8day The South Africa national cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team recently faced off in a two-match Test series in South Africa during the 2024-25 season. The series showcased dominant performances from the Proteas, leading to comprehensive victories in both matches. Below are the detailed scorecards and summaries of each Test match.
First Test: South Africa vs. Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban (November 27-30, 2024)
Match Summary:
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South Africa 1st Innings: 191 all out in 49.4 overs
- Top Scorer: Ryan Rickelton – 101 runs
- Notable Bowler (Sri Lanka): Lahiru Kumara – 4 wickets for 79 runs
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Sri Lanka 1st Innings: 42 all out in 13.5 overs
- Top Scorer: Pathum Nissanka – 23 runs
- Notable Bowler (South Africa): Marco Jansen – 7 wickets for 13 runs
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South Africa 2nd Innings: 366 for 5 declared in 89.2 overs
- Top Scorer: Temba Bavuma – 150 runs
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Sri Lanka 2nd Innings: 282 all out in 79.4 overs
- Top Scorer: Dinesh Chandimal – 83 runs
- Notable Bowler (South Africa): Marco Jansen – 4 wickets for 73 runs
Result: South Africa won by 233 runs.
Highlights:
- Sri Lanka’s first innings collapse to 42 all out marked their lowest Test total, with Marco Jansen’s exceptional bowling figures of 7 for 13.
Second Test: South Africa vs. Sri Lanka at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha (December 6-10, 2024)
Match Summary:
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South Africa 1st Innings: 358 all out in 110.2 overs
- Top Scorer: Kyle Verreynne – 105 not out
- Notable Bowler (Sri Lanka): Lahiru Kumara – 4 wickets for 79 runs
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Sri Lanka 1st Innings: 328 all out in 102.4 overs
- Top Scorer: Dinesh Chandimal – 92 runs
- Notable Bowler (South Africa): Kagiso Rabada – 4 wickets for 85 runs
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South Africa 2nd Innings: 317 all out in 95.3 overs
- Top Scorer: Aiden Markram – 120 runs
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Sri Lanka 2nd Innings: 238 all out in 85.5 overs
- Top Scorer: Angelo Mathews – 58 runs
- Notable Bowler (South Africa): Keshav Maharaj – 5 wickets for 62 runs
Result: South Africa won by 109 runs.
Highlights:
- Liên hệ 8day Kyle Verreynne’s century in the first innings was instrumental in South Africa’s competitive total.
These matches underscored South Africa’s dominance in home conditions, with stellar performances from both batsmen and bowlers, leading to a 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka.
