BSS
  28 Nov 2024, 18:24

South Africa bowled out for 191 against Sri Lanka

DURBAN, South Africa, Nov 28, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - South Africa were bowled out 
for 191 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test against 
Sri Lanka at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Captain Temba Bavuma top-scored with 70 for South Africa. The only other home 
batsman to top 20 was Keshav Maharaj, batting at number 10, who made a quick 
24.

Opening bowlers Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando took three and two 
wickets respectively but the major damage was done by fast bowler Lahiru 
Kumara, whose figures of three for 70 did not do justice to an aggressive 
performance.

Kumara made the first breakthrough on Thursday, trapping Kyle Verreynne leg 
before wicket for nine after South Africa added just three runs to their 
overnight total of 80 for four.

Kumara also forced all-rounder Wiaan Mulder to retire hurt with an injured 
right middle finger - although Mulder returned at the fall of the ninth 
wicket to help Kagiso Rabada add 26 for the last wicket.

In contrast to Wednesday when rain restricted play to 20.4 overs, there was 
bright sunshine on Thursday with a strong breeze blowing across the ground.

Brief scores:

South Africa, first innings, 191 all out in 49.4 overs (T. Bavuma 70; A. 
Fernando 3-44, V Fernando 2-35, L. Kumara 3-70, P. Jayasuriya 2-24)

Toss: Sri Lanka