Lahiru Kumara took 2-35 as Sri Lanka used the seamer friendly conditions at Kingsmead to reduce hosts South Africa to 80 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test in Durban on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa 2024 kicks off today, Wednesday, November 27, with the first Test in Durban. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final.

The first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka are underway at the Kingsmead, Durban. Follow the live score of the match right here