South Africa surge into control on second day

Dec 16, 2011

Sri Lanka had an early success, when night watchman Dale Steyn ran himself out•Associated Press

Thisara Perera ended his stay, getting him to edge behind•AFP

Dilhara Fernando gave Kallis a nasty blow on the head. Kallis bled from a cut on the ear, but carried on batting. He wasn't at his best, though and got out after lunch•Getty Images

Along with the stodgy Ashwell Prince, he pushed South Africa into a position of immense strength•AFP

Angelo Mathews had Ashwell Prince caught behind•Associated Press

Hashim Amla began in confident fashion, though, to push the visitors back•AFP

Jacques Rudolph was gritty at the other end, ducking under several balls and defending a lot•Associated Press

Rudolph too succumbed without getting to his half-century as Sri Lanka perked up in the second session•Getty Images

Together, the pair gave a colourful holiday crowd plenty to cheer•AFP

Mark Boucher extended South Africa's lead•Associated Press

Jacques Kallis was his usual self, and got off to a fluent start as South Africa seemed to assume control•AFP

But AB de Villiers resisted with a solid half-century•AFP

So close: AB de Villiers looks round after being caught at point•Associated Press