<p>Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka found his batting form in the loss against South Africa during the ODI World Cup 2023 match on October 7 in New Delhi. Chasing 429, Sri Lanka kept South Africa on toes for a decent part of their innings and Shanaka played a crucial role in extending the Lankan innings with a fifty.</p>

<p>His 62-ball 68 weren't flawless as he top edged a lot of shots instead of middling the ball. During the 37th over of the chase, bowled by South African Gerald Coetzee, Shanaka changed gears and hit the bowler for a six and four consecutive fours. Have a look at the sensational over below:</p>

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<p>Before hitting the daylights out of Coetzee, Shanaka was batting on 31 off 45 balls. After that 23-run over, he was batting with a strike rate of over 100 with 54 off 51 balls. The skipper, however, didn't last long after that and got out in the 40th over.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sri Lanka eventually lost the game by 102 runs but South Africa would have liked the difference to be more after posting the highest total ever in an ODI World Cup match.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Lankans didn't have a good start of their innings, losing Pathum Nissanka in the second over itself. Kusal Mendis then scored a belligerent 76 off 42 with eight sixes to jump start the Sri Lankan innings.</p>

<p>The South African bowlers, often wayward, managed to take wickets at regular intervals to derail the Lankan chase. Asalanka (79) and Shanaka (68) dug in well to extend the innings but once they were out, the Proteas closed the game quickly.</p>

<p>Before that, South Africa were put in to bat after losing the toss and centuries from de Kock (100), van der Dusses (108) and Markram's (106) fastest ton the World Cup took them to 428/5 in 50 overs.</p>

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Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka found his batting form in the loss against South Africa during the ODI World Cup 2023 match on October 7 in New Delhi. Chasing 429, Sri Lanka kept South Africa on toes for a decent part of their innings and Shanaka played a crucial role in extending the Lankan innings with a fifty.

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka found his batting form in the loss against South Africa during the ODI World Cup 2023 match on October 7 in New Delhi. Chasing 429, Sri Lanka kept South Africa on toes for a decent part of their innings and Shanaka played a crucial role in extending the Lankan innings with a fifty. His 62-ball 68 weren't flawless as he top edged a lot of shots instead of middling the ball. During the 37th over of the chase, bowled by South African Gerald Coetzee, Shanaka changed gears and hit the bowler for a six and four consecutive fours. Have a look at the sensational over below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Before hitting the daylights out of Coetzee, Shanaka was batting on 31 off 45 balls. After that 23-run over, he was batting with a strike rate of over 100 with 54 off 51 balls. The skipper, however, didn't last long after that and got out in the 40th over. Also Watch: Sri Lanka's Kasun Rajitha hits NO-LOOK six off Marco Jansen vs South Africa Sri Lanka eventually lost the game by 102 runs but South Africa would have liked the difference to be more after posting the highest total ever in an ODI World Cup match. Earlier, the Lankans didn't have a good start of their innings, losing Pathum Nissanka in the second over itself. Kusal Mendis then scored a belligerent 76 off 42 with eight sixes to jump start the Sri Lankan innings. The South African bowlers, often wayward, managed to take wickets at regular intervals to derail the Lankan chase. Asalanka (79) and Shanaka (68) dug in well to extend the innings but once they were out, the Proteas closed the game quickly. Before that, South Africa were put in to bat after losing the toss and centuries from de Kock (100), van der Dusses (108) and Markram's (106) fastest ton the World Cup took them to 428/5 in 50 overs.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka hits five consecutive boundaries to reach fifty vs SA - WATCH

<p>Sri Lanka lost their opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 by 102 runs against South Africa on October 7 in Delhi. The match saw 754 runs being smacked in 94.5 overs and the bowlers from both sides took some hammering. While Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram scored tons for Proteas, Sri Lankan innings saw gritty fifties from Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and skipper Dasun Shanaka.</p>

<p>There were total 31 sixes hit in the game - 14 from South Africa and 17 from Sri Lanka but none was better than the one hit by Sri Lanka bowler Kasun Rajitha off Marco Jansen in the 43rd over of the chase. The match was already done and dusted with Sri Lanka eight wickets down for 312 runs but Rajitha had taken a liking to Jansen.</p>

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<p>The Sri Lankan had already hit a four on the first ball of the over before hitting a no-look pull shot which went for a six. Have a look at the video here:</p>

