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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Score, Match 4 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Result · Jun 03 2024, Mon - 08:00 PM (IST)
Match 4, - Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
SRI LANKA77
SOUTH AFRICA80/4
South Africa won by 6 wickets
CRR:4.9
Player Of The Match
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South Africa started their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a high note, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in their Group D encounter at Nassau Cricket Stadium in New York.
Chasing a modest target of 78, the Proteas secured victory with 22 balls to spare, thanks to a composed effort from their batsmen.
Sri Lanka's Batting Collapse
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sri Lanka struggled on a tricky pitch, managing only 77 runs in 19.1 overs. The Sri Lankan innings never gained momentum as they lost wickets at regular intervals.
Anrich Nortje was the standout bowler for South Africa, claiming four wickets for a mere 16 runs. He was well-supported by Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj, who took two wickets each. The Sri Lankan batsmen failed to adjust to the conditions, with only Angelo Mathews (16) showing some resistance before being dismissed by Nortje.
South Africa's Steady Chase
In reply, South Africa's innings began cautiously. The early loss of Reeza Hendricks for four runs added some pressure, but Quinton de Kock (20) and Heinrich Klaasen (19*) steadied the ship. Despite a few hiccups, including the wickets of Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs, the Proteas never looked in serious trouble.
Wanindu Hasaranga tried to keep Sri Lanka's hopes alive by taking two crucial wickets, but it wasn't enough to prevent South Africa from cruising to victory. David Miller sealed the win with a boundary, finishing the match at 80/4.
Looking Ahead
This comprehensive win gives South Africa a positive start to their T20 World Cup campaign, showcasing their bowling strength and batting depth. For Sri Lanka, the defeat highlights the need to address their batting vulnerabilities if they hope to advance in the tournament. Both teams will look to build on their performances as they move deeper into the group stages.
FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller. Off break full toss, outside off stump down the track flick, well timed past long on for 4 runs. That shot seals the game. South Africa comprehensively win by six wickets. It was a difficult wicket to bat on, but South African batters applied themselves and chased it calmly. The Sri Lankan bowlers tried their best with minimal resources, but defending this low total takes a lot of work. Anrich Nortje is the Player of the Match for his fiery spell.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Thushara.
APPEAL! Maheesh Theekshana to David Miller. Carrom length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Silva, appeal made for L.B.W. Pitched outside leg.
Maheesh Theekshana to Heinrich Klaasen. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Maheesh Theekshana to Heinrich Klaasen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mathews.
Maheesh Theekshana to David Miller. Quicker ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Heinrich Klaasen. Quicker ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Heinrich Klaasen. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, run save by de Silva.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
SIX! Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Googly length ball, off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man for no runs, fielded by Pathiranage.
Matheesha Pathirana to Heinrich Klaasen. In-swinging yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, to leg slip for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Matheesha Pathirana to David Miller. In-swinging half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mathews.
Matheesha Pathirana to Heinrich Klaasen. In-swinging half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Thushara.
Matheesha Pathirana to Heinrich Klaasen. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, run save by Samarawickrama.
Matheesha Pathirana to Heinrich Klaasen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.
Matheesha Pathirana to Heinrich Klaasen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.
Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.
OUT! Caught. Wanindu Hasaranga to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to short extra cover, caught by Asalanka. That's a fabulous catch.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Tristan Stubbs. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Pathiranage.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mathews.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Tristan Stubbs. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Matheesha Pathirana to Tristan Stubbs. In-swinging full toss, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by de Silva.
Matheesha Pathirana to Heinrich Klaasen. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side on the back foot working, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Matheesha Pathirana to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
Sri Lanka and South Africa aim to rise higher from previous campaigns
In the fourth match of the ICC T20 WC 2024, the clash between Sri Lanka and the mighty South Africa is going to be a spectacular clash between two teams with rich cricketing histories and distinct playing styles.
It has been a wait of ten years for the Lankans, the only time they claimed the title was in 2014. And for the Proteas this year again it will be a great opportunity for them to clinch the title for the first time ever.
T20 WC 2024: What It Means for Sri Lanka and South Africa
Sri Lanka won their only ICC T20 WC title in 2014 beating India in the final. It will be a chance for them to reclaim their past glories and showcase the next generation of talents, as the team is in a transitional phase, with a blend of the experience of the seasoned players and the energy of the emerging youngsters.
For South Africa, it will be a mission to remove their ‘chokers' tag, given their horrendous records of slip ups in the ICC tournaments. Eventually, 2014 was also the year, where they made the best achievement in this format of cricket by playing the semifinals. Like the past editions, the African nation has a strong squad filled with world-class cricketers. South Africa have an array of match winners in their team and they will hope to bring the trophy home to get their first success in an ICC tournament.
The Struggles in T20 WC
Since 2014, Sri Lanka have failed to reach a single semifinal. In these years Sri Lanka has heavily lost their formidable reputation in the international tournaments given their transitional stages and lack of talents who can single-handedly change the fate of the match. In 2021 and 2022, they ended eighth and seventh respectively in the Super 12 stage. But this campaign the islanders are ready with a squad which has a perfect blend of experience and talents.
On the other hand, the two-time semi-finalists South Africa also had a similar fate in T20 WC. Though they have better experiences in the other formats, for the last three consecutive T20 World Cups they had to return home from the Super 10/12 stage. This season the Proteas have come with the energy of a lot of youngsters with seasoned Aiden Markram at the helm.
Key Players
The return of Wanindu Hasaranga from an injury as captain will certainly bolster the Lankan bowling attack. Along with Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka and Nuwan Thusara Sri Lanka have a plethora of options in their fiery bowling line-up. In the recent IPL, Pathirana has been excellent and will be expected to deliver the same in New York. Sri Lankan batting lineup will be comparatively on the younger side, as there will be a lot of youngsters who are ready to repeat their glorious records.
The presence of seasoned batters like Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller and Marco Jansen certainly make this South Africa squad one of the most explosive ones in this tournament. The presence of young all-rounders like Tristan Stubbs, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee and Bjorn Fortuin also powered up this team. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj will lead their bowling attack. Klassen, Stubbs, Coetzee and Nortje all were exceptional in the recent IPL and if their forms continue, it could be the season of atonement for the Proteas.
Recent Forms
Both the teams have been inconsistent in their recent T20 International matches, which would make this game pivotal for gaining momentum for both of them, early in the tournament. Sri Lanka's recent performances have exposed their vulnerability in the batting lineup, while South Africa faced hardship in maintaining composure in the crucial moments.