South Africa vs Sri Lanka ICC CWC, 2023, Full Score Card

OUT! BOWLED'EM! All over for Sri Lanka! Hurls it on the of stump line with a scrambled seam, Matheesha Pathirana clears his front leg and goes for a mighty heave to hit it over the bowler. Misses it altogether and sees the ball crash into the off and middle stump. Kagiso Rabada finishes with two wickets. South Africa win by 102 runs!

Pacy delivery, on a length, in the channel on off, Matheesha Pathirana stays leg side and looks to use the pace of the ball but misses out.

Takes pace off and bangs it in short, near the tramline on off, Matheesha Pathirana reaches out to ramp it over the keeper but misses.

On a yorker length, at the toes, Matheesha Pathirana backs away and digs it out back to the bowler.

Angling in, full and on middle and leg, Matheesha Pathirana gets behind the line and keeps it out on the off side.

FOUR! Proper tailender shot! Fullish delivery, honing in at the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka tries to drive down the ground. Gets an outside edge that flies over backward point for a boundary.

Full and sliding on the pads, Dilshan Madushanka misses the clip and gets hit on the front pad.

Dilshan Madushanka is the last man in.

OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust now! Gerald Coetzee gets his third wicket of the match. He lands this short of a length and on leg, slower too, Kasun Rajitha goes through his pull shot early and fails to get the power on it as the ball flies towards deep square leg where Aiden Markram takes a comfortable catch. South Africa one wicket away from the win now!

Pitched up, on middle, Matheesha Pathirana slices it towards third man for a run.

Full again and on middle, Matheesha Pathirana tries to loft it over the bowler but misses as the ball just goes over the stumps.

Full and on middle, Kasun Rajitha drills it towards long off for a single.

This is on a good length and on leg, angling in, Matheesha Pathirana blocks it out down the pitch.

In the blockhole, on off, Kasun Rajitha digs it out towards covers for a single.

Length again but down the leg side, angling in, Kasun Rajitha misses out on his pull. Wided.

On a length and on off, Kasun Rajitha keeps it out to the off side.

Back of a length and around off, Kasun Rajitha looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

SIX! A different type of no-look maximum! Marco Jansen lands this short and on middle, Kasun Rajitha backs away and hammers it without even looking at it as the ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

FOUR! Good shot! This is full and around off, Kasun Rajitha smacks it through the line and the ball goes well over mid off for a boundary.

A slower one, on a length but outside off, Kasun Rajitha fails to reach it. It is called a wide.

Another full ball, on leg, angling in, Matheesha Pathirana looks to keep it out but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Fullish delivery, on off, Matheesha Pathirana makes room and swings through the line but misses it completely.

FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana gets a boundary now! Gerald Coetzee pitches this one up and on off, Matheesha Pathirana backs away and slices it over backward point for four more runs.

Fuler one this time, on off, Matheesha Pathirana tries to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Swing and a miss! This is on a good length and around, slower too, Matheesha Pathirana tries to slog it away but fails to connect.

On a length and on middle, Matheesha Pathirana blocks it onto the pitch.

FOUR! Fine shot! Marco Jansen lands this back of a length and around leg, Kasun Rajitha backs away and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for four more runs.

A slower one now, full and on middle, Kasun Rajitha drills it down the ground where Marco Jansen sticks his left leg out and stops it.

Halt! Kasun Rajitha is experiencing discomfort in his left shoulder and has asked the physio to attend to him. We are all good to go now.

FOUR! Up and over! Marco Jansen lands this short of a length and around off, Kasun Rajitha slaps it over mid off for another boundary.

Marco Jansen bangs in a bouncer now, on leg, Kasun Rajitha does well to duck under it.

Marco Jansen nails the yorker now, on off, Kasun Rajitha digs it out well to the off side.

FOUR! Nice shot! Marco Jansen serves this full and around off, Kasun Rajitha clears his front leg and smashes it through extra covers for a boundary.

Tosses it up again, full and at the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana blocks it out off the front foot.

Tossed up, on off, Matheesha Pathirana prods forward and keeps it out.

Matheesha Pathirana is the new batter for Sri Lanka.

OUT! BOWLED! Keshav Maharaj has his man eventually! Bowls this one with the angle, full and slidng in, on leg, Dasun Shanaka goes on the back foot to defend a full delivery which leads to his downfall. The ball skids onto the pads and deflects back onto the stumps. Keshav Maharaj is a relieved man as he sees the back of the dangerous-looking Dasun Shanaka.

Nails the yorker, at the toes, Dasun Shanaka digs it out.

FOUR! The runs continue to flow! Flatter and quicker, on middle and leg, Dasun Shanaka goes on the back foot to pull. The ball keeps low and Shanaka gets an inside edge that goes wide of short fine leg for a boundary.

FIVE WIDES! Fired in, full and down leg, Dasun Shanaka misses the tickle and Heinrich Klaasen fails to tidy it up as well. The ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

SIX! Just over! Keshav Maharaj drags it down, short and on off and middle, Dasun Shanaka rocks on the back foot and flat bats it towards long on. Kagiso Rabada stationed there, leaps one-handed to his right but the ball goes over him.

In the blockhole, on off, Dasun Shanaka jams it out to mid off and keeps the strike with a single.

Another delivery angled away, on a length, outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to drive it on the up. Gets an inside edge and the ball is stopped by Heinrich Klaasen diving to his left.

On a yorker length, outside off, Kasun Rajitha tries to squeeze this one out. Bottom edges it behind the wicket where Heinrich Klaasen dives to his left and keeps it to a single.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and hurls it full, outside off, Kasun Rajitha goes for a mighty heave across the line but does not connect.

Slower and fuller, wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka reaches out and knocks it down to long off for a run.

Angles it away from over the wicket, on a length, outside off, Dasun Shanaka dabs it straight to backward point. A bad bounce results in David Miller taking a blow on the knee.

Beauty! Floated up, on off, Kasun Rajitha is drawn forward in defence. The ball dips on him and turns away to beat the outside edge.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Temba Bavuma has a word with the bowler and goes for the review. Darted in, full and on leg, Kasun Rajitha plants his foot forward but misses out on the clip. Gets pinged on the front pad and Keshav Maharaj goes up in appeal. The UltraEdge shows no bat and the impact is umpire's call and it is missing the wickets on Ball Traking. South Africa lose their review.

Drops it short, slower and outside off, Dasun Shanaka rocks back and cuts it to deep point for one.

Uppish but safe! Tossed up, on off and middle, Kasun Rajitha drives it aerially down the wicket. Hits it to the left of the diving Keshav Maharaj for a single.

WIDE! Full and sliding down leg, Kasun Rajitha lunges forward but mises the tickle. Heinrich Klaasen takes the bails off but Rajitha had his back leg grounded inside the crease.

Short and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka cuts it deep cover and takes a single.

Angling in, short and on middle and leg, Dasun Shanaka goes back to turn it away. The ball spins away and gets a soft leading edge to backward point.

Pacy delivery, shortish delivery, on off, Dasun Shanaka goes for the pull again. Chops it back onto his foot and takes a single.

FOUR! Excellent placement! FIFTY for Dasun Shanaka! Sri Lankan skipper is turning it on here. Back of a length, on middle, Dasun Shanaka swivels and pulls it from the crease. Drags it wide of deep square leg for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Three boundaries in a row! Slower and fuller, on off, Dasun Shanaka waits for the ball to arrive and hammers it to the left of mid on for four more runs.

FOUR! Sliced away! Short and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka hangs back and slaps it over backward point for back-to-back boundaries.

FOUR! Up and over! Gerald Coetzee bowls it slower, fuller in length, on off, Dasun Shanaka lofts it over mid on for a boundary.

SIX! Not in control but Dasun Shanaka has a maximum! Back of a length, on middle, Dasun Shanaka gets cramped for room but still goes through with the pull. Gets a top edge that goes over the keeper and all the way for six.

Lands it short of a length, on off, Kasun Rajitha guides it from the crease towards point.

Another off pace delivery, full and at the stumps, Kasun Rajitha swings yet again and somehow manages to toe-end it back to the keeper.

Bowls it full this time, outside off, Kasun Rajitha tries to loft it down the ground but gets undone by the slower delivery.

Slower and shorter, on middle, Dasun Shanaka tucks it wide of mid-wicket and takes a single.

A huge mixup but no harm done! Back of a length, on middle, Kasun Rajitha hops and drops it in front of point. A yes-no situation for the single and the batters eventually decide to cross. David Miller picks the ball cleanly but misses the shy at the non-striker's end.

Bowls it slower and fuller, around off, Kasun Rajitha tries to go down the ground with a straight bat but swings early.

Fullish delivery, looped up, on off, Kasun Rajitha squeezes it out wide of backward point for a run.

Full and sliding down leg, Dasun Shanaka tickles it to fine leg and takes one more single.

Angling in, at the batter, on a good length, Kasun Rajitha makes room and punches it to deep cover for a run.

Offers width outside off, on a length, Kasun Rajitha backs away and slaps it over extra cover for a couple of runs.

Another delivery on a length, over off, Dasun Shanaka guides it along the ground to third man for one more.

Full and on off, Dasun Shanaka stays leg side of the ball and pushes it towards mid off.

