Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day
Dickwella, spinners put SL in control
Mahela Jayawardene continued from where he left off on day one and soon reached 150, off 244 balls•AFP

He raised a maiden Test fifty and added 100 for the sixth wicket with Jayawardene as Sri Lanka closed in on the 400-run mark•AFP

But his innings came to an end after a direct hit from Alviro Petersen, with the batsman slow to scamper back for a second run•AFP

It got worse for the visitors, as Petersen and Dean Elgar were both dismissed inside nine overs•AFP

Hashim Amla stonewalled for 134 deliveries and made a patient unbeaten 46 to guide South Africa to 98 for 3 at stumps•AFP

Niroshan Dickwella showed plenty of promise on his Test debut, and was watchful against the pace of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel•AFP

Steyn was able to share a light moment on a frustrating afternoon where we went wicketless and later hurt his head while back-pedalling for a catch•AFP

Imran Tahir ended a 315-ball wait for a Test wicket by getting Dilruwan Perera to clip the ball to midwicket•AFP

Faf du Plessis helped lead a recovery, adding 58 for the third wicket with Hashim Amla•AFP

Jayawardene struck 17 fours and a six and looked well set on 165•AFP

Vernon Philander was rewarded for some consistent bowling, and quickly cleaned up the Sri Lanka tail, as the hosts were finally bowled out for 421•AFP

But he had to depart for 36 after being caught behind down the leg side off Suranga Lakmal•AFP