When discussion turns to contenders for the top spot in Test cricket, South Africa feature highly in the debate. Everything suggests that should be well within their grasp. Sri Lanka have had a poor 2011 since reaching the World Cup final and have suffered three successive series defeats; against England, Australia and Pakistan. Although each was only a 1-0 margin there was a clear gap between them and their opposition. It's a void that they'll struggle to thin against South Africa.
There was always going to be a tough period in Sri Lanka's history when Muttiah Muralitharan departed the scene and the bowling attack is thin. However, in many ways the bigger concern is the form of the top order. With the honourable exception of Kumar Sangakkara the big names have failed to fire constantly. More is needed from Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera.
It will be a severe challenge for them against Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander, who made an inspiring start to his Test career against Australia. They will be looking forward to the prospect of testing out the Sri Lankan batsmen on a bouncy, green Centurion pitch. South Africa, though, have to take this series by the scruff of the neck if their reputation isn't to suffer. They have not always coped well when prospect have been high.
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There was always going to be a tough period in Sri Lanka's history when Muttiah Muralitharan departed the scene and the bowling attack is thin. However, in many ways the bigger concern is the form of the top order. With the honourable exception of Kumar Sangakkara the big names have failed to fire constantly. More is needed from Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera.
It will be a severe challenge for them against Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander, who made an inspiring start to his Test career against Australia. They will be looking forward to the prospect of testing out the Sri Lankan batsmen on a bouncy, green Centurion pitch. South Africa, though, have to take this series by the scruff of the neck if their reputation isn't to suffer. They have not always coped well when prospect have been high.
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