4s
6s
Total 4's :
29
Total 6's :
17
Wickets :
10
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fours
sixes
wickets
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1.1
Marco Jansen to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! BOWLED'EM! A peach of delivery from Marco Jansen and he strikes with his very first delivery. Jansen begins with a fuller delivery, on middle, nips back in sharply after hitting the deck, Pathum Nissanka gets stuck in his crease as he tries to fend it away but gets beaten by the pace as well as the movement, and the ball goes through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their first wicket!
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2.1
Lungi Ngidi to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! First boundary of the innings! Lungi Ngidi serves this full and around off, Kusal Mendis leans onto his drive nicely and drills it past mid off for a boundary.
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2.4
Lungi Ngidi to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Another boundary! Lungi Ngidi continues with fuller length, on middle this time, Kusal Mendis closes the face of the bat and drills it wide of mid on for four more runs.
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3.2
Marco Jansen to Kusal Mendis, SIX! BANG! Kusal Mendis decides to go big now! Marco Jansen bowls this a touch fuller and outside off, Kusal Mendis reaches for it and uses his bottom hand well to slice it over the deep point fence for a biggie.
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4.2
Lungi Ngidi to Kusal Mendis, SIX! What a shot! Lungi Ngidi serves this one full but down the leg side, Kusal Mendis picks it up from there and whips it way over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.
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4.5
Lungi Ngidi to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Into the crowd! Exceptional batting from Kusal Mendis! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a good length and around middle again, Kusal Mendis this time heaves it well over the deep mid-wicket fence another biggie.
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4.6
Lungi Ngidi to Kusal Mendis, SIX! THIRD SIX OF THE OVER! Lungi Ngidi once again goes fuller and on the pads, Kusal Mendis picks it up well and deposits over the deep backward square leg fence for another maximum. Superb batting!
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5.3
Marco Jansen to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Kusal Mendis is only dealing in sixes here! Marco Jansen serves this one full again, on middle, Kusal Mendis shuffles across a bit and ramps it to perfection over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
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5.4
Marco Jansen to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Up and over! Marco Jansen pitches this one up and on middle, Kusal Mendis lofts it over with the inside half of the bat over mid on for a boundary now.
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5.5
Marco Jansen to Kusal Mendis, SIX! BOOM! FIFTY FOR MENDIS! He gets to it in just 25 balls and this has been a beautiful display of power hitting. This is another full delivery, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis uses the pace and whips it over the deep square leg fence for a maximum.
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7.1
Marco Jansen to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Kusal Mendis finds the fence again! Marco Jansen serves this full and around leg, Kusal Mendis goes for the flick and times it sweetly between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.
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7.4
Marco Jansen to Kusal Perera, FOUR! Kusal Perera gets his first boundary now! Marco Jansen bangs this onto the pitch and on middle, Kusal Perera pulls it with no timing but it goes towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for four runs.
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7.5
Marco Jansen to Kusal Perera, OUT! TIMBER! Marco Jansen strikes again! Kusal Perera's struggle in the middle finally comes to an end. Janses lands this on a hard length and around off, angles in sharply with pace, Kusal Perera stays in his crease to play at it but loses his shape and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps again. Sri Lanka lose both their openers!
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7.6
Marco Jansen to Sadeera Samarawickrama, FOUR! Sadeera Samarawickrama gets off the mark in style! Marco Jansen lands this on a good length but down the leg side, Sadeera Samarawickrama nudges it nicely towards the vacant deep square leg fence for a boundary.
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8.4
Kagiso Rabada to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Easy pickings! Kagiso Rabada bangs this one short and down the leg side, Kusal Mendis swivels and hooks it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
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8.6
Kagiso Rabada to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Another one! Kagiso Rabada bangs this short again but on middle, Kusal Mendis picks up the length early and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
6
9.4
Keshav Maharaj to Sadeera Samarawickrama, SiX! Sadeera Samarawickrama gets into the six-hitting act now! This is tossed up and around middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama skips down the track and lofts it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
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11.4
Keshav Maharaj to Sadeera Samarawickrama, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Tossed up this time, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama puts the dancing shoes on and carves it over extra cover for a boundary.
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11.6
Keshav Maharaj to Sadeera Samarawickrama, FOUR! Well swept! A bit too full by Maharaj, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama gets down in a flash and sweeps it through the vacant backward square leg region for four more runs.
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12.4
Kagiso Rabada to Kusal Mendis, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Kagiso Rabada gets the big wicket and he is thrilled to bits! Kusal Mendis's blitzkrieg comes to an end. Bowls it on a hard length, outside off, skidding on as well, Kusal Mendis goes for the cut off the back foot but the ball is too close to play that shot. Gets an outside edge that travels quickly behind the wicket. Heinrich Klaasen reacts quickly to his right and does the rest. Mendis is distraught and starts to make the slow walk back into the hut.
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13.2
Gerald Coetzee to Sadeera Samarawickrama, OUT! CAUGHT! Gerald Coetzee gets into the act now in his very first over! Sri Lanka have now lost both set batters. Steams in from over the wicket and delivers it into the wicket and at the batter. The ball slides onto the bat quickly and Sadeera Samarawickrama gets into an awkward position. He tries to get on his toes to turn it away but closes the bat face early. Gets a leading edge that goes towards mid on where Marco Jansen sprints and slides forward to complete a good low catch. Maiden ODI World Cup wicket for Gerald Coetzee.
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14.2
Kagiso Rabada to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! All timing! Back of a length by Rabada, just outside off, Charith Asalanka stands tall and pulls it a bit aerially but to the left of mid-wicket for his first boundary.
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17.6
Gerald Coetzee to Charith Asalanka, SIX! Nonchalantly done! Fractionally short, on middle, Charith Asalanka gets into a good position and pulls it with fast hands. Clears the deep square leg fence for a maximum.
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18.2
Keshav Maharaj to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Streaky but Dhananjaya de Silva has his first boundary! Fired in, full and on off and middle, Dhananjaya de Silva gets down on one knee and goes for the sweep again. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps and beats Lungi Ngidi at short fine leg despite the chase.
4
19.4
Gerald Coetzee to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Up and over! Gerald Coetzee takes pace off and bowls it full, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka picks the change of pace and brings his wrists into play. Whips it over mid on for a boundary.
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19.5
Gerald Coetzee to Charith Asalanka, SIX! Whoa, cracking shot! Pace on this time, in the slot, outside off, Charith Asalanka shuffles and picks the bones out of it. Thumps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
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20.1
Keshav Maharaj to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj strikes now! Dhananjaya de Silva fails to make much impact in this game. This is short and around off, slower through the air too, Dhananjaya de Silva makes room and tries to cut away but does so uppishly towards backward point where Andile Phehlukwayo (Sub) takes an excellent low catch diving forward. Sri Lanka lose half their side now!
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22.1
Keshav Maharaj to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! A streaky boundary now! This is tossed up, full and around off, angling away, Charith Asalanka looks to flick but gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
6
23.6
Lungi Ngidi to Charith Asalanka, SIX! Charith Asalanka clears the fence now! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a hard length and around leg, Charith Asalanka gets into good positon and whips it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
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26.2
Keshav Maharaj to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Nice shot! Keshav Maharaj floats this up, short and around leg, Charith Asalanka moves back and tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
4
27.4
Marco Jansen to Charith Asalanka, DROPPED AND FOUR! Marco Jansen bangs this short again, on off, Charith Asalanka looks to pull but gets a top edge towards fine leg where Andile Phehlukwayo runs to his left but fails to grab it and then he picks up the ball while already outside the fence. Lack of awareness and the umpire signals a boundary after a few replays.
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27.6
Marco Jansen to Charith Asalanka, EDGE AND FOUR! This is short again and around off, Charith Asalanka once again tries to pull but gets another top edge as the ball somehow goes towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
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29.1
Marco Jansen to Charith Asalanka, SIX! Shot! Marco Jansen serves this full and on off, Charith Asalanka tries to loft it away over mid on but his bat turns in his hand. However, it has enough legs to clear the long on fence for a maximum.
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29.5
Marco Jansen to Dasun Shanaka, SIX MORE! Marco Jansen bangs this one short again and down the leg side, Dasun Shanaka looks to pull and takes his eyes off as well but the ball flies of the top edge over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
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30.1
Kagiso Rabada to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Nicely done! Kagiso Rabada bowls it short and at the batter, Charith Asalanka gets cramped for room but still manages to swat it away and wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
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30.3
Kagiso Rabada to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Short again and punished again! Rabad takes pace off a bit and bowls it on middle, Charith Asalanka gets on his toes and pulls it to the right of deep square leg this time for four more runs.
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31.4
Lungi Ngidi to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Cut away! Short and a bit wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka waits on the back foot and allows the ball to come to him. Cuts it late and gets it to the left of backward point for a boundary.
