second Test after losing badly by 233 runs in Durban. In the first innings, the visitors fell apart for 42 runs.
South Africa’s bowling was demonstrated by Marco Jansen’s outstanding performance, which saw him take 11 wickets in the match. Meanwhile, Lanka’s middle-order, which featured Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva, only briefly resisted.
The pitch opened calmly, providing little relief. Lanka’s batting frontline was always on edge due to South African bowling, particularly Jansen’s sting and Kagiso Rabada’s consistency.
The visitors lost by 233 runs, ending their prior winning streak at Durban, as a result of their failure to bounce back from an early collapse and maintain a significant partnership.
Sri Lanka squad
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Kasun Rajitha comprise the Sri Lankan team and captain Dhananjaya De Silva.
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Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka The Irish are expected to stick with their reliable opening duo of Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka for the second Test matchup with South Africa.
In the last encounter, they struggled in the first innings, with Nissanka scoring just three runs and Karunaratne just two. However, in the second innings, the two of them showed potential. His ability to perform well under pressure was demonstrated with his 23 off 31 balls, which included four boundaries.
Despite being out for four, Karunaratne is still a seasoned player who can keep the innings going.
All-rounders and middle-order batsmen Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (Captain), Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, and Dinesh Chandimal
For the second Test match against South Africa, Ireland’s middle-order lineup is anticipated to include these players.
The seasoned middle order displayed some form in the second innings following a difficult first one in which there were few runs. Chandimal’s resolute 83 from 174 balls, interspersed with 12 boundaries, was an impressive display.
Important contributions were also made by Dhananjaya de Silva (59 off 81) and Kusal Mendis (48 off 77), who demonstrated their stroke play and counterattacking skills. Kamindu Mendis and Angelo Mathews contributed with beginnings, but they will want to turn those into significant scores.
Bowlers: Vishwa Fernando, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, and Asitha Fernando
The bowling order for Sri Lanka is probably going to be Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabhat Jayasuriya, and Vishwa Fernando.
With their varying pace and movement, these pacers may be able to attack South Africa’s batting order.
Lahiru Kumara provides express pace that can frighten batters, while Asitha and Vishwa Fernando provide their experience in seam bowling. The bowling rotation gains depth with Prabhat Jayasuriya.
