Khalid Mohidin

Five positives from Galle defeat

With all the negativity surrounding the first Test against Sri Lanka, we draw five positives from the 278-run defeat.

‘Positive cricket’ fails Proteas

The Proteas’ positive batting approach was their downfall in their 278-run defeat in the first Test in Galle, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Proteas fall to humiliating defeat

A spineless batting performance saw the Proteas skittled for 73 – their lowest innings total since readmission – in a 278-run defeat in the first Test in Galle.

Dale Steyn hits 421

Dale Steyn took the final Sri Lanka wicket as the Proteas bowled their hosts out for 190 before lunch on day three and the visitors now need 352 runs to win.

Maharaj throttles Sri Lanka lead

Keshav Maharaj’s three wickets after tea gave the Proteas hope as Sri Lanka ended day two of the first Test with a lead of 272 runs.

Sri Lanka aim to bury Proteas

Sri Lanka extended their lead to 186 runs by tea after the Proteas were skittled for 126 in their first innings of the first Test in Galle.

Proteas toppled for 126

The Sri Lankan bowling attack skittled the Proteas out for 126 on day two of the first Test, putting them 161-runs behind.

Proteas batters fail trial by spin

Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera and Lakshan Sandakan ripped through the Proteas’ top order as they limped to lunch at 86-6.

‘The day was even,’ says Shamsi

Tabraiz Shamsi says the Proteas-Sri Lanka contest is even despite bowling Sri Lanka out for 287 in Galle on day one.

Courageous Karunaratne lifts SL to 287

Dimuth Karunaratne survived a ruthless Proteas bowling attack as his unbeaten 158 helped Sri Lanka post 287 in their first innings of the first Test in Galle.