South Africa ‘A’ take lead despite Lahiru Udara’s fabulous century

Sri Lanka ‘A’ tour of South Africa 2024

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Lahiru Udara

Lahiru Udara scored his 12th first-class century on Day 3 in the second unofficial Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka ‘A’ and South Africa ‘A’ played at Benoni.

Resuming from their overnight score of 134 for 2, Sri Lanka ‘A’ posted 319 runs for their first innings on the back of a brilliant century from Lahiru Udara and a fine half century from Pasindu Sooriyabandara. This was in reply to the South Africa ‘A’ first innings score of 334 runs.

>>Udara and Sooriyabandara drive Sri Lanka ‘A’ on Day 2<<

Udara struck 129 runs off 192 balls with 16 fours and a six while Sooriyabandara hit 92 runs off 166 balls with 9 fours and a six.

Prenelan Subrayen was South Africa’s pick of the bowlers as he grabbed 6 wickets for 64 runs.

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

The hosts began their second innings 15 runs ahead and posted 112 runs for 3 wickets at the close of play on Day 3.

Brief Scores

South Africa ‘A’ – 334 (92.1) Neil Brand 129, Dewald Brevis 49, Marques Ackerman 37, Beyers Swanepoel 34, Tshepang Dithole 27, Sonal Dinusha 3/48, Eshan Malinga 3/68, Isitha Wijesundara 2/60 & 112/3 (31) Jean du Plessis 45*, Dewald Brevis 29*

Sri Lanka ‘A’ – 319 (90.5) Lahiru Udara 129, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 92, Isitha Wijesundara 21, Prenelan Subrayen 6/64, Neil Brand 2/45

Stumps – Day 3