Dominant Sri Lanka make it 4-1
South Africa suffered a fifth successive sub-standard batting performance in Sri Lanka to concede the final match in the series - a dead rubber - to opposition who have shown their superiority
31/07Result
5th ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Jul 31 2013
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
307/4 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
179 (43.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
31/07Result
5th ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Jul 31 2013
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
307/4 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
179 (43.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
South Africa turn to introspection after thrashing
AB de Villiers had marked out the ODIs in Sri Lanka as the beginning of South Africa's approach to the 2015 World Cup, but South Africa's captain conceded, after the fifth ODI in Colombo, that the 4-1 thrashing may trigger changes in personnel
Thirimanne's calm approach bodes well for SL
Lahiru Thirimanne's innings in the fifth ODI was not very different from some of the other innings he has played before, but his calculated approach to run-making left an impression
Much work needed on several fronts for South Africa
The opening combination, the spinner's spot, the pace bowing in less helpful conditions, the wicketkeeping, the captaincy … there was little that went right for South Africa in Sri Lanka
Dilshan's skip and anti-climax
Plays of the Day from the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo
'Situation allows us to free up a bit' - de Villiers
With South Africa missing the services of Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis, a 3-2 series loss to Sri Lanka would not be such a bad result, especially with the inexperience in the squad
Kusal Perera, two uncapped players in SL squad for fifth ODI
Sri Lanka Cricket has named Kusal Perera and three uncapped players in the squad for the final ODI against South Africa in Colombo on Wednesday