Prasad takes 2 but South Africa races to 135-2

Dhammika Prasad made an immediate impact for Sri Lanka with two wickets in his first match on tour but South Africa still hurried to 135-2 at lunch Tuesday on the first day of the third and final test at Newlands.

Prasad struck with his first ball after Sri Lanka put the host in to bat in the series decider, forcing Graeme Smith to play on for 16.

Prasad also removed Hashim Amla lbw for 16 to go to into the break with 2-30 after he was brought into Sri Lanka’s lineup for the injured Dilhara Fernando.

Recalled opener Alviro Petersen moved to 54 not out and Jacques Kallis was 47 not out in his 150th test as South Africa then counterattacked in the opening session. continuereading