This is bowled short and slower, outside off, Kasun Rajitha swings across the line but connects with thin air.

Pace taken off again, on a length, on off, Dasun Shanaka steers it down to third man and rotates the strike.

Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Kasun Rajitha drives it square to deep point and picks up a single.

Pace on this time, short and at the batter, pulled away to deep square leg for a single.

Another off pace delivery, on a length, wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka slashes away from the body but does not connect.

A length delivery, slower, on off, Dasun Shanaka dabs it from the crease to backward point.

Pitched up again, on off, Dasun Shanaka drives it firmly to extra cover where the fielder dives and parries the ball towards mid off. They cross.

Slows it up, full and outside off, Kasun Rajitha clears his front leg and swings through the line. Gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for one.

This is bowled into the wicket, outside off, Kasun Rajitha sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Delivers it full, on off, Kasun Rajitha drives it tamely towards mid off.

Kasun Rajitha comes out to the middle now.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Another one bites the dust! An inspired bowling change by Temba Bavuma as Gerald Coetzee strikes straight away! Hurls it on a good length, angling away, in the corridor of uncertainty on off, Dunith Wellalage tries to defend from the crease. He has a feel for the delivery and pays the price. Gets a feather on it and Heinrich Klaasen pouches it neatly with both hands. Sri Lanka are failing apart in the chase.

On a good length, in the channel on off, Dasun Shanaka steers it with an open bat face to third man for a single.

Dunith Wellalage is the next man in.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A stunning catch by Reeza Hendricks and South Africa finally have a breakthrough! Lungi Ngidi comes from 'round the wicket and rolls his fingers over the ball. Hurls it full and near the tramline on off, Charith Asalanka has to reach out to get bat to ball. Slices it in the air and in front of deep point. The substitute fielder, Reeza Hendricks sprints across and slides to his left and makes a tough catch look easy. A massive blow for Sri Lanka.

Into the wicket, on middle, Dasun Shanaka pulls it along the ground to deep square leg and takes a single.

FOUR! Cut away! Short and a bit wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka waits on the back foot and allows the ball to come to him. Cuts it late and gets it to the left of backward point for a boundary.

On off and middle, fuller as well, Dasun Shanaka walks across in the crease and nudges it towards mid-wicket.

Angling in, on a good length, around off, Dasun Shanaka backs away to run it fine on the off side but does not connect.

Leg bye! Fullish delivery, tailing into the pads, Charith Asalanka gets beaten on the clip and runs a leg bye as the ball rolls off his pads on the leg side.

Serves it full again, on off, Charith Asalanka lunges forward and taps it with soft hands. Pinches a quick single towards the extra cover region.

Fuller in length, on middle, Dasun Shanaka eases it in front of cover and calls his partner through for a single.

Pacy delivery, on a good length, at the hips, Charith Asalanka helps it down to fine leg and gets across for a single.

FOUR! Short again and punished again! Rabad takes pace off a bit and bowls it on middle, Charith Asalanka gets on his toes and pulls it to the right of deep square leg this time for four more runs.

Length delivery, angling in, on middle, Charith Asalanka tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket.

WIDE! Banged in short, outside off, Charith Asalanka lets the ball go. The ball goes over his head for a wide.

FOUR! Nicely done! Kagiso Rabada bowls it short and at the batter, Charith Asalanka gets cramped for room but still manages to swat it away and wide of deep square leg for a boundary.

Drinks break! Sri Lanka are rebuilding nicely with Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka in the middle. With 215 more runs needed, these two batters will have to bat through. As far as South Africa are concerned, it seems like complacency has crept in with a few chances going down. That said, they will feel that it is a matter of just one wicket to have complete control of the proceedings. An exciting phase of the game coming up.

On a length and on off, Dasun Shanaka keeps it out to the off side. 13 runs off the over then!

SIX MORE! Marco Jansen bangs this one short again and down the leg side, Dasun Shanaka looks to pull and takes his eyes off as well but the ball flies of the top edge over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

A slower one now, full and on off, Charith Asalanka taps it towards short covers and scampers across for a single.

Short of a length and on off, Charith Asalanka pulls it towards mid-wicket.

Fuller again, on off, Charith Asalanka drills it towards mid off.

SIX! Shot! Marco Jansen serves this full and on off, Charith Asalanka tries to loft it away over mid on but his bat turns in his hand. However, it has enough legs to clear the long on fence for a maximum.

Fuller delivery just around off, Dasun Shanaka looks to guide it away but misses it.

Slower again, short again, on middle, Charith Asalanka pulls it through square leg for one more.

Back of a length and on middle, Dasun Shanaka drags it towards deep square leg for one.

Touch fuller, on middle, Dasun Shanaka tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

This is on a hard length and on off, Dasun Shanaka has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A slower bouncer, on middle, Charith Asalanka pulls it in the towards deep square leg where the fielder catches it. It means nothing as it is a Free Hit and the batters gets across for a run.

On a length and around leg, Dasun Shanaka flicks it through backward square leg for a single. Oh..no! It is called a No Ball for overstepping. Free Hit coming up...

Kagiso Rabada (5-0-33-1) comes back into the attack.

EDGE AND FOUR! This is short again and around off, Charith Asalanka once again tries to pull but gets another top edge as the ball somehow goes towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Piched up and on middle, Charith Asalanka drill sit down the pitch where Marco Jansen makes a good stop.

DROPPED AND FOUR! Marco Jansen bangs this short again, on off, Charith Asalanka looks to pull but gets a top edge towards fine leg where Andile Phehlukwayo runs to his left but fails to grab it and then he picks up the ball while already outside the fence. Lack of awareness and the umpire signals a boundary after a few replays.

Back of a length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka cuts it towards deep point for a run.

Full again and on middle, Charith Asalanka swipes across the line but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.

Full and on middle, Charith Asalanka tucks it wide of short mid-wicket.

Quicker, full and on leg, Dasun Shanaka defends it on the front foot.

Short and on middle, Charith Asalanka pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

Flatter, full and on off, Dasun Shanaka gets to the pitch of it and drills it towards long on for a run.

FIFTY FOR ASALANKA! This has been a fighting knock from him and has kept Sri Lanka in this chase. This is short again, on off, Charith Asalanka steers it towards short third man for a single.

FOUR! Nice shot! Keshav Maharaj floats this up, short and around leg, Charith Asalanka moves back and tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Tossed up and on off, Charith Asalanka uses his feet to take it on the full and drills it wide of short covers where Aiden Markram doves to his left to make a brilliant stop.

Right in the blockhole, on off, Dasun Shanaka digs it out towards short covers.

Back of a length and on off, Dasun Shanaka leaves it alone.

DROPPED! A chance goes begging here! This is short again and on middle, Charith Asalanka pulls it in the air towards deep square leg where Rassie van der Dussen moves to his left but spills it out. Two runs taken. Asalanka gets a life now!

Short and on middle, Dasun Shanaka pulls it towards deep square leg for another run.

Length again, on off, Dasun Shanaka taps it towards point.

On a length and around leg, Charith Asalanka tucks it towards square leg for a single.

Shortish and outside off, Dasun Shanaka punches it straight to extra covers.

Flatter, full and on off, Dasun Shanaka drives it straight to short covers.

Floated, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka knocks it down the pitch.

Short again and on midde, Charith Asalanka clips it towards square leg for a run.

Short and around off, Dasun Shanaka punches it wide of long off for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka blocks it back to the bowler.

SIX! Charith Asalanka clears the fence now! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a hard length and around leg, Charith Asalanka gets into good positon and whips it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Short of a length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka slices it on the bounce towards third man for one more.

A bit fuller and on leg, Charith Asalanka looks to work it away but misses as th eball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg  bye is taken.

Change of pace once more from Ngidi, on a length and around off, Dasun Shanaka guides it towards third man for one.

This is on a good length but down the leg side, Dasun Shanaka lets it go to the keeper. Wided.

Another slower one, full and on middle, Charith Asalanka clips it towards fine leg for a run.

Lungi Ngidi bangs in a bouncer but too high, on middle, Charith Asalanka ducks under it. It is called a wide.

A slower delivery, on a length and outside off, Charith Asalanka uses his feet to slog it away but fails to reach it.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Goes short again, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka flicks it off the back foot through square leg for one.

Flighted, full and on off, Charith Asalanka knocks it towards mid off.

Short and around off, Dasun Shanaka moves back and punches it towards sweeper covers for a run.

Floated, full and on middle, Charith Asalanka tucks it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! A streaky boundary now! This is tossed up, full and around off, angling away, Charith Asalanka looks to flick but gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Slower again, short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka dabs it towards point.

Back of a length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to cut it away but misses.

Pitched up and around off, Dasun Shanaka defends it towards short covers.

A slower one now, full again, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it wide of short covers for a single.

Touch fuller and on middle, Charith Asalanka blocks it back to the bowler.

On a length and on off, Charith Asalanka bunts it towards backward point.

Flatter delivery, short once more and on leg, angling in, Dasun Shanaka backs away and pats it down towards short covers.

Quicker, short and on middle, keeps low, Charith Asalanka manages to work it through square leg for a run.

Goes short again, on middle, Dasun Shanaka pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka blocks it back to the bowler.

