Sri Lanka defeat South Africa to take series lead

Sri Lanka defeat South Africa to take series lead

by Zulfick Farzan 03-09-2021 | 1:38 AM

COLOMBO; Brilliant bowling at death from Sri Lanka helped them restrict the Proteas on 286/6, clinching a 14-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo.

Earlier, a stunning century from Avishka Fernando had powered them to 300/9.

The win has given Sri Lanka 10 points in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League standings and they are now eighth on the table.