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 won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final.

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.