Lower order, Lakmal end Sri Lanka's losing run
Suranga Lakmal defended seven runs off the final over to cap off Sri Lanka's most inspired showing in the field and best batting performance of the series so far
08/08Result
4th ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Aug 8 2018
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
306/7 (39/39 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
187/9 (21 ov, target 191)
Player of the Match
08/08Result
4th ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Aug 8 2018
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
306/7 (39/39 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
187/9 (21 ov, target 191)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Sangakkara, SLC laud Pallekele spectators' clean-up act post match
This is the same venue where play had to be stopped last year when spectators threw empty bottles onto the ground as India closed in on victory
Test-match line and length worked for us - Thisara
The allrounder explains Sri Lanka's odd but effective bowling plan which helped them squeeze out a three-run victory over South Africa
Gibson shifts focus to experimentation for last two ODIs
With the series already decided, Ottis Gibson said South Africa would trial several players with the World Cup in mind
Sri Lanka seek best combination and 'continuity' in ODIs
While Angelo Mathews said they were open to shuffling batsmen around, he emphasised that it was important to retain players too
Preview
Sri Lanka desperate to break rut as de Kock stands in for du Plessis
Quinton de Kock will lead South Africa in the last two ODIs as they will look to give their World Cup hopefuls more chances