South Africa vs Sri Lanka

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Cricket Shenanigans: South Africa Shakes as Sri Lanka Strikes!

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Catch all the action as South Africa fumbles but hope still shines bright! Join us for the first Test against Sri Lanka where every ball counts!

The excitement is palpable as South Africa faces off against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test at Kingsmead, Durban. With only 17 matches remaining in the World Test Championship cycle, both teams are eager to clinch their spot in the finals. In the early overs, the Proteas found themselves in a tight spot, reeling at 79 for 4. The loss of early wickets has left South Africa's supporters on the edge of their seats, hoping for a resurgence from their batting order.

Temba Bavuma hit a crucial four off Vishwa Fernando's bowling, showing that South Africa still has some fight left in them, despite the pressure. The match began on a tantalizing note with a mix of brilliant deliveries and cleverly played shots. Bavuma, fresh off an elbow injury, faced his share of challenges but managed to avoid disaster when a gloved hook off Lahiru Kumara was declared a no-ball! Talk about good fortune!

As the match progressed into lunch, Sri Lanka's Kumara was red-hot, leaving the South African batting line-up shaking after a series of dismissals. They reached the lunch break at a precarious 80 for 4, prompting discussions about how this could shape the World Test Championship standings. Sri Lanka made an audacious choice to bowl first, and it seems to be paying off handsomely at this point. The Proteas skipper's decision to toss the coin felt like a game of chance, and the visitors have taken full advantage!

With legendary cricketers watching on, we can only hope for a stronger second session from the Proteas. South Africa has faced many ups and downs in the past, but nothing beats the thrill of Test cricket! Speaking of cricket, did you know that South Africa is recognized as one of the great Test teams in the history of the sport? They've produced some outstanding players, including Jacques Kallis, who is considered one of the greatest all-rounders ever. And Sri Lanka also boasts its fair share of talent with legendary cricketers like Muttiah Muralitharan, known for his exceptional spin bowling! Let's see if today's match adds another historic chapter for either team!

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: It's a Four. South Africa at 79/4 ... (Hindustan Times)

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Temba Bavuma hit a Four on Vishwa Fernando bowling.South Africa at 79/4 after 20.1 overs | Crickit.

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka: How the 1st Test could shape the WTC ... (The Indian Express)

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: There are only 17 Test matches left to be played in the current WTC cycle, and no team has confirmed their spot in the finals, ...

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SA vs SL LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: South Africa lose two early ... (Sportstar)

SA vs SL: Catch the live score and updates from Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at Kingsmead, Durban.

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South Africa Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test: Follow Scorecard ... (News18)

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Check SA vs SL 1st Test Day 1 live score, live commentary, records, highlights and more on News18.

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Red-hot Kumara leaves South Africa reeling (ESPNcricinfo.com)

SA vs SL 2024/25, South Africa vs Sri Lanka Match Report: South Africa were four down at lunch before rain delayed proceedings in Durban.

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming: When and where ... (News9 Live)

Sri Lanka and South Africa lock horns in the first Test match of the two-game series at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on Wednesday.

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DAY 1: Sri Lanka reduce Proteas to 80 for four at lunch (SuperSport)

Bavuma, on 20, gloved a hook off paceman Lahiru Kumara to the wicketkeeper, but, fortunately for the South African captain, the delivery was deemed to be a no-ball. The Proteas enjoyed a deceptively bright start, with Aiden Markram square-cutting and ...

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1: Live Score and Updates ... (India Today)

SA vs SL, 1st Test Day 1 Live Score and Updates: Sri Lanka have opted to bowl first at the Kingsmead in Durban. The visitors have gone in with three fast ...

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DAY 1: Sri Lanka reduce Proteas to 80 for four at lunch | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Returning Proteas' skipper Temba Bavuma – out since October with an elbow injury – tossed the coin and Sri Lankan skipper Dhananjaya de Silva called correctly, ...

Recent Match Report - South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka tour of ... (ESPN India)

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Rain Stops Play After Lunch ... (Times Now)

South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE Cricket Score: The Lankans are third on the World Test Championship points table, with a full chance to qualify for the ...

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South Africa struggles on rain-affected day 1 against Sri Lanka in ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: South Africa struggled on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 80/4 at stumps after rain halted play.

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Sri Lanka In ... (NDTVSports.com)

SA vs SL 1st Test Day Highlights: Lahiru Kumara struck twice as Sri Lanka's bowlers had the better of a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against South ...

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Star puts on a show before rain saves South Africa... for now (Fox Sports)

Fast bowler Kumara took wickets in successive overs to put his team on top -- and was denied a third wicket because of a no-ball. “ ...

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Sri Lanka and rain allow South Africa only 80-4 on Day 1 of 1st test (The Hindu)

Sri Lanka reduced South Africa to 80-4 in 20.4 overs before rain washed out the rest of the first day of the first cricket test at Kingsmead on Wednesday, ...

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa score after 25 ... (Hindustan Times)

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa at 83/5 after 25 overs, Temba Bavuma at 31 runs and Wiaan Mulder at 0 runs | Crickit.

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SA vs SL LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa to resume on 80/4 ... (Sportstar)

SA vs SL: Catch the live score and updates from Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at Kingsmead, Durban.

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South Africa Vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Follow ... (News18)

The Sri Lankans, who have not lost three previous tests in Durban, won a crucial toss and opted to bowl in overcast conditions with a pace-heavy attack. Fast ...

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa score after 42 ... (Livemint)

Drinks: South Africa 113/6 in 32.4 overs; T Bavuma 22nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 93 balls (7x4) (ox6). 28 Nov 2024, 02:56 ...

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SA vs SL Tests, Where To Watch Live: TV Channels And Live ... (Wisden)

South Africa and Sri Lanka will play two Tests as part of the World Test Championship: here's where to watch the matches live on TV channels and live ...

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South Africa Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live Score: Jansen Takes ... (Outlook India)

Follow the live score and ball-by-ball commentary of the second-day action of the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, right here.

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SA vs SL, 1st Test: Rain saves Proteas after Sri Lanka seamers run ... (India Today)

Sri Lanka left South Africa reeling at 80/4 on Day 1 of the first Test in Durban as Lahiru Kumara picked up two wickets.

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