Proteas ahead against Sri Lanka after burst of wickets

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The tourists started their chase promisingly in Durban, with captain Karunaratne and Thirimanne putting on 42 for the first wicket but both openers were out in the space of five balls, to be followed shortly afterwards by Kusal Mendis.

 

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