Philander and Steyn blow away Sri Lanka

Dec 15, 2011

Sri Lanka got into trouble early, as Tillakaratne Dilshan threw away his wicket, before Tharanga Paranavitana struggled against the short ball•Associated Press

Mahela Jayawardene fought hard to build a resistance with Paranavitana•Associated Press

Angelo Mathews scored a quick 38, and tried to repair the innings with Thilan Samaraweera•AFP

Dale Steyn then blew away the tail as Sri Lanka finished with 180 at the stroke of tea•Associated Press

Vernon Philander pushed Sri Lanka back with the big wicket of Kumar Sangakkara•AFP

But Philander removed Paranavitana minutes before lunch to peg Sri Lanka back•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

But Philander cracked the game open with two wickets in two balls, both got with the help of the DRS•Associated Press

Captain Graeme Smith made sure South Africa ended the day with the clear edge, hitting his 30th Test fifty. He fell for 61 just prior to stumps, as the hosts finished on 90 for 1.•AFP

Jayawardene perished to Dale Steyn soon after the break as South Africa took control•Associated Press

He finished with a five-for, his third in as many Tests•Associated Press