Leading the series 1-0, South Africa managed to endure a grueling day in the second Test at Gqeberha, overcoming a brilliant bowling display from the Sri Lanka pacers.

A victory in the match will help the teams move closer to the World Test Championship final, while a defeat will mean more work is required.

Currently, South Africa is second in the World Test Championship standings with a points percentage of 59.26, while Sri Lanka is fourth with 50%.

South Africa were rocked early on after opting to bat first. The Sri Lanka pacers hit the target with the new ball and put the Proteas in trouble at 44/3 in the 16th over.