SRI LANKA CRUMBLES UNDER PRESSURE: South Africa Secures Dominating Win
In a crushing defeat, Sri Lanka's second innings succumbed to pressure, bowled out for a meager 42 before the Proteas secured a dominating win in Colombo today.
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Jayasundera was one of the few batsmen who managed to put up some resistance, scoring an impressive 83 runs off 174 deliveries. However, his effort was ultimately in vain as the South African bowlers pulled off a superb display to dismantle the opposition.
Kusal Mendis also chipped in with a respectable 48 runs, but it wasn't enough to save his team from the brink of disaster. Earlier in the day, skipper Temba Bavuma had scored two half-centuries, one in each innings, while Tristan Stubbs also notched a century in the second innings.
On the other hand, South Africa's bowling unit pulled off an incredible display, with Tabraiz Shamsi claiming seven wickets to bow out Sri Lanka for just 42. The visitors' domination was complete when the last batsman fell, securing their first win after losing their previous match through being bundled out for a record-low total.
In related news, Gerald Coetzee's caught and bowled dismissal of Dimuth Jayasundera will be remembered as one of the memorable moments in this match.