Sri Lanka's Fightback on Day 2: Reddy Anna Match Prediction AnalysisPathum Nissanka's 89 Anchors Sri Lanka Against South Africa – Reddy Anna Insights

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Dec 7, 20242 min read

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Sri Lanka displayed a resilient batting effort on Day 2 of the second Test at St George's Park, thanks to Pathum Nissanka's composed 89 and critical contributions from Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews. At stumps on December 6, Sri Lanka reached 242/3, trailing South Africa by 116 runs after earlier dismissing the hosts for 358.

Reddy Anna Match Prediction Highlights for Day 2:

Kyle Verreynne’s Century Heroics: Despite early struggles, Verreynne's counter-attacking 105*, aided by Kagiso Rabada's quick 24, lifted South Africa to a respectable total.
Sri Lanka’s Collective Response: Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal’s 109-run second-wicket stand shifted the momentum in Sri Lanka’s favor.
Pitch Analysis by Reddy Anna Laser247: The pitch at St George’s Park is offering even assistance to batters and bowlers, making it a fascinating contest for the third day.

Match Analysis – Reddy Anna Match Prediction

Sri Lanka's innings began cautiously but steadily, with Nissanka steering the ship alongside Chandimal. South Africa’s bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada, struggled with consistency, allowing Sri Lanka to settle into the game. Nissanka's dismissal at 199/3 could have tilted the balance, but Mathews and Kamindu Mendis stabilized the innings with an undefeated 43-run stand.

South Africa will look to strike early on Day 3, while Sri Lanka's batters aim to close the gap and take a crucial lead.

Team Performance Overview – Reddy Anna Laser247 Betting Insights

South Africa:

Key Performer: Kyle Verreynne (105*), Ryan Rickelton (101)
Bowling Stars: Kagiso Rabada picked up one wicket but struggled for rhythm.

Sri Lanka:

Top Performers: Pathum Nissanka (89), Dinesh Chandimal (44), Angelo Mathews (unbeaten at stumps)
Bowling Attack: Lahiru Kumara (4-79) and Asitha Fernando (3-102) shone with the ball.

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