Sri Lanka vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 2 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
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Top Scorer
Kumar Sangakkara
57 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ajantha Mendis
6 wkts
SA at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Richard Levi
54 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jacques Kallis
5 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Levi | c Dilshan Munaweera b Nuwan Kulasekara | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Hashim Amla | st Kumar Sangakkara b Rangana Herath | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177.78 |
| Faf du Plessis | c Jeevan Mendis b Thisara Perera | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 118.18 |
| AB de Villiers (c) (wk) | c Jeevan Mendis b Lasith Malinga | 30 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 230.77 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | not out | 12* | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240 |
| Albie Morkel | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Thisara Perera | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahela Jayawardene (c) | c Farhaan Behardien b Dale Steyn | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | run out (Albie Morkel) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilshan Munaweera | c Farhaan Behardien b Albie Morkel | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (wk) | c AB de Villiers b Jacques Kallis | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Thisara Perera | c Jean-Paul Duminy b Dale Steