Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 278 runs in first Test

Offspinner Dilruwan Perera's career-best of six for 32 helped Sri Lanka top the two Test match series after the visitors were bowled out for 73 runs. 

Published: 14th July 2018 03:07 PM  |   Last Updated: 14th July 2018 03:07 PM   |  A+A-

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath (C) celebrates with his teammates after he dismissed South Africa's Dale Steyn during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle. (Photo | AFP)

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath (C) celebrates with his teammates after he dismissed South Africa's Dale Steyn during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle. (Photo | AFP)

By AFP

GALLE: Sri Lankan bowlers bundled out South Africa for their lowest total in recent years, winning the first Test match on day three by 278 runs on Saturday in Galle stadium.

Offspinner Dilruwan Perera's career-best of six for 32 helped Sri Lanka top the two Test match series after the visitors were bowled out for 73 runs. 

The hosts made 190 all out in their second innings to set a target of 352 for South Africa to win.

South Africa's lowest total of 79 runs was against India in 2015. 

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