South Africa vs Sri Lanka Score, 1st ODI of Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2021

Dushmantha Chameera to Keshav Maharaj. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka. Sri Lanka win the match by 14 runs and lead the three-match ODI series 1-0. Aiden Markram top-scored with 96 and was well supported by Rassie van der Dussen with 59. For Sri Lanka, Akila Dananjaya picked up two wickets. Avishka Fernando was adjudged as the man of the match for his outstanding batting performance. Do join us for the next match on Saturday. Until then, cheers.

OUT! Run Out. Dushmantha Chameera to Heinrich Klaasen. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne, by Ranasinghe. Excellent piece of fielding from Karunaratne. Bhanuka gathers the ball and dislodges the bails in a flash.

Dushmantha Chameera to Kagiso Rabada. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Dushmantha Chameera to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Shanaka.

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Chamika Karunaratne to Heinrich Klaasen. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front driving, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Shanaka.

Chamika Karunaratne to Kagiso Rabada. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Jayawickrama.

Chamika Karunaratne to Heinrich Klaasen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

Chamika Karunaratne to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Chamika Karunaratne to Kagiso Rabada. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.

OUT! Bowled. Chamika Karunaratne to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed. Fifth wicket down for South Africa. Chamika Karunaratne picks up his first wicket.

Dushmantha Chameera to Andile Phehlukwayo. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

Dushmantha Chameera to Heinrich Klaasen. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

Dushmantha Chameera to Andile Phehlukwayo. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

Dushmantha Chameera to Andile Phehlukwayo. Full toss, outside off stump backing away driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Shanaka.

Dushmantha Chameera to Heinrich Klaasen. Slower ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.

Dushmantha Chameera to Heinrich Klaasen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Andile Phehlukwayo. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rajapaksa.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Andile Phehlukwayo. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side down the track working, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Chameera.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Ranasinghe.

Akila Dananjaya to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

OUT! Bowled. Akila Dananjaya to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. Rassie van der Dussen misjudges the length. The ball crashes onto his stumps. Rassie van der Dussen departs for 59.

Akila Dananjaya to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

FOUR! Akila Dananjaya to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Perfect placement from Heinrich Klaasen.

Akila Dananjaya to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

Akila Dananjaya to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Chameera.