Updated On: 06 December, 2024 09:04 AM IST | Gqeberha | IANS
At present, South Africa sit at the second place in the standings with a point percentage of 59.26 – Sri Lanka are fourth with 50 per cent

South Africa`s Ryan Rickelton (R) celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the second international Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St Georges Park in Gqeberha. Pic/AFP
South Africa managed to bat through a trying day in the second Test, overcoming a brilliant bowling display from the Sri Lanka pacers in the process, here on Thursday.
A win in the game will help the sides take a step closer to the ICC World Test Championship final, reports ICC.