The Sri Lankan team finally got their act together and emerged victorious in the ODI series in Pallekele as they defeated South Africa by 3 runs on the D/L Method in a dead rubber. Continue reading “Sri Lanka vs South Africa 4th ODI Match Report-2018”
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Quinton de Kock Catch vs Sri Lanka- Kandy 2018
Here is the video of Proteas captain Quinton De Kock taking an outstanding one handed catch to dismiss Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews of the bowling of Lungi Ngidi. Continue reading “Quinton de Kock Catch vs Sri Lanka- Kandy 2018”
Century on ODI debut- Reeza Hendricks for South Africa 2018
Reeza Hendricks scored a century on debut as South Africa took an unassailable 3-0 lead in their ODI series against Sri Lanka. With the stage moving from Dambulla to Pallekele, the Proteas decided to make one change, with the out of form Aiden Markram replaced by Lions batsman Hendricks.
Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Matthews won the toss and inserted the Proteas in on a good wicket, a decision that backfired badly for the hosts.
Quinton de Kock made only 2, but his opening partner Hashim Amla was in fine nick, and the veteran along with Hendricks took the score to 100 in the 16th over.
Sri Lanka got Amla and skipper Faf du Plessis in quick succession, but JP Duminy, who has been in fine form this season, stitched together a 78 run stand with Hendricks, who was dismissed by a beauty of a delivery from Lahiru Kumara after reaching his century.
Duminy however ensured that Hendricks’ dismissal did not affect South Africa’s momentum, and the Proteas plundered 114 runs in the final ten overs as Sri Lanka’s bowling fell apart at the death.
The Lankans were always going to be up against it, and although several of their batsmen got starts, nobody really pushed on. The seventh wicket partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Akila Dananjaya briefly raised hopes of a stunning upset, but once De Silva was caught behind by De Kock (an excellent review from stand in skipper QDK, who took over the reigns after Faf du Plessis injured his shoulder), those hopes faded, with the home side eventually bowled out for 285.
For most of their innings, Sri Lanka were ahead of South Africa’s score at the corresponding stage, but lack of wickets put paid to their aspirations.
The fourth ODI will again be held in Pallekelle (August 8)
South Africa (363/7) beat Sri Lanka 285 all out (MOTM Hendricks)
Proteas keen to make it 2-0 in Dambulla
After a comprehensive win in the first ODI at Dambulla, South Africa will be looking for an encore when they take on Sri Lanka at the same venue in the second ODI on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading “Proteas keen to make it 2-0 in Dambulla”
Poor batting performance sees Sri Lanka slump to surprise loss against Proteas
Having beaten South Africa comprehensively in the recently concluded two test series, Sri Lanka were firm favourites going into the first ODI in Dambulla, and more so because of South Africa’s poor ODI record on the island (only 4 wins in 19). Instead, it was the Proteas who drew first blood on the back of a dominant bowling performance to take a 1-0 lead. Continue reading “Poor batting performance sees Sri Lanka slump to surprise loss against Proteas”
Sri Lanka’s One Day Squad against South Africa-2018
Here are the list of 15 member Sri Lankan players who are going to feature in the one day series against South Africa. Continue reading “Sri Lanka’s One Day Squad against South Africa-2018”