South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2016: 1st Test, Day 1 - 5 talking points

#3 Hashim Amla continues his streaky form

Amla was dismissed for 20

Amla has looked a completely different batsman in recent times in Tests. He has been very edgy and was easily sorted out by Hazlewood in Australia. His technique has always been different but it has worked for him in an illustrious career thus far.

However, the same technique combined with fast hands and hand-eye co-ordination, is failing him of late. The promotion to no. 3 on current form is questionable and Amla hasn't done well there since the tour to India.

He played second fiddle to a rampant Duminy and looked to have settled into his groove after appearing streaky when he chased a wide one from Lakmal to be caught by the keeper for a 76-ball 20.