Short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka punches it wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs and gets off the mark.

Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka walks out to the middle.

OUT! TAKEN! Keshav Maharaj strikes now! Dhananjaya de Silva fails to make much impact in this game. This is short and around off, slower through the air too, Dhananjaya de Silva makes room and tries to cut away but does so uppishly towards backward point where Andile Phehlukwayo (Sub) takes an excellent low catch diving forward. Sri Lanka��lose half their side now!

Skidding on, outside off, on a good length, Charith Asalanka has a push away from the body and the ball zips past his outside edge. A good lover for Sri Lanka, 11 came off it.

SIX! Whoa, cracking shot! Pace on this time, in the slot, outside off, Charith Asalanka shuffles and picks the bones out of it. Thumps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

FOUR! Up and over! Gerald Coetzee takes pace off and bowls it full, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka picks the change of pace and brings his wrists into play. Whips it over mid on for a boundary.

Fuller this time, on off, Charith Asalanka lunges forward and drives it straight to extra cover.

On a good length, pacy delivery, on off, Dhananjaya de Silva runs it down to third man where Marco Jansen moves well to his left and keeps it to a single.

Bowls it short and wide outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva throws his hands at the delivery but connects with thin air.

Full again, around off, Charith Asalanka works it with soft hands towards mid-wicket.

Bowls it full and outside off, Charith Asalanka drives without much timing towards cover.

Short and on off, pushed back to the bowler by Charith Asalanka.

Offers flight again, full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva executes the slog sweep this time and hits it wide of deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Streaky but Dhananjaya de Silva has his first boundary! Fired in, full and on off and middle, Dhananjaya de Silva gets down on one knee and goes for the sweep again. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps and beats Lungi Ngidi at short fine leg despite the chase.

Close but not close enough! Gives the ball air nicely, a bit full and turning away, outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva reaches out in front and goes for the slog sweep. The ball spins away and beats him. Heinrich Klaasen takes the bails off and the third umpire is called into action. The replays show that de Silva had done enough to drag his back leg inside the crease before the bails were taken off.

SIX! Nonchalantly done! Fractionally short, on middle, Charith Asalanka gets into a good position and pulls it with fast hands. Clears the deep square leg fence for a maximum.

Full and pace on, outside off, Charith Asalanka creams the drive but straight to extra cover.

Loopy slower delivery, on a yorker length, Dhananjaya de Silva gets his bat down in time and squeezes it out to third man for one more run.

Bangs it into the wicket, around leg, Charith Asalanka gets inside the line and pulls it without much timing to fine leg for one.

Angles this one across, on a good length, on off, Charith Asalanka dabs it wide of backward point. The substitute fielder, Reeza Hendricks slides to his right at deep point and keeps it to two.

In the channel on off, on a hard length, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to defend off the back foot. The ball nips away a bit and induces an outside edge to third man for a single.

Drops it short again, on off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays beside the ball and punches it to long off to keep the strike.

Keeps it short, on the pads, Charith Asalanka nurdles it from the crease to deep square leg and gets across for a run.

Shorter this time, on middle, Charith Asalanka rocks back and flat bats it back to the bowler.

This is bowled short, around leg, Charith Asalanka gets down and paddles it straight to short fine leg.

Darted away, full and on off, Charith Asalanka plants his foot forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

Loops it up nicely, full and turning in, on off, Charith Asalanka gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

A bit fuller and outside off, Charith Asalanka extends his arms and knocks it to deep point for a single. Another probing over by Coetzee.

On a shortish length, on off, Charith Asalanka pats it off the back foot towards cover.

Bowls it into the wicket, outside off, Charith Asalanka shapes to pull off the back foot. The ball rears off the surface and zips over his bat.

Dishes it out on a hard length, on middle, Charith Asalanka gets cramped for room as the ball jags back in and catches him high on the thigh pad.

In the channel on off, on a good length, Charith Asalanka has a waft away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

At 138.3 kph, on a length, on off, Charith Asalanka blocks it out off the back foot.

Angling in, over off, on a good length, Dhananjaya de Silva hangs back and blocks it out with a straight bat towards short extra cover.

Slanted away, on a length, outside off, Charith Asalanka eases it through covers for a single.

WIDE! Goes shorter and slower, on middle, Charith Asalanka ducks underneath. The ball goes over the head for a wide.

Much straighter this time, on off and middle, on a good length, Charith Asalanka defends it off the inner half of the bat from the crease.

Lands it just outside off, on a length, Charith Asalanka opens the bat face and dabs it towards cover-point.

FOUR! All timing! Back of a length by Rabada, just outside off, Charith Asalanka stands tall and pulls it a bit aerially but to the left of mid-wicket for his first boundary.

Dishes out a length delivery, around off, Charith Asalanka shuffles and taps it towards mid off.

On the off stump line, on a good length, Dhananjaya de Silva defends it from the crease. A successful over by Gerald Coetzee comes to an end.

Shortish delivery, on off, Dhananjaya de Silva swivels in the crease and pulls it to the left of deep square leg. Opens his account with a couple of runs.

Good-length delivery, on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva nudges it with soft hands towards mid on.

WIDE! Goes short on this occasion, on off, Dhananjaya de Silva shapes to pull but aborts his shot at the last moment. The ball sails over the batter's head for a wide.

Delivers it on a hard length, on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva gets behind the line solidly and defends it back to the bowler.

Drinks! Just like that South Africa are back on top again. South Africa have managed to get rid of both the set batters in quick succession and will look to build on this now. Sri Lanka will have to start the rebuilding process but also keep the runs flowing as they are chasing a pretty big score. Also, Dhananjaya de Silva walks out to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Gerald Coetzee gets into the act now in his very first over! Sri Lanka have now lost both set batters. Steams in from over the wicket and delivers it into the wicket and at the batter. The ball slides onto the bat quickly and Sadeera Samarawickrama gets into an awkward position. He tries to get on his toes to turn it away but closes the bat face early. Gets a leading edge that goes towards mid on where Marco Jansen sprints and slides forward to complete a good low catch. Maiden ODI World Cup wicket for Gerald Coetzee.

Comes into the attack and starts off on a good length, angling in, on middle and leg, Sadeera Samarawickrama chips it a bit uppishly but in front of mid on.

Offers width outside off, short in length, Sadeera Samarawickrama frees his arms and cuts it along the ground to deep cover. Retains the strike with a single.

Fullish delivery, at the stumps, Charith Asalanka helps it off his pads to fine leg and opens his account with a single.

Charith Asalanka is the next man in.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Kagiso Rabada gets the big wicket and he is thrilled to bits! Kusal Mendis's blitzkrieg comes to an end. Bowls it on a hard length, outside off, skidding on as well, Kusal Mendis goes for the cut off the back foot but the ball is too close to play that shot. Gets an outside edge that travels quickly behind the wicket. Heinrich Klaasen reacts quickly to his right and does the rest. Mendis is distraught and starts to make the slow walk back into the hut.

Bowls it slower and on a back of a length, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama runs it down to third man and gets across for a single.

Full and sliding down leg, Sadeera Samarawickrama misses out on the tickle as the ball rolls off his pads to square leg.

Length delivery, just outside off, Kusal Mendis drives it on the up towards extra cover where Aiden Markram makes a good stop to his left.

FOUR! Well swept! A bit too full by Maharaj, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama gets down in a flash and sweeps it through the vacant backward square leg region for four more runs.

Drops it short, around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama premeditates and uses his feet but cannot get it away this time.

FOUR! Good use of the feet! Tossed up this time, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama puts the dancing shoes on and carves it over extra cover for a boundary.

Short once more, outside off, Kusal Mendis whips it down the ground to long on and roates the strike.

This is bowled short, on the pads, Kusal Mendis camps back to clip it away but misses and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Floats it up, full and turning away, outside off, Kusal Mendis lunges forward and dabs it towards point.

Serves it back of a length, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama backs away to ramp it over the keeper but misses out.

At 139.7 kph, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama drives firmly with a straight bat but picks out Temba Bavuma at mid off.

Rabada takes pace off and bowls it fuller, around off, Kusal Mendis gets low and runs it down to third man for one more.

Lands it short, on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama gets on his toes and punches it through covers for a single.

Bowls it closer to the off-stump, on a good length, Kusal Mendis opens the face of his bat and steers it down to third man for a single.

Leg bye! Bowls it on a hard length, angling in, on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama hops to turn it away. Misses and the ball rolls off his thigh pad towards third man for a leg bye.

Powerplay 2! South Africa can now have 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over.

Gives this one some air as well, short and on off, Kusal Mendis winds up for the sweep but guides it towards short third man in the end.

Quicker, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama drives it towards extra covers where the fielder fails to stop and allows a run.

SiX! Sadeera Samarawickrama gets into the six-hitting act now! This is tossed up and around middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama skips down the track and lofts it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Fires this one full an down the leg side, Sadeera Samarawickrama misses his glance.

Slower through the air, short and outside off, Sadeera Samarawickrama punches it towards covers.

Oh..turn! Keshav Maharaj begins with a floated delivery, short and on off, turning away, Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

SIX! Another one! Kagiso Rabada bangs this short again but on middle, Kusal Mendis picks up the length early and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Touch fuller and on middle, Kusal Mendis works it wide of mid-wicket and comes back for the second. Good running!

