Neil Brand’s century helps South Africa ‘A’ take upper hand on Day 1

Sri Lanka ‘A’ tour of South Africa 2024

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Sri Lanka ‘A’ vs South Africa ‘A’ Neil Brand Batting

The second unofficial Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka ‘A’ and South Africa ‘A’ commenced today (15th September) at Benoni.

Sri Lanka ‘A’ skipper Pasindu Sooriyabandara won the toss and opted to field first.

The hosts posted a solid total on the board at the end of Day 1 thanks to Neil Brand’s brilliant century at the top of the order.

Brand struck unbeaten 122 runs off 243 balls with 11 fours and six. The left-arm spinner Sonal Dinusha was Sri Lanka’s best bowler on show today as he snared 3 wickets for 48 runs.

Brief Scores

South Africa ‘A’ – 316/7 (87) Neil Brand 122*, Dewald Brevis 49, Marques Ackerman 37, Beyers Swanepoel 34, Tshepang Dithole 27, Sonal Dinusha 3/48, Eshan Malinga 2/56

 

Stumps – Day 1