SL vs SA, 2nd Test, Day Three: Twitter Reacts as Sri Lanka Eyes Another Big Win

Sri Lanka continued their annihilation over South Africa as they are aiming for yet another big win. The tourists ended the day three of the second Test match with 139 for the loss of five wickets. Therefore, the visitors require another 351 runs to level the series the two-match Test series.

In fact, South Africans were able to get past their best score of 126 runs in the series in the final innings.

Realistically, Sri Lanka required five more scalps to bag the series. The tourists have not cracked the code of tackling the host’s spinner. Thus, Akila Dananjaya scalped two wickets and veteran left-arm spinner Rangana Herath also bagged two wickets.

Sri Lanka continues their domination:

The Birthday boy Dilruwan Perera gave himself a present of one Proteas wicket. In fact, Perera was able to dismiss Dean Elgar twice. However, on both occasions, the off-spinner had overstepped the popping crease.

Meanwhile, Theunis de Bruyn offered some resistance as he scored a fine 45. Therefore, the right-hander was somewhat able to save his team from further shame.

On the other hand, Lankas declared their innings after scoring 275 runs in the second innings. But Angelo Matthews scored a fine 71 to help the hosts strengthen their lead.

Consequently, they had set a mammoth target of 490 runs for the Proteas. However, it has been a forgettable series for the number two side in the red-ball format.

Therefore, Sri Lanka will look to complete the formalities tomorrow as they would like to clinch the series by 2-0.

Also, here is how Twitter reacted to another day dominated by Sri Lanka in Colombo:

He looked very nervous at the start, but to his credit, de Bruyn has used his reach to good effect. Something for Markram to look at.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) July 22, 2018

Very concerning for South Africa that de Bruyn, a very inexperienced player, has shown much greater application than his teammates.#SLvSA #SLvsSA

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) July 22, 2018

Very concerning for South Africa that de Bruyn, a very inexperienced player, has shown much greater application than his teammates.#SLvSA #SLvsSA

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) July 22, 2018

Otis and Faf should take no credit for making him bat at 3 but credit must go to T. De Bruyn for an excellent innings so far. The only man in the team who whether he plays forward or back commits to it 100 percent. #SLvSA #TrueGrit #solidinnings #fightingspirit #SSCricket

— Tim Dale Lace (@Tim32_cricket) July 22, 2018

Well cricket back again tomorrow at #SSC.
Most curious question for me is will the skipper #Lakmal be needed to bowl an over in this innings or go throw the game unbowled?
Imagine that…no overs for Lakmal and no wickets for Steyn in this test! #SLvSA

— Delan Adikari (@delan82) July 22, 2018

De Bruyn looks pretty good actually & congratulations to proteas for dragging this match for fourth day? #SLvSA #OffSeasonBabes

— Ayomal Praveen (@ayomal_98) July 22, 2018

Despite his struggles at the beginning against a quality spin attack, good to see Theunis de Bruyn fight it around and get to an unbeaten 45. A 50, or even a 100 tomorrow, will be very good for his confidence #SLvSA #Proteas

— thecricketblog (@thecricblogger) July 22, 2018

The amount of dust that goes up when Bavuma goes for that leg sweep ,and some people out here saying we shouldn't focus on the pitch …aowa#SLvSA #proteafire

— Sir Makhobalo (@NthakoMakhobalo) July 22, 2018

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