South Africa v Sri Lanka - 3rd Test, Day 1 - 5 Talking points

#3 Duminy hundred makes it difficult for selectors

Duminy scored 155 off 293 balls

JP Duminy has been enjoying his run at no. 4 in the absence of the regular no. 4, AB de Villiers. He scored a fantastic 141 against the Aussies in Perth and looked at his best in Port Elizabeth against the Lankans.

He has been taking up the additional responsibility seriously, and the southpaw has looked a completely different batsman since his promotion up the batting order. He came in with the side two down and with a shaky Amla at the other end, and went on to make 155 before being dismissed in the second last over of the day.

The spinning all-rounder looked classy as he raced at almost run a ball to a half-century, instilling confidence in Amla as well, who fed off him to help foster the partnership. With this kind of form, the selection committee would have a tough time dropping him when de Villiers comes back.