South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI at Port Elizabeth, 28 Jan, 2017

Toss: South Africa, who chose to bowl first
Sri Lanka 181/10 (48.3)
South Africa 185/2 (34.2)
South Africa won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match: Imran Tahir
  • AB de Villiers 30 * (27)
  • Faf du Plessis 55 * (68)

Over 1.2 WD Parnell bowls a half volley to Kusal Mendis, Boundary! Comes on to the front foot and drives it along the ground to sweeper cover fence for four.

Over 1.3 WD Parnell bowls it short of length to Kusal Mendis, no runs, goes on to the back foot and shoulders arms to let it go through to the keeper.

Over 1.4 WD Parnell bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and watches it along go through to the keeper.

Over 1.5 WD Parnell bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Over 1.6 WD Parnell bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and once again watches it along go through to the keeper.

Over 2.3 Kagiso Rabada bowls a pitched up delivery to Kusal Mendis, Boundary! Goes back and across, flicks it beautifully through mid-wicket and the ball raced away to the fence for four.

Over 2.4 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Over 2.5 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and let it go outside off through to the keeper.

Over 2.6 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, comes on to the front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

Over 4.1 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and defends it to mid-off.

Over 4.2 Kagiso Rabada bowls it short of length to Kusal Mendis, no runs, goes on to the back foot and let it go through to the keeper.

Over 4.3 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and defends it towards mid-off.

Over 4.4 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets inside the line and ducks under it comfortably.

Over 4.5 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and knocks it to cover.

Over 4.6 Kagiso Rabada bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and defends it to cover.

Over 6.1KagisoRabada to KusalMendisNo runs ...

Over 6.2KagisoRabada to KusalMendisNo runs ...

Over 6.3KagisoRabada to KusalMendisNo runs ...

Over 6.4KagisoRabada to KusalMendisBoundary! ...

Over 6.5KagisoRabada to KusalMendisNo runs ...

Over 6.6KagisoRabada to KusalMendisNo runs ...

Over 7.3 WD Parnell bowls a pitched up delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and pushes it straight to cover.

Over 7.4 WD Parnell bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and punches it straight back to the bowler.

Over 7.5 WD Parnell bowls a pitched up delivery to Kusal Mendis, Boundary! Comes on to the front foot and lifts it over mid-on and the ball has enough legs to dribble over the fence.

Over 7.6 WD Parnell bowls a pitched up delivery to Kusal Mendis, Boundary! Gets under the ball and drills the drive over the cover fielder. The ball races to the fence in no time.

Over 9.1 Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, comes on to the front foot and blocks it towards cover.

Over 9.2 Andile Phehlukwayo bowls it short of length to Kusal Mendis, no runs, goes on to the back foot and shoulders arms to let it go through to the keeper.

Over 9.3 Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a pitched up delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets a big stride forward to defend this to point.

Over 9.4 Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a good length delivery to Kusal Mendis, Boundary! Opens the bat face to pierce the gap between point and extra cover as the ball races away to the fence.

Over 9.5 Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a pitched up delivery to Kusal Mendis, no runs, gets forward and driven straight to the man at cover.

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