Twitter Reactions: The Proteas collapse as Sri Lanka try to march towards a win

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is taking quite a few interesting turns. While Sri Lanka seemed to have a slight upper hand at the end of day-1, the balance shifted slightly now. However, neither of the teams have got a clear upper hand and are trying hard to assert their influence on the game.

Just after two days of play, the fourth innings is already on and the result of the match is sure to be out on the third day. Continuing batting from 60/3 on the day, Sri Lanka failed to put up a big total on the board. Even though they had an opportunity to take a first innings lead, the efforts fell short.

Kusal Perera, the hero of the first Test, failed to deliver this time around and could only put on 20 runs. At 97/6, the visitors seemed to be in a great deal of trouble. However, Niroshan Dickwella rose up to the occasion and played a quickfire knock. His 42 runs which came off 36 balls helped his team finish the innings at 154/10 in 37.4 overs.

Faf du Plessis battles alone for South Africa

In their second innings of the game, the Proteas had a miserable time. Only three of their batsmen managed to get to the double figures but none of them managed to play a standout innings. While Aiden Markram scored 18 runs, Hashim Amla put on a hard fought 32 runs.

Skipper Faf du Plessis was the lone warrior for the home team in the game. He was unbeaten on 50 off 70 balls as South Africa was bowled out for 128 runs in 44.3 overs. Suranga Lakmal was on fire and accounted for four wickets in the innings while Dhananjaya de Silva picked up three.

Yet again, at the close of play, Sri Lanka finished with a score of 60/2. Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis are the two men batting out there in the middle. Sri Lanka still needs another 137 runs to win the match but it won’t be easy for them on day-3. The first session of the play will be important. The fans of both the teams are still optimistic about their team winning the game.

Here is how Twitterati reacted:

It’s not Bang .. Bang .. Bang today #SAvSL it’s Chiti chiti Bang Bang !!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) February 22, 2019

Put your heart and soul in to this innings @OfficialSLC This is big .. it’s huge!! #SAvSL Cmon !!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) February 22, 2019

Anyone like to add anything about this match? My gut feelings says Sri Lanka wil win this game for sure. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) February 22, 2019

@RusselArnold69 pic.twitter.com/p73AAsQBnu

— ian bishop (@irbishi) February 22, 2019

Sri Lanka have bowled out South Africa for 128 in the second innings , need 197 to win the test and the series.Will be a difficult chase but if they do it ,will be one of the greatest overseas win by any team, definitely the biggest upset and most historic test series win #SAvSL

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 22, 2019

Oh no! There must be something wrong with my TV ….it’s making it look like the pitch is pretty good & the ball doing nothing! #SAvSL @MikeHaysman @PommieMbangwa @markbutcher72

— Alan Butcher (@abutch58) February 22, 2019

#SAvSL has been one of the best series of this decade, hands down. Shame there are only two tests, five wouldn’t be enough at this rate

— Robbie (@RobbieSincIair) February 22, 2019

SA-SL – gripping Test match. Test cricket is dying? There have been some thrillers and amazing results in recent times #SAvSL

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) February 22, 2019

Just One Partnership, SL Have To Believe #SAvSL

— Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi) February 22, 2019

Legendary Faf Du Plessis #SAvSL 5/5 pic.twitter.com/RM6wT12JXA

— Ashok Jammy (@AshokJammy_) February 22, 2019

Faf was on 35(45) when Mulder got out
with Maharaj:
Faf faced 14 balls
Maharaj faced 17 balls

with Rabada:
Faf faced 3 balls
Rabada faced 8 balls

with Steyn:
Faf faced 1 ball
Steyn faced 4 balls

with Olivier:
Faf faced 7 balls
Olivier faced 13 fuckin balls #SAvSL 1/5

— Ashok Jammy (@AshokJammy_) February 22, 2019

It's Gonna Be A Heartbreak Tomorrow Isn't It #SAvSL

— Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi) February 22, 2019

Despite what happened in the first test , it is an uphill task for SL to chase down this target #SAvSL

— Vinay RKM (@vinzalwayz) February 22, 2019

The test match is firmly in the balance now with 137 runs and 8 wickets to go,

Although South Africa needs consistent wickets at all costs as one decent partnership or so will be enough for Sri Lanka to create history. #SAvSL

— Arjun (@LifeIsAnElation) February 22, 2019

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