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.

Sri Lanka have opted to bowl first at the Kingsmead in Durban. The visitors have gone in with three fast bowlers with the lone specialist spin option of Prabath Jayasuriya. Both teams are looking to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship to be held next year.

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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.

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Lahiru Kumara struck twice as Sri Lanka's bowlers had the better of a rain-hit first day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday. South Africa were 80 for four when rain stopped play for the day shortly before lunch.

South Africa. Temba Bavuma 11 (34) Tristan Stubbs 16 (37) Sri Lanka. Angelo Mathews 0/0 (2) South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Afric

South Africa and Sri Lanka continue their quest for a place in the World Test Championship final when they clash in the first match of a two-test series at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, with both needing victories to stay on course.