SIX! Easy pickings! Kagiso Rabada bangs this one short and down the leg side, Kusal Mendis swivels and hooks it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

A slower one, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Length again and on leg, Sadeera Samarawickrama clips it through backward square leg for a run.

On a length and around off, Kusal Mendis steers it towards short third man where Lungi Ngidi fumbles a bit and allows the single.

FOUR! Sadeera Samarawickrama gets off the mark in style! Marco Jansen lands this on a good length but down the leg side, Sadeera Samarawickrama nudges it nicely towards the vacant deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Sadeera Samarawickrama is the new batter.

OUT! TIMBER! Marco Jansen strikes again! Kusal Perera's struggle in the middle finally comes to an end. Janses lands this on a hard length and around off, angles in sharply with pace, Kusal Perera stays in his crease to play at it but loses his shape and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps again. Sri Lanka lose both their openers!

FOUR! Kusal Perera gets his first boundary now! Marco Jansen bangs this onto the pitch and on middle, Kusal Perera pulls it with no timing but it goes towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for four runs.

Swing and a miss! Marco Jansen lands this on a good length and around fof, Kusal Perera swings wildly across the line and only connects with thin air.

Short of a length and on middle, Kusal Mendis pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Kusal Mendis finds the fence again! Marco Jansen serves this full and around leg, Kusal Mendis goes for the flick and times it sweetly between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Back of a length and on off, Kusal Perera chops it down to the off side as the ball goes nowhere.

Short of a length and around off, Kusal Perera punches it wide of mid off where Temba Bavuma lets it through and allows the second run.

Fuller one and on off, Kusal Perera looks to play at it but gets an inside edge past the stumps towards short fine leg.

Back of a length and on off, Kusal Mendis steers it through point for a run.

DROPPED! South Africa let go of a genuine opportunity here! This is full and on middle, Kusal Perera has a swipe across the line but only gets a top edge as the ball flies towards the extra cover region where David Miller and Temba Bavuma make a meal of it and none of them goes for the catch in the end. A single is taken and Perera gets off the mark finally.

Kagiso Rabada starts with a fuller delivery, on off, Kusal Perera pushes it towards covers.

Kagiso Rabada comes on to bowl, replacing Lungi Ngidi.

This is on a hard length and on middle, shaping away, Kusal Mendis looks to block but gets an outside edge on two bounces towards short third man.

SIX! BOOM! FIFTY FOR MENDIS! He gets to it in just 25 balls and this has been a beautiful display of power hitting. This is another full delivery, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis uses the pace and whips it over the deep square leg fence for a maximum.

FOUR! Up and over! Marco Jansen pitches this one up and on middle, Kusal Mendis lofts it over with the inside half of the bat over mid on for a boundary now.

SIX! Kusal Mendis is only dealing in sixes here! Marco Jansen serves this one full again, on middle, Kusal Mendis shuffles across a bit and ramps it to perfection over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

Touch fuller, on leg, Kusal Perera misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

On a length and on off, Kusal Perera pushes it towards covers.

SIX! THIRD SIX OF THE OVER! Lungi Ngidi once again goes fuller and on the pads, Kusal Mendis picks it up well and deposits over the deep backward square leg fence for another maximum. Superb batting!

SIX! Into the crowd! Exceptional batting from Kusal Mendis! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a good length and around middle again, Kusal Mendis this time heaves it well over the deep mid-wicket fence another biggie.

Another full delivery, on middle, angling in, Kusal Mendis mistimes his drive towards mid on.

Full again and on off, Kusal Mendis taps it towards point.

SIX! What a shot! Lungi Ngidi serves this one full but down the leg side, Kusal Mendis picks it up from there and whips it way over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.

On a length and on off, Kusal Mendis chops it down to the off side.

Back of a length and on off, angles in sharply, Kusal Perera gets hurried as he tries to work it away but misses and gets hit around his box. This must have hurt!

Fullish delivery, on off, Kusal Mendis taps it in front of mid off for a quick single.

This is on a hard length and on off, shaping away once again, Kusal Mendis gets squared up as he tries to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Kusal Mendis initially thinks about playing at it but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

SIX! BANG! Kusal Mendis decides to go big now! Marco Jansen bowls this a touch fuller and outside off, Kusal Mendis reaches for it and uses his bottom hand well to slice it over the deep point fence for a biggie.

Marco Jansen bangs in a sharp bouncer, quick too, on off, Kusal Mendis lets it go to the keeper.

Overpitched and on off, Kusal Mendis mistimes his drive wide of mid off where Temba Bavuma dives to his right but only manages to parry it behind. They cross.

This is on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Kusal Mendis looks to push it away but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.

FOUR! Another boundary! Lungi Ngidi continues with fuller length, on middle this time, Kusal Mendis closes the face of the bat and drills it wide of mid on for four more runs.

Pitched up, on off, swinging away in he air, Kusal Mendis knocks it towards mid off.

Back of a length and on off, Kusal Mendis dabs it towards point.

FOUR! First boundary of the innings! Lungi Ngidi serves this full and around off, Kusal Mendis leans onto his drive nicely and drills it past mid off for a boundary.

This is on a good length and on middle, Kusal Mendis works it through square leg for a single.

Marco Jansen bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on off, Kusal Mendis sways away from it and Heinrich Klaasen collects it near his chest.

Goes fuller this time, on off, Kusal Mendis pushes it towards covers.

On a length and on off, Kusal Mendis keeps it out to the off side.

Janse loses his line and bowls this full but way down the leg side, Kusal Mendis leaves it alone. Wided.

Is it two in two for Marco Jansen? The umpire raises his finger but Kusal Mendis takes a review. He serves this on a good length and on middle, shaping in again, Kusal Mendis tries to flick it but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved but Ball Tracking indicates that the ball is gong over the wickets. Mendis is safe for now!

Kusal Mendis walks in at number 3.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! A peach of delivery from Marco Jansen and he strikes with his very first delivery. Jansen begins with a fuller delivery, on middle, nips back in sharply after hitting the deck, Pathum Nissanka gets stuck in his crease as he tries to fend it away but gets beaten by the pace as well as the movement, and the ball goes through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their first wicket!

Marco Jansen will operate from the other end.

Touch fuller this time but on the leg stump line again, Kusal Perera once again is late to put his bat down in time for the flick and gets hit on the pads as the ball flies towards point.

BEATEN! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a hard length and just around off, shaping away this time, Kusal Perera has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Lungi Ngidi pitches this one up, on leg, shaping in, Kusal Perera looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Fuller again and on off, Kusal Perera drives it uppishly but well in front of covers.

Sri Lanka are underway with extras! This is a bit fuller and around leg, Pathum Nissanka misses his flick but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken.

Lungi Ngidi starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, angling in with good bounce, Pathum Nissanka looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side.

Only a single to end the innings then! Dilshan Madushanka finishes with yet another good yorker, outside off, Marco Jansen reaches for it and forces it down to long off for one more. South Africa finish on 428/5!

Another good yorker, on middle, David Miller only manages to jam it out towards long on for one.

Dilshan Madushanka nails the yorker this time, on middle and leg, Marco Jansen manages to dig it out of the toe-end towards backward square leg for a run.

Change of pace now, short of a length and around off, David Miller chops it out towards point for just a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Dilshan Madushanka lands this back of a length and outside off, David Miller makes a bit of room and cuts it over point for a boundary.

Full again but down the leg side this time, David Miller missies his flick. Wided.

Fuller one and on off, David Miller drives it straight to extra covers and refuses the single.

SIX! Marco Jansen joins the act now! Kasun Rajitha serves another slower delivery, full and on middle, Marco Jansen makes room and tries to loft it over the long off fence but mistimes it a bit as his bottom hand comes off. However, he generates enough power to clear the fence easily for another maximum.

Slower one, full and on off, David Miller drills it toward extra covers for one.

SIX! WOW! What a shot! Kasun Rajitha this time keeps his full delivery inside the wide line, on off, but David Miller stays in his crease and smears it over the the deep extra cover fence for a biggie.

Pitched up again but outside off once more, David Miller lets it go to the keeper. It is called a wide again. Kasun Rajitha trying not to bowl in the arc of Miller.

Kasun Rajitha loses his line and bowls this full but well outside off, David Miller leaves it alone, Wided.

Full again, on middle, Marco Jansen clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

In the blockhole, on off, David Miller mistimes his drive and jams it out towards long off for a single.

Slow over-rate penalty! Sri Lanka have been penalised and they can now have only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

SIX! Up, up and away! 400 up for South Africa! Kasun Rajitha serves this full and on middle, in the slot as well, David Miller clears his front leg away and dispatches it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Full and on leg, angling in, follows the batter well, Marco Jansen gets cramped for room as he looks to work it away but gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Another high full toss, on off, Marco Jansen manages well to slice it towards deep point for a brace. This was close to being another No Ball, but the umpires do not think so.

Back of a length and on off, David Miller punches it through covers for one.

