Vernon Philander completed a five-wicket haul before South Africa stretched their lead on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Wednesday.
South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 205, with Philander taking five for 45, to take a first innings lead of 81 runs.
When bad light, followed by a rain shower, brought an early lunch, South Africa were 39 for no wicket in their second innings, an overall lead of 120.
Philander struck twice in the first over of the day after Sri Lanka resumed at 181 for seven. His first ball was a perfect out-swinger which Dhananya de Silva edged to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.
