Galle: Dale Steyn grabbed a match haul of 9-99 as South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 153 runs today on the fifth and final day of the first Test. Steyn's figures, the best by a quick at the Galle ground, helped the visitors bowl out Sri Lanka twice in the match despite a wicket which offered little help.


Dale Steyn had match figures of 9-99

It was only South Africa's third win on the island and their first since 2000. Steyn was well-supported by seamer Morne Morkel, who picked up four wickets as Sri Lanka's second innings ended on 216 shortly into the second session. Sri Lanka needed to make another 260 runs on the final day with nine wickets in hand to pull off a come-from-behind win.