The unheralded Sri Lankans became the first team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa. Sri Lanka, by contrast, had lost six and drawn one of their previous seven Tests before arriving in South Africa with their team seemingly in disarray. SRI LANKA WIN! A historic Test series win for Sri Lanka in South Africa as they seal an eight-wicket win in Port Elizabeth. Despite the absence of injured left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya, South Africa were bowled out for 138, leaving Sri Lanka with a target which Fernando and Mendis made to appear easy.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2019 10:41 UTC