South Africa batsman Jacques Kallis hits career-best double hundred against Sri Lanka

All-rounder Kallis resumed this morning on 159 opposite De Villiers, who was on 45 not out, with the hosts in a commanding position on 347 for three.

Kallis, who got a pair in the second Test defeat, built on his sublime showing yesterday to rack up his double century today but fell victim to Rangana Herath when his attempted smash to long-on could only find the grateful hands of Angelo Mathews.

Departing on 224, from 325 balls and boasting 31 fours and a six, Kallis was given a standing ovation as he returned to the pavilion.

His departure brought about the break for lunch before De Villiers motored from 84 to reach 160 - off 205 balls and featuring 19 fours and two sixes - while Jacques Rudolph (51) also collected a half-century before the declaration came.

Despite that daunting total, Sri Lanka took the attack to their opponents when they came out to bat and openers Dilshan and Lahiru Thirimanne put on 70 in less than 15 overs before the latter was bowled by Morne Morkel for 23.

Sangakarra joined Dilshan at the crease and the pair put on another half-century stand before South Africa made their second breakthrough.

Dilshan, after striking 12 fours in run-a-ball 78, went after Imran Tahir and picked out Graeme Smith at long on.

That was a late blow for Sri Lanka but key duo Sangakkara and Jayawardene ensured there were no more setbacks before stumps.

The three-Test series is level at 1-1.

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