(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – England’s batting crumbled for a second time to give South Africa a 340-run win on day four of the second Test.
Chasing an improbable 474, the home side were bowled out for 133, as only Alastair Cook (42) offered any prolonged resistance.
Vernon Philander and Keshav Maharaj took three wickets, while Chris Morris and Duanne Olivier claimed two apiece.
The four-match series is level at 1-1, with the third Test at The Oval beginning on 27 July.
