Sri Lanka get first win of ODI series against S Africa

08 Aug, 2018

Sri Lanka?beat?South Africa?by three runs in a tense rain-hit clash to end their losing streak in the one day series in the fourth game in Pallekele today.

Dasun Shanaka hit a quickfire 65 as?Sri Lanka?blasted 306-7 off 39 overs. With a prolonged rain stoppage,?South Africa?were set a target of 191 from 21 overs.

After?Hashim Amla?made 40 and?Jean-Paul Duminy?38, the tourists lost key wickets and went into the final over needing eight runs.

But?David Miller?was bowled with Suranga Lakmal’s first ball and tail enders Junior Dala and Lungi Ngidi were then unable to hit the ball.?South Africa?finished on 187-9. (Courtesy AFP)

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