South Africa Vs Sri Lanka

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Du Plessis said after seven games, South African batsmen finally managed to put up a decent show with the bat in the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

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.

29 Jun 2019 11:29 AM

Sri Lanka will now face West Indies on July 1 while South Africa will compete against Australia on July 6. (Photo: AP)

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.

29 Jun 2019 8:40 AM

Proteas did not get a good start as they lost their first three matches and their game against the West Indies was washed out. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to watch out in South Africa-Sri Lanka clash

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

28 Jun 2019 11:51 AM

With two wins, Sri Lanka are currently at the seventh spot with six points and need to win rest of their three matches to harbour hopes of a semifinal berth. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Inconsistent Sri Lanka seek continuity against South Africa

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

27 Jun 2019 5:57 PM

The right-arm paceman returned figures of 7-0-40-1 in their 87-run victory against 1996 champions Sri Lanka on Friday and was not unhappy with the outing. (Photo: AP)

Kagiso Rabada ready to face England in World Cup 2019 opener

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

25 May 2019 1:32 PM

The Proteas got off to a quickfire start as the openers Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla scored 47 runs in the opening 6.2 overs. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa defeats Sri Lanka by 87 runs in World Cup 2019 warm-ups

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

25 May 2019 10:28 AM

Dwaine Pretorius starred with the bat and Andile Phehlukwayo shone with the ball as South Africa completed a 3-0 sweep of the Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka with a 45-run victory via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method at The Wanderers on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

SA vs Lanka T20Is: Proteas completes 3-0 clean sweep vs Lanka

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

25 Mar 2019 6:11 PM

David Miller helped South Africa blast 14 runs from their super over, before the wily Tahir restricted Sri Lanka to only five in reply, two of which were wides. (Photo: AFP)

SA vs SL 1st T20: Miller, Tahir drives Proteas to super-over win vs Lanka

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

20 Mar 2019 5:50 PM

Markram returned for the last two matches, scoring a career-best 67 not out in the fifth ODI. (Photo: AP)

Markram, Qeshile, Nortje to play T20I series vs Sri Lanka

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

18 Mar 2019 4:53 PM

Along with skipper Faf du Plessis, de Kock piled misery on the Sri Lankans hitting them for regular boundaries and dispatching their loose balls. (Photo: AP)

De Kock's ton seals the ODI series 3-0 versus Sri Lanka

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

11 Mar 2019 2:50 PM

Imran Tahir is also ranked number one in T20 bowling rankings.

Imran Tahir takes top spot in latest ICC ODI rankings

After taking 10 wickets in the series against Sri Lanka, South Africa spinner Imran Tahir has taken the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings.

11 Feb 2017 4:03 PM

De Kock batted with sublime skill as he made 109 off 87 balls while man of the match Amla scored 154 off 134 deliveries as South Africa piled up 384 for six after being sent in to bat. (Photo: AP)

De Kock, Amla lead South Africa to Sri Lanka sweep

South Africa's 88-run win will take them to top place in the International Cricket Council one-day rankings.

11 Feb 2017 11:40 AM

AB de Villiers has not played international cricket since June last year after an elbow injury.

De Villiers to return as ODI skipper

AB de Villiers will return as captain admitting that his top priority at this stage of his career was to lead the team at the 2019 World Cup

24 Jan 2017 11:41 AM

South Africa have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. (Photo: ICC)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs in 1st Test

Kyle Abbott struck twice in the first seven overs to set up a 206-run win for South Africa on the fifth day of the first Test.

30 Dec 2016 7:26 PM

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