Kyle Verreynne hammers his 3rd century in Tests: Key stats
What's the story
South African batter Kyle Verreynne has hammered his third century in Tests.
The star batter, who came to bat at number 7, finished with an unbeaten 105 in the first innings versus Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha.
South Africa resumed the day on 269/7 at stumps. Verreynne was unscathed on 48.
He got to his ton on Friday as SA managed 358/10.
Knock
Verreynne's aggressive knock floors Sri Lanka
Verreynne looked in solid form on Day 2 to reach a dynamic third Test century.
The Proteas managed 89 runs for the loss of their last three wickets on Friday.
En route to the ton, Verreynne stitched a 66-run stand with pacer Kagiso Rabada.
Sri Lanka's short balls tactic failed as Verreynne scored 57 runs off the 50 balls he faced on Friday.
Runs
3rd Test century and a maiden one at home
Verreynne smashed 12 fours and three sixes, having consumed 133 balls. He struck at 78.95.
In 22 matches (33 innings), he has raced to 947 runs at 32.65. In addition to three tons, he has three fifties as well.
During the knock of 105*, he went past 100 fours in Tests (102), as per ESPNcricinfo.
This was his maiden Test ton at home.