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<p>The Sri Lankan innings didn't last long after that as they got all out for 326 while chasing a mammoth 428. Sri Lanka didn't have a good start of their innings, losing Pathum Nissanka in the second over itself. Kusal Mendis then scored a belligerent 76 off 42 with eight sixes to jump start the Sri Lankan innings.</p>

<p>The South African bowlers, often wayward, managed to take wickets at regular intervals to derail the Lankan chase. Asalanka (79) and Shanaka (68) dug in well to extend the innings but once they were out, the Proteas closed the game quickly.</p>

<p>Earlier, South Africa were put in to bat after losing the toss and centuries from de Kock (100), van der Dusses (108) and Markram (106) took them to the highest total ever in the ODI World Cups.</p>

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Sri Lanka lost their opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 by 102 runs against South Africa on October 7 in Delhi. The match saw 754 runs being smacked in 94.5 overs and the bowlers from both sides took some hammering.

Sri Lanka lost their opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 by 102 runs against South Africa on October 7 in Delhi. The match saw 754 runs being smacked in 94.5 overs and the bowlers from both sides took some hammering. While Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram scored tons for Proteas, Sri Lankan innings saw gritty fifties from Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and skipper Dasun Shanaka. There were total 31 sixes hit in the game - 14 from South Africa and 17 from Sri Lanka but none was better than the one hit by Sri Lanka bowler Kasun Rajitha off Marco Jansen in the 43rd over of the chase. The match was already done and dusted with Sri Lanka eight wickets down for 312 runs but Rajitha had taken a liking to Jansen. Also Read: BCCI announces sale of 14,000 tickets for India vs Pakistan match The Sri Lankan had already hit a four on the first ball of the over before hitting a no-look pull shot which went for a six. Have a look at the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × The Sri Lankan innings didn't last long after that as they got all out for 326 while chasing a mammoth 428. Sri Lanka didn't have a good start of their innings, losing Pathum Nissanka in the second over itself. Kusal Mendis then scored a belligerent 76 off 42 with eight sixes to jump start the Sri Lankan innings. The South African bowlers, often wayward, managed to take wickets at regular intervals to derail the Lankan chase. Asalanka (79) and Shanaka (68) dug in well to extend the innings but once they were out, the Proteas closed the game quickly. Earlier, South Africa were put in to bat after losing the toss and centuries from de Kock (100), van der Dusses (108) and Markram (106) took them to the highest total ever in the ODI World Cups.

ODI World Cup 2023: Watch Sri Lanka's Kasun Rajitha hits NO-LOOK six off Marco Jansen vs South Africa

<p>The Sri Lankan Team was dealt a blow as their star spinner Maheesh Theekshana failed to recover from the hamstring tear, thus getting ruled out of his side's World Cup 2023 opener against South Africa in New Delhi on Saturday. The head coach, Chris Silverwood, broke the news on the eve of the match. He said Kusal Perera and regular Captain Dasun Shanaka are fit and available for selection.</p>

<p>During the pre-match presser, Silverwood revealed that Theekshana continues to recover from the injury, and it’s about time before he attains full fitness and comes into reckoning for selection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Theekshana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, so he won't be available for this game," Silverwood said. "But we expect him to be available very soon. The rest of them are fine."</p>

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<p>Without Theekshana and ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (who is out of the World Cup with an injury), Sri Lanka is left with all-rounders Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage, alongside leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha to pick from in the XI against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Dhananjaya de Silva is a seasoned campaigner, the emergence of the young left-armer Wellalage has caught everyone’s attention.</p>

<p>His rise to becoming a promising white-ball spinner, something Sri Lanka has been seeking for a long time, will boost the side’s chances against Proteas, which have five right-handed batters in their top seven.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Wellalage's name&nbsp;on everyone's mind</h2>

<p>Wellalage impressed one and all during Sri Lanka’s Super Four match against India in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2023, wherein he picked five wickets in the first innings, dismissing big guns like Rohit, Virat and Hardik, and remained unbeaten 42 while chasing, keeping Sri Lanka in the game till the last minute.</p>

<p>Speaking highly of the youngster, Chris said, "Dunith has shown us what a good young cricketer he is. He's got an old head on young shoulders and I think he's played his cricket with maturity so far. I think he's shown his worth with bat and ball, and he's a good young fielder as well.</p>

<p>The head coach added they would not pressurise him, instead allowing him to play his natural game to get the best out of his ability.</p>

<p>"We're not going to put any more pressure on him than that, so for me, he goes out and he plays his way. He knows his role in the team, and he's very happy with that,” Silverwood added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, given the match is played at the renovated Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi - a venue that historically favours spinners, both teams will like to use this to their advantage in their quests to begin the World Cup with a win.&nbsp;</p>

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The Sri Lankan Team was dealt a blow as their star spinner Maheesh Theekshana failed to recover from the hamstring tear, thus getting ruled out of his side's World Cup 2023 opener against South Africa in New Delhi on Saturday.

