Jan. 5 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed a six-wicket haul on Thursday as the home team bowled Sri Lanka out for 224 in their second innings to win the second test by 282 runs. South Africa now take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Sri Lanka have resumed on 130-4 and being dismissed after just over 100 minutes of play for 224.

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The 21-year-old Rabada took 10-wicket haul in a match, his second in test cricket. For Sri Lanka, Mathews (49) remained the top scorer.

Brief Score

South Africa - 392/10 & 224/7

Sri Lanka - 110/10 & 224/10

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South Africa won the first test in Port Elizabeth by 206 runs and will be seeking a whitewash of the series in the third test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg from Jan. 12-16.


Saurabh Sharma

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