South Africa Eyes Series Win as Sri Lanka Battles in Record Run Chase

Sri Lanka closes day four at 205/5, needing 143 runs to surpass the highest-ever chase at St George's Park.

South Africa set Sri Lanka a target of 348 runs to win the second Test and secure a 2-0 series victory.
Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 39 each, sharing an 83-run partnership to keep their team in contention.
Dane Paterson's career-best 5-71 helped South Africa gain a slim 30-run first-innings lead after Sri Lanka was bowled out for 328.
South Africa's second innings contributions from Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs extended their lead to 347 runs.
A victory in this Test would strengthen South Africa's chances of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's in 2025.