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Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: South Africa tour of Sri Lanka, 2014 Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo Date & Time: Jul 24-Mar 28, 10:00 AM LOCAL
Sri Lankan ground staff cover the pitch with plastic sheeting as rain stops play.
Sri Lankan ground staff cover the pitch with plastic sheeting as rain stops play. © Cricbuzz





Dale Steyn was out to Rangana Herath as Sri Lanka moved to within 2 wickets of a series levelling victory. The right-hander was out to another brilliant delivery as his tentative prod took the edge and nestled in the keeper's gloves, giving Herath his 5th wicket of the innings.

Imran Tahir provided the late entertainment as he effectively wasted time by (presumably) faking an injury. The injury however bore no ill-effect on his batting as he confidently played out the spinners to take South Africa home to safety. Vernon Philander at the other end too, provided a fine display of his batting prowess as he stayed unbeaten on 27 off 98 deliveries to help RSA stave off defeat.

Steyn, Philander and Tahir ate up 147 deliveries at the end as RSA hung on to draw the 2nd Test. They ended at 159/8. The series win helped them climb up the rankings and take the No. 1 spot in Tests, upstaging Australia.

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