South Africa vs Sri Lanka Rain interrupted play on the first day of the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka which started at Kingsmead.
Sri Lanka started strongly with early wickets, but play was halted due to rain. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma took charge of the team by scoring a half-century. The weather conditions are worrying
South Africa have already announced their playing XI and their recent momentum suggests that their eyes are firmly fixed on the WTC table. They just need to keep winning.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka:Sri Lanka are no different either.
Currently third on the WTC table, they will hope to clinch the series 2-0 to strengthen their chances of making it to the final.
Right then! Just 20.4 overs of play on Day 1 and there will be a 15 minute extension to each session on Day 2 to get some of the lost time back in the game.
South Africa will come out to bat again tomorrow and Sri Lanka will be looking to get early wickets again. Both teams looking to get a good start in the series but the rains had other plans yet again.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Thanks for joining us here today, have a good evening and we will catch you again for Day 2 at 7.30 am GMT. Till then, have a nice day ahead.
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UPDATE – 01.45 pm GMT – That’s it from Day 1 of this Test match as the officials confirm that there can be no play possible further today. Relentless rain in Durban, which arrived just before Lunch, has never allowed the players to return to the field. Day 1 is called off!
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UPDATE – 12.30 pm GMT – There is only a chance of 20 more overs to happen in the time left for the day and it’s still raining heavily at Kingsmead. Puddles have formed at various positions in the outfield. The waiting game is on and the chances of the game to start today are getting slimmer by the passing minute. Let’s see what happens.
UPDATE – 11.59 am GMT – It’s getting close to Tea now, but the rain is relentless in Durban. There is some thunder and lightning as well which are not good signs at all. We are surely not getting any action in the second session, and the chances of getting any more play also look pretty bleak here.
UPDATE – 11.29 am GMT – Still no positive news from the middle! It is still raining in Durban and we have lost more than 1.5 hours with the conditions still looking pretty gloomy. The forecast for the rest of the days is decent, but both teams will need to fight it hard to force a result because a draw won’t help either. Stay tuned for more updates.
UPDATE – 10.52 am GMT – The rain is playing hide and seek with us! It did go away for some time, giving us a glimmer of hope, but it has come back on again with more intensity. The waiting game continues…
UPDATE – 10.25 am GMT – Well, there is nothing new to update about, but the rain has steadied down a bit in Durban. However, looking at the skies, the signs are not looking very positive here. All we can do is hope.
UPDATE – 10.07 am GMT – Uh..oh! The second session should have been underway by now, but the rain has gotten heavier during the break. All the covers are firmly on and we are in for a longer break than we expected. Stick with us for more news.
As play resumes after the rain-interrupted session, the hosts will look to Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne to rebuild. For now, it’s Sri Lanka who head into Lunch brimming with confidence after a stellar start. If there is no more rain during the break and the outfield is ready,
the second session will begin around 10.06 am GMT. However, with all the rain forecasted throughout the day, it could be a stop-start kind of day. So, just keep an eye here as we will be providing regular updates.
The day began with high drama as South Africa lost both openers within the first three overs courtesy of the two Fernandos, leaving them reeling early on. The pair of Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma then took on the responsibility of steadying the ship.
Bavuma, benefiting from two lives, displayed resilience and remains unbeaten on 28 at the break. Stubbs appeared to have found his rhythm but was undone by a sharp delivery from Lahiru Kumara, who claimed him just as he seemed set. Kumara struck again shortly after, sending David Bedingham back to the pavilion and leaving South Africa in deeper trouble.
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