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Smith and Kallis lead South Africa to a draw

Smith and Kallis lead South Africa to a draw

A patient 74 by Graeme Smith secured South Africa a draw in the first Test at Galle

08-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin in Galle

Sri Lanka declaration sets up thrilling finish

Sri Lanka declaration sets up thrilling finish

South Africa's bowlers led the fightback, and Marvan Atapattu's declaration towards the end of the day, setting a tricky target of 325, left the first Test at Galle intriguingly poised

07-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin at Galle

'I thought I handled Murali OK' - Rudolph

'I thought I handled Murali OK' - Rudolph

Jacques Rudolph played a sterling knock, and anchored the South African innings on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka

07-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin at Galle

Rudolph wages a lone battle

Rudolph wages a lone battle

Jacques Rudolph battled through the day, with 85 not out, to make sure that South Africa did not crumble despite losing regular wickets

06-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin at Galle

Jayawardene powers Sri Lanka into the box seat

Jayawardene powers Sri Lanka into the box seat

South Africa began the second day of the opening Test at Galle full of hope after their late double-wicket strike with the new ball the previous evening

05-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

Jayawardene plays a lone hand

Jayawardene plays a lone hand

A superbly crafted 116 not out from Mahela Jayawardene - his 12th Test century - rescued Sri Lanka and took them to 279 for 7 at close of play on the first day at Galle

04-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

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