Galle: Kumar Sangakkara smashed his 49th half-century as Sri Lanka launched a fightback on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on yesterday.


Kumar Sangakkara en route his 58 not out on Saturday. Pic/AFP 

The prolific left-hander also shared 96 runs for the unbroken second wicket with Kaushal Silva (37) to take Sri Lanka to 110-1 at stumps. The hosts need 260 runs with nine wickets in hand to pull off a magical come-from-behind win with three full sessions left in the game.