South Africa Closes In on First Test Victory Over Sri Lanka in Durban

Centuries by Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma, combined with dominant bowling, leave Sri Lanka struggling to avoid defeat on day three.

South Africa declared their second innings at 366-5, setting Sri Lanka a daunting target of 516 runs to win the first Test at Kingsmead.
Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma scored 122 and 113 runs respectively, building a 249-run fourth-wicket stand that solidified South Africa's commanding position.
Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen took two wickets each as South Africa reduced Sri Lanka to 103-5 by stumps on day three, with only five wickets remaining.
Sri Lanka, bowled out for a record-low 42 in the first innings, showed some improvement in their second innings but struggled against South Africa's pace attack.
A 2-0 series win would significantly boost South Africa's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final next year.