The Sri Lankan Team was dealt a blow as their star spinner Maheesh Theekshana failed to recover from the hamstring tear, thus getting ruled out of his side's World Cup 2023 opener against South Africa in New Delhi on Saturday. The head coach, Chris Silverwood, broke the news on the eve of the match. He said Kusal Perera and regular Captain Dasun Shanaka are fit and available for selection. During the pre-match presser, Silverwood revealed that Theekshana continues to recover from the injury, and it’s about time before he attains full fitness and comes into reckoning for selection. "Theekshana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, so he won't be available for this game," Silverwood said. "But we expect him to be available very soon. The rest of them are fine." ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan boss Netherlands despite Bas de Leede’s heroics, win by 81 runs Without Theekshana and ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (who is out of the World Cup with an injury), Sri Lanka is left with all-rounders Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage, alongside leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha to pick from in the XI against South Africa. While Dhananjaya de Silva is a seasoned campaigner, the emergence of the young left-armer Wellalage has caught everyone’s attention. His rise to becoming a promising white-ball spinner, something Sri Lanka has been seeking for a long time, will boost the side’s chances against Proteas, which have five right-handed batters in their top seven. Wellalage's name on everyone's mind Wellalage impressed one and all during Sri Lanka’s Super Four match against India in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2023, wherein he picked five wickets in the first innings, dismissing big guns like Rohit, Virat and Hardik, and remained unbeaten 42 while chasing, keeping Sri Lanka in the game till the last minute. Speaking highly of the youngster, Chris said, "Dunith has shown us what a good young cricketer he is. He's got an old head on young shoulders and I think he's played his cricket with maturity so far. I think he's shown his worth with bat and ball, and he's a good young fielder as well. The head coach added they would not pressurise him, instead allowing him to play his natural game to get the best out of his ability. "We're not going to put any more pressure on him than that, so for me, he goes out and he plays his way. He knows his role in the team, and he's very happy with that,” Silverwood added. Meanwhile, given the match is played at the renovated Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi - a venue that historically favours spinners, both teams will like to use this to their advantage in their quests to begin the World Cup with a win. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka will be without star bowler against South Africa, confirms head coach Silverwood

<p>South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in match no. 25 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on Saturday (October 30). Both teams have so far recorded a win and a loss in their first two matches in the showpiece event. Both South Africa and Sri Lanka lost their respective opening matches before bouncing back to win their second game.</p>

<p>South Africa got the better of West Indies in their previous encounter to keep their top-four hopes alive while Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh&nbsp;by five&nbsp;wickets. Quinton de Kock pulling out of the game against West Indies after refusing to take a knee to extend support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement become the biggest talking point from South Africa's win against Windies.</p>

<p>However, De Kock has since issued a statement explaining his side and apologising for not taking a stand against racism. He has also made himself available for the remainder of matches for South Africa. De Kock remains one of the best batters in South Africa's line-up and his return will be a huge boost for the Temba Bavuma-led side.</p>

<p>While their bowlers failed to impress against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka batters produced a clinical show to chase down the target of 172 runs with seven balls to spare in Sharjah in their last game. Charit Asalanka slammed a brilliant unbeaten 80 off just 49 balls while young Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored a 3-ball 53 to take their side home comfortably.</p>

<p>For South Africa, Dwaine Pretorius and Keshav Maharaj&nbsp;shone with the ball to pick up five wickets between them while Rassie van der Dussen (43) and Aiden Markram (51) impressed with the bat to help them attain their first win in the tournament.</p>

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<p>In a recent T20I series played between the two sides, South Africa had thrashed Sri Lanka 3-0 but will be wary of the Islanders, who can spring a surprise on their day.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20&nbsp;World Cup 2021 today match prediction:</strong></p>

<p>South Africa will undoubtedly start favourites against Sri Lanka with a head-to-head record of 11-5 in T20Is and 2-1 when it comes to T20 World Cup matches. However, Sri Lanka will be riding high on confidence after a massive win over Bangladesh in their last game and might surprise the Proteas. We are backing Sri Lanka to win this.</p>

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South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in match no. 25 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on Saturday (October 30). Both teams have so far recorded a win and a loss in their first two matches in the showpiece event.

