued with the momentum on the third day, taking a vital 81-run lead in the first-innings and then piling up on the runs in the second innings, stretching the lead to 432 runs at stumps.
With two full days’ play left in the game, this is a crucial lead South Africa have taken. It will take a monumental effort on Sri Lanka’s part now if they are to save the game. They bat last in the match and thus Day Four is going to be extremely crucial in determining the fate of this game. The live cricket streaming of the match will be available on tensports.com. Meanwhile, the live telecast will be available on Ten 3 and Ten 1 HD. Also, the fans can enjoy the live streaming of the match on their mobile through Ozee.com and Ditto TV app.
LIVE Cricket Scorecard, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test at Port Elizabeth
Resuming the Day Three from 181 for 7, Sri Lankan innings was quickly wrapped up for 205, thus handing South Africa a healthy lead of 81 runs in the context of the game. In addition, South Africa piled on misery for the visitors by posting a massive 351 for 5 at the close of play on Day Three. Stephen Cook’s third Test ton and vital contributions by Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock has stretched their lead to 432. It will be fair to say Sri Lanka have been pushed out of the game and saving the Test from here on is going to take a herculean effort on their part.
