Stumps: Sri Lanka have reached stumps on day two of the second Test against South Africa in Galle on 30-0 in response to the Proteas' 455-9/d.
Tea: South Africa have made steady progress in the afternoon session on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka by reaching 414-8 at tea in Galle.
Lunch: Quinton de Kock struck his maiden Test half-century to leave South Africa on 331-7 at lunch on day two of their second test against Sri Lanka.
Resuming on 414-8 after tea, South Africa continued to bat well with Morne Morkel acting as a fine foil for Jean-Paul Duminy, who was looking for his century.
Morkel managed 22 runs before being bowled by Dilruwan Perera, but captain Hashim Amla called an end to the innings once Duminy hit his 100 off 202 deliveries.
The declaration meant that Sri Lanka needed to survive a difficult 12 overs at the end of the day, but they managed it well with Upul Tharanga making 20 and Kaushal Silva a more conservative eight to reach stumps without loss.
Tea: South Africa have made steady progress in the afternoon session on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka by reaching 414-8 at tea in Galle.
Quinton de Kock struck a maiden Test half century before getting dismissed just one run later as the Proteas reached331-7 at lunch.
Jean-Paul Duminy took charge of South Africa's attack, but lost his partner Vernon Philander (27), who was dismissed for an lbw following a delivery from Angelo Mathews, who claimed his first wicket of the Test.
Morne Morkel came to the crease, but Sri Lanka's bowlers were able to slow down the run-rate as the 29-year-old hit just nine from 22 balls.
Morkel will return to the crease for the evening session alongside Duminy, who is unbeaten on 72.
Lunch: Quinton de Kock struck his maiden Test half-century to leave South Africa on 331-7 at lunch on day two of their second test against Sri Lanka.
The Proteas started the day on 268-5, with four wickets being lost in the evening session as Sri Lanka hit back.
De Kock (17) and Dale Steyn (0) resumed play for South Africa, but Steyn was only able to make three runs beforeSuranga Lakmal sent him packing at 290-6.
JP Duminy was brought in to partner De Kock, with the left-handed batsman striking a half-century off 86 balls, before being undone by Dilruwan Perera four balls later.
De Kock, meanwhile, left the field following a catch from Mahela Jayawardene, with Duminy and Vernon Philanderat the crease when play resumes after lunch.
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