COLOMBO: Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa rushed to congratulate the Sri Lankan cricket team for being victorious in the series win against South Africa.
“A victorious come back of Sri Lanka’s cricket team, scoring a series win against South Africa, yesterday. Congrats and thanks to the team and coach for their commitment to a great performance that gave us so much to be proud of. “Rajapaksa said.
Sri Lankan bowlers crushed South Africa to win the 3rd ODI and clinch the series is 2-1. This is the 2nd consecutive series win for Sri Lanka after winning the T20 series against India in July.
It has taken eight years for Sri Lanka to beat South Africa in an ODI series. Last series came in 2013 when Sri lanka beat 4-1 at home.
Also this series is the first time in seven years, Sri Lanka have beaten a side that has ranked in the top 5 in ICC rankings.
