5 August, 2018
South Africa Emerging team fought back in their second innings to finish the third day of the second 4-day unofficial test against Sri Lanka Emerging at 344 for six wickets to enjoy an overall lead of 241 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Hambantota yesterday.
South Africa’s recovery was led by 20-year-old left-handed opener Tony de Zorzi who top scored for them with 103 off 167 balls inclusive of 10 fours.
The match enters its final day today.
Scores:
South Africa Emerging Team 216 and 344-6 (R Rickleton 37, T de Zorzi 103, K Rapulana 41, R von Tander 68 rtd ht, M Breetzke 21, E Bosch 24, Binura Fernando 2/23, Charith Asalanka 2/51)
Sri Lanka Emerging Team first innings 319