De Kock, De Villiers centuries steer South Africa to series win


  • Cricket
  • Saturday, 12 Jul 2014

South Africa's cricket team members pose with the trophy after winning the One Day International cricket series against Sri Lanka, at the final match in Hambantota July 12, 2014. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

HAMBANTOTA (Reuters) - Outstanding centuries from Quinton de Kock and captain AB de Villiers helped South Africa coast to a series-clinching 82-run win over Sri Lanka in the third and final one-day international on Saturday.

South Africa, winning the toss and batting first, raced to 339-5, their highest ODI total against Sri Lanka.

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