South Africa move a step closer to the World Test Championship final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha.
South Africa moved a step closer to the World Test Championship final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha.
Sri Lanka opened the day on 205-5, needing another 143 to win at St George's Park, with Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis continuing a stand that had reached 83 on day four. Kagiso Rabada had Dhananjaya caught behind 14 balls later and the tourists quickly crumbled to 238 all out - the last five wickets going down for 19 runs.
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