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South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Colombo

Sri Lanka scrape through in thrilling chase

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An elated Sri Lankan squad pose after a 2-0 series win, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 5th day

An elated Sri Lankan squad pose after a 2-0 series win

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Farveez Maharoof and Lasith Malinga walk back joyously after the famous win, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 5th day

Sealing it with a thriller - Farveez Maharoof and Lasith Malinga walk back joyously after the famous win

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Dale Steyn appeals in vain, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 5th day, August 8, 2006

Dale Steyn bowled his heart out but returned wicketless

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Mark Boucher smashes one through the off side, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

Mark Boucher helped South Africa push the lead past 300

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Sanath Jayasuriya lofts over the off side on the way to getting Sri Lanka to a good start, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, 4th day, Colombo, August 7, 2006

Sanath Jayasuriya got Sri Lanka off to a blazing start in pursuit of 362

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Kumar Sangakkara attempts to pull, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

Kumar Sangakkara was out for 39 as South Africa stayed in the hunt for a series-levelling win

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The Sri Lankans celebrate Nicky Boje's wicket, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

But wickets fell frequently at the other end

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Sanath Jayasuriya punches a ball away to the off side on the way to 73 against South Africa, 2nd Test, 4th day, Colombo, August 7, 2006

Jayasuriya didn't relent with his aggressive methods

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The South Africans congratulate Makhaya Ntini after Upul Tharanga's wicket, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

The South Africans congratulate Makhaya Ntini after Upul Tharanga fell early in the run-chase

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Nicky Boje is ecstatic after dismissing Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

Nicky Boje is ecstatic after dismissing Sanath Jayasuriya

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South Africa's fielders celebrate the wicket of Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

South Africa's fielders celebrate the wicket of Sanath Jayasuriya

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Nicky Boje in action on the fourth day in Colombo, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

Nicky Boje continued to tease on a wearing wicket ...

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Mahela Jayawardene lofts on the way to a half-century, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

... but Mahela Jayawardene used his feet to neutralise his threat

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Shaun Pollock tries his hand at offbreaks, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

Shaun Pollock tried his hand at offbreaks

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Mahela Jayawardene thwarted the spinners with ease, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day, August 7, 2006

Mahela Jayawardene couldn't be removed and was not out at stumps

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Mahela Jayawardene walks back after a superb century, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 5th day

Jayawardene walks after playing a captain's innings to near perfection

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Mahela Jayawardene calls the rest to join the celebrations, Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 5th day, August 8, 2006

'Join the fun guys'

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