ICC CWC'19: 'This win feels bittersweet, came little bit too late', says Du Plessis

Du Plessis top-scored with a 103-ball 96 as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by nine wicket Friday for only their second win in the tournament.

ICC CWC'19: South Africa stun Sri Lanka to secure nine-wicket victory

Chasing a low target of 204 runs, South Africa got off to a sparkling start as they kept hammering regular boundaries.

Sri Lanka were the most unlucky team in this World Cup, as two of their fixtures were abandoned due to rain.

Sri Lanka's surprise 20-run victory over England has suddenly thrown open the semifinal qualifications.

Rabada returned home from IPL earlier this month to avoid aggravating a back problem ahead of the showpiece tournament.

Faf Du Plessis' knock of 88 runs propelled South Africa to 338 runs in the allotted fifty overs for the loss of seven wickets.

Set a revised target of 183 in 17 overs after a Highveld downpour, Sri Lanka could manage only 137 all out.

After sending the tourists in to bat, the home side restricted Sri Lanka to 134 for seven in their 20 overs.

Markram and Nortje, who were both impressive in South Africa’s comfortable 5-0 ODI series win, have been picked for all three matches.

Sri Lanka will look to salvage some pride by displaying good show in the final two ODI's.