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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Match Summary

SA vs SL, 2021 - Test Summary

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg , Jan 03, 2021
South Africa South Africa
302&67/0 (13.2)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
157&211
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Dean Elgar
  • Player of the Series
    Dean Elgar
SL 157/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1484-kusal-perera-playerprofile>Kusal Perera</a>
Kusal Perera
60 (67)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 89.55SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107713-wanidu-hasaranga-playerprofile>Wanindu Hasaranga</a>
Wanindu Hasaranga
29 (27)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 107.40SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Anrich Nortje
ECON 3.86
14.3
OVERS
56/6
R/W
Bowler
Wiaan Mulder
ECON 3.57
7
OVERS
25/3
R/W
SA 302/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1377-dean-elgar-playerprofile>Dean Elgar</a>
Dean Elgar
127 (163)
  • 22x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 77.91SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1541-rassie-van-der-dussen-playerprofile>Rassie van der Dussen</a>
Rassie van der Dussen
67 (127)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 52.75SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SL 211/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1457-dimuth-karunaratne-playerprofile>Dimuth Karunaratne</a>
Dimuth Karunaratne
103 (128)
  • 19x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 80.46SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50716-dickwella-patabandige-dilantha-niroshan-dickwella-playerprofile>Niroshan Dickwella</a>
Niroshan Dickwella
36 (68)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 52.94SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
ECON 2.93
15
OVERS
44/4
R/W
Bowler
Lutho Sipamla
ECON 4.06
9.5
OVERS
40/3
R/W
SA 67/0
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
36 (53)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 67.92SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1377-dean-elgar-playerprofile>Dean Elgar</a>
Dean Elgar
31 (27)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 114.81SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dasun Shanaka
ECON 2.66
3
OVERS
8/0
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 6.85
2.2
OVERS
16/0
R/W
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That's your lot for the day. It was a ruthless show by South Africa to win the Test series and now they will prepare for the challenge in Pakistan. For Sri Lanka, it was a tour to forget and they will return home to host England. We look forward to your company for future games. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
South African skipper, Quinton de Kock doesn't think it was a revenge series for them and mentions that after a year like 2020, they just wanted to get off to a good start in their next season. Tells that he is quite impressed with a lot of performances and adds that the seniors also fulfilled their roles. Mentions that Keshav Maharaj was a bit unlucky but he understands his role. Confirms that there is no major injury concern with Maharaj. Praises his four seamers and feels that they will get better with more experience. Shares that it's mixed emotions travelling to Pakistan as he is keen to play some cricket but the bubble life can be frustrating.
Sri Lankan skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne starts by saying that they had a good start with the bat but then suddenly lost a few quick wickets. Feels that they fought back hard but only in patches. Counts the positives and names Kusal Perera who performed well and also praises Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando. Hopes to take the positives into the England series. Shares that Mathews might come back, Chandimal is also recovering and that's good news for them. Feels that they can dominate at home and they have a couple of spinners to trouble England.
DEAN ELGAR GETS THE MAN OF THE MATCH AND SERIES AWARD! Says that he was frustrated after getting out in the 90s in the first Test but he just wanted to keep that aside. Adds that he had some success in these conditions and it's great to contribute. Regarding his improved scoring rate, Elgar jokes that they are now calling him the Kusal Perera of South Africa. Mentions that he is not taking a lot of unnecessary risks and this is something that has come with experience. States that he just looks to score and stay positive. On the upcoming tour of Pakistan, Elgar shares that he has never been there and it's going to be an awesome challenge, something that every cricketer has to experience. Talks about his partnership with Markram and tells that they have worked really hard and opening the batting for the same team in domestic cricket has helped. Feels there is good chemistry between them and they help each other in getting better.
There were big hopes from the pair of Dimuth Karunaratne and Niroshan Dickwella but they encountered a motivated South African bowling attack. Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje bowled a hostile spell and then it was the same old story with the Lankan batting. Lutho Sipamla finished things off and Sri Lanka managed to set a target of only 67 which was easily overhauled by the home team.
