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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI Match Summary

SA vs SL, 2019 - ODI Summary

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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5th ODI, Newlands, Cape Town , Mar 16, 2019
South Africa South Africa
135/2 (28.0/50)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
225 (49.3/50)
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match
    Aiden Markram
  • Player of the Series
    Quinton de Kock
SL 225/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
56 (84)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 66.66SR
Priyamal Perera
Priyamal Perera
33 (57)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 57.89SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 5
10
OVERS
50/3
R/W
Bowler
Imran Tahir
ECON 3.3
10
OVERS
33/2
R/W
SA 135/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
67 (75)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 89.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1541-rassie-van-der-dussen-playerprofile>Rassie van der Dussen</a>
Rassie van der Dussen
28 (37)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 75.67SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Thisara Perera
ECON 4
5
OVERS
20/1
R/W
Bowler
Lasith Malinga
ECON 3.66
6
OVERS
22/1
R/W
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So the South Africans are handed the trophy and they are now posing with it. They have bounced back really strongly after losing the Test series. Cricketing action though does not end between the two sides as the T20I series is yet to be played. The first game of the shortest format is on the 19th of March at 1800 local (1600 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
South African skipper, Faf du Plessis, Says tonight they would have preferred playing the full game but says the team has got better with each performance. On his bilateral series record, he says, that he wanted to do better in each one. Mentions he like chatting with the bowlers and find ways to get dismissals. Further adds the X factor they had was ability to take wickets. On the WC squad, he reckons, that he is quite sure who will travel. Ends by saying this tour has been a satisfying one for the squad.
Man of the Series, Quinton de Kock, says he is pleased with the manner he is contributing for his team. Further adds he is confident about his game at the moment. He believes he still has a lot more runs left in his tank and he hopes he gets selected for the World Cup and does well.
Man of the Match, Aiden Markram, says it is a good feeling. Feels restricting them under 250 was really crucial and he credits the bowlers for their performance. On his own performance, he admits it is a good feeling and it's a very important lesson to learn and reckons it was rewarding to be unbeaten at the end of the match. On his spot in the World Cup squad, Aiden says he is unsure about his spot but he just wants to do his work.
Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga, says that they tried hard but were not able to post a good total. Feels that the team has realized its potential. Mentions Udana and Mendis played well. Reckons the bowlers did well and a couple of wickets today would have changed it. On the World Cup squad, Malinga states, that the senior players are getting back and they have a local tournament and he expects someone to do really well and seal their place in the squad.
The technicians then tried their best to get the problem solved but could not do so. After a long delay, the umpire's finally decided to rule the game in favor of the home side courtesy (DLS).
The home side did lose de Kock early but then Faf du Plessis and Aiden Markram got the chase back on track with a 70-run stand. The dismissal of the former did give the Lankans a chance to get back in the game but Rassie and Markram, who scored a half ton, ensured the hosts continue having the upper hand in the game and added another vital 57-run unbeaten stand before the players were asked to walk off due to bad light.
Once again it was all South Africa in this game, similar has been the story of the series. Another day where the hosts' bowlers dominated and bundled the Lankans out for 225 which was surely an under par total.
A disappointing end to Tahir's and Duminy's last ODI in home soil. They though will be happy with the victory but it would have tasted a lot sweeter had it been a full game.
Another easy win for the South Africans, yes, it was a shortened game but they were way ahead of the 8-ball game. They have managed to inflict the whitewash on the Lankans.
The light issue hasn't been resolved and there is no further play possible tonight, which means, South Africa win the 5th ODI by 41 runs (DLS).
So the players are off! One of the floodlight tower is not being switched on and the umpires feel there is not enough light to continue play. FOR NOW, BAD LIGHT STOPS PLAY. Let us hope the issue is resolved quickly.
27.6
0
Lasith Malinga To Rassie van der Dussen
Another pull shot another miss! Goes short again but once again Rassie is a little late on the pull shot.
27.5
0
Lasith Malinga To Rassie van der Dussen
Another short one and this one takes off after pitching. It is outside off. Rassie looks to pull but misses.
27.4
1
Lasith Malinga To Aiden Markram
That has been clubbed! Short and Markram was waiting for it. He pulls it right off the middle but on the bounce to the fielder at deep square leg for a run.
27.3
1
Lasith Malinga To Rassie van der Dussen
On the shorter side, it hurries onto the batsman. He looks to pull but it hits the glove and goes down to fine leg for a run.
27.2
1
Lasith Malinga To Aiden Markram
Slower ball on off, Markram waits for it and then guides it down to third man for a single.
27.1
1
Lasith Malinga To Rassie van der Dussen
Starts off with a delivery on the leg pole, Rassie works it towards wide mid on for a quick run.
Lasith Malinga brings himself back on.
Over 27 : 131/2
5 Runs
A. Markram
65 (73)
Rassie van der
26 (33)
A. Dananjaya
7-0-38-0
26.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Aiden Markram
Flatter delivery on middle and leg, defended with ease.
26.5
1
Akila Dananjaya To Rassie van der Dussen
RvD shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot towards the cover region. They pick up a single.
26.4
0
Akila Dananjaya To Rassie van der Dussen
Back of a length delivery on off, van der Dussen blocks it.
26.3
1
Akila Dananjaya To Aiden Markram
Full on off, defended.
26.2
1
Akila Dananjaya To Rassie van der Dussen
A full length ball on leg, van der Dussen flicks it to square leg for a single.
26.1
2
Akila Dananjaya To Rassie van der Dussen
A flighted delivery around middle, RvD brings out the reverse sweep down to the cover region. Double added to the scoreboard.
Over 26 : 126/2
6 Runs
A. Markram
64 (71)
Rassie van der
22 (29)
I. Udana
7-1-37-0
25.6
0
Isuru Udana To Aiden Markram
Good length ball on off. Markram looks to defend it. He does so but it almost goes on to hit the stumps. Markram then looks for a quick single but Mendis comes and saves it.
25.5
1
Isuru Udana To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length delivery on middle, Rassie milks it to long on and rotates the strike. Singles coming very easily for South Africa.
25.5
wd
Isuru Udana To Rassie van der Dussen
WIDE! Udana attempts a bouncer but misses it completely. He bowls it way over and down the leg side. Wided.
25.4
1
Isuru Udana To Aiden Markram
Back of a length on off, Aiden defends it with soft hands and gets to the other end.
25.3
1
Isuru Udana To Rassie van der Dussen
Full length delivery on off, Rassie hits it wide of mid off and takes a single.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Newlands, Cape Town
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match Aiden Markram
  • Player of the Series Quinton de Kock
  • Umpire Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Shaun George (SA) and Aleem Dar (PAK)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 225/10 49.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 203/7 46.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (43.2 ovs): SA against I Udana (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, SA: 0)
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 161/6 (125 runs, 4 wickets)
  • Sri Lanka 152/6 37.5 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 131/4 in 33.0 overs
  • K Mendis 14th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 72 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between K Mendis (27) and A Perera (23)
  • Sri Lanka 100/3 26.0 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 57/2 in 15.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 13.5 overs
  • Powerplay (1-10): Sri Lanka 36/2
  • Light Failure: South Africa 135/2 in 28.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 53 balls between A Markram (25) and van der Dussen (24)
  • South Africa 101/2 in 22.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 74/1 in 15.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 55 balls between A Markram (24) and du Plessis (17)
  • South Africa 50/1 in 11.0 overs
  • Powerplay (1-10): South Africa 40/1
  • A Markram dropped on 8 by I Udana in 3.2 overs
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