Blow by blow: Proteas streak ahead on action-packed day

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18.01: And that’s that for the day. South Africa end on 35/0, a lead of 317. It’s unlikely this Test will last five days.

17.57: That sums up Sri Lanka’s day. Lahiru Kumara produces an awkward delivery for Dean Elgar but it’s pretty clear the LBW shout won’t go their way. Still, Angelo Mathews asks for a review and it’s not a good one. When will they learn?? SA 34/0.

17.23: The Protea openers have looked in no discomfort. In fact, the bowling has been rather meek. SA 14/0, the lead is already almost 300.

17.02: GONE! The end was merciless and swift for the Sri Lankans. Another edge, another wicket for Philander. SL all out for 110. South Africa WON’T enforce the follow-on.

16.59: AND ANOTHER! 19-year-old Lahiru Kumara shows his inexperience by leaving a Philander delivery on his stumps. Clearly misjudged the length. SL 100/9.

16.50: OUT! 150th Test scalp for Vernon Philander. Pretty regulation that dismissal – Lakmal prods at a ball slightly outside off and the ball loops to slip, where Dean Elgar parries it to Hashim Amla. SL 100/8.

16.44: GONE! Vernon Philander clearly had Rangana Herath’s number in that knock. Three times caught on the crease, third time lucky with the LBW. SL 100/7.

16.41: Upul Tharanga has kept his cool after surviving a poor sweep off Maharaj. Brings up Sri Lanka’s 100 with a nice square drive. SL 100/6.

16.12: WICKET! Poor from Dinesh Chandimal. Rabada bowls a mundane, wide delivery that really should be left. However, he takes the bait and gets the edge. Sri Lanka in disarray on 78/6.

16.08: OUT! It’s Perth all over again for Keshav Maharaj. Dhananjaya de Silva dances down the track trying to work him to leg but misses and Rod Tucker isn’t afraid to raise the finger. De Silva knows it doesn’t matter how far down the pitch he is yet believes he might’ve been hit outside off, so reviews. It’s umpire’s call and the decision stands. A bit unlucky for the young Sri Lankan. SL 78/5.

15.51: GONE! Rabada is a menace. Lovely, steep bounce creates doubt in Angelo Mathews’ and he merely fends the delivery to the slips. SL 60/4.

15.35: WICKET! Three balls after tea, Kagiso Rabada bowls a long hop to Dimuth Karunaratne that he cuts no further than Temba Bavuma at point. It’s a fine grab. The visitors are now in trouble. SL 56/3.

15.06: OUT! Kusal Mendis has a rush of blood after the previous over’s six and tries to slog Maharaj again. He gets a top-edge and JP Duminy completes a good catch. SL 56/2. And that’s tea.

15.01: Kusal Mendis slog sweeps Keshav Maharaj, taking Sri Lanka past 50. Finally, a bit of action as the visitors were starting to become bogged down. SL 54/1.

14.30: GONE! The perseverance pays off. Kagiso Rabada exploits some extra bounce and the compact Kaushal Silva’s height puts him at a disadvantage as his defensive shot merely goes back onto his stumps. SL 31/1.

14.13: Kagiso Rabada has released a bit of the pressure that his teammates built with a few wayward deliveries but he’s also creating chances. SL 29/0.

13.39: Kyle Abbott and Vernon Philander have been disciplined but the Sri Lankans have resisted to date. That wind isn’t helping Abbott. SL 11/0.

12.34: OUT! The Proteas are dismissed for 392. Superb spell by Kumara, who cuts Kagiso Rabada in two with another quick, accurate delivery. He ends with 6/122.

12.11: GONE! That’s five for 19-year-old Lahiru Kumara. Lovely length to Philander, who tries to drive and edges. This man is a real prospect. SA 376/8.

11.48: Two competent batters now at the crease and it shows. Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander have taken SA past 350. It’s become a good score this. SA 359/8.

11.17: GONE! It’s a fourth for 19-year-old Lahiru Kumara as he slants one into Quinton de Kock, who can only edge it. Good delivery to get rid of an in-form batter. SA 336/8.

11.14: It’s an inside edge to the boundary but they all count. Quinton de Kock celebrates a third Test century off only 121 deliveries. SA 334/7.

10.38: WICKET! Spin works for Sri Lanka. Herath’s extra bounce confounds Kyle Abbott as he edges one off the back-foot. SA 303/7.

10.31: Wow, nice start. De Kock punches the first ball of the day beautifully through the covers for four. It takes South Africa past 300.

10.25: Dean Elgar, who scored a career-high 129 on Monday, was a relieved man. Here’s why.

10.24: It’s day two at Newlands. The sun’s out but there’s a fresh breeze blowing. According to the pundits, the pitch remains a competitive one, meaning the Proteas will hope for the maximum amount of runs from Quinton de Kock.

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