The evening of Day 2 was all about the Sri Lankan fightback with Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne leading the charge. They added 85 for the second wicket and things started to return to normalcy for the visitors. However, a mini-collapse in the evening pushed them back slightly. They entered Day 3 ahead by 5 runs and with the hope to build a big lead.
Getting bundled out for only 157 in a little over 40 overs on Day 1, as a team, you are always behind the 8-ball. That was the case with Sri Lanka as well. Dean Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen compounded their misery with a record partnership for the second wicket at this venue. Through Vishwa Fernando's magnificent 5-wicket haul, the touring team did make a little comeback but a deficit of 145 on this pitch was always going to haunt them.
The Islanders were decimated in Centurion and the script didn't change much in Johannesburg. Depleted by injuries, they fielded a second choice XI and it was a brave decision by Dimuth Karunaratne to bat first on a spicy Wanderers pitch. Soon that call was proved to be wrong as Anrich Nortje ran amok and destroyed their batting with a 6-wicket haul. Not to forget Wiaan Mulder's contributions too as his first spell showed the African bowlers the path after an unconvincing beginning.
Commanding victory for South Africa and they win their first Test series since 2018. By doing so, they have also avenged their last Test series loss against Sri Lanka. Job well done by the Proteas!
Just a little over 30 minutes taken by South Africa to score the remaining runs. The South African balcony is ecstatic and the players are now getting together to congratulate each other. Mark Boucher will be a very satisfied coach and Quinton de Kock is also happy as he starts his Test captaincy stint with a series win.
Over 13.2 : 67/0
3 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 113.2
D. Elgar
31 (27)
A. Markram
36 (53)
W. Hasaranga
2.2-0-16-0
13.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Dean Elgar
That's the winning run! Floated around middle and leg, Elgar tucks this one towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single to celebrate with his hands up. South Africa win by 10 wickets and take the series 2-0!
13.1
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Dean Elgar
Floated around middle and leg, Elgar pushes this one softly towards long on and takes a couple of runs. Scores level with that two runs.
Over 13 : 64/0
0 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
A. Markram
36 (53)
D. Elgar
28 (25)
D. Shanaka
3-1-8-0
12.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
A back foot defense to complete a maiden over. 3 needed more.
12.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
Gets behind the line of the fuller length ball and pushes it back to the bowler.
12.4
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
On and around off, defended from the crease to covers.
12.3
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
Outside off, left alone.
12.2
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
The batsman has just watchfully blocked this out.
12.1
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
Good length delivery outside off, pushed off the back foot to covers.
Over 12 : 64/0
6 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
D. Elgar
28 (25)
A. Markram
36 (47)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-13-0
11.6
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Dean Elgar
FOUR! Put away! Short and wide outside off, Elgar doesn't need a second invitation to attack it. He rocks back, makes room and whacks it through covers.
11.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aiden Markram
Flatter and on middle, helped in the gap at mid-wicket for a run.
11.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aiden Markram
Floated around off, Markram plays that one towards cover for no run.
11.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aiden Markram
Floated ball around off, Markram defends it towards cover.
11.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aiden Markram
Shortish around off, Markram works this one towards mid-wicket.
11.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Dean Elgar
Floated around leg, Elgar tucks this one towards deep square leg for a run.
Over 11 : 58/0
4 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
A. Markram
35 (43)
D. Elgar
23 (23)
D. Shanaka
2-0-8-0
10.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
Hurls across a good length delivery outside off, shaping away, Aiden shoulders arms.
10.5
2
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
Angles in a length ball on middle and leg, Markram works it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Under 10 needed now.
10.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Dean Elgar
Short in length and outside off, Elgar forces it off the back foot to deep cover for one.
10.3
0
Dasun Shanaka To Dean Elgar
Excellent delivery! Angling into the batsman on a length and nipping away, Elgar pushes at it and misses.