FOUR! David Miller makes full use of the Free Hit! Dilshan Madushanka misses the yorker and serves a low full toss, on off, David Miller backs away and smashes it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

NO BALL AND FOUR! Dilshan Madushanka loses his grip and bowls a very high full toss, outside off, David Miller manages to get a bat on it and crunches it over point for a boundary. It is called a No Ball for above waist height full toss, Free Hit coming up...

Full and on middle, Marco Jansen drills it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.

Marco Jansen walks out now.

OUT! TAKEN! Dilshan Madushanka gets his second wicket now! Aiden Markram goes back after a stunning hundred. This is a full toss, outside off, Aiden Markram tries to reach it and slog it away but miscues his shot this time as the ball goes in the air towards long off where Kasun Rajitha settles under it and pouches it safely. Makram walks back to the applause of the crowd and the players. South Africa five down now!

A slower bumper now, on middle, Aiden Markram goes through his pull early and misses as the ball goes off his back towards point. A leg bye is taken.

Fullish and on off, David Miller drives it towards extra covers for one.

Pitched up and around off again, David Miller drills it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker now, outside off, David Miller fails to dig it out.

Lenght again, slower too, on off, Aiden Markram forces it towards long off for a run.

On a length and on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

A full toss, on off, Aiden Markram lofts it towards long off for one.

SIX! BANG! HUNDRED FOR MARKRAM! This is also the fastest-ever ODI World Cup century. He gets to it some style as well, what an effort from him. Dilshan Madushanka lands this short and on middle, slower too, Aiden Markram picks it up and swivels and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. He celebrates with a fist bump and hugs his partner. Then acknowledges the hut and the crowd by taking off his helmet and raising his bat.

FOUR! Powered away! Dilshan Madushanka piches it up and outside off, Aiden Markram reaches for it and carves it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.

Buzzers! This is full and outside off, Aiden Markram slices it towards third man for a run, the fielder throws it well wide of the keeper and the batters get an extra run.

A high full toss, on leg, David Miller gets cramped but manages to keep it down to the leg side. They cross. Markram is asking for a No Ball but the umpire says no.

Back of a length and outside off, David Miller cuts it straight to point.

FOUR! Excellent placement! Matheesha Pathirana offers a bit of width outside off, full in length, Aiden Markram picks the slower delivery and carves it on the off side. Puts it to the left of deep point for four more runs.

On the fourth stump line, fuller in length, David Miller plays it from the crease towards point for one more run.

Bowls it short and slower, outside off, cut away to deep cover for a run.

Fullish delivery this time, on off, David Miller squeezes it out towards deep point for a run.

Back of a length, closer to off, David Miller hangs back and opens the bat face. Guides it towards short third man where the fielder dives and parries it to deep backward point. Two runs taken.

Tries to nail the yorker but ends up serving a knee-high full toss, on off, Aiden Markram punches with a straight bat to long off for a run.

Pace on this time, full as well, outside off, Aiden Markram hits it straight to deep cover and picks up a single.

SIX! Aiden Markram dispatches it with absolute ease! Kasun Rajitha changes his pace again and bowls it full and on off, Aiden Markram picks the slower delivery early and gets into a good position. Thumps it towards the sight screen for six more runs.

In the blockhole on off, at 131.7 kph, David Miller knocks it down to long off and rotates the strike.

Fullish again, near the tramline on off, Aiden Markram slices it along the ground to deep backward point for a run.

Slower and fullish delivery, outside off, David Miller shuffles and jams it out in front of extra cover. Gets off the mark with a single.

'Killer Miller' comes out to the middle now with South Africa eying a score over 400 here.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Kasun Rajitha finally strikes! Cleverly rolls his fingers over the ball and hurls it full, just outside off, Heinrich Klaasen sets himself up deep in his crease and tries to go down the ground. Swings through the line but a bit too early. Gets the elevation but not the distance as he skies it in the air towards long off where Dasun Shanaka settles under it and does the rest. A much-needed breakthrough for Sri Lanka.

SIX! BANG! Aiden Markram continues to motor along! Matheesha Pathirana goes short and slower, around leg, Aiden Markram waits for the ball to arrive and latches into the pull shot. Hits it over deep backward square leg for a maximum.

Takes pace off, full and on leg, Aiden Markram places it with soft hands in the vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Easy pickings for Markram! Tries to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss, on off, Aiden Markram is too good to miss out as he extends his arms and drives it hard and wide of extra cover for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Aiden Markram is making it look too easy! In the slot again by Matheesha Pathirana, on middle, Aiden Markram stays till and gets underneath the delivery. Carves it over extra cover for four more runs.

FIVE WIDES! Oh dear, going from bad to worse! Tries to execute the yorker, at the toes but spills it down leg, Aiden Markram gets inside the line and lets it go. The ball races past the left of Kusal Mendis for a boundary.

FOUR! Hammered! Matheesha Pathirana misses the yorker and serves it a bit in the slot, on middle, Aiden Markram gets his front leg out of the way and drills it back past the bowler for a boundary.

Low full toss, outside off, Heinrich Klaasen frees his arms and squeezes it out towards deep point for a single.

FOUR! Whoa, innovation at its very best! Full in length, just outside off, Aiden Markram pulls out the reverse scoop and gets underneath to hit it over short third man for four more runs.

FIFTY for Aiden Markram! A superb shot to bring up the fifty. Fuller in length, angled across as well, outside off, Aiden Markram stays still and opens the face of his bat. Drives it square and wide of deep point for a boundary.

Into the wicket yet again, on middle, Heinrich Klaasen slaps it past the bowler off the back foot towards long off for a single.

Cramps the batter for room, on a shortish length, Aiden Markram eases it off the back foot in front of extra cover for a run.

Another delivery angled away, on a length, Aiden Markram reaches out to cut. Toe-ends his shot in the vacant point region for two runs more.

Low full toss, angling away, outside off from over the wicket, Heinrich Klaasen shuffles and hits it down the ground towards long off for a single.

On a yorker length, on off, Heinrich Klaasen digs it out towards extra cover and keeps the strike with a single.

Bowls it back of a length, around off, Heinrich Klaasen swivels in the crease to pull but cannot connect.

SIX! Launched down the ground! In the slot with a scrambled seam, on off, Heinrich Klaasen waits deep in his crease and smokes it over long off for a maximum.

FOUR! Nicely done! This is bowled slower and shorter, on middle, Heinrich Klaasen waits for the ball to arrive and drags it right between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a boundary.

DROPPED! A tough chance goes down! Loopy slower delivery, fullish on off, Heinrich Klaasen hammers it down the wicket. Kasun Rajitha is late to react and the ball does not stick in his right palm.

Low full toss, on off, Aiden Markram drills it back to the bowler. Kasun Rajitha gets a hand to it on his follow through and the batters cross for a single.

Quicker, full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen stays back and stabs it towards covers. 19 runs off the over!

Powerplay 3! Sri Lanka now can have 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Fires this one full but way outside off, Heinrich Klaasen leaves it alone. Wided.

Halt! The ball seems to have lost and the umpires have asked for a replacement. Out comes the box of balls for the umpires to choose from. We are all good to go now.

SIX! TWO IN A ROW! This one is even bigger! Dunith Wellalage bowls this flatter, full and around middle again, Heinrich Klaasen goes down on one knee and absolutely smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for another maximum. The ball has gone missing and we will need a new one now.

SIX! BOOM! The Klaasen show starts now! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen goes down and nails his slog-sweep over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Short once more, on off, Aiden Markram punches it towards sweeper covers for a run.

FOUR! Fine shot! Dunith Wellalage lands this quick and short, on middle, Aiden Markram moves to the leg side and cuts it from close to the stumps past point for a boundary.

Short and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen moves back and lofts it on the bounce to long on for a single.

Third full toss of the over, Heinrich Klaasen punches it down the pitch where Kasun Rajitha goes down quickly to get a hand to it and makes a half-stop. They cross.

Overpitched and around off, Aiden Markram digs it out towards sweeper covers for one.

Fuller one and on off, Aiden Markram drives it towards covers and denies the run.

Back of a length and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen swipes it towards deep mid-wicket for another run.

Another full toss, on middle, Aiden Markram eases it towards long off for a run.

A loopy full toss, on off, Heinrich Klaasen drills it towards long off for a single.

Another full delivery, outside off, Heinrich Klaasen moves back and punches it through covers for one.

Darts this one full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen drills it straight to short covers.

Floated, full and on off, Aiden Markram uses his feet and drives it through covers for a run.

Short and around off, Heinrich Klaasen cuts it through cover-point for a single and gets off the mark.

Tossed up, full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen pushes it towards short covers.

Heinrich Klaasen is the new man in.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Dunith Wellalage strikes now! Sri Lanka gets another crucial wicket now. This is slower through the air, full and around middle, Rassie van der Dussen skips down the track to slog it away but fails to get to the pitch of it and loses his bottom hand as he goes through the shot. As a result, the ball goes high in the air towards long on without getting the distance, Sadeera Samarawickrama settles under it and takes a good catch. A beautiful innings from Rassie van der Dussen comes to an end now and South Africa are three down now.

Another good yorker, on middle, angling in, Rassie van der Dussen digs it out off the inner half as the ball rolls towards short fine leg. They cross. Also, the 50-run partnership comes up between these two batters.

In the blockhole, on off, Aiden Markram jams it out to the off side for one.

