South Africa nearly choke, but Tahir rescues them in Super Over
Lasith Malinga and Isara Udana conceded just 17 runs in their last four overs as South Africa were forced to win the contest via a one-over eliminator
19/03Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Mar 19 2019
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
134/7 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
134/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
19/03Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Mar 19 2019
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
134/7 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
134/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'A good challenge and good fun' - David Miller passes test with the big gloves
The batsman appears to have become the frontrunner to keep wickets should Quinton de Kock pick up a mid-game injury at the World Cup
'Form first, reputation next' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's World Cup squad selection
South Africa's coach lays down criteria for World Cup selection, and says the likes of Rabada, du Plessis and de Kock will be rested after the first T20I against Sri Lanka
Preview
Focus remains on World Cup as T20Is start
A side strain to Ngidi might mean Steyn returns for South Africa, while Sri Lanka continue to search for a combination that delivers results