South Africa vs Sri Lanka ಸ್ಕೋರ್, 1st T20I of Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2021

Kagiso Rabada to Chamika Karunaratne. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin. South Africa win the match by 28 runs, and they lead the series by 1-0. Chandimal batted till the end and remained unbeaten on 66. For the visitors, the bowlers did a great job to defend this total. Aiden Markram has been adjudged as the Player of the Match. Do join us for the second T20I on Sunday. Until then, cheers.

Kagiso Rabada to Dinesh Chandimal. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Nortje.

Kagiso Rabada to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Chamika Karunaratne. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

SIX! Kagiso Rabada to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Anrich Nortje to Dinesh Chandimal. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Klaasen. An excellent over from Nortje and finishes his spell.

Anrich Nortje to Dinesh Chandimal. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.

Wide Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Half volley, wide outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Anrich Nortje to Dinesh Chandimal. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.

Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.

Dwaine Pretorius to Dinesh Chandimal. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Dwaine Pretorius to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.

Dwaine Pretorius to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Dwaine Pretorius to Dinesh Chandimal. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

APPEAL! Dwaine Pretorius to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Hendricks, appeal made for Run Out.

Dwaine Pretorius to Dinesh Chandimal. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs.

SIX! Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Fortuin.

Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Anrich Nortje to Dinesh Chandimal. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.

Anrich Nortje to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

OUT! Bowled. Anrich Nortje to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed. Nortje shatters the stumps at a quick pace.

Dwaine Pretorius to Dhananjaya de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shamsi.

Wide Dwaine Pretorius to Dhananjaya de Silva. Slower length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

OUT! Caught. Dwaine Pretorius to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Hendricks. Hasaranga looks for a big hit but miscues. Hendricks takes an easy catch.

Dwaine Pretorius to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

Dwaine Pretorius to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, to leg down the track working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.