FOUR! Delicately played! Matheesha Pathirana serves this full and around off, Aiden Markram knows that mid off is up in the circle and just lifts it over that fielder for a boundary and holds the pose for a few seconds.

Short of a length and on off, Aiden Markram mistimes his pull towards mid-wicket.

A slower one, full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards covers for a single.

Full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen drags it with no timing towards mid-wicket.

Matheesha Pathirana (6-0-46-1) returns to the attack.

FOUR! Aiden Markram finds the fence now! Dunith Wellalage lands this short and around off, Aiden Markram backs away a bit and places him punch perfectly wide of point for another boundary. 12 runs off the over then!

Darts this one full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen drills it towards long off for one.

FOUR! Rassie van der Dussen is playing with the field now! This is floated, full and around middle, Rassie van der Dussen moves across and goes down to scoop it towards the vacant fine leg fence for a boundary.

Short again and on middle, Aiden Markram moves back and forces it towards long on for another run.

Quicker, short and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen uses his feet and punches it towards sweeper covers for a run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Aiden Markram drives it towards long off for a single.

A slower bouncer, on middle, Aiden Markram goes through his pull early and mistimes it towards square leg for one.

This is on a good length and on off, Aiden Markram pushes it towards covers.

CENTURY FOR VAN DER DUSSEN! Another brilliant innings from a South African batter and the emotions are visible on his face. This is a full toss, on off, Rassie van der Dussen drives it towards long off for one.

Back of a length and on off, Aiden Markram punches it through covers for a run.

Touch fuller and on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it with soft hands towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

On a length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single. He is one run away from his hundred now.

Overpitched and on middle, Aiden Markram drills it hard again but finds mid on this time.

FOUR! THREE IN A ROW! Dilshan Madushanka lands this short but down the leg side this time, Aiden Markram just helps it on its way wide of fine leg for four more runs.

FOUR! Same shot, same result! Dilshan Madushanka tries to go full again, on middle, Aiden Markram gets his head on top of the ball and plays another fabulous straight drive as the ball race past mid off for a boundary.

FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Dilshan Madushanka serves this touch fuller, on middle, slower too, Aiden Markram once again shows the full face and drills it down the ground for a wonderful boundary.

Dilshan Madushanka bangs in a bouncer but around leg and a bit too high, Aiden Markram ducks under it. It is called a wide.

On a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen blocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Up and over! Dasun Shanaka serves this full and on off, slower too, Aiden Markram presents the full face of the bat and lofts it easily over mid off for a boundary.

Fullish delivery, on off, Aiden Markram bunts it towards short covers.

Back of a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it through covers for a run.

Touch fuller, on off, Rassie van der Dussen steers it towards point.

Length again, on middle, Aiden Markram punches it towards long on for a single.

On a length and on off, Aiden Markram forces it back to the bowler.

Flatter, short and on leg, Rassie van der Dussen nudges it towards short mid-wicket where the fielder misfields a bit but no harm done.

Slower through the air, on off, Aiden Markram pats it through covers for a single.

Darts this one full but down the leg side, Aiden Markram leaves it alone. Wided.

Short again, on off, Aiden Markram punches it towards short covers.

Goes short again and outside off, Aiden Markram moves back and cuts it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it wide of short mid-wicket.

Quicker, short and on off, Aiden Markram stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.

Bends his back and bangs it in short, on off, Rassie van der Dussen sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Short and wide outside off, Aiden Markram reaches out and pats it towards deep cover. Opens his account with a single.

Aiden Markram walks out now.

OUT! TAKEN! Hundred and out for Quinton de Kock! A lapse of concentration and he loses his wicket just after reaching the milestone. A much-needed breakthrough for Sri Lanka. Matheesha Pathirana bangs this short again this time, on off, sticks to the surface a bit, Quinton de Kock goes through his pull a bit early and only manages to get a top edge as the ball loops towards mid on where Dhananjaya de Silva backtracks and takes a fine catch under pressure. A fantastic innings from QDK comes to an end as South Africa lose their second wicket.

FOUR! HUNDRED FOR QDK! He brings up his maiden World Cup century in style and celebrates it with a roar and punches the air. An excellent way to start your campaign. Maheesh Theekshana lands this short and on middle, Quinton de Kock pulls it hard and wide of mid-wicket for a boundary.

On a length and on off, Quinton de Kock taps it towards short covers.

FOUR! Nothing going in the way for Sri Lanka! Matheesha Pathirana bowls a good wide yorker, outside off, Quinton de Kock throws his bat at it and somehow manages to squeeze it wide of third man for a boundary. He moves to 96 now!

Darts this one full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets his bat out in front and keeps it out on the leg side.

SIX! Pulled away with disdain! Dunith Wellalage bowls a half-tracker, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen has all the time in the world to go on the back foot and pulls it without much fuss. Hits it over deep square leg for a biggie, Moves to 96 with this shot.

Coming in with the arm, full and on the pads, Rassie van der Dussen eases it to the right of the bowler.

Slanting in, full and on leg, clipped to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Rassie van der Dussen putting on a show with his reverse hits! Angled in, full and on middle and leg, Rassie van der Dussen fetches it from the leg stump and reverse sweeps it over point for a boundary.

Fired in, full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen reverse paddles it towards short third man. Dunith Wellalage looked interested but there was no pad involved.

Drinks! Quinton de Kock had a chat with the umpire as it looked like he was cramping up a bit. This break will provide him with the required treatment and South Africa will hope that he can bat longer along with the set Rassie van der Dussen and take them to a huge score. They also have a lot of firepower still left in their batting order and are in a strong position in this game. Sri Lanka needs someone to step up now and break this partnership and get a few more wickets to get back in the game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

On a yorker length, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen jams it out towards mid on for one more run. Another good over for South Africa as they continue to march on.

Keeps it full and on off, Quinton de Kock drives it in front of square and rotates the strike.

WIDE! Full but going down leg, Quinton de Kock lets the ball pass for a wide.

Into the wicket, quicker, on off, Quinton de Kock tries to ramp it over the keeper but does not connect.

SIX! A Quinton de Kock special! Full and honing in at the pads, Quinton de Kock lets the ball to come to him and flicks it with ease. Uses the pace and picks up a maximum towards fine leg.

FIVE WIDES! The wheels are coming off! Matheesha Pathirana lose his radar and sprays it miles down leg. Quinton de Kock lets it go and Kusal Mendis cannot get on the end of it either. The ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Slower and on back of a length, on off, Quinton de Kock cuts it without much timing to extra cover.

Chaos in the middle! Matheesha Pathirana starts off on a good length, on off, Quinton de Kock eases it in front of point with soft hands. A yes-no situation for the run between the two batters and they are stuck in the middle. Sadeera Samarawickrama swoops in from backward point and fires an underarm throw at the batting end. Quinton de Kock is late to return but is saved by the throw missing the stumps.

Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it short, on the pads, Quinton de Kock turns it in front of square and keeps the strike. An expensive over from Dunith Wellalage, 14 came off it.

FOUR! Right in the gap! Tossed up, sliding in, full and on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock lunges forward and uses his feet. Brings his wrists into play and clips it right between deep mid-wicket and long on yet another boundary.

FOUR! Quinton de Kock with the reverse paddle now! Coming in with the arm, full and on off, Quinton de Kock does not miss out as he executes the shot to the right of short third man for four more runs.

Turning in, a bit full, on off, Quinton de Kock pushes it from the crease to extra cover.

A bit quicker, full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen eases it in front of point and calls his partner through for a single.

FOUR! Clever batting! Dunith Wellalage floats it up, on off, Rassie van der Dussen reaches out in front and gets down on one knee. Reverse paddles it away from the short third man fielder and gets himself a boundary.

Takes the pace off and bowls it on a length, on off, Rassie van der Dussen waits for it and punches it to deep cover. Retains the strike with a single.

Serves it full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen drives it firmly but straight to mid on.

Back of a length, on off, Rassie van der Dussen shuffles and knocks it wide of deep cover for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Well in control! Kasun Rajitha bangs it in short, on off and middle, Rassie van der Dussen hops and rides on top of the bounce. Rolls his wrists and pulls it to the left of short fine leg for four more runs.

On a length, on the pads, Quinton de Kock turns this one to fine leg and rotates the strike.

In the channel on off, on a good length, Rassie van der Dussen opens the bat face and runs it down to third man. 150-run stand comes up between these two batters with this single.

Was that a chance? Seems so from the reaction of the Sri Lankan players. Offers flight, full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen goes for the reverse sweep and hits it flat and hard to cover-point. Offers flight, full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen goes for the reverse sweep and hits it flat and hard to backward point. Pathum Nissanka flings himself to his right with one hand but the ball does not stick. A single taken as the ball rolls off his hands to deep cover.

Make that five dots in a row! Full this time, on off, dabbed to backward point.

Shorter in length, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen is happy to stay in the crease and block it out.

Drifts full and on the pads, Rassie van der Dussen steps out and helps it straight to short fine leg. Three dots on the trot.

Sees the batter advance and pulls his length back, around off, Rassie van der Dussen keeps it out with soft hands.

Serves it full, on off, Rassie van der Dussen is half-forward and defends it on the off side.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Another slower delivery, full and on the pads, a bit too straight, Quinton de Kock crouches and swats it to the right of the short fine leg fielder for the third boundary of the over.

