Mathews, Akila Dananjaya hand South Africa a drubbing
Sri Lanka pulled the series scoreline to 3-2 with a 178-run win in the fifth and final ODI
12/08Result
5th ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Aug 12 2018
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
299/8 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
121 (24.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
12/08Result
5th ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Aug 12 2018
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
299/8 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
121 (24.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'He's made of steel' - Mathews on Akila
Sri Lanka's captain was impressed with his lead spinner's ability to bounce back from tough outings in the fifth ODI
Preview
Another chance for Sri Lanka and South Africa to build World Cup plans
With the series already decided, the hosts will look to continue their aggressive batting approach, and the visitors to keep trying their younger players