Isitha Wijesundara’s 7-wicket haul put Sri Lanka ‘A’ on the verge of a clinical win against South Africa ‘A’ on Day 3 of the first unofficial Test between the sides played today (10th September) at Kimberley.
After being on a strong position at 232/4, Sri Lanka ‘A’ witnessed a batting collapse to be bowled out for 323 for their first innings.
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The hosts began their second innings 49 runs ahead but a terrific spell by the Sri Lankan seamer Isitha Wijesundara bundled out the South African batting unit for just 124.
Wijesundara claimed 7 wickets for 34 runs in his 9-over spell. Eshan Malinga also took 2 wickets for 28 runs.
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At the close of play on Day 3, Sri Lanka ‘A’ were on 34 runs for 1 wicket in the pursuit of target of 174 runs.
Brief Scores
South Africa ‘A’ – 372 (108.2) Matthew Breetzke 129, Marques Ackerman 69, Tshepang Dithole 52, Neil Brand 39, Eshan Malinga 4/65, Isitha Wijesundara 2/59, Chamika Gunasekara 2/71, Nishan Peiris 2/98 & 124 (31) Beyers Swanepoel 38*, Marques Ackerman 27, Isitha Wijesundara 7/34, Eshan Malinga 2/28
Sri Lanka ‘A’ – 323 (91.5) Oshada Fernando 122, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 61, Sonal Dinusha 36, Vishad Randika 35, Beyers Swanepoel 4/52, Prenelan Subrayen 2/63 & 34/1 (9.5) Lahiru Udara 26
Stumps – Day 3
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