Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka completely belonged to South Africa as they had the visitors with a virtually insurmountable challenge of getting to the 516-run target set. They were spotless with bat and ball as the Lankans were never able to cope with how clinical the hosts were in their on-field endeavours.

South Africa needs five more Sri Lanka wickets to win the first cricket test in Durban. Centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma set Sri Lanka a massive target of 516 runs to win at Kingsmead.

South Africa Test captain, Temba Bavuma, hammered a fine century in the third innings of the 1st Test match against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban. Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs have added a strong 200-plus stand for the 4th wicket to floor the Lankans. South Africa's lead has extended past 450 runs as Sri Lanka have been brushed aside. Here's more.

The Proteas were in a strong position at the end of day three of their first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.

During the first test match against Sri Lanka, South Africa's Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma scored centuries, giving their team a significant lead. Stubbs scored 122 and Bavuma 113 as South Africa reached 366-5.

South Africa are nearing an imminent victory in the first Test after centuries from Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma helped them post a colossal target. In response Sri Lanka are teetering at 103/5 on Day 3.

Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs hit half-centuries to solidify South Africa's commanding position against Sri Lanka on the third day of the first test. Bavuma and Stubbs shared a 144-run partnership,