Debutant Maheesh Theekshana spins Sri Lanka to series victory
The mystery spinner took 4 for 37 as SA folded for 125 in 30 overs
07/09Result
3rd ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Sep 7 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
203/9 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
125 (30/50 ov)
Player of the Match
07/09Result
3rd ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Sep 7 2021
-
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
203/9 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
125 (30/50 ov)
Player of the Match
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