Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla impress as South Africa bowlers seal innings win
Half-centuries for Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga can't prevent heavy loss
26/12Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa at Centurion, Dec 26-29 2020
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
396 & 180 (46.1 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
Player of the Match
26/12Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa at Centurion, Dec 26-29 2020
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
396 & 180 (46.1 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
Player of the Match
Day 4
Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla impress as South Africa bowlers seal innings win
Half-centuries for Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga can't prevent heavy loss
Mark Boucher: Kagiso Rabada not a guaranteed starter in Johannesburg
South Africa coach concerned about workloads with Rabada having not played a Test since January
Dimuth Karunaratne: Sri Lanka 'could have dominated' but for injuries
"Never faced a situation like this," says Sri Lanka captain after losing three members of six-man attack
South Africa savour victory over Sri Lanka like one of their best
"Test wins never comes easy, you've still got to earn it," says captain Quinton de Kock
Day 3
Faf du Plessis 199 hands South Africa iron-grip on Test against depleted Sri Lanka
Injuries decimate tourists' attack, having already hit their batting stocks
Arthur: With hindsight we would have pulled some of our quicks out of LPL
Sri Lanka head coach on his side's injury crisis and the difficulty of conditioning players for Test cricket
'I've batted better' - Faf du Plessis on 199 against injury-hit Sri Lanka
After tough summer last year, batsman just wants to show he can still improve
Kagiso Rabada returns to South Africa Test squad
Seamer has recovered from groin strain that ruled him out of Boxing Day Test
Mickey Arthur keen for ICC to discuss injury subs after Sri Lanka's absentee list grows
Lahiru Kumara forced off the field as tourists' injury problems continue in Centurion
Faf du Plessis misses a double but proves he's still the daddy for South Africa
A career-best innings led his team to a position of dominance and suggested du Plessis still has a role to play
Day 2
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis put South Africa in control
Depleted Sri Lanka toil with two bowlers injured but struggle for consistency
Dhananjaya de Silva suffers torn thigh and will play no further part in South Africa Tests
He suffered the injury while batting on 79 on the opening day of the two-Test series
Dasun Shanaka's toil exemplifies Sri Lanka's 'big ask' amid bowlers' injuries
Allrounder gets through 16.5 overs on second day in absence of Kasun Rajitha and Dhananjaya de Silva
South Africa seize their moment but long waits for glory aren't over yet
Depleted Sri Lanka attack made to toil after circumstances conspire against them
Classy Elgar unveils a new dimension in farewell series
If Temba Bavuma is ruled out of the Cape Town Test, Elgar might be asked to lead South Africa. And that may be the toughest goodbye of all
Day 1
Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal's contrasting half-centuries put Sri Lanka in box seat
South Africa's bowlers struggle for rhythm and control as tourists end first day on top
South Africa to 'raise our fists' in support of BLM at start of Boxing Day Test
The team had not taken a knee, or made any other gesture, when they returned to international cricket last month
Dhananjaya de Silva doubtful for rest of series after retiring hurt
Allrounder left the field after soft-tissue injury and could miss two-three weeks
Wiaan Mulder rues 'a few freebies' as Sri Lanka fly out of the blocks at Centurion
Seamer backs bowlers to improve after chastening opening day against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's rush for runs gives South Africa another home headache
Lessons from Lanka Premier League come to the fore in display of aggressive, smart cricket
Dean Elgar: Fast scoring is not a true reflection of Centurion conditions
Run rates in excess of four an over, but opener still anticipates tough battle in fourth innings
Dinesh Chandimal credits Hashim Amla after banishing South Africa demons
Batsman averaged 14 in Sri Lanka's 2016-17 tour and was left out for 2018-19 series
Others
New South Africa lockdown won't affect Sri Lanka series
Country moved into level three restrictions but international sport still allowed to take place
BLM: SA players to make anti-racism gesture during Boxing Day Test
"We've had a lot of discussions about this and the guys have come up with a meaningful gesture," says Boucher
Should South Africa go short at SL's batsmen? Nortje isn't sure
With Ngidi and Stuurman nursing niggles, Nortje could have a big role to play with the new ball
South Africa face first Test selection headache amid domestic Covid-19 scare
Availability of 10 squad members for Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka is in doubt
Beuran Hendricks, Keegan Petersen withdrawn from South Africa Test squad
Neither player entered tour bubble ahead of Sri Lanka series after two Covid positives detected
Two SA players test Covid positive as van Tonder, Sipamla earn maiden Test call-ups
Dwaine Pretorius also cleared to join as squad size is reduced from 19 to 17
Migael Pretorius called up to bolster South Africa pace attack for Sri Lanka Tests
Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius have "not yet been medically cleared" to play
Armed with a stronger seam attack, Sri Lanka look to beat the odds again
On their last tour to SA, they became the first Asian side to win a Test series in the country