Kallis and Petersen leave Sri Lanka in strife

Jan 03, 2012

Dhammika Prasad began well, making early inroads to suggest Tillakaratne Dilshan's decision to bowl was a good one•AFP

Alviro Petersen, however, got off to a confident start as South Africa kept scoring at a fair clip•AFP

The pair batted through the second session, putting on a double-century stand in under 50 overs•Associated Press

Kallis continued attacking after Petersen's exit, moving past 150 by stumps•Getty Images

He got Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla within the first hour of play•Getty Images

He was joined by Jacques Kallis who was in an exuberant mood, especially when faced with short-pitched bowling•Associated Press

Kallis went past 2000 runs at Newlands, and completed his first ton against Sri Lanka in style•AFP

His half-century came at better than run-a-ball and South Africa motored along at five runs an over•AFP

Petersen also got to his century•AFP