END OF OVER:
30 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | SA: 125/10 (79 runs required from 20 overs, RR: 4.16, RRR: 3.95)

  • Tabraiz Shamsi9 (19b)
  • Maheesh Theekshana10-0-37-4
  • Wanindu Hasaranga8-3-32-2

9.54pm: Right, that concludes this ODI series from us. There's a T20I series coming up soon between these two teams, so make sure you join us for that one. Till then, on behalf of Sreshth and Ranjith and team, this is Saurabh Somani bidding you goodbye.

Dasun Shanaka: It's been hard, we haven't won a series at home for the last few years, so this counts a lot. The boys played really well, so lots more series win to come hopefully. We knew the toss wil play a major role in the game so winning the toss had a good impact on the match. First I thought 230 would be an ideal score on this pitch, but 200 also turned out to be a very good total. Theekshana was our trump card. He's more of a T20 bowler but I used him wisely in this match. He's a real prospect going forward. (On his form) I should have stayed more in this game and I think I must contribute more than I did in this series. Today I wanted to bat longer, and really wanted to contribute today because I wanted a series win badly.

Keshav Maharaj: I think the bowlers did a really good job. Yes it was slow and turning but the boys did well. Obviously the batting didn't go according to plan but full credit to Sri Lanka. I don't think so (the toss being a factor). It came on better. I think the Sri Lankan bowlers bowled well in the powerplay and set us back. The first two games, the approach was pleasing and positive. Today our plans weren't up to scratch, but lots of positives to take. We've got a few of our senior players back for the T20Is so hopefully that'll give us the boost we need.

Asalanka is the Player of the Series: It's always great to be the Player of the Series in an international tournament. It's my first one. I could see from the dressing room the pitch was helping spinners. My role was to bat longer, and I'm happy to do the job for my team. Initially I was looking at a score of 230-240 but later I thought 200-210 could do the job.

Chameera is the Player of the Match: The pitch was a bit slow. I didn't try too much, just tried to bowl a good length. That's why I think I got success. I've had lot of injuries in the past few years, so I've done extra fitness work for my bowling. I practiced well for the past few months. That's why I've managed to play continuously now.

Sampath has another great stat: The 16 wickets by spinners in this game are the second-most in a men's ODI, behind the 19 that fell to spinners in a Bangladesh vs Pakistan game in 2011.

Tim : "Just realised Shamsi scored his first ODI runs in his 30th game" -- well something to cheer for South Africa then, at least...

9.36pm: Huge win for Sri Lanka, and they've sealed the series with it too. Winning by 78 runs when defending 203 is as big as it gets. South Africa's chase was always teetering, and they had no answers to the spinners. Great debut for Theekshana, who ends with 4 for 37. Asalanka showed the best batting chops, and took a wicket too for good measure. Chameera was game while batting and incisive while bowling, making quick, early inroads that pushed South Africa back. The spinners then kept them pinned.

29.6
W
Theekshana to Maharaj, OUT, it's all over with a snick behind. Quicker one outside off, he's looking to keep it out, takes a thin edge that Chandimal gobbles up. Carrom ball on a length, moved away enough to take the edge. Theekshana struck with his first ball, and also with his last to end the game.

KA Maharaj c †Chandimal b Theekshana 15 (32m 17b 2x4 0x6) SR: 88.23

29.5
0
Theekshana to Maharaj, no run, good length outside off, punched to cover
29.4
0
Theekshana to Maharaj, no run, gets some drift into him but it's a very full ball, defended back
29.3
0
Theekshana to Maharaj, no run, fuller on off, bunted to cover
29.2
4
Theekshana to Maharaj, FOUR, imperious. Tossed up on off, steps forward confidently and lofts the drive over extra cover
29.1
0
Theekshana to Maharaj, no run, spins into him from outside off, he defends from the crease

Willem: "As a South African supporter at this point I just want Shamsi to score 23 to give our other batters some perspective on their performance."

END OF OVER:
29 | (maiden) | SA: 121/9 (83 runs required from 21 overs, RR: 4.17, RRR: 3.95)

  • Tabraiz Shamsi9 (19b)
  • Keshav Maharaj11 (11b)
  • Wanindu Hasaranga8-3-32-2
  • Maheesh Theekshana9-0-33-3
28.6
0
PW Hasaranga to Shamsi, no run, goes for a big swipe to one tossed up, inside edges onto pad
28.5
0
PW Hasaranga to Shamsi, no run, skids through straight outside off, he goes for the cut but can only connect with air
28.4
0
PW Hasaranga to Shamsi, no run, googly, but he seemed to have read it, stayed back and punched nicely to point

South Africa 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st8AK MarkramJN Malan
2nd1RR HendricksJN Malan
3rd10HE van der DussenJN Malan
4th26H KlaasenJN Malan
5th3H KlaasenPWA Mulder
6th6H KlaasenAL Phehlukwayo
7th36GF LindeAL Phehlukwayo
8th10GF LindeK Rabada
9th2KA MaharajGF Linde
10th23KA MaharajT Shamsi