SL thrashed by an innings and 81 runs

17 December 2011 01:17 pm Views - 4495

Sri Lanka were thrashed by an innings and 81 runs in the first test against South Africa. The Lankans scored 18 taking first lease of the wicket, to which the Proteas replied with a mammoth 411. The Sri Lankans showed no resistance in their second essay crumbling to a pathetic 150 runs. Vernon Philander was the 'Man of the Match' for his impressive bowling performance throughout the match.