South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in match no. 25 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on Saturday (October 30). Both teams have so far recorded a win and a loss in their first two matches in the showpiece event. Both South Africa and Sri Lanka lost their respective opening matches before bouncing back to win their second game. South Africa got the better of West Indies in their previous encounter to keep their top-four hopes alive while Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets. Quinton de Kock pulling out of the game against West Indies after refusing to take a knee to extend support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement become the biggest talking point from South Africa's win against Windies. However, De Kock has since issued a statement explaining his side and apologising for not taking a stand against racism. He has also made himself available for the remainder of matches for South Africa. De Kock remains one of the best batters in South Africa's line-up and his return will be a huge boost for the Temba Bavuma-led side. While their bowlers failed to impress against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka batters produced a clinical show to chase down the target of 172 runs with seven balls to spare in Sharjah in their last game. Charit Asalanka slammed a brilliant unbeaten 80 off just 49 balls while young Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored a 3-ball 53 to take their side home comfortably. For South Africa, Dwaine Pretorius and Keshav Maharaj shone with the ball to pick up five wickets between them while Rassie van der Dussen (43) and Aiden Markram (51) impressed with the bat to help them attain their first win in the tournament. Also Read: T20 WC: Decoding Pakistan cricket: 404 not found In a recent T20I series played between the two sides, South Africa had thrashed Sri Lanka 3-0 but will be wary of the Islanders, who can spring a surprise on their day. Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2021 today match prediction: South Africa will undoubtedly start favourites against Sri Lanka with a head-to-head record of 11-5 in T20Is and 2-1 when it comes to T20 World Cup matches. However, Sri Lanka will be riding high on confidence after a massive win over Bangladesh in their last game and might surprise the Proteas. We are backing Sri Lanka to win this.

SA vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between South Africa & Sri Lanka?

<p>South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in their T20 World Cup match here on Saturday.</p>

<p>Chasing 143 for victory, South Africa reached the target with one ball to spare in their Super 12 Group 2 match, in which Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva also picked up a hat-trick.</p>

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<p>David Millers smashed an unbeaten 23 after skipper Temba Bavuma's 46-run knock.</p>

<p>Earlier, opener Pathum Nissanka struck a fine half-century before South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 142.</p>

<p>Invited to bat by South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, Nissanka top-scored for Sri Lanka with a 57-ball 72.</p>

<p>He hit six boundaries and three sixes.</p>

<p>For South Africa, left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (3/17) and Dwaine Pretorius (3/17) took three wickets each while Anrich Nortje accounted for two SL batters.</p>

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<p>Brief Scores:</p>

<p>Sri Lanka: 142 all out in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 72, Charith Asalanka 21; Tabraiz Shamsi 3/17, Dwaine Pretorius 3/17).</p>

<p>South Africa: 146/6 in 19.5 overs (Temba Bavuma 46, David Miller 23 not out; Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva 3/20, Dushmantha Chameera 2/27).&nbsp;</p>


South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in their T20 World Cup match here on Saturday. Chasing 143 for victory, South Africa reached the target with one ball to spare in their Super 12 Group 2 match, in which Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva also picked up a hat-trick.

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in their T20 World Cup match here on Saturday. Chasing 143 for victory, South Africa reached the target with one ball to spare in their Super 12 Group 2 match, in which Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva also picked up a hat-trick. Also Read: Quinton de Kock joins SA teammates in taking a knee ahead of Sri Lanka clash - WATCH Hasaranga departs. Shamsi has his third 🙌#T20WorldCup | #SAvSL | https://t.co/bJIWWFNtds pic.twitter.com/9CfCneyY2D — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 30, 2021 × David Millers smashed an unbeaten 23 after skipper Temba Bavuma's 46-run knock. Earlier, opener Pathum Nissanka struck a fine half-century before South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 142. Invited to bat by South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, Nissanka top-scored for Sri Lanka with a 57-ball 72. He hit six boundaries and three sixes. For South Africa, left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (3/17) and Dwaine Pretorius (3/17) took three wickets each while Anrich Nortje accounted for two SL batters. Also Read: Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee Brief Scores: Sri Lanka: 142 all out in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 72, Charith Asalanka 21; Tabraiz Shamsi 3/17, Dwaine Pretorius 3/17). South Africa: 146/6 in 19.5 overs (Temba Bavuma 46, David Miller 23 not out; Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva 3/20, Dushmantha Chameera 2/27).

