Kyle Abbott's early strikes pegged Sri Lanka back after South Africa finished with 286 in Port Elizabeth
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The rebound specialists

2016 in review: South Africa's year started badly and got worse, before taking a decisive turn for the better. By Firdose Moonda

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'Always tough scoring in Port Elizabeth' - Philander

Press Conference: South Africa allrounder Vernon Philander talks at the end of the second day against Sri Lanka

South Africa surge ahead on seamers' day

Vernon Philander and Kyle Abbott led South Africa's fightback after they were bowled out for 286 early on day two, giving Sri Lanka no respite as they went to stumps seven down for 181...

Pakistan look for runs after rain delay

A century from Azhar Ali and staunch support by Asad Shafiq frustrated Australia's bowlers on a rain-interrupted day two in Melbourne...

Sixers bowlers set up clinical rout

The Sydney Sixers produced a sublime spin bowling display and a composed run chase to dispatch the Perth Scorchers by six wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground...

Johan Botha punches the air after hitting the winning shot, Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, Big Bash League, Sydney, December 27, 2016 © Getty Images

Jordan Silk stretches to complete a run, Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, Big Bash League, Sydney, December 27, 2016 © Getty Images

New Zealand v Bangladesh at Christchurch

Dec 26 New Zealand won by 77 runs