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Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st T20I Match Summary

SL vs SA, 2021 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
1st T20I, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Sep 10, 2021
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
135/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
163/5 (20.0/20)
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Aiden Markram
    48(33)
SA 163/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
48 (33)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 145.45SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42334-reeza-raphael-hendricks-playerprofile>Reeza Hendricks</a>
Reeza Hendricks
38 (30)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 126.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
Bowler
Dasun Shanaka
ECON 6.00
1
OVERS
6/1
R/W
SL 135/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1073-dinesh-chandimal-playerprofile>Dinesh Chandimal</a>
Dinesh Chandimal
66 (54)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 122.22SR
Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne
22 (14)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 157.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/1
R/W
Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi
ECON 10.00
2
OVERS
20/1
R/W
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Right then! That is it from this game! An impressive victory from South Africa and they go 1-0 up in this 3-T20I match series. The 2nd T20I match will be played on Sunday, September 12 at 1900 local (1330 GMT). Do join us for that, till then take care and goodbye.
Keshav Maharaj, the South African skipper, is up for a chat. He says it was a brilliant captaincy debut for him. Adds that his teammates contributed really well and rose to the occasion. Adds that he hopes to seal a place in the playing XI in the T20 World Cup. Goes on to say, he grew up watching Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lankan skipper, is up for a chat. He says, they should’ve maximized in the Powerplay and added some more runs in that period. Adds that he will definitely give a few more chances to the players before the T20 World Cup.
Aiden Markram has been adjudged as the MAN OF THE MATCH for his blistering knock. He says it’s something new that he plays in several roles. But he is glad that he is getting more game time. Adds, in conditions like these, he can certainly bowl as well and help his team whenever required. Mentions it a relief for all the guys who have been selected. On being selected in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Markram believes it has come as a relief for all the guys who have been selected.
... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATION ...
Earlier in the day, it was an excellent batting display from the Proteas. They had a good opening start and after that, it was Miller and Markram who gave the finishing touches. It turned out to be enough as their bowlers followed up with an incredible performance. Stay tuned for the presentation.
South Africa were brilliant with the ball. They were disciplined with their lines and lengths. Their spinners did the job for them and in the end, it was a comfortable win for them. They found it hard at the start of the innings to find the wickets. It needed a brilliant run out from Nortje and that opened the door for wickets. Apart from Dinesh Chandimal, everyone struggled to stay in the middle. He and Shanaka stitched a partnership but that never worried the visitors at all. Apart from Kagiso Rabada, everyone scalped a wicket apiece but in the end, it was a good outing for all of them.
Sri Lanka had a nervy start as the runs were not flowing in the start at the required pace. They were even given many chances as there were many drops but unfortunately, the batters could not make full use of it. Only, Dinesh Chandimal was battling out in the middle while at the other end the batters came and only put pressure on him as they were finding it hard to score. In the end, it was a batting recession for the host.
South Africa draw first blood and Keshav Maharaj conquests for the first time as a T20I captain. He is happy and so is the Protea dugout. South Africa go onto lead this 3-T20I match series by 1-0.
Over 20 : 135/6
13 Runs
  • 619.1
  • 019.2
  • 419.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
C. Karunaratne
22 (14)
D. Chandimal
66 (54)
K. Rabada
3-0-21-0
19.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Chamika Karunaratne
A length ball, on off. Pushed to cover for a single. South Africa win by 28 runs.
19.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Dinesh Chandimal
A length ball, on off. Chandimal looks to pull it away. The ball takes the top edge and flies towards short third man but it falls short. The batters take a single.
19.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Chamika Karunaratne
A full toss and on off. Chamika Karunaratne pulls it across the line towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.3
4
Kagiso Rabada To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! EDGY! A full-length ball, on off. Chamika Karunaratne throws his bat at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards third man. Boundary.
19.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Chamika Karunaratne
A slower, length ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne stays back and looks to pull it away but misses. The ball ends up with the keeper.
19.1
6
Kagiso Rabada To Chamika Karunaratne
SIX! HUGE! A full toss, on the pads. Chamika Karunaratne hangs back and flicks it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. That is a top strike.
Kagiso Rabada to bowl the final over.
Over 19 : 122/6
4 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
D. Chandimal
65 (53)
C. Karunaratne
10 (9)
A. Nortje
4-0-29-1
18.6
0
Anrich Nortje To Dinesh Chandimal
Full-length ball, outside off. Chandimal slashes it to point.
18.5
0
Anrich Nortje To Dinesh Chandimal
Full and on off. Chandimal plays it back to the bowler.