T20 World Cup: Tabraiz Shamsi, Temba Bavuma help South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets

<p>Ahead of the T20 World Cup and IPL 14's final leg, South Africa and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the third and final T20I, at Colombo, on Tuesday evening (September 14). For the unversed, hosts Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka have already conceded the series with a 9-wicket loss in the second and penultimate tie to give Keshav Maharaj &amp; Co. an unassailable 2-0 lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Second T20I</strong></p>

<p>Riding on Tabraiz Shamsi's match-winning spell, of 3 for 20, South Africa bundled out the hosts for a paltry 103 in 18.1 overs and chased down the target without dropping any sweat, with 9 wickets and 35 balls to spare courtesy Quinton de Kock's 58&nbsp;not out. Earlier, the visitors had attained a 28-run win in the series opener and will now press hard to complete a clean sweep before the T20 World Cup, which starts from October 19 in the UAE.</p>

<p><strong>Here's all you need to know about the third and final T20I between Sri Lanka and South Africa:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where will Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I be played?</strong></p>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.</p>

<p><strong>When will Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I be played?</strong></p>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I match will be played on September 14.</p>

<p><strong>What time will Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I begin?</strong></p>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will begin at 7:00 PM IST.</p>

<p><strong>Which TV channels will broadcast Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I?</strong></p>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will have live telecast on Sony Ten/ Ten 2 HD.</p>

<p><strong>Where to watch live streaming of Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I&nbsp;match?</strong></p>

<p>The live streaming for Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I&nbsp;will be available on Sony Liv.</p>


Ahead of the T20 World Cup and IPL 14's final leg, South Africa and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the third and final T20I, at Colombo, on Tuesday evening (September 14).

Ahead of the T20 World Cup and IPL 14's final leg, South Africa and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the third and final T20I, at Colombo, on Tuesday evening (September 14). For the unversed, hosts Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka have already conceded the series with a 9-wicket loss in the second and penultimate tie to give Keshav Maharaj & Co. an unassailable 2-0 lead. Second T20I Riding on Tabraiz Shamsi's match-winning spell, of 3 for 20, South Africa bundled out the hosts for a paltry 103 in 18.1 overs and chased down the target without dropping any sweat, with 9 wickets and 35 balls to spare courtesy Quinton de Kock's 58 not out. Earlier, the visitors had attained a 28-run win in the series opener and will now press hard to complete a clean sweep before the T20 World Cup, which starts from October 19 in the UAE. Here's all you need to know about the third and final T20I between Sri Lanka and South Africa: Where will Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I be played? The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. When will Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I be played? The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I match will be played on September 14. What time will Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I begin? The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will begin at 7:00 PM IST. Which TV channels will broadcast Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I? The Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will have live telecast on Sony Ten/ Ten 2 HD. Where to watch live streaming of Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I match? The live streaming for Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be available on Sony Liv.

Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2021, 3rd T20I , Live Streaming: When and where to watch SA vs SL?

<p>Batsman Kusal Perera has been named in the Sri Lanka squad for next month's limited-overs home series against South Africa after recovering from COVID-19, the country's cricket board said on Monday.</p>

<p>Experienced batsman Dinesh Chandimal and veteran fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep have also been recalled.</p>

<p>Perera tested positive for COVID-19 this month, having also missed the home limited-overs series against India in July due to a shoulder injury.</p>

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<p>New additions include leg-spinner Pulina Tharanga and batsman Kamindu Mendis, who both impressed during the domestic Twenty20 league this month, while left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan and seamer Kasun Rajitha have been left out.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka play South Africa in three one-day internationals and three T20s, with the first ODI in Colombo on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka squad for the three ODIs and three T20s against South Africa:</strong></p>

<p>Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Pradeep, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrema, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Maheesh Theekshana</p>


