Lankans head home with some consolation
Sri Lankan players celebrate the dismissal of South African batsman Graeme Smith
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In the final match of a five one-day international series won 3-2 by the hosts, Sri Lanka got a two-wicket triumph over South Africa on Sunday with Sachithra Senanayake's six.
Although, 312-4 made by Captain AB de Villers and predecessor Graeme Smith (125 each) seemed a heck of a score, a century from Kumar Sangakkara (102) led the tourists to 314-8 at the Wanderers and a second success within three days.
Until Sangakkara became the fourth wicket to fall with 275 runs on the board 44.2 overs into the match, Sri Lanka appeared to be cruising. Finally, during the final over, a late South Africa rally brought two wickets within three balls.
Sangakkara struck 10 fours in a maiden ODI ton against South Africa and there were also valuable contributions from Lahiru Thirimanne (69), Upul Tharanga (46) and Dilshan (41).
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