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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Super 10 - Match 32 Commentary, Live Updates

SA vs SL, 2016 - Live Commentary

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Super 10 - Match 32, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi , Mar 28, 2016
South Africa South Africa
122/2 (17.4)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
120 (19.3)
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Aaron Phangiso
So, that brings us to an end of the Super 10 stage of the 2016 World T20. It's kaboom time from now on as only the two semi finals and the big final remain. England take on New Zealand in Delhi on 30th March at 1900 IST in the first semi final while West Indies face India in Mumbai on 31st March at 1900 IST in the second semi final. Do join us for those cracking encounters. Until then, it's goodbye from us.
FAF DU PLESSIS says that he is baffled by their shock defeat to England in their Cup opener after getting 229. Feels that they weren't convincing in their win against Afghanistan at all. Says that they were disappointing in their England game which capped a nightmarish tournament for them. Opines that SA played the perfect game tonight in all departments. Feels that the England game could have been won 9 on 10 times and with a bit more luck, the WI game could have been won as well. (On whether he'll play the next World T20) Replies that he is having some grey hairs but hopes to be around for the next World T20 in 2020.
DINESH CHANDIMAL says that the rebuilding excuse cannot be made forever. Feels that someone has to show responsibility and step up. States that they couldn't capitalize after a good start tonight and stresses on the batting as the big reason behind their failure in the tournament. Adds that they weren't able to execute their plans in the tournament at all. (On if he will play the next World T20 in 2020) Says that it depends on his performance but hopes to be around for the next World T20.
AARON PHANGISO (MAN OF THE MATCH) feels that the pitch was great and was aiding the spinners with the ball stopping a bit off the deck. Admits that the tournament was a tough one for his team. Feels that they did well coming into the tournament but weren't lucky enough on the big stage. Says that all the squad members put their best in the tournament and points out that a dead rubber doesn't demotivate the players at all as playing for the country is an honor. Ends by saying that playing in India is good fun as the tracks back home don't suit spinners as they do in India.
None of Sri Lanka's bowlers created an impression as they failed to create consistent pressure on the SA batsmen. However, Sri Lanka's bowlers cannot be faulted as their batsmen never really put enough runs on the board. Dilshan, Chandimal and Shanaka were the only batsmen to make some contribution for SL earlier in the night. The defending champions needed a big knock though and that never came. In the end, they were at least 20-25 runs short on this surface.
Thumping win for South Africa to end their 2016 World T20 campaign. Chasing a very modest 121 to win, they lost de Kock early to a horrible run out. However, Amla and du Plessis stitched a steady partnership to put the result beyond doubt. Although the SA skipper departed to a debatable lbw decision, Amla motored on to his 5th T20I fifty while also completing 1000 runs in the shortest format. de Villiers joined him as the pair finished off the game with 14 balls left.
17.4
6
Suranga Lakmal To AB de Villiers
SIX! AB SEALS IT IN STYLE! Full toss on middle and off, de Villiers winds up for the big shot and sends the ball soaring over deep mid-wicket for a big maximum. SA WIN BY 8 WICKETS.
17.3
1
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Full and outside off, Amla squeezes it over cover for a single.
17.2
0
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Slower ball outside off, AB tries to nudge it away but misses.
17.1
lb
Suranga Lakmal To AB de Villiers
Leg bye! Fires in a fine yorker on leg stump, tails in as AB misses the flick to be hit on the back leg. Appeal for lbw but missing leg. They get a leg bye.
17.1
wd
Suranga Lakmal To AB de Villiers
Wide! Full and again down the leg side, another to the extras column.
17.1
wd
Suranga Lakmal To AB de Villiers
Wide! Full and well down the leg side, no stroke offered and wide called.
SURANGA LAKMAL is back on.
End Of The Over 17 : 112/2
13 Runs
H. Amla
55 (50)
de Villiers
14 (10)
D. Shanaka
2-0-17-0
16.6
0
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
Slower ball outside off, Amla pushes at that one but is beaten.
16.5
4
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
FOUR! SMEARED! Full and wide outside off, Amla reaches out to that one and opens the face to slice it away past backward point to the fence for a boundary.
16.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To AB de Villiers
Slower ball on middle and off, AB eases it down the ground to long on for a single.
16.3
6
Dasun Shanaka To AB de Villiers
SIX! BLASTS IT AWAY! Slower and short on off, goes back to pull it over deep mid-wicket for a flat maximum. Pounced on that slower ball in a flash. SA are inching towards the win.
16.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
Shortish on middle and off, goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To AB de Villiers
Slower ball on a length outside off, very slow and AB is early on to the pull. Bottom edge to square leg for a single.
DASUN SHANAKA is back on.
End Of The Over 16 : 99/2
10 Runs
de Villiers
6 (7)
H. Amla
50 (47)
T. Perera
2-0-15-0
15.6
1
Thisara Perera To AB de Villiers
Full toss outside off, AB steps out for the big hit and gets a slice to extra cover.
5th T20I fifty for Amla.
15.5
1
Thisara Perera To Hashim Amla
Fuller on middle and leg, Amla works it on the leg side for a single.
1000 T20I runs for Amla. 4th SA player to do so.
15.4
6
Thisara Perera To Hashim Amla
SIX! UP AND OVER! Shortish on middle and off, walks across and lifts it over short fine leg using the pace. Clears the ropes as well for a maximum.
15.3
1
Thisara Perera To AB de Villiers
Slower and full outside off, AB squeezes it out to long off for a single.
15.2
1
Thisara Perera To Hashim Amla
Slower ball outside off, Amla leans forward and nudges it towards backward point as they steal a quick single.
15.1
0
Thisara Perera To Hashim Amla
Good length on leg stump, Amla clips it to short fine leg. Perera is lucky to get away with that one.
THISARA PERERA comes on to bowl.
End Of The Over 15 : 89/2
9 Runs
H. Amla
42 (43)
de Villiers
4 (5)
J. Vandersay
4-0-25-0
14.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Flatter on leg stump, Amla gets back and works it past mid-wicket for a single.
14.5
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
FOUR! CUT AWAY! Drops it a bit short outside off, Amla rocks back in a flash and cuts it behind point as the ball races away to the fence for a boundary. Long time coming that for SA.
14.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To AB de Villiers
Drops it short outside off, AB stays back and punches it to long off for a single.
14.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Flighted fuller outside off, Amla drills it over the bowler's head down the ground to long off for a single.
14.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To AB de Villiers
Flighted on middle and leg, AB leans forward and chips it through the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.
14.1
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Drops it short on off, AB stays back and pulls it past mid-wicket for a single.
JEFFREY VANDERSAY comes on to bowl.
End Of The Over 14 : 80/2
5 Runs
de Villiers
2 (3)
H. Amla
35 (39)
M. Siriwardana
1-0-5-0
13.6
0
Milinda Siriwardana To AB de Villiers
Drifting in around off, gets back and pushes it to the covers.
13.5
1
Milinda Siriwardana To Hashim Amla
Full and outside off, Amla eases it down the ground for a single.
13.4
1
Milinda Siriwardana To AB de Villiers
Drops it short on leg stump, de Villiers goes back to that one and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
13.3
1
Milinda Siriwardana To Hashim Amla
Fuller outside off, Amla eases it past the bowler down the ground for a single.
13.2
1
Milinda Siriwardana To AB de Villiers
Loopy and a bit short on off, AB gets back and drives it past cover for a run.
13.1
1
Milinda Siriwardana To Hashim Amla
Flatter and outside off, gets back and slaps it past the covers for a single.
MILINDA SIRIWARDANA comes into the attack.
AB DE VILLIERS is the new man in.
End Of The Over 13 : 75/2
5 Runs
du Plessis
31 (36)
H. Amla
32 (36)
S. Lakmal
3-0-19-1
12.6
W
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis OUT!
OUT! FAF DEPARTS! Low full toss on middle and off, du Plessis walks across the stumps to scoop but is hit on the pads. Big lbw appeal and given by the umpire. Faf is disappointed as he feels there was an inside edge. Anyway he has to go. Replays confirm the inside edge and that was a bad call by the umpire. Lucky break for the Lankans.
12.5
0
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Good length on off, Faf gets back and blocks it out.
12.4
2
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Low full toss on middle and leg, Faf clips it past mid-wicket for a brace.
12.3
0
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Slower ball on off, du Plessis gets back and jabs it to point.
12.3
wd
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Wide! Full and down the leg side, Faf misses the flick and that's a wide.
12.2
1
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Yorker on middle and off, Amla jams it out to long on for a single.
12.1
1
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Good length outside off, steps out and mistimes the drive to long on for a single.
SURANGA LAKMAL is back on.
End Of The Over 12 : 70/1
5 Runs
du Plessis
28 (31)
H. Amla
31 (35)
R. Herath
4-0-21-0
11.6
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Flighted outside off, du Plessis makes room and drives it down to long off for a single.
11.5
1
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Flatter on middle and off, leans into it and pushes it to long on for a single.
11.4
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Flighted outside off, Faf uses his feet and drills it to long off for a single.
11.3
0
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up outside off, Faf pushes it to the covers.
11.2
1
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Sliding in around leg stump, Amla hangs back and clips it past square leg for a single.
11.1
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Full and on off, steps out and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
RANGANA HERATH is back on.
End Of The Over 11 : 65/1
6 Runs
du Plessis
25 (27)
H. Amla
29 (33)
T. Perera
1-0-5-0
10.6
lb
Thisara Perera To Faf du Plessis
Leg bye! Slow cutter just outside off, Faf steps out to flick but is struck on the pads. Big lbw appeal but turned down. Impact maybe just outside the line. They sneak a leg bye.
Thirimanne is struggling big time with his hamstring and is limping off the field.
10.5
2
Thisara Perera To Faf du Plessis
Pitched up outside off, Faf leans across and clips it past mid-wicket for a single. They go for the second run as well as Thirimanne pulls his hamstring while trying to collect the ball.
10.4
0
Thisara Perera To Faf du Plessis
Slower and well outside off, reaches out and jabs it to the covers.
10.3
1
Thisara Perera To Hashim Amla
Pitched up outside off, Amla drives it to the covers where Vandersay misfields to allow the run.
10.2
1
Thisara Perera To Faf du Plessis
Slower and short outside off, du Plessis rocks back and slaps it to sweeper cover for a run.
10.1
1
Thisara Perera To Hashim Amla
Good length outside off, Amla stands tall and crunches it to sweeper cover for a single.
THISARA PERERA comes back on.
End Of The Over 10 : 59/1
10 Runs
du Plessis
22 (23)
H. Amla
27 (31)
J. Vandersay
3-0-16-0
9.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Flatter outside off, Faf looks to cut but is beaten.
9.5
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! HAMMERED! Full and on off, Faf reaches out and slog sweeps it hard to the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary. SA are in cruise control at the moment. Successive boundaries for the Proteas' skipper.
9.4
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! CRACKING STROKE! Slightly short on a length outside off, Faf pounces on the offering as he crashes the drive off the front foot past the covers. That went like a bullet to the fence.
9.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Flighted on middle and off, Amla wrists it through mid-wicket for a run.
9.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Fuller on off, Faf goes across and slog sweeps it past square leg for a single.
9.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Fuller on off, leans forward and jabs it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 9 : 49/1
7 Runs
du Plessis
13 (18)
H. Amla
26 (30)
R. Herath
3-0-16-0
8.6
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Full and on off, Faf steps out and works it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.5
0
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Fuller on off, Faf leans into it and taps it to cover.
8.4
4
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! SLAPPED! Full and on off, Faf gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it hard to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. Struck that with raw power and a valiant effort from Thirimanne in the deep isn't enough as it gets to the ropes.
8.3
0
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Flatter outside off, du Plessis gets back and drills it to the covers.
8.2
1
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Flatter on leg stump, Amla steps out and nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Full and outside off, Faf leans forward and pushes it to mid off for a single.
RANGANA HERATH is back on.
End Of The Over 8 : 42/1
4 Runs
H. Amla
25 (29)
du Plessis
7 (13)
J. Vandersay
2-0-6-0
7.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Fuller outside off, Amla blocks it off the front foot.
7.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Tossed up very full outside off, Amla crunches it to the off side.
7.4
2
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Tossed up very full outside off, Amla crunches it past the covers for a brace.
7.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Fuller on middle and leg, Amla sweeps and gets an under edge to short fine leg for a run.
7.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Flighted around off, Amla gets back and dabs it to short third man for a single.
7.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Full and on off, leans forward and jabs it to the covers.
End Of The Over 7 : 38/1
4 Runs
H. Amla
22 (24)
du Plessis
6 (12)
D. Shanaka
1-0-4-0
6.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
Full and wide outside off, Amla drives it to sweeper cover for a single.
6.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
Full and wide outside off, Amla digs it out just in time.
6.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Faf du Plessis
Slower ball on a length on leg stump, Faf whips it to deep square leg for a single.
6.3
0
Dasun Shanaka To Faf du Plessis
Very, very slow outside off, a bit short as Faf waits forever before mistiming the back foot drive to short cover.
6.3
wd
Dasun Shanaka To Faf du Plessis
Wide! Slower bouncer around off, Faf doesn't offer a stroke and the umpire gives wide for height.
6.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
Shortish outside off, Amla cracks it to sweeper cover for a single.
6.1
0
Dasun Shanaka To Hashim Amla
Shortish around off, Amla gets back and dabs it towards point.
DASUN SHANAKA is into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 34/1
2 Runs
du Plessis
5 (10)
H. Amla
20 (20)
J. Vandersay
1-0-2-0
5.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Fuller on leg stump, gets hit on the thigh pad as he misses the flick.
5.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Full and on off, Faf gets across to flick but is hit on the pads.
5.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Hashim Amla
Fuller on off, Amla clips it past mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Sliding in on middle and leg, gets back and works it to mid on for a single.
5.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Drifting in on middle and off, gets back and jabs it to point.
5.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Faf du Plessis
Full and on off, Faf lunges into it and smothers the leg break.
JEFFREY VANDERSAY comes on to bowl.
End Of The Over 5 : 32/1
8 Runs
H. Amla
19 (19)
du Plessis
4 (5)
R. Herath
2-0-9-0
4.6
0
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Tossed up outside off, Amla caresses it to the covers.
4.5
2
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Spears it down the leg again, Amla tucks it past square leg for a brace.
4.4
4
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
FOUR! POOR FROM HERATH! Drops it short and well outside leg stump, Amla gets back and across to clip it past backward square leg for a boundary. Wayward delivery and duly put away.
4.3
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Full and outside off, Faf reaches out and drills it to the covers where the fielder gets a hand to parry it to wide mid off.
4.2
0
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Flighted on off, Faf pushes at it and gets an edge towards point.
4.1
1
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Fuller on middle and off, Amla wrists it to wide mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 24/1
8 Runs
H. Amla
12 (15)
du Plessis
3 (3)
S. Lakmal
2-0-14-0
3.6
1
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
WHAT AN EFFORT! Fuller outside off, Amla drills it hard to the covers where Vandersay dives to his right to get a hand on it but doesn't stick. Would have been an incredible catch had he taken it. Terrific effort nevertheless. A single taken.
3.5
0
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
ALMOST A CATCH! Shortish on off, Amla goes for the pull but mistimes it to short mid-wicket. Thirimanne dives forward but doesn't carry to him.
3.4
4
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
FOUR! CLASS STROKE! Full and on off, Amla leans into it and crunches it past wide mid on with superb timing to find the fence. Sublime timing on that stroke.
3.3
1
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Good length outside off, Faf goes back and jabs it down to third man.
3.2
1
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Shortish outside off, Amla gets back and pushes it to the covers for a single.
3.1
1
Suranga Lakmal To Faf du Plessis
Full and on off, Faf pushes at that one and gets a thick edge down to third man for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 16/1
1 Runs
H. Amla
6 (11)
du Plessis
1 (1)
R. Herath
1-0-1-0
2.6
0
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Fuller on middle and off, Amla clips it towards square leg.
2.5
0
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Sliding in on leg stump, Amla gets back to flick but is hit on the pads.
2.4
0
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Fuller on off, Amla leans into it and taps it down the track to the bowler.
2.3
0
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Good length outside off, Amla gets on the back foot and taps it to cover.
2.2
0
Rangana Herath To Hashim Amla
Good length on off, Amla pushes it to the covers.
2.1
1
Rangana Herath To Faf du Plessis
Full and on off, Faf pushes at it and gets an inside edge to mid-wicket for a single.
RANGANA HERATH comes on to bowl.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/1
6 Runs
H. Amla
6 (6)
du Plessis
0 (0)
S. Lakmal
1-0-6-0
1.6
0
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Fuller on off, Amla leans forward and pushes it to mid off.
FAF DU PLESSIS walks out to bat.
1.5
W
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla OUT!
OUT! MAYHEM AND GONE! Shortish on off, Amla gets back and pushes it towards point. de Kock is down the track for a run but Amla doesn't respond. The southpaw doesn't even make an attempt to get back as Dilshan fires a direct hit at the non-striker's end. Scores level then between Amla and de Kock. Last match Amla was run out and this time he returns the favor.
Mix up and Amla seems to have run de Kock out.
1.4
0
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Fuller on off, Amla shuffles across and clips it to mid-wicket.
1.3
4
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
FOUR! SLAPPED! Short and outside off, in the zone for Amla who cuts it away square of the wicket on the off side to find the ropes. SA are off to a flier here.
1.2
1
Suranga Lakmal To Quinton de Kock
Short and wide outside off, de Kock slaps it hard to the covers where Siriwardana makes a flying stop.
1.1
1
Suranga Lakmal To Hashim Amla
Good length on middle and leg, Amla clips it down to fine leg for a single.
SURANGA LAKMAL to share the new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/0
9 Runs
de Kock
8 (5)
H. Amla
1 (1)
S. Jayasuriya
1-0-9-0
0.6
0
Shehan Jayasuriya To Quinton de Kock
Drifting in on middle and off, de Kock backs away and chops it to point.
0.5
0
Shehan Jayasuriya To Quinton de Kock
Flatter on middle and off, gets back and clips it to mid-wicket.
0.4
0
Shehan Jayasuriya To Quinton de Kock
Drifting in on off, de Kock jabs it to the covers.
0.3
4
Shehan Jayasuriya To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! STREAKY! Flighted outside off, de Kock leans forward to drive and gets a thick edge past short third man to the fence for a boundary.
0.2
4
Shehan Jayasuriya To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! SHOT! Full and outside off, de Kock leans forward to get to the pitch of the ball and creams it past the covers to the ropes for a boundary. Shot of a man in terrific form.
0.1
1
Shehan Jayasuriya To Hashim Amla
Full on off, Amla works it past wide mid on for a single.
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  • Venue Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Aaron Phangiso
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  • Referee Jeff Crowe
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