1st Test Day 4 SA 455/9d & 206/6d v SL 292 & 110/1

Stumps: Sri Lanka showed resilience with the bat in the evening session on day four of their first Test against South Africa in Galle as they reached 110-1 at the close of play.

Having opened up a 369-run lead by tea, the tourists declared during the interval to bring Sri Lanka to the crease for the final session of the day.

South Africa made a strong start with the ball as Dale Steyn claimed the wicket of Upal Tharanga (8) early on.

However, Kaushal Silva (37 not out) and Kumar Sangakkara (58 not out)formed a solid partnership, with the latter completing his half-century shortly before stumps.

Despite South Africa pressing hard for a breakthrough in the final couple of overs, Sangakkara and Silva played sensibly, ensuring that both sides remain in contention ahead of the final day of the match.

Tea: A half-century from AB de Villiers has helped South Africa open up a commanding lead over Sri Lanka at tea on the fourth day of the first Test match in Galle.

After they reached 63-2 at lunch, South Africa added another 25 runs to their total before Hashim Amla was dismissed by Dilruwan Perera after a run-a-ball 22.

That wicket saw De Villiers join Faf du Plessis at the crease, and the pair put on 43 runs for the fourth wicket before Du Plessis departed for 37.

As they looked to give themselves as much time as possible to bowl Sri Lanka out for a second time, De Villiers andQuinton de Kock increased the tempo during the latter part of the session, with De Villiers making 51 off 58 balls.

With a lead in excess of 350 already secured, De Kock continued to score freely, but he fell for 36 during the final over before tea with South Africa sitting on 206-6, an advantage of 369 runs.

Lunch: South Africa are 226 runs ahead of Sri Lanka at lunch during the fourth day of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 292 in their first innings and the South Africans have made a confident start in the second innings.

Sri Lanka came out to attack with spinners but were struggling to make the breakthrough until Dean Elgar threw his bat at one that took the inside edge and Dinesh Chandimalgrabbed a sharp catch.

With Elgar sent packing after 12 runs, Peterson was next to go after strong resistance.

Dilruwan Perera beat the right-hander who had prodded forward in defence, the ball brushed the bat and despite reviewing it, he was out.

The South Africans went into lunch at 63/2 with Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis at the crease.