1st Test, Durban, December 26, 2000, 12:00 AM
420/10(152.3ov) & 140/7(34ov)
216/10(87.4ov) & 149/6(74ov)
South Africa drew with Sri Lanka
South Africa Playing XI
| Jacques Kallis | All Rounder |
| Nicky Boje | Bowler |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Daryll Cullinan | Batsman |
| Boeta Dippenaar | Batsman |
| Gary Kirsten | Batsman |
| Lance Klusener | All Rounder |
| Neil McKenzie | Batsman |
| Mfuneko Ngam | Bowler |
| Makhaya Ntini | Bowler |
| Shaun Pollock (c) | All Rounder |
Sri Lanka Playing XI
| Nuwan Zoysa | Bowler |
| Russel Arnold | All Rounder |
| Marvan Atapattu | Batsman |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | All Rounder |
| Dilhara Fernando | Bowler |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (c) | Batsman |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Batsman |
| Romesh Kaluwitharana † | Wicket Keeper |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Bowler |
| Kumar Sangakkara † | Wicket Keeper |
| Chaminda Vaas | Bowler |