FOUR! Up and over! Pace taken off by Rajitha, full and on the off stump line, Quinton de Kock stays till and swings through the line. Lofts it over mid on and picks up four more runs.

Pulls his length back and bowls it around off, Rassie van der Dussen hangs back and dabs it wide of backward point for a run.

FOUR! Oh, glorious! Kasun Rajitha pitches it up and hurls it on off, Rassie van der Dussen leans into the shot and times the shot to the left of mid off for a boundary.

Goes full on this occasion, around off, Rassie van der Dussen gets a stride forward and blocks it towards cover.

Drifts on a length, on the pads, Quinton de Kock rolls his wrists and nudges it to deep square leg and gets across for a single.

Coming in with the arm this time, full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets a good stride in and defends it towards cover. Good comeback by Dunith Wellalage after being hit for boundary on the first ball.

Flighted a bit, full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen prods forward and keeps it out.

Darts this one in, full and around leg, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it back to the bowler.

Flatter delivery, on the off stump line, Rassie van der Dussen gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

Angling in, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock tucks this short delivery in front of square for a single.

FOUR! In the gap! Dunith Wellalage bowls it fractionally short, outside off, Quinton de Kock gives himself room and cuts it through the infield on the off side for a boundary.

On off, fraction short, Quinton de Kock eases it through covers for a single.

SIX! Just over! Tossed up again, on off, Quinton de Kock puts the dancing shoes on and tries to launch it down the ground. The bat turns in his hands and he mistimes it towards long. Gets just enough bat on it to clear the leaping Charith Asalanka at long on. The replays show that Asalanka had got his fingertips to the ball.

At the stumps, full again, pushed back to the bowler.

FOUR! Top shot! Gives the ball air, full and on middle, Quinton de Kock makes room and goes inside out. Carves it over extra cover for a boundary.

This is bowled short, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen punches it down to long on for one.

In the air..just short! Drops it short, on middle and leg from 'round the wicket, Rassie van der Dussen shapes to clip it through square leg. Closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge towards extra cover. Sadeera Samarawickrama is late to react and the ball drops in front despite the forward dive.

Around off, a bit short, Rassie van der Dussen rocks back and pushes it through covers for a single.

Drags his length back again, slower on middle, Rassie van der Dussen camps back and pats it back.

Coming in with the arm, on off, Rassie van der Dussen works it off the back foot to cover.

FOUR! Nicely done! Offers flight, full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen goes down the track and hammers it to the right of mid on for a boundary.

FIFTY for Quinton de Kock! A patient knock by the southpaw and he is up and running in his last ODI World Cup! Tossed up, on middle, Quinton de Kock reverse sweeps it along the ground to deep backward point to bring up his 31st ODI fifty.

Angles this one away from over the wicket, full and outside off, Quinton de Kock plays for the turn but the ball keeps straight and beats him on the outside edge.

Fullish delivery, on middle, drilled back to the bowler.

Slower and short, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen hangs back and keeps it out.

Drags his length back slightly, on off, Quinton de Kock drives it on the up towards long off for a single.

Full again, on off, Quinton de Kock plants his foot forward and pushes it to straightish extra cover.

WIDE! Fired in, full but down leg, Quinton de Kock tries to paddle it fine but does not get any bat on it. Wided.

Darted in from 'round the wicket, full and on middle, Quinton de Kock prods forward and defends.

Looped up, on the pads, Rassie van der Dussen clips this full delivery to deep square leg for a single.

Flighted, full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen eases it towards long off for one.

FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Dunith Wellalage drags his length this time, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen rocks back and heaves it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Flatter, full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen clips it towards short fine leg.

Floated, full and on middle, angling away, Quinton de Kock looks to work it away but gets a leading edge through point for a run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Quinton de Kock knocks it down the ground where Dunith Wellalage dives to his right to stop it.

Dunith Wellalage begins with a short delivery, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen cuts it past cover-point for a single.

Dunith Wellalage is introduced into the attack.

Full again and on off, Rassie van der Dussen drives it through cover-point for one.

Pitched up and on off, Rassie van der Dussen taps it towards point.

Slower again, full and on middle, Quinton de Kock works it towards mid-wicket for another run. That also brings up the 100-run partnership between these two batters.

Short and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Change of pace, on a length and on off, Quinton de Kock guides it towards third man for a single.

Fuller one and around off, Quinton de Kock drives it nicely wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.

Another full delivery, slower too, Quinton de Kock nudges it towards mid on for one more.

A slower one, pitched up, on middle, Quinton de Kock tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Short of a length and around off, Rassie van der Dussen punches it towards deep point for one.

Fullish but down the leg side, Rassie van der Dussen misses his glance. Wided.

FOUR! FIFTY FOR VAN DER DUSSEN! This has been a really good knock from him and he is timing the ball well too. He will look to convert this one now. Matheesha Pathirana serves this full again, on off, Rassie van der Dussen drives it firmly wide of mid off for a boundary.

Full again and around off, Quinton de Kock drills it towards sweeper covers for a run.

Full and on middle, Quinton de Kock tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

A slower delivery, on a length and on off, Quinton de Kock guides it off the outer half of the bat towards third man for the sixth single of the over.

Pitched up and around leg, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it through square leg for one more.

Short of a length and on middle, Quinton de Kock pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Fuller one and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen clips it towards short fine leg for another run.

Back of a length and around off, Quinton de Kock punches it towards deep point for a run.

On a length and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen works it towards mid on for a single.

Fullish delivery around off, Rassie van der Dussen opens the face of the bat and guides it towards third man for one.

A slower bouncer now, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen ducks under it well.

On a length and around off, Rassie van der Dussen reaches for it and pats it towards covers.

Full again, on off, Rassie van der Dussen uses his feet and drives it firmly towards mid off.

Pitched up, full and on off, Quinton de Kock drills it through cover-point for a single.

FOUR! Top shot! Matheesha Pathirana serves this full and around middle, Quinton de Kock shows the full face of the bat to drive it firmly down the ground wide of mid off for a boundary. It went to the fence before the fielder could even move.

Matheesha Pathirana starts with another bouncer but it is too high this time, Quinton de Kock lets it go to the keeper. It is called a wide.

Drinks break! This has been a solid start for South Africa. Despite losing Temba Bavuma early, Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen are keeping the scoreboard ticking and are laying a good foundation to the innings. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have not been unable to capitalise on that early scalp. They are conceding a boundary almost every over which has allowed the two batters to bat freely without any pressure.

This is on a hard length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen looks to cut it away but misses it completely.

Dasun Shanaka bangs this short and around off, Quinton de Kock moves across but mistimes his pull shot towards deep square leg for one.

Full again, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen works it off the inner half of the bat through backward square leg for another run.

Goes a bit fuller, on off, Quinton de Kock drives it wide of mid off for a run.

Back of a length and around off, Quinton de Kock punches it towards short covers.

On a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Another quick and well-directed jumper, on middle, Quinton de Kock winds up for the pull initially but leaves it alone in the end.

Matheesha Pathirana bangs in another sharp bouncer now, on middle, Quinton de Kock ducks under it. The umpire signals one for the over.

Short of a length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen cuts it towards deep point for a single.

On a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen stabs it towards short covers.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Matheesha Pathirana lands this on a good length but on the pads, Rassie van der Dussen just tickles it away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Fuller one on middle, angling in, Rassie van der Dussen looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

FOUR! Lovely shot! This is tossed up, full and around middle, Quinton de Kock goes down on one knee and nails his reverse-sweep between point and short third man for a boundary.

Quicker, short and on middle, Quinton de Kock stays back and blocks it down the pitch.

Looped up, full and on off, Quinton de Kock defends it on the front foot.

Flighted, full and around off, Quinton de Kock leans on and drills it towards the deep point region for a brace.

Floated, full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen taps it wide of short covers for a run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Quinton de Kock pushes it through covers for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana bangs in a good bouncer now, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

Back of a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pats it down to the left of short covers.

Touch fuller and on off, Rassie van der Dussen drives it wide of short covers where Dhananjaya de Silva dives to his left to make a good half-stop.

Right in the blockhole, outside off, Quinton de Kock digs it out past point for another run.

On a length and around middle, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it towards square leg for a run.

Oh..close! Matheesha Pathirana begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in, Quinton de Kock looks to cut it away but gets an inside edge just past the stumps towards fine leg for a single.

Change from both ends as Matheesha Pathirana comes on from the other end.

FOUR! Two in two! 16 runs off the over! Dhananjaya de Silva lands this short again and around off, Rassie van der Dussen moves on to his back foot quickly and punches it with lovely timing through covers for four more runs.

FOUR! Deft touch! This is flatter, short and on off, Rassie van der Dussen waits for it and opens the face of the bat at the last moment to steer it wide of short third man where the fielder runs to his left and dives but only manages to parry it to the fence for a boundary.

SIX! BANG! Rassie van der Dussen goes big now! Dhananjaya de Silva flights this one up again and on off, Rassie van der Dussen goes inside out and gets to the pitch of it to launch it over the wide long off fence for a biggie.

Flighted, full and around off, Quinton de Kock drives it towards sweeper covers for a run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Quinton de Kock defends it off the inner edge towards short mid-wicket.

