Sri Lanka won the toss under heavy Durban skies and chose to bowl first. It was the expected choice for Dhananjaya de Silva to make – not only is the ball likely to swing early on the day on account of the atmospheric conditions,

South Africa have closed a rain-affected first day against Sri Lanka on 80 for four at Kingsmead on Wednesday, after no play was possible after lunch in the first test

Sri Lanka have opted to bowl first at the Kingsmead in Durban. The visitors have gone in with three fast bowlers with the lone specialist spin option of Prabath Jayasuriya. Both teams are looking to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship to be held next year.