3rd ODI: Asalanka, Theekshana star in low-scorer as Sri Lanka beat South Africa to clinch series

Defending a small target of 204, Sri Lankan bowlers came to the fore once again to bowl out South Africa for 125 in 30 overs to win their first ODI series in 18 months.

Sri Lanka rode on an all-round performance from Charith Asalanka and their spinners to beat South Africa by 78 runs in the third one-day international in Colombo and clinch the series 2-1 on Tuesday. Defending a small target of 204, the Lankan spinners came to the fore once again to bowl out the Proteas for 125 in 30 overs to win their first ODI series in 18 months.