That's it! South Africa beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets to register their second victory in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Hashim Amla and skipper Faf du Plessis stitched run partnership to steer South Africa home. Amla made 80 from 105 deliveries which had five boundaries, while Du Plessisā innings of 96 runs off 103 balls comprised of nine fours and a gigantic six over mid-wicket. Lasith Malings dismissed Quinton de Kock (15) ā the only South African wicket to fall. Earlier, Dwaine Pretorius had a memorable outing as the South African pacer picked three wickets for just 25 runs to restrict Sri Lanka to a below par score of 203. Sri Lanka and South Africa are on the seventh and eighth position after this match. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 ā Points Table | Sri Lanka vs South Africa Highlights And Cricket Score - 35th ODI match - Full Scorecard.
Sri Lanka vs South Africa Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match: Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis Help SA Beat SL By 9 Wickets After Dwaine Pretorius 3-Fer
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That's it! South Africa have claimed and tasted victory finally. The Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets. They have virtually knocked off Sri Lanka from the tournament. However, the fortunes of the Proteas remains the same even after this match.
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have completely outplayed and outfoxed the Sri Lankan bowlers. South Africa are inching closer to the target.
South Africa are inching closer to the target. Just 8 runs away from the target now. Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have completely outplayed and outfoxed the Sri Lankan bowlers.
Mere formality pending now. South Africa need just 13 runs in 15 overs to win the match. Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have taken it upon themselves to take South Africa home.
South Africa are having a great day at the field, with the bat after a stellar bowling performance. Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis had pride to play for in this match. The Proteas have ensured they have their pride intact in this match.
South Africa are making a mockery of this chase now. Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla are finding it too easy here. Sri Lanka have been absolutely outplayed here today in all departments.
Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla taking South Africa towards the total. But is it a case of too late and little here?
Not Out!Ā Hashim Amla was given out LBW. Jeevan Mendis traps Amla plumb in front of the wicket. Faf du Plessis asked Amla to review despite Amla not being confident. But DRS reviews showed the ball had pitched outside leg. AmlaĀ was starting to walk back but he stays...
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have already registered a century-run partnership to take South Africa close to the target. Five runs came from Jeevan Mendis' over. Proteas looks to be cruising home in a carriage.
At the end of the 25th over, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have put South Africa in a comfortable position chasing Sri Lanka's 204. The Proteas are more than half-way through the target.
South Africa are cruising towards the total against Sri Lanka here. Hashim Amla is back in form and how. The right handed bastman scored the 39th fifty of his career and his second in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Quinton de Kock is rock solid against both spin and fast bowling.
Hashim Amla is back in form and how. The right handed bastman scored the 39th fifty of his career and his second in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. South Africa are cruising towards the total against Sri Lanka here.
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have helped South Africa reach beyond 100. The senior batsman have a partnership building up here as the Proteas look in control of the chase.
Lakmal into his fourth over. Foxes Faf du Plessis with his slower one. du Plessis fails to connect a pull as the ball grows on him. Hashim Amla seems to be batting on a different surface here. Guides one between deep point and third man. Pulls the last one for a single.
Jeevan Mendis into the attack. Not afraid to give flight to the ball. Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla see him off cautiously. Just three runs in his first over.
Faf du Plessis hits a boundary on Lakmal's second delivery. The skipper looks determined. South Africa 69/1 after 13 overs.
Hashim Amla on a song here. The right-handed batsman driving and cutting in style. Thisara Perera concedes only four runs in the over.
Hashim Amla completes 1,000 runs in ODIs in England, gets there in 24 innings. Gets a couple and a single on the first and the second ball of Lakmal's over. Gets another two runs on the fifth ball.Ā
Thisera Perera continues from the other hand. Hashim Amla plays a sparking cut for four. Faf du Plessis absolutely smokes one in the covers direction after dancing down the track.
The 1996 champions Sri Lanka take on South Africa in match 35 of the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2019 at the Riverside Durham, Chester-le-Street on Friday, June 28. While South Africa are out of the contention for a place in the semi-finals after having lost five out their seven games in the CWC 2019 so far, Sri Lanka have kept their hopes alive for a place in the last four after their win over hosts England. In addition, England losing to Australia and Pakistan winning back to back matches against South Africa and New Zealand have left the room for the number four place in the world cup open. Sri Lanka have to win today's match at any rate so as to be in contention for the final four in the world cup.Ā Sri Lanka vs South Africa Cricket Score 35th ODI Match.
As for South Africa, there is little more left than the proverbial pride to play for. The team have never won a world cup before but have never looked this toothless in any of the world cups they have played in the past. The Faf du Plessis side have just failed to inspire any awe in the tournament and their only win came against Afghanistan, who are at the bottom of the points table. Despite Imran Tahir's brilliance, the Proteas could not come together as a team in crunch situations and are second last on the points table. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 ā Points Table.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka led by Dimuth Karunaratne and motivated by Lasith Malinga's fight in the match against England have given them hope and a renewed belief in the tournament. However, the island nation have looked far from perfect and are locked in a fierce contest along with Pakistan, England and Bangaldesh for a spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. JP Duminy Apologises to South Africa Cricket Fans For Letting Them Down Ahead of SL vs SA, CWC 2019 Match (Watch Video).
The five time champions Australia are the first team to guarantee a spot in the semi-finals with 12 points in seven matches. India are number two on the table with 11 points in six games and need just one more win to seal the semi-final spot. New Zealand, who faced their first defeat in the world cup in the match against Pakistan on Wednesday, are on the third place with 11 points in seven matches. Hosts England are on the fourth place currently.
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