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    Sri Lanka struggle against South Africa

    Sri Lanka lost captain Angelo Matthews as two more wickets fell in the second session on the second day of the first test against South Africa to leave the tourists struggling on 104 for five at tea on December 27.

    Sri Lanka struggle against South Africa
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    Sri Lanka trailed by 182 runs with five wickets remaining after dismissing South Africa earlier for 286, with Dinesh Chandimal not out on 21 . Sri Lanka tottered at 37 -3 at lunch but Matthews offered hope of a revival with a knock of 39 before falling to Rabada. Opener Kaushal Silva was trapped leg before wicket by Philander for 16. Earlier, Suranga Lakmal claimed career-best figures of 5-63 to help dismiss South Africa.

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