South Africa secured a victory by 4 wickets. Tabraiz Shamsi got the player of the match. South Africa decided to bowl first, a decision which worked out in their favour.
Sri Lanka batted first and set up a score of 142-10 in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka(72) was the highest scorer for Sri Lanka. The South African bowlers plucked out the wickets one after the other that no one else lasted long.
South Africa started the chase. Bavuma(46) was the top scorer for South Africa. Sri Lanka tried to put up a great match, but the Sri Lankan squad did not last in front of the South African bowlers.
Apart from Pathum Nissanka, nobody lasted long enough to set up a partnership. Two of the Sri Lankan batsmen went down without getting any runs. The hard work of the South African bowlers paid off when they won the game.
South Africa managed to get all 10 wickets in 20 overs. Between 2 run outs, Nortje(2), Shamsi(3) and Pretorius(3), South Africa got all wickets. Thanks to Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka had a decent score. Although it did not get them to victory, it was enough for showcasing a good game.
The South African squad was good with the ball, and all those who batted contributed to the chase. Sri Lanka was unable to defend their score. South Africa wrapped up the game at 19.5 overs, one ball remaining. South Africa secured a victory by 4 wickets.
After the match, South Africa is now at 3rd position on the table. They have got 2 wins and a loss to their name, adding up to 4 points. Sri Lanka is close behind at 4th position with 2 points from a win and 2 losses in the 3 games played.
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