Batsman Kusal Perera has been named in the Sri Lanka squad for next month's limited-overs home series against South Africa after recovering from COVID-19, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Batsman Kusal Perera has been named in the Sri Lanka squad for next month's limited-overs home series against South Africa after recovering from COVID-19, the country's cricket board said on Monday. Experienced batsman Dinesh Chandimal and veteran fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep have also been recalled. Perera tested positive for COVID-19 this month, having also missed the home limited-overs series against India in July due to a shoulder injury. ALSO READ | India all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL with finger injury New additions include leg-spinner Pulina Tharanga and batsman Kamindu Mendis, who both impressed during the domestic Twenty20 league this month, while left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan and seamer Kasun Rajitha have been left out. Sri Lanka play South Africa in three one-day internationals and three T20s, with the first ODI in Colombo on Thursday. Sri Lanka squad for the three ODIs and three T20s against South Africa: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Pradeep, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrema, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Maheesh Theekshana

Kusal Perera returns to Sri Lanka squad for South Africa series

<p>Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lankan batting revival before being forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka were 212 for three at tea.</p>

<p>De Silva made 79 off 105 balls before pulling up clutching his left hip as he completed a run. He had treatment on the field before being taken off on a motorised stretcher.</p>

<p>De Silva and Dinesh Chandimal (50 not out) stabilised the Sri Lankan innings after a helter-skelter start in which they lost their first three wickets for 54 runs inside 11 overs. The pair added 131 runs before De Silva's injury.</p>

<p>De Silva played some flowing strokes in hitting 11 fours and a six, while Chandimal played an anchor role, reaching his half-century off 116 balls in the last over before tea.</p>

<p>Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne capitalised on some loose bowling from South African debutant Lutho Sipamla to score 22 off 20 balls before he was bowled off an inside edge by Lungi Ngidi with the total on 28 in the fifth over.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka then lost two wickets to loose shots with the total on 54.</p>

<p>Kusal Mendis mistimed a pull shot and was caught at mid-on off Anrich Nortje before Kusal Perera played a wild slash at Wiaan Mulder and was caught behind in the next over.</p>

<p>South Africa were fielding their most inexperienced fast bowling attack since 1993, with Ngidi, Nortje, Sipamla and all-rounder Mulder having just 12 caps and 35 wickets between them.</p>

<p>On a pitch which offered bounce and early movement, the bowlers struggled to find consistency, with Sipamla leaking 28 runs in three overs with the new ball. Sipamla was playing ahead of the uncapped Glenton Stuurman, who had been expected to play but was judged not to have recovered fully from a thigh injury.</p>

<p>Because of Covid-19 protocols, the match was played without spectators.</p>

<p>It was the first Test match since January for both teams.</p>


Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lankan batting revival before being forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.

Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lankan batting revival before being forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday. Sri Lanka were 212 for three at tea. De Silva made 79 off 105 balls before pulling up clutching his left hip as he completed a run. He had treatment on the field before being taken off on a motorised stretcher. De Silva and Dinesh Chandimal (50 not out) stabilised the Sri Lankan innings after a helter-skelter start in which they lost their first three wickets for 54 runs inside 11 overs. The pair added 131 runs before De Silva's injury. De Silva played some flowing strokes in hitting 11 fours and a six, while Chandimal played an anchor role, reaching his half-century off 116 balls in the last over before tea. Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne capitalised on some loose bowling from South African debutant Lutho Sipamla to score 22 off 20 balls before he was bowled off an inside edge by Lungi Ngidi with the total on 28 in the fifth over. Sri Lanka then lost two wickets to loose shots with the total on 54. Kusal Mendis mistimed a pull shot and was caught at mid-on off Anrich Nortje before Kusal Perera played a wild slash at Wiaan Mulder and was caught behind in the next over. South Africa were fielding their most inexperienced fast bowling attack since 1993, with Ngidi, Nortje, Sipamla and all-rounder Mulder having just 12 caps and 35 wickets between them. On a pitch which offered bounce and early movement, the bowlers struggled to find consistency, with Sipamla leaking 28 runs in three overs with the new ball. Sipamla was playing ahead of the uncapped Glenton Stuurman, who had been expected to play but was judged not to have recovered fully from a thigh injury. Because of Covid-19 protocols, the match was played without spectators. It was the first Test match since January for both teams.

De Silva injured after leading Sri Lankan revival

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