Advertisement

Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 278 runs in 1st Test

July 14 (CRICKETNMORE) - Proteas top order batting crumbled badly for the second time in the match as Sri Lanka beat by 278-runs in the opening Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle on Saturday. It is South Africa’s second biggest defeat

Advertisement
South Africa vs Sri Lanka
South Africa vs Sri Lanka (Image - Cricketnmore + Google Search)
Cricketnmore Editorial
By Cricketnmore Editorial
Jul 14, 2018 • 04:09 PM

July 14 (CRICKETNMORE) - Proteas top order batting crumbled badly for the second time in the match as Sri Lanka beat by 278-runs in the opening Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle on Saturday.

Cricketnmore Editorial
By Cricketnmore Editorial
July 14, 2018 • 04:09 PM

It is South Africa’s second biggest defeat to this opposition.

Trending

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera took six for 32, and veteran left-arm spinner Rangana Herath claimed three for 32, as the pair bowled in an unbroken partnership for 28 overs, after Sri Lanka set South Africa a target of 352 for victory.

Brief Scores

Sri Lanka 287 and 190 (Karunaratne 60, Mathews 35; Maharaj 4/58, Rabada 3/44)

South Africa 126 and 73/10 in 28.5 overs (Philander 22*; D Perera 6/32, Herath 3/38, Sandakan 1/1)

Full Scorecard

Advertisement

Advertisement