Tue Dec 10 15:10:59 UTC 2024: ## South Africa Completes Clean Sweep Over Sri Lanka in Test Series

**Johannesburg, South Africa:** South Africa has clinched a resounding 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their two-match Test series, securing a clean sweep with a 109-run win in the second Test. Following their dominant 233-run win in the first Test, the Proteas once again proved too strong for the Lankans.

Resuming day five on 205/5, needing 143 runs to win, Sri Lanka added only 33 runs before being bowled out for 238. Keshav Maharaj spearheaded the South African bowling attack, claiming a five-wicket haul. Kagiso Rabada and Dane Paterson each took two wickets, while Anrich Nortje contributed one. Dhananjaya de Silva was the only Sri Lankan batsman to reach a half-century, scoring 50 runs. Kusal Mendis (46), Kamindu Mendis (35), and Angelo Mathews (32) offered some resistance.

South Africa’s second innings had ended on 317 runs, with contributions from Temba Bavuma (66) and Aiden Markram (55). Prabath Jayasuriya (5/129) was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers. Sri Lanka had scored 328 runs in their first innings, with Pathum Nissanka top-scoring with 89. Dane Paterson took five wickets in that innings. South Africa’s first innings totaled 358, thanks to centuries from Ryan Rickelton (101) and Kyle Verreynne (105*). Lahiru Kumara claimed four wickets for Sri Lanka.

This series victory catapults South Africa to the top of the World Test Championship standings with 63.33%, surpassing Australia (60.71%). India currently sits in third place with 57.29%. The Proteas have now won four consecutive Test matches, defeating both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the process.

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