South Africa resumed their innings on 80/4 after a rain affected Day 1 but lost Kyle Verreynne early on Day 2 who fell prey to Lahiru Kumara (3/38) which left them reeling at 83/5 in the first innings.

Sri Lanka won the toss under heavy Durban skies and chose to bowl first. It was the expected choice for Dhananjaya de Silva to make – not only is the ball likely to swing early on the day on account of the atmospheric conditions,

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South Africa have closed a rain-affected first day against Sri Lanka on 80 for four at Kingsmead on Wednesday, after no play was possible after lunch in the first test

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Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final.

Lahiru Kumara struck twice as Sri Lanka's bowlers had the better of a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday.