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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 4th ODI Match Summary

SA vs SL, 2019 - ODI Summary

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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4th ODI, St George's Park, Port Elizabeth , Mar 13, 2019
South Africa South Africa
190/4 (32.5/50)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
189 (39.2/50)
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Isuru Udana
SL 189/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1327-isuru-udana-playerprofile>Isuru Udana</a>
Isuru Udana
78 (57)
  • 7x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 136.84SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
29 (27)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 107.40SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Anrich Nortje
ECON 7.12
8
OVERS
57/3
R/W
Bowler
Andile Phehlukwayo
ECON 3.93
5.2
OVERS
21/2
R/W
SA 190/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1577-quinton-de-kock-playerprofile>Quinton de Kock</a>
Quinton de Kock
51 (57)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 89.47SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1579-faf-du-plessis-playerprofile>Faf du Plessis</a>
Faf du Plessis
43 (38)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 113.15SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dhananjaya de Silva
ECON 4.1
10
OVERS
41/3
R/W
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Alright. Another match, another loss. Sri Lanka look like a team wondering, when will this end? South Africa, on the other hand, would be wondering that as well. Both teams would like some rest. The Proteas, after a terrific run. The Lankans, after a horrible one. Will 5-0 be a possibility? Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1 pm local (1100 GMT) for the final ODI in Cape Town. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Victorious South African captain, Faf du Plessis, feels that South Africa did really well in this game. Is pleased to see Duminy back in the mix. Praises the entire bowling unit, not only in this game but the entire series. On being informed that more than 60 percent of the runs are being scored by himself and de Kock, Faf admits that he could have given the opportunity to some other players but he wanted to finish the game too. On being asked which is his preferred position to bat, du Plessis says that he would love to bat at 3 but feels that Aiden Markram is potentially a top-order player and Rassie van der Dussen usually bats in the top 3 too. So for the team, he reckons batting in the middle order would be better. Promises more opportunities for the guys on the bench in the final game. Regarding the World Cup plans, Faf says that as a team, the graph is upwards and all guys know what they need to do, promising an exciting couple of months coming up.
ISURU UDANA HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH, FOR HIS 78 FROM 57 WITH THE BAT. Says that he enjoyed his innings with his side being 9 down. Adds that he looked to attack the bowlers bowling into the win. Also says that he has been working hard on his batting for the last 3-4 months. On being asked what was going through his mind when he came out to bat at 97/7, Udana says that the initial plan was to give the strike back to Dhananjaya de Silva but it didn't work, so he took it upon himself to get some runs.
Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga, says that he has nothing much to say after tonight's game. Feels that the track was flat but the batsmen let the team down. Admits that after being 6 down in the 18th over, it is very difficult to come back into the game, that too, against a great side like South Africa. Hopes that the team figures it out before the World Cup and people grab their opportunities. He is confident though that both factors will be achieved and the unit will give its best in the final game. On Isuru Udana, Malinga says that he is an all-rounder in domestic cricket and is a great positive for them from this game.
Earlier, after electing to field, South Africa did not actually set the world on fire but had Sri Lanka 2 down inside the 4th over. Then, they enforced a collapse from 51/2 to 131/9 before a record last-wicket stand stretched them a bit. Everyone generally bowled well, with the ball seemingly seaming around on a flat deck, with a bit of bounce. Please stay tuned for the presentation...
South Africa have won convincingly but they will not be too happy with it. Hendricks continued his poor form while Markram could not convert his start. Ideally, they would have wished for a 8 or 9-wicket win but they will take this for now.
4-0. One more match to go. Can Sri Lanka pull off an inspiration from somewhere and avoid a whitewash? Doesn't seem so. The batting is not performing while the bowling looks toothless. Today, their bowlers cannot be blamed as they were defending a paltry 189. The main bowlers are not able to take wickets, so a part-timer, Dhananjaya de Silva, bowls 10 overs and takes 3. Ouch. No swing, no seam movement. An easy run chase in the end for the Proteas.
'Great reflection of the Sri Lankan effort. No energy in it.' says a sad Russel Arnold on air. Michael Holding smiles. But Arnold hit the nail on the head. It was like the Lankan team arrived, participated in the game but did not have their heart in it at all. What a total one-sider.
32.5
lb
Thisara Perera To David Miller
VICTORY BY 6 WICKETS. And with 103 balls to spare. South Africa have cruised though again. A leg bye, but it counts in the scoreboard. A length ball on leg, Miller looks for a flick but the ball hits him on his pads and deflects towards square leg. The winning run is completed with ease. Another comprehensive victory by the hosts. Now they lead the series 4-0, and with this professional attitude they leave the field with heads held high.
32.4
1
Thisara Perera To JP Duminy
A fuller length on middle, Duminy plays it straight to mid off and hurried for the single to prevent himself from getting run out. That was a quick single by Duminy, proving his fitness.
32.3
0
Thisara Perera To JP Duminy
A back of length ball pitched on middle and off, defended on the back foot, straight to point.
32.2
1
Thisara Perera To David Miller
Outside off, run down to third man for a single.
32.1
4
Thisara Perera To David Miller
FOUR! What a shot from David Miller. Full and outside off, Miller drives it beautifully through mid off for a boundary.
Over 32 : 183/4
6 Runs
JP Duminy
30 (19)
D. Miller
20 (30)
L. Malinga
7-0-38-0
31.6
0
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
On off, Duminy defends it out.
31.5
2
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
Again on a length and outside off, Duminy drives it through point. The batsmen get two runs. Good running between the wickets.
31.4
0
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
Length delivery on off, the left-hander plays it to point.
31.3
4
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
FOUR! Nice shot from JP Duminy. Full and wide outside off, Duminy drives it through covers for a boundary. Just 9 needed to win the match for the hosts.
31.2
0
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
Full and outside off, Duminy plays it to point.
31.1
0
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
Outside off, dabbed straight to backward point.
Over 31 : 177/4
4 Runs
JP Duminy
24 (13)
D. Miller
20 (30)
T. Perera
2-0-7-0
30.6
1
Thisara Perera To JP Duminy
A short of good length on middle, Duminy cuts it to third man for a single.
30.5
1
Thisara Perera To David Miller
Shorter in length, pitched on leg, Miller pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
30.4
0
Thisara Perera To David Miller
Change of line, on middle this time. Miller was looking for a cut, but the ball was too close for this shot. Missed the ball completely.
30.3
0
Thisara Perera To David Miller
Short of length on leg, kept away by Miller for no run.
30.2
1
Thisara Perera To JP Duminy
A length ball on leg, helped around the leg side with a flick for a single, by Duminy.
30.1
1
Thisara Perera To David Miller
A back of length on middle and leg, Miller taps it to mid off with full face of the bat for a single.
Over 30 : 173/4
7 Runs
D. Miller
18 (26)
JP Duminy
22 (11)
L. Malinga
6-0-32-0
29.6
1
Lasith Malinga To David Miller
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
29.5
0
Lasith Malinga To David Miller
Landed outside off, played straight to point.
29.4
0
Lasith Malinga To David Miller
Full and outside off, driven towards mid off.
29.3
1
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
Outside off, steered towards third man for a run. Just ticking away now... 18 more needed.
29.2
4
Lasith Malinga To JP Duminy
FOUR! Outstanding timing. On a length on middle and leg, Duminy just helps it around the corner, through square leg and the ball just races away.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Isuru Udana
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Shaun George (SA) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Referral 2 (36.1 ovs): K Rajitha against SA (LBW) Successful (SA: 0, SL: 1)
  • I Udana Maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Sri Lanka 153/9 in 35.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (34.5 ovs): SA against I Udana (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, SL: 1)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 119/7 in 31.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 102/7 in 25.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 63/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 10.1 overs
  • Powerplay 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 49/2
  • Priyamal Perera makes his ODI debut for Sri Lanka
  • South Africa 150/4 in 27.0 overs
  • de Kock 21st ODI fifty: 50 runs in 55 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 100/2 in 19.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 89/2 in 17.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between de Kock (23) and A Markram (26)
  • South Africa 50/1 in 11.2 overs
  • Powerplay 1 (1-10): South Africa 45/1
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