Sri Lanka records a 278 run victory against South Africa

COLOMBO (News 1^st) – Sri Lanka recorded a 278 run victory in the first test against South Africa in Galle a short while ago with two more days to spare. The Sri Lankan bowling camp ripped through the South African batting line-up, leaving the visitors 73 all out. The Proteas were chasing a massive 352 runs in their chase to win the game after Sri Lanka recorded 287 runs on the board during the first innings. The Proteas downfall began in their first innings, during which they could only record 126 runs in their reply to SL's first essay total.