10.2
0
Dasun Shanaka To Dean Elgar
Tries to tempt Elgar by bowling a full ball wide outside off, the southpaw is not going after it.
10.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To Aiden Markram
Good length delivery outside off, shaping away, Markram stays back and punches it to sweeper cover for a run.
Full Commentary
13 OV
0 Runs
D. Shanaka to A. Markram
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
6 Runs
W. Hasaranga to D. Elgar A. Markram
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
4 Runs
D. Shanaka to A. Markram D. Elgar
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
9 Runs
A. Fernando to A. Markram
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 29.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
4 Runs
D. Shanaka to D. Elgar
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
1 Runs
A. Fernando to D. Elgar A. Markram
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
V. Fernando to A. Markram
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 26.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
10 Runs
A. Fernando to D. Elgar A. Markram
  • 45.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
V. Fernando to A. Markram
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 24.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
7 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Markram D. Elgar
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
8 Runs
V. Fernando to D. Elgar A. Markram
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 22.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
0 Runs
A. Fernando to A. Markram
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
7 Runs
V. Fernando to A. Markram D. Elgar
  • 40.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match Dean Elgar
  • Player of the Series Dean Elgar
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: South Africa 148/1 in 37.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 102 off 153 balls between D Elgar (65) and vd Dussen (30)
  • South Africa 100/1 in 27.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 101 balls between D Elgar (33) and vd Dussen (17)
  • South Africa 50/1 in 15.1 overs
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 157/10 in 40.3 overs
  • A Nortje 2nd Test 5-wicket haul: 5/52 (13.3)
  • Sri Lanka 151/8 in 38.1 overs
  • V Fernando dropped on 0 by T Bavuma in 37.2 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/6 in 26.4 overs
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 84/5 in 24.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 48 balls between K Perera (43) and L Thirimanne (7)
  • K Perera 6th Test fifty: 53 runs in 54 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 15.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 103/3 in 26.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 92/3 in 24.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 53 off 86 balls between D Karunaratne (35) and L Thirimanne (17)
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 15.4 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 302/10 in 75.4 overs
  • V Fernando maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/101 (23.4)
  • Drinks: South Africa 301/9 in 75.0 overs
  • South Africa 300/9 in 73.2 overs
  • South Africa 276/8: T Bavuma lbw b V Fernando 19(30)
  • Referral 5 (67.6 ovs): T Bavuma against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, SL: 2)
  • South Africa 257/6: W Mulder lbw b Vishwa Fernando 7(17)
  • Referral 4 (63.2 ovs): W Mulder against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, SL: 2)
  • Lunch: South Africa 256/5 in 63.0 overs
  • South Africa 250/5 in 61.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 218/3: vd Dussen lbw b D Sanaka 67(127)
  • Referral 3 (52.3 ovs): SL against vd Dussen (Caught) Successful (SA: 3, SL: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 216/1 in 51.0 overs
  • South Africa 200/1 in 47.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 off 222 balls between D Elgar (84) and vd Dussen (56)
  • Referral 2 (43.6 ovs): SL against vd Dussen (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, SL: 2)
  • vd Dussen 4th Test fifty: 52 runs in 98 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • D Elgar 13th Test hundred: 102 runs in 133 balls (18x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 150/1 in 38.1 overs
  • D Elgar Test fifty: 53 runs in 70 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 58 balls between A Markram (29) and D Elgar (22)
  • South Africa 51/0 in 9.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (55.3 ovs): V Fernando against SA (Caught) Successful (SA: 3, SL: 3)
  • Sri Lanka 201/7 in 52.3 overs
  • D Karunaratne 10th Test hundred: 101 runs in 123 balls (19x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 82 balls between D Karunaratne (20) and N Dickwella (26)
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 150/4 in 39.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/4 in 38.2 overs
  • D Karunaratne Test fifty: 52 runs in 74 balls (10x4) (0x6)
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