Matthew Breetzke scores 112 not out to take South Africa A to 294-4 against Sri Lanka A at stumps on Day 1 of the first 4-Day Match.

It was an innings marked by three solid performances – a 52 from Tshepang Dithole, 69 from Marques Ackerman and a 112* from Matthew Breetzke.

The opening stand was 62 when Brand lost his wicket on 39.

Breetzke came to the crease and helped Dithole achieve his milestone with SA A on 141.

Breetzke and Ackerman put on 108 before the latter edged Chamika Gunasekara to the keeper.

Sinethemba Qeshile only contributed two as SA A were reduced to 258-4.

Breetzke batted brilliantly with the support of Patrick Kruger (8*) to see out the day.

SA A finished on 294-4.