Dhananjaya de Silva starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen drills it towards long on for a single.

Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. First look at spin as Dhananjaya de Silva comes into the attack.

Good running! Pitched up by Dilshan Madushanka, around off, Rassie van der Dussen strokes it from the crease towards mid off and calls his partner through for a run.

Angles this one away, full and wide outside off, Rassie van der Dussen frees his arms and creams the drive. Dhananjaya de Silva at short extra cover makes a sharp stop and keeps it to a dot.

Honing in, at the stumps, on a length, Quinton de Kock presses forward and eases it in front of mid on for a single.

WIDE! Tries to bang it in short, outside off. Quinton de Kock lets it go, the ball sails over his head for a wide.

Bowls it from wide of the crease and angles it in, on middle, on a good length, Quinton de Kock camps back and bunts it back to the bowler.

Full again, a hint of shape away, outside off, Quinton de Kock drives it crisply but is unable to get it past cover.

Delivers it full and drifting in, on the pads, it was there to be clipped for Quinton de Kock who misses out.

Dilshan Madushanka to continue.

Lands it on a good length, on off and middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets behind the line and defends it out on the offf side.

Pitched up, at the stumps, Quinton de Kock gets on the front foot and places it with soft hands. Pinches a single in front of mid on.

Angling away, on a good length, around off, Quinton de Kock goes for the cut but mistimes it towards backward point.

SIX! Absolutely dismissed! Dasun Shanaka errs in length and drops it fractionally short, on middle, the ball sits up nicely for the batter, Quinton de Kock swivels in the crease and pulls it comfortably over deep square leg for a maximum.

On a hard length, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen stands tall and punches it to the left of mid off for a single.

Begins on a length, around off, Rassie van der Dussen punches it firmly off the back foot but picks out the fielder at cover.

Dasun Shanaka brings himself into the attack now.

Slightly fuller this time, on middle, Quinton de Kock gets his bat out in front pushes it to short mid-wicket.

Lands it on a good length, darting in, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock looks to work it away but gets an inside edge onto the front pad.

On the off-stump line, on a good length, Quinton de Kock keeps it out solidly from the crease.

A bit too full, swinging in, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets forward and times the drive. Pierces it through covers where Dunith Wellalage goes after the ball and fumbles on the slide, allowing the batters to take run the third.

Bowls it short this time, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen tries to duck but in the end, sways away and lets the ball go. A bit of tennis ball bounce on that occasion.

On the fourth stump line, on a length, Rassie van der Dussen lunges forward and dabs it towards backward point.

Angling in, fuller and down leg, Quinton de Kock plays across the line and gets beaten. Gets caught on the front pad but the angle would have taken the ball down leg.

Bowls it on middle, on a length, Rassie van der Dussen gets on his toes and turns it on the leg side. Hits it between mid-wicket and square leg. Two fielders perform the chase and Dunith Wellalage pulls it back to keep the ball in play. Three runs taken.

In the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a length, Rassie van der Dussen shuffles and blocks it out off the front foot.

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Rassie van der Dussen hangs back and pushes it towards short extra cover.

Length delivery, on off, Rassie van der Dussen defends it solidly from the crease.

Probing stuff! Full and shaping away slightly, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen shapes to clip it away. Accounts for the away movement late and recovers well to keep it out.

A bit of excitement! Slanting in, on a length, on middle, Quinton de Kock tries to work it across the line from the crease. The ball moves in and catches him high on the thigh pad.

Another bumper directed at the batter, Rassie van der Dussen rolls his wrists and plays a controlled pull shot to fine leg and gets across for a single.

Bends his back and bangs it in, at the batter, Rassie van der Dussen hops and drops it with soft hands towards square leg.

Looks to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss, on off, Quinton de Kock opens the bat face and slices it wide of extra cover for a run.

Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, in the channel on off, Quinton de Kock chops it on the bounce towards backward point.

Serves it back of a length, on off, Quinton de Kock waits on the back foot and punches it sweetly but straight to cover.

Angling in, on a back of a length, at the batter, Rassie van der Dussen accounts for the inward movement and stabs it towards mid-wicket. A maiden by Kasun Rajitha!

Bowls it full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen lunges forward and blocks it out off the middle of the bat towards short cover.

Keeps it on a back of a length, moving away, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen lets it go. The ball dies down on its way to the keeper.

On off and middle, on a good length, Rassie van der Dussen camps back and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Short and wide outside off, a hint of away movement, Rassie van der Dussen is happy to let the ball go through to the keeper.

Dishes out a good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.

Overpitched this time, wide outside off, Quinton de Kock leans into the drive but hits it straight to short cover.

Good-length delivery, angling away, outside off, Quinton de Kock lifts his bat and lets the ball pass.

Goes full on this occasion does Madushanka, on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes with soft hands to the right of mid off for a quick single. Good running!

This is bowled on a length, around leg, Rassie van der Dussen looks to tickle it fine on the leg side. Misses and wears it on the pads. A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down by the umpire as it was going down leg.

Swinging in, full and on off and middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets on the front foot and does just about enough to keep it out on the leg side.

Pitched up this time, just outside off, Quinton de Kock plants his foot forward to drive down the ground. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards third man for a run.

At 134.6 kph, on a good length, going away, on middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets squared up as he tried to access the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge that goes towards point for a dot.

Takes pace off and bowls it full, around leg, Quinton de Kock reads the change of pace and clips it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Drifting in, on middle, fuller in length, Quinton de Kock tries to clip it away but gets an outside edge that rolls to backward point.

Delivers it on a length, on middle, Quinton de Kock nudges it off the front foot to mid-wicket.

FOUR! This is even better! Much straighter this time, on a length, outside off, Quinton de Kock drives it on the up and through extra cover for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Width offered and Quinton de Kock cashes in! Kasun Rajitha goes searching for swing and lands it full and wide outside of, Quinton de Kock extends his arms and drives it between extra cover and mid off for a boundary.

FOUR! Streaky! Hurls it full again does Madushanka, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen leans and goes for the drive. The ball comes back in a bit and catches the inside edge. Sneak past the stumps to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

FOUR! A gift for Rassie van der Dussen to get off the mark! Dilshan Madushanka loses his radar and sprays it full and down leg, Rassie van der Dussen does not miss out as he flicks it neatly and gets it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Rassie van der Dussen walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! LBW! Dilshan Madushanka draws first blood and Temba Bavuma's stay has been cut short! Serves this one a bit full and tailing in sharply, on middle and leg, Temba Bavuma plays for the ball going away and is late to bring his bat out in front. The ball sneaks past the inside edge of his bat and catches him on the back leg. Sri Lanka go up in unison and the umpire raises his finger. Temba Bavuma goes for the review but in vain. The UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. A good start for Sri Lanka. South Africa lose Temba Bavuma and the review.

Pitches it up this time, a bit of swing in, outside off, Temba Bavuma shoulders arms and lets it go.

FOUR! All timing by Temba! Into the wicket again, angling in, on off, Temba Bavuma gets on his toes and rides on top of the bounce. Times the punch past backward point and beats third man for a boundary.

In the air...but safe! Begins on a shortish length, around off, Quinton de Kock hangs back to pull. Gets hurried into his shot and skies it high in the air. Luckily for him, the ball drops over mid-wicket and wide of mid on. A single taken.

Dilshan Madushanka to take the other new ball.

FOUR! Temba Bavuma is away now! Kasun Rajitha overpitches slightly, on off, Temba Bavuma stays beside the ball and opens the bat face. Caresses it to the right of point and picks up the first boundary.

Goes full and drifting on the pads again, Temba Bavuma stays still and clips it straight to mid-wicket.

South Africa and Quinton de Kock are underway! A bit too straight, on the pads, on a length, Quinton de Kock allows the ball to come to him and clips it through square leg. Opens his account with a single.

Shaping in, on a length, on middle, Quinton de Kock takes a good stride forward and defends it towards mid off.

At 133.1 kph, on a good length, on off, Quinton de Kock camps back and taps it back to the bowler.

Rajitha starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on middle, a bit of movement in the air, Quinton de Kock gets behind the line and pats it towards mid on.

Done with the pre-match formalities! The bell has been rung as per tradition on this ground. Sri Lankan players are spreading out to take their respective field positions. Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma are the two openers for South Africa. Kasun Rajitha has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments from the start of the match but before that, both sets of players line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Sri Lanka's​​​​​ first followed by the national anthem of South Africa.

Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa says they would have bowled first as well. Adds that they couldn't get the warm-up matches but the build up has been great and the home matches have put them in a good shape. Tells that adjusting to these conditions will be a challenge with bat and ball. Mentions that they have four pacers in Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, ​and Lungi Ngidi. Says Keshav Maharaj is the specialist spinner while they are going with the normal top six for batting.

Sri Lanka's skipper Dasun Shanaka says that they will bowl first. Feels that there will be dew later on and therefore, they want to bowl first. Mentions that these are good tracks and they will look to restrict South Africa to as low as they can. Shares that the preparations have been really good apart from a few injuries. Informs that they are playing with three seamers and 8 batters including the three all-rounders.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana.

TOSS - Sri Lanka have won the toss and they elected to BOWL first.