S.Africa wins

CAPE TOWN, JAN. 4. South Africa stormed to a crushing victory over Sri Lanka by an innings and 229 runs on the third day of the second cricket Test today.

Sri Lanka, 409 behind on first innings, was dismissed for 180 to give South Africa a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first Test was drawn.

Left-arm spinner Nicky Boje snapped up four for 28 as the home side achieved its biggest Test win, surpassing the innings and 219 runs thrashing it handed Zimbabwe in Harare in the 1999-2000 season.

Earlier, South Africa continued its first innings run spree by moving from its overnight 426 for six to reach a massive 504 for seven declared, following the dismissal of Sri Lanka for just 95 on day one.

- Reuters

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