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31.6
Lungi Ngidi to Charith Asalanka, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A stunning catch by Reeza Hendricks and South Africa finally have a breakthrough! Lungi Ngidi comes from 'round the wicket and rolls his fingers over the ball. Hurls it full and near the tramline on off, Charith Asalanka has to reach out to get bat to ball. Slices it in the air and in front of deep point. The substitute fielder, Reeza Hendricks sprints across and slides to his left and makes a tough catch look easy. A massive blow for Sri Lanka.
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32.2
Gerald Coetzee to Dunith Wellalage, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Another one bites the dust! An inspired bowling change by Temba Bavuma as Gerald Coetzee strikes straight away! Hurls it on a good length, angling away, in the corridor of uncertainty on off, Dunith Wellalage tries to defend from the crease. He has a feel for the delivery and pays the price. Gets a feather on it and Heinrich Klaasen pouches it neatly with both hands. Sri Lanka are failing apart in the chase.
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36.1
Gerald Coetzee to Dasun Shanaka, SIX! Not in control but Dasun Shanaka has a maximum! Back of a length, on middle, Dasun Shanaka gets cramped for room but still goes through with the pull. Gets a top edge that goes over the keeper and all the way for six.
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36.2
Gerald Coetzee to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Up and over! Gerald Coetzee bowls it slower, fuller in length, on off, Dasun Shanaka lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
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36.3
Gerald Coetzee to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Sliced away! Short and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka hangs back and slaps it over backward point for back-to-back boundaries.
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36.4
Gerald Coetzee to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Three boundaries in a row! Slower and fuller, on off, Dasun Shanaka waits for the ball to arrive and hammers it to the left of mid on for four more runs.
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36.5
Gerald Coetzee to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Excellent placement! FIFTY for Dasun Shanaka! Sri Lankan skipper is turning it on here. Back of a length, on middle, Dasun Shanaka swivels and pulls it from the crease. Drags it wide of deep square leg for yet another boundary.
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39.1
Keshav Maharaj to Dasun Shanaka, SIX! Just over! Keshav Maharaj drags it down, short and on off and middle, Dasun Shanaka rocks on the back foot and flat bats it towards long on. Kagiso Rabada stationed there, leaps one-handed to his right but the ball goes over him.
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39.2
Keshav Maharaj to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! The runs continue to flow! Flatter and quicker, on middle and leg, Dasun Shanaka goes on the back foot to pull. The ball keeps low and Shanaka gets an inside edge that goes wide of short fine leg for a boundary.
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39.4
Keshav Maharaj to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! BOWLED! Keshav Maharaj has his man eventually! Bowls this one with the angle, full and slidng in, on leg, Dasun Shanaka goes on the back foot to defend a full delivery which leads to his downfall. The ball skids onto the pads and deflects back onto the stumps. Keshav Maharaj is a relieved man as he sees the back of the dangerous-looking Dasun Shanaka.
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40.1
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, FOUR! Nice shot! Marco Jansen serves this full and around off, Kasun Rajitha clears his front leg and smashes it through extra covers for a boundary.
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40.4
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, FOUR! Up and over! Marco Jansen lands this short of a length and around off, Kasun Rajitha slaps it over mid off for another boundary.
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40.6
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, FOUR! Fine shot! Marco Jansen lands this back of a length and around leg, Kasun Rajitha backs away and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for four more runs.
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41.4
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana gets a boundary now! Gerald Coetzee pitches this one up and on off, Matheesha Pathirana backs away and slices it over backward point for four more runs.
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42.1
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, FOUR! Good shot! This is full and around off, Kasun Rajitha smacks it through the line and the ball goes well over mid off for a boundary.
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42.2
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, SIX! A different type of no-look maximum! Marco Jansen lands this short and on middle, Kasun Rajitha backs away and hammers it without even looking at it as the ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
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43.4
Gerald Coetzee to Kasun Rajitha, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust now! Gerald Coetzee gets his third wicket of the match. He lands this short of a length and on leg, slower too, Kasun Rajitha goes through his pull shot early and fails to get the power on it as the ball flies towards deep square leg where Aiden Markram takes a comfortable catch. South Africa one wicket away from the win now!
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43.6
Gerald Coetzee to Dilshan Madushanka, FOUR! Proper tailender shot! Fullish delivery, honing in at the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka tries to drive down the ground. Gets an outside edge that flies over backward point for a boundary.
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44.5
Kagiso Rabada to Matheesha Pathirana, OUT! BOWLED'EM! All over for Sri Lanka! Hurls it on the of stump line with a scrambled seam, Matheesha Pathirana clears his front leg and goes for a mighty heave to hit it over the bowler. Misses it altogether and sees the ball crash into the off and middle stump. Kagiso Rabada finishes with two wickets. South Africa win by 102 runs!