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Sri Lanka was 150-4 in its second innings at stumps for a lead of only five runs with only one more recognized batsman to come. It's hopes of setting South Africa a competitive target and having a chance of a series-leveling win at the Wanderers probably lay with captain Dimuth Karunaratne, who was 91 not out in a gritty last stand for his team.
Only one other batsman managed to hold off South Africa's pace bowlers on a Wanderers pitch that has been playing typically tough for batsmen. In just two days, 24 wickets have fallen. Get live updates and live scores here.
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