18.4
1
Anrich Nortje To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, around off. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it to sweeper cover for a single.
18.4
wd
Anrich Nortje To Chamika Karunaratne
WIDE! A length ball, wide outside off. Chamika Karunaratne leaves it alone. Wide called.
18.3
0
Anrich Nortje To Chamika Karunaratne
Play and a miss! A full-length ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne hangs back and looks to heave it away but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.
18.2
1
Anrich Nortje To Dinesh Chandimal
On a length, outside off. Chandimal hangs back and punches it to long off for another single.
18.1
1
Anrich Nortje To Chamika Karunaratne
A low full toss, on off. Chamika Karunaratne works it towards long off for a single.
Over 18 : 118/6
6 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 217.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
D. Chandimal
64 (50)
C. Karunaratne
8 (6)
D. Pretorius
3-0-21-1
17.6
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Dinesh Chandimal
Full and on off. Chandimal drives it to cover.
17.5
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, around off. Chamika Karunaratne stays back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
17.4
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne hangs back and cuts it to point.
17.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Dinesh Chandimal
A length ball, on off. Chandimal pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
A run out appeal has been taken up! Chamika Karunaratne is well inside the crease
17.2
2
Dwaine Pretorius To Dinesh Chandimal
NOT OUT! A length ball, on off. Chandimal tucks it to mid on and takes off for a single. The fielder collects the ball and throws it at the non-striker's end. Dwaine Pretorius guides the ball onto the stumps. He puts in an appeal for a run out. The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays roll in and show the batter was well inside the crease.
17.1
2
Dwaine Pretorius To Dinesh Chandimal
A length ball, on middle. Chandimal flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
Full Commentary
20 OV
13 Runs
K. Rabada to C. Karunaratne D. Chandimal
  • 619.1
  • 019.2
  • 419.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
4 Runs
A. Nortje to C. Karunaratne D. Chandimal
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
6 Runs
D. Pretorius to D. Chandimal C. Karunaratne
  • 217.1
  • 217.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
8 Runs
A. Nortje to de Silva C. Karunaratne D. Chandimal
  • W 16.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
9 Runs
D. Pretorius to D. Chandimal W. Hasaranga de Silva
  • 415.1
  • 215.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • W 15.5
  • 1 WD 15.6
  • 115.6
15 OV
7 Runs
B. Fortuin to D. Chandimal D. Shanaka
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
6 Runs
D. Pretorius to D. Shanaka D. Chandimal
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to D. Chandimal D. Shanaka
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
10 Runs
T. Shamsi to C. Asalanka D. Shanaka D. Chandimal
  • W 11.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 211.4
  • 411.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
11 Runs
K. Maharaj to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 110.5
  • 3 WD 10.6
  • 110.6
10 OV
10 Runs
T. Shamsi to C. Asalanka D. Chandimal
  • 19.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
K. Maharaj to C. Asalanka D. Chandimal
  • 08.1
  • 1 LB 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
8 Runs
B. Fortuin to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 67.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to B. Rajapaksa C. Asalanka
  • W 6.1
  • 1 WD 6.2
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 1 WD 6.5
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
1 Runs
K. Rabada to D. Chandimal A. Fernando
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
6 Runs
A. Nortje to A. Fernando D. Chandimal
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
7 Runs
K. Rabada to A. Fernando D. Chandimal
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 23.3
  • 23.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
7 Runs
B. Fortuin to A. Fernando D. Chandimal
  • 22.1
  • 22.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
11 Runs
A. Nortje to D. Chandimal A. Fernando
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 5 WD 1.6
  • 41.6
1 OV
2 Runs
B. Fortuin to A. Fernando D. Chandimal
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs
  • Player of the Match Aiden Markram
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 163/5 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 150/3 in 18.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 27 balls between A Markram (26) and D Miller (24)
  • South Africa 100/3 in 14.5 overs
  • SA 87/3: H Klaasen lbw b M Theekshana 2(4)
  • Referral 2 (12.6 ovs): H Klaasen against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, SL: 1) (Retained)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between F Allen (21) and R Ravindra (29)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 47/0
  • Referral 1 (0.4 ovs): SL against de Kock (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, SL: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 101/4 in 15.2 overs
  • Sri Lanka 54/2 in 9.2 overs
  • Referral 2 (7.2 ovs): SL against C Asalanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, SA: 1)
  • SL 34/2: B Rajapaksa lbw b K Maharaj 0(1)
  • Referral 1 (6.1 ovs): B Rajapaksa against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, SA: 2) (Retained)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 34/1
  • D Chandimal on 9 by A Markram in 3.4 overs
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