ISLAMABAD – Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis propelled Sri Lanka to aneight-wicket win over South Africa on the third day of rge second test atSt George’s Park on Saturday, clinching an historic 2-0 series triumph.
The unheralded Sri Lankans became the first team from Asia to win a Testseries in South Africa. Unlike their dramatic, unexpected one wicket win inthe first test in Durban, the Sri Lankans surged to victory as Fernando andMendis shared an unbeaten 163-run third wicket partnership studded withcrisp, authoritative strokes.
Fernando made 75 not out off 106 balls and Mendis scored 84 not out off 110deliveries as Sri Lanka chased down a victory target of 197, reaching themark by lunch.
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Resuming at 60 for two, Fernando and Mendis batted positively from thestart of play, scoring nine runs off the second over of the day, bowled byKagiso Rabada.
