Reeza Hendricks hit a debut century as South Africa sealed a one-day series win over hosts Sri Lanka with a 78-run victory in Kandy.

Hendricks was handed his chance at number three and hit 102 in 89 balls as the Proteas took an unassailable 3-0 lead with two matches to play.

JP Duminy fell eight short of making the day’s second hundred, one of four victims for Thisara Perera, as the Proteas racked up 363 for seven.

Sri Lanka were never in the hunt despite Dhananjaya de Silva’s 84, with Lungi Ndidi claiming four for 57 in a final total of 285 all out.

Faf du Plessis, who injured his shoulder while trying to take a catch in the 10th over and longer played a part in the game, lauded his players.

“We were brilliant today. Once again, the batting was fantastic. We played aggressive,” he said.

Speaking of Hendricks, he added: “Obviously, for a debutant to play that freely was great to see. Every game, there’s one or two guys putting their hands up.”