Sri Lanka crashes to 282 run defeat

South Africa sent Sri Lanka crashing to a 282-run defeat on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands today (5th).

Fast bowler Rabada finished with six for 55 (He has match figures of 10-92) as Sri Lanka crumbled to 224 all out, giving South Africa a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sri Lanka lost their final six wickets for 80 runs with Vernon Philander (3-48) claiming the match-winning wicket.

Earlier, centuries from Dean Elgar (129) and Quinton de Kock (101) had helped the Proteas amass 392 in their first innings, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 110 on day two.

The third and final Test starts on 12th January in Johannesburg.