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SOUTH AFRICA 113 (19.3 OVERS)
- Farhaan Behardien27 (22)
- Heino Kuhn29 (20)
- Isuru Udana3/13 (2.3)
- Lakshan Sandakan4/23 (4)
SRI LANKA 119/7 (19.4 OVERS)
- Angelo Mathews*54 (50)
- Niroshan Dickwella22 (15)
- Imran Tahir1/14 (4)
- Lungi Ngidi4/19 (4)
Commentator: Andrew McGlashan
Sri Lanka win by three wickets. A low-scoring match with a dramatic finish. You have to say there was some poor batting throughout, albeit on a tricky pitch, but Mathews has played a captain's innings. It's a vital win for Sri Lanka on what has been a tough tour.
Sunny: "My heart needs some rest! Wow, Sri Lanka you know how to make a match exciting."
Omkar: "Why would you bring on JJ when parnell had 1 left and Mathews was struggling to move his feet?" Perhaps they were going on the theory that pace off the ball would be harder to hit. Didn't work
So it's 1-1 and we'll have a deciding match in Cape Town on Wednesday. AB de Villiers, who has made a century today, is expected to return so it should be a terrific occasion. We'll be back for that game but, for now, from Gnasher and Alan it's goodbye and thanks for joining us.
1 off 3
7 off 6 need. A batsman who can barely move. The tail for company. Smuts to bowl
END OF OVER:19 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | SL: 107/7 (7 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 5.63, RRR: 7.00)
- Angelo Mathews42 (46b)
- Nuwan Kulasekara0 (1b)
- Wayne Parnell3-0-16-1
- JJ Smuts2-0-7-1
What late drama here. No runners allowed, remember. This would be a cruel blow. He has a history of injuries. Or is it cramp? He lost his footing as he tried to dive for the crease. He grabbed at the back of his right leg straight away. He's now back on his feet. But hobbling. He's trying to walk. Not moving well. On the replay, actually appears his ankle twisted as he lost his balance running for the single. He seems good to resume, but he's not moving well. Can he run?
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