* Sri Lanka lose by an innings and 81 runs
* South Africa’s Philander takes 5-49
* Finishes match with figures of 10-102
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By Ken Borland
CENTURION, South Africa, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Rookie
seam bowler Vernon Philander covered himself in glory once again
as he took five wickets, and 10 in the match, to lead South
Africa to victory by an innings and 81 runs in the first test
against Sri Lanka at Centurion on Saturday.
Philander took five for 49, for match figures of 10-102, as
Sri Lanka produced a shameful batting performance and folded to
150 all out in their second innings, eight minutes before tea on
the third day.
It was the 26-year-old’s fourth five-wicket haul in his
first three tests.
Only Thilan Samaraweera, who top-scored with 32, and
lower-order batsmen Kaushal Silva (17), Thisara Perera (21) and
Rangana Herath (23) showed any resistance as the home attack
sped through the Sri Lankan batting line-up.
Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher took six catches as the South
African bowlers zipped the ball around the edges of the bat in
helpful conditions.
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