"For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said Bavuma of a hard-fought match which went into the fifth day.
"It's rare when you get to play for five days and it's also rare when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top and times when Sri Lanka were getting the momentum on their side."
The win put South Africa on top of the World Test Championship table, which is based on average points gained.
South Africa can make certain of qualifying for the final at Lord's in England next June if they beat Pakistan in a two-match series which starts on December 26.
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