Sri Lanka takes on South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019). After defeating England in their previous match, Sri Lanka will be high on confidence as they face dejected and out-of-semis contention South Africa. Sri Lanka’s win over England has left the semifinal berths wide open. Only Australia have qualified for the last four and India are a win away from making it to the second stage. Sri Lanka are currently placed seventh on the ICC CWC 2019 points table. This will be the sixth World Cup encounter between Sri Lanka and South Africa. South Africa leads the head to head record in the World Cup with three wins against one. In the 2003 World Cup, the match between these two teams ended in a tie. Meanwhile, here’s look back at their last five encounters between Sri Lanka and South Africa. Sri Lanka vs South Africa Cricket Score 35th ODI Match.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 3rd March 2019 – Johannesburg – South Africa Won by 8 Wickets

This was the first match of the five-game series. Sri Lanka put to bat first, were bowled out for 231 runs with Lungi Ngidi and Imran Tahir taking three wickets each. In response, South Africa reached the target in 38.5 overs with eight wickets in hand. Skipper Far du plessis scored unbeaten 112 while Quinton de Kock made a contribution of 81 runs.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 6th March 2019 – Centurion – South Africa Won by 113 Runs

Batting first, South Africa were bowled out for 251 despite Quinton de Kock’s 94. However, in response, Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 138 runs in 32.2 overs. Kagiso Rabada picked three wickets. Sri Lanka vs South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report of Riverside Ground.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 10th March 2019 – Durban – South Africa Won by 71 Runs (D/L Method)

South Africa once again batted first and posted 331 for five in their allowed 50 overs. Quinton de Kock smashed 121 while Rassie van der Dussen scored 50. Due to the rain, Sri Lanka’s target was reduced to 193 in 24 overs. However, they could manage only 121 for five.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 13th March 2019 – Port Elizabeth – South Africa Won by 6 Wickets

Sri Lanka once again dished dismal batting performance in the series and were bundled out for 189 runs. Isuru Udana, batting at number nine, was top-scorer for Sri Lanka with 78 runs. In response, South Africa reached the target in 32.5 overs with six wickets in hand.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 16th March 2019 – Cape Town– South Africa Won by 41 Runs (D/L Method)

Sri Lanka, batting first, managed 225 runs. Due to the floodlight failure, South Africa was adjudged winner after they scored 135/2 in 28 overs. Aiden Markram scored unbeaten 67.

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So in five previous matches between these two teams, South Africa emerged victorious in all those games to whitewash Sri Lanka. Back then South Africa were tipped to make it to the semi-finals of the World Cup but now find themselves nowhere in the contention.

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