The 2-0 series win also propelled the Proteas to the top of the World Test Championship log, moving above Australia in the standings.
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj celebrates wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne after the dismissal of Sri Lanka 's Kusal Mendis at St. George's Park in Gqeberha .The 2-0 series win also propelled the South Africans to the top of the World Test Championship log, moving above Australia in the standings. Temba Bavuma side now need one more victory in their upcoming two- Test series against Pakistan to qualify for the final at Lord 's in June 2025.
However, the Proteas, with Maharaj leading from the front, took just over an hour to take the remaining five Sri Lankan wickets to win the match to clinch the series 2-0 following their win in the first Test in Durban.
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