QUICK FACTS

1. The stalling “Phalaborwa Express” Steyn claimed his 400th wicket in July 2015. Three years later he has moved to 419 and his three wickets away from passing Shaun Pollock’s 421. 2. Southpaws Dean Elgar and JP Duminy both struck centuries the last time SA played a Test in Galle. 3. Sri Lankan rookie This series will only be the second time the World’s No 1 fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has played Test cricket on the subcontinent after making his debut in India. “I have seen growth in him. I think that’s what’s remarkable about KG, is how quickly he learns. That was his first subcontinent tour and I believe he’ll learn from that - the way he’s improved his control.” - Du Plessis