SL amass 306-7 in rain-hit ODI

Published August 9, 2018
PALLEKELE: Sri Lankan opener Niroshan Dickwella plays a shot during the fourth One-day International against South Africa at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium 
on Wednesday.—AFP
PALLEKELE: Sri Lankan opener Niroshan Dickwella plays a shot during the fourth One-day International against South Africa at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.—AFP

PALLEKELE: With nothing riding on the ODI series any more, Sri Lanka’s batsmen finally enjoyed themselves in a rain-affected fourth ODI against South Africa here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Dasun Shanaka hit a 34-ball 65 containing four fours and five sixes as Sri Lanka -- after being put into bat by the home side -- blasted 306-7 off 39 overs in the rain-shortened game. Thisara Perera made an unbeaten 51 and Kusal Perera also hit 51 as the home side punished South Africa’s bowlers.

The part-time off-spin of J.P. Duminy was effective, however, with the veteran taking 2-35 from his six overs while the rest of the touring bowlers struggled to stop the flow of runs.

Sri Lanka are seeking consolation in the series, which they have already lost, with defeats in the first three games.

Scorecard

SRI LANKA:

N.Dickwella c de Kock b Duminy 34

Upul Tharanga b Mulder 36

Kusal Mendis lbw b Maharaj 14

Kusal Perera c Miller b Duminy 51

Angelo Mathews c de Kock b Ngidi 22

Dhananjaya de Silva c Dala b Ngidi 10

Thisara Perera not out 51

D. Shanaka c Mulder b Phehlukwayo 65

Akila Dananjaya not out 1

EXTRAS (LB-9, W-12, NB-1) 22

TOTAL (for seven wkts, 39 overs) 306

DID NOT BAT: Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara

FALL OF WKTS: 1-61, 2-92, 3-100, 4-159, 5-183, 6-195, 7-304

BOWLING: Ngidi 8-0-65-2; Dala 8-0-64-0; Phehlukwayo 6-0-45-1; Duminy 6-0-35-2; Mulder 6-0-51-1; Maharaj 5-0-37-1

UMPIRES: Paul Reiffel (Australia), Lyndon Edward Hannibal (Sri Lanka)

THIRD UMPIRE: Nigel Llong (England)

MATCH REFEREE: Javagal Srinath (India)

Published in Dawn, August 9th, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

‘Source of terror’
Updated 29 Mar, 2024

‘Source of terror’

It is clear that going after militant groups inside Afghanistan unilaterally presents its own set of difficulties.
Chipping in
29 Mar, 2024

Chipping in

FEDERAL infrastructure development schemes are located in the provinces. Most such projects — for instance,...
Toxic emitters
29 Mar, 2024

Toxic emitters

IT is concerning to note that dozens of industries have been violating environmental laws in and around Islamabad....
Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...