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Brittle Sri Lanka blown away by an innings

South Africa overwhelmed a brittle Sri Lanka by an innings and 81 runs at Centurion with victory sealed before tea on the third day

17-Dec-2011•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

I still back the fielder - de Villiers

AB de Villiers fell one short of his 13th Test century but still believes South Africa already have enough runs to put the match beyond Sri Lanka

16-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at SuperSport Park

Mathews taken for scan with groin injury

Sri Lankan vice-captain Angelo Matthews has suffered a groin injury and will have a scan to determine the severity

16-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at SuperSport Park

South Africa build commanding advantage

It wasn't all one-way traffic on the second day in Centurion but South Africa ended in a very commanding position, having built a lead of 209 with AB de Villiers' 99 the cornerstone of their innings

16-Dec-2011•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

SSC and Nondescripts set up final clash

Traditional rivals Sinhalese SC and Nondescripts CC will meet in the final of the Premier Tier A on Saturday after they won their respective semi-final matches against Chilaw Marians and Colts

16-Dec-2011•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Sri Lanka pin hopes on Fernando

Dilhara Fernando finished a controlled spell late on the first day at Centurion, showing promising signs

15-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at SuperSport Park

Philander leads the pack

There is secret to bowling on a pitch that glistens with green and Vernon Philander knows what it is

15-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda

Philander sets up dominant South Africa

The opening day at Centurion went largely according to expectations as Sri Lanka struggled to handle the home side's bowling attack on a helpful pitch

15-Dec-2011•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

Sri Lanka to begin South Africa Tests without pay

Sri Lanka will start their three-Test series in South Africa without their promised pay cheques but with the assurance of their problem being resolved within the next week

15-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda

Dilshan not cowed by South Africa challenge

Tillakaratne Dilshan says South Africa may be favourites, but his Sri Lanka side have self-belief that they can beat any side in any conditions

14-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda in Centurion

South Africa must make home advantage count

ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Centurion

14-Dec-2011•Preview by Andrew McGlashan

Smith wants winning mentality

South Africa have not won a home series since 2008, one of their most obvious problems being the inability to polish off the opposition tail, leaving them without the results that are expected from a team of their calibre

14-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Centurion

Green Centurion pitch awaits teams

At first glance the Centurion strip threatens a match that will end in fewer than five days

14-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Centurion

We will hit the bat high - Steyn

South Africa's fast bowlers will aim to make things awkward for Sri Lanka's batsmen by hitting the bat higher than the visitors are used to, Dale Steyn, South Africa's spearhead, has said

13-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda in Centurion

Chilaw Marians, NCC, SSC and Colts reach semi-finals

The Premier Limited Over Tournament Tier A semi-final line-up has been decided with Nondescripts Cricket Club, Sinhalese Sports Club, Chilaw Marians Cricket Club and Colts Cricket Club coming through

13-Dec-2011•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Pradeep flies home with injury

Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Pradeep has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa and will return home to recover from a hamstring tear.

12-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda in Centurion

Herath the man to watch, says Elgar

Rangana Herath is the bowler South Africa's batsmen will have to look out for during their upcoming three-Test series, South Africa batsman Dean Elgar has said

12-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda in Benoni

Sangakkara says spin will play a role

Kumar Sangakkara says both Sri Lanka and South Africa's spinners could play a role in the Test series despite South African conditions being known to favour pace

12-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda in Benoni

Sangakkara doubt for first Test after hand injury

Kumar Sangakkara is a doubt for the opening Test against South Africa after splitting the webbing on his right hand

11-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Willowmoore Park

Paranavitana ton lifts Sri Lankan spirits

Sri Lanka's top three were able to spend much-needed time in the middle on the third day of their tour match against the South African Invitation XI

11-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Willowmoore Park

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