South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 in Durban: Hosts wrest control - As it happened

Catch all the highlights of the third day of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Durban

Day 3 round-up: In a dramatic collapse on the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka, South Africa lost their last five wickets in the second innings for a mere eight runs and folded for 259. The hosts set a 304-run target for the visitors. In response, Sri Lanka plodded along to 42 without loss before losing both their openers in quick succession.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 in Durban: Live cricket score and updates (AFP)

They had accumulated 83/3 at the end of third day’s play and are still 221 runs adrift of the target. Fernando is batting on 28 while Perera is 12 not out. ((Full scorecard and commentary))

Here’s how the third day’s play between South Africa and Sri Lanka unfolded -