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Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SL vs SA, 2021 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs South Africa Scorecard
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3rd ODI, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Sep 07, 2021
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
203/9 (50.0/50)
South Africa South Africa
125 (30.0/50)
Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 78 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Dushmantha Chameera
    29(39)&2/16(4)
  • Player of the Series
    Charith Asalanka
SL 203/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
47 (71)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 66.19SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50705-dhananjaya-maduranga-de-silva-playerprofile>Dhananjaya de Silva</a>
Dhananjaya de Silva
31 (44)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 70.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 3.80
10
OVERS
38/3
R/W
Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi
ECON 3.10
10
OVERS
31/2
R/W
SA 125/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/60210-heinrich-klaasen-playerprofile>Heinrich Klaasen</a>
Heinrich Klaasen
22 (30)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 73.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110568-janneman-malan-playerprofile>Janneman Malan</a>
Janneman Malan
18 (19)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 94.73SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 3.70
10
OVERS
37/4
R/W
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
ECON 4.00
4
OVERS
16/2
R/W
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Right then! That's all from this game! Sri Lanka have taken the series 2-1 and go into the T20I series with a lot of confidence. South Africa, on the other hand, would be disappointed with this performance but they have some of the regular players back for the T20I series. The T20I series is set to begin on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at 8 pm local (2.30 pm GMT). Do join us then. Cheers and take care.
Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan skipper, says that it is really pleasing as they have won a series after a long time. Adds that they have played really good cricket this series. Goes onto say that toss played a major role and winning it made a really good impact on this match. Tells that he thought that 230 would have been an ideal score but 203 turned out to be a very good score. Says that Maheesh Theekshana proved to be a decisive bowler and he is a bright prospect for them going forward. States that he should have stayed there with the bat more. Says that he wanted to bat more lower and he really wanted to contribute.
Keshav Maharaj, the South African skipper, says that the bowlers did really well and the wicket was slow. Tells that the batting did not go to plan. Credits Sri Lanka for playing really well. States that the first Powerplay set them back. Goes onto say that if you look at the first two games, the batters were very positive but it did not work in this game. On the mindset for the T20Is, Maharaj admits that it is back to the drawing board but also asserts that they will get a few senior players back in the T20I series.
Charith Asalanka, the Man of the Series, says that he is glad to be the Man of the Series and he is very happy. Adds that he made a plan to take singles and he enjoyed it. Adds that he feels that he did the job for his team. States that they were looking for 230 to 240 but when Hasaranga and Shanaka got out, they looked at getting to 220.
Dushmantha Chameera, the Man of the Match, says that the wicket was a bit slow and he tried to bowl good lengths consistently. Adds that he had rough injuries past few years and he tried to get himself fit and he practiced well the last few months.
Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony!
South Africa never looked like chasing this total down! They kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. Markram fell quickly while Hendricks and van der Dussen did not last long. Malan looked good till he was out there but he fell before rain stopped things for a while. There was no return from there as whoever came out to bat simply fell prey to the Sri Lankan bowlers. Overall, it was a pretty disappointing performance from the South African batsmen.
Sri Lanka rolled over South Africa pretty easily! They started brilliantly with the ball as Praveen Jayawickrama sent back Aiden Markram pretty early and then on a pitch which was not aiding the seamers, Dushmantha Chameera bowled beautifully and chipped in with two wickets. Then it was the debutant's show. Maheesh Theekshana simply bamboozled the batsmen with his mystery spin, taking 4 wickets. Hasaranga was brilliant as well while Charith Asalanka bowled well in his first over.
What a bowling performance and Sri Lanka have taken the series 2-1! The hosts have been absolutely brilliant and they also get some valuable points in the World Cup Super League. A simply sensational performance here and they deserve the series win. South Africa, on the other hand, crumbled and they will be disappointed with this performance.
Over 30 : 125/10
4 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 429.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • W 29.6
K. Maharaj
15 (17)
T. Shamsi
9 (19)
M. Theekshana
10-0-37-4
29.6
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Four wickets on debut for Maheesh Theekshana. He bowls a carrom ball, around off. Keshav Maharaj looks to defend it off the front foot. The ball goes off the outside edge back to Dinesh Chandimal who takes the catch behind the stumps. SRI LANKA WIN BY 78 RUNS.
29.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Around off, Maharaj pushes it to extra cover.
29.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Loopy ball on middle. Maharaj pushes it back to the bowler.
29.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Full and outside off, driven towards cover.
29.2
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
FOUR! Excellent shot! Tossed up on off, Keshav Maharaj prods, presents the full face of the bat and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
29.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Floated it up on off, Maharaj blocks it out.
Over 29 : 121/9
0 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
T. Shamsi
9 (19)
K. Maharaj
11 (11)
W. Hasaranga
8-3-32-2
28.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
Tossed up outside off, Tabraiz Shamsi swings his bat hard but inside-edges it onto the pads.
28.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
Floated it up, on off. Tabraiz Shamsi looks to cut but misses.
28.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
A googly on off, Shamsi dabs it to backward point.
28.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
Loopy ball on middle. Tabraiz Shamsi looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards the first slip fielder.
28.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
On leg, Shamis looks to flick but misses. The ball brushes his pads and goes through to the keeper.
28.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
Tossed it up, on off. Shamsi blocks it on the off side.
Over 28 : 121/9
5 Runs
  • 327.1
  • 127.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
K. Maharaj
11 (11)
T. Shamsi
9 (13)
M. Theekshana
9-0-33-3
27.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Floated it up, outside off. Maharaj works it to mid-wicket.
27.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
On off, Maharaj watchfully defends it out.
27.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Floated it up, on middle and leg. Keshav Maharaj blocks it out.
27.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Tabraiz Shamsi
Full again, on off. Tabraiz Shamsi lifts it to long on for just a single.
27.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Keshav Maharaj
Full and on off, Maharaj pushes it towards point for a single.
27.1
3
Maheesh Theekshana To Tabraiz Shamsi
Loopy ball outside off, Tabraiz Shamsi looks to drive but gets an outside edge. The ball goes past the slip fielder. He gives it a chase and keeps it down to three.
Drinks! South Africa are already 9 down and they still have plenty of runs to chase down! It looks all over and only a miracle partnership can win them the game. Sri Lanka have played brilliantly and they would want to wrap up quickly. How long will they take to take the last wicket? We will find out.
Over 27 : 116/9
3 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 126.4
  • 026.5
  • 126.6
T. Shamsi
5 (11)
K. Maharaj
10 (7)
W. Hasaranga
7-2-32-2
26.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
On middle, Shamsi mishits his slog-sweep towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
26.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tabraiz Shamsi
A googly, on middle. Tabraiz Shamsi looks to drive but inside-edges it onto the pads.
Full Commentary
30 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Maharaj
  • 029.1
  • 429.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • W 29.6
29 OV
0 Runs
W. Hasaranga to T. Shamsi
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to T. Shamsi K. Maharaj
  • 327.1
  • 127.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to T. Shamsi K. Maharaj
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 126.4
  • 026.5
  • 126.6
26 OV
11 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Maharaj T. Shamsi
  • 1 NB 25.1
  • 425.1
  • 325.2
  • 025.3
  • 325.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
0 Runs
W. Hasaranga to G. Linde T. Shamsi
  • 024.1
  • W 24.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Rabada K. Maharaj
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • W 23.5
  • 223.6
23 OV
7 Runs
de Silva to K. Rabada G. Linde
  • 122.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 422.5
  • 122.6
22 OV
3 Runs
C. Asalanka to A. Phehlukwayo K. Rabada G. Linde
  • W 21.1
  • 121.2
  • 121.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
7 Runs
de Silva to A. Phehlukwayo G. Linde
  • 420.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 120.4
  • 120.5
  • 120.6
20 OV
7 Runs
M. Theekshana to G. Linde A. Phehlukwayo
  • 119.1
  • 1 WD 19.2
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
4 Runs
de Silva to A. Phehlukwayo G. Linde
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
1 Runs
M. Theekshana to A. Phehlukwayo G. Linde
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
14 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Phehlukwayo G. Linde
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 4 WD 16.3
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 216.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
3 Runs
M. Theekshana to H. Klaasen G. Linde
  • 015.1
  • W 15.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 1 WD 15.6
  • 215.6
15 OV
2 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Phehlukwayo H. Klaasen
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 1 LB 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to H. Klaasen A. Phehlukwayo
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
0 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Phehlukwayo
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
1 Runs
M. Theekshana to A. Phehlukwayo H. Klaasen
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to W. Mulder H. Klaasen A. Phehlukwayo
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • W 10.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
1 Runs
M. Theekshana to J. Malan W. Mulder H. Klaasen
  • W 9.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
11 Runs
W. Hasaranga to J. Malan H. Klaasen
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
6 Runs
P. Jayawickrama to H. Klaasen J. Malan
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
D. Chameera to J. Malan H. Klaasen
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 36.4
  • 26.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayawickrama to J. Malan H. Klaasen
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
0 Runs
D. Chameera to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
6 Runs
P. Jayawickrama to J. Malan Rassie van der
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
D. Chameera to R. Hendricks Rassie van der
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayawickrama to A. Markram J. Malan R. Hendricks
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
6 Runs
D. Chameera to J. Malan A. Markram
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 78 runs
  • Player of the Match Dushmantha Chameera
  • Player of the Series Charith Asalanka
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Lyndon Hannibal (SL) and Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 203/9 in 50.0 overs
  • Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 203/9 (38 runs, 2 wickets)
  • Sri Lanka 200/9 in 48.5 overs
  • Referral 6 (45.2 ovs): SA against M Theekshana (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, SA: 0)
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 165/7 (112 runs, 5 wickets)
  • Referral 5 (39.1 ovs): D Chameera against SA (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, SA: 1)
  • Referral 4 (37.2 ovs): C Karunaratne against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, SA: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 154/7: C Karunaratne lbw b Tabraiz Shamsi 16(39)
  • G Linde dropped on 6 by D Chameera in 38.6 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/6 in 36.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 145/6 in 35.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/3 in 22.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (22.1 ovs): SA against C Asalanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, SA: 1)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 75/3 in 17.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 53/2
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 9.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 33/2: D Chandimal lbw b George Linde 9(12)
  • Referral 2 (6.2 ovs): SA against D Chandimal (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, SA: 2)
  • Sri Lanka 22/1: A Fernando lbw b Keshav Maharaj 10(18)2
  • Referral 1 (3.6 ovs): SA against A Fernando (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, SA: 2)
  • Maheesh Theekshana makes his ODI debut for Sri Lanka
  • South Africa 100/7 in 23.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (13.4 ovs): SL against A Phehlukwayo (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, SA: 2)
  • South Africa 50/5 in 11.4 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 46/4
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 45/4 in 9.1 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Charith Asalanka SL 196 65.33
Janneman Malan SA 162 54.00
Avishka Fernando SL 136 45.33
Aiden Markram SA 119 39.66
Heinrich Klaasen SA 101 33.66
Player Wickets Eco.
Tabraiz Shamsi SA 8 4.87
Keshav Maharaj SA 6 3.57
Maheesh Theekshana SL 4 3.70
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 4 5.25
Kagiso Rabada SA 4 5.56
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