Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win
They put on an unbroken 163-run stand to ensure Sri Lanka became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa
21/02Result
2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa at Gqeberha, Feb 21-23 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
222 & 128 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
154 & 197/2 (45.4 ov)
Player of the Match
21/02Result
2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa at Gqeberha, Feb 21-23 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
222 & 128 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
154 & 197/2 (45.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Sri Lanka rediscover the taste of freedom
Before this tour, the team was in the constricting grip of fear. Then they hatched a plan, and threw away the shackles
Sri Lanka go where no Asian team have gone before
Cricket world lauds Sri Lanka as they become only the third team in history, and the first from Asia, to win a Test series in South Africa
'We never expected to do it' - Karunaratne on a high after historic win
The culture of togetherness within the squad was the main reason for the upturn in fortunes, Sri Lanka's captain has said
'Series loss a massive dent to our confidence' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain has insisted pitches are not to blame, and has asked his batsmen to look inwards after the series loss
Rude end to South Africa's seven series home streak
Sri Lanka became the first Asian team to beat South Africa at home
Glory against all odds - six times the underdogs had all the fun
India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup, South Africa's ambush of England in 1905-06, Sri Lanka's other fairy tale and more
Day 2
Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva set up exciting finish
As many as 18 wickets tumbled on day two at St George's Park, leaving the second Test dangling on a razor's edge
Benkenstein unhappy with South Africa's complacency
Batting coach admits to his side being taken aback by Sri Lanka's relentless attack with the ball
No bluster, no aura, only Suranga
Lakmal might not be a rockstar with the stereotypical fast bowler's attitude, but his old-fashioned virtues have lately earned him rockstar returns
Day 1
SA rally after Vishwa, Rajitha brilliance
After de Kock struck a punchy half-century, Olivier and Rabada made light work of Sri Lanka's top order
De Kock rises above South Africa's besieged batsmen
After a lean couple of season, South Africa's wicketkeeper has rediscovered his touch and is holding together the batting line-up in tough conditions
Embuldeniya set for surgery after thumb dislocation
The injury is serious enough that the left-arm spinner is expected to take six weeks to recover fully
Others
Karunaratne happy with Sri Lanka's preparation against short bowling
The preparations in the lead-up to the Durban Test and their consequent performance there has given his side a lift, says Sri Lanak's captain
'There will be bit of sideways movement' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa's captain hopes there will be more assistance for the seamers in Port Elizabeth, and less for the spinners, than there was in Durban
History beckons for Sri Lanka's miracle men
No Asian team has won a Test series in South Africa, and doing so will require overcoming the wounded hosts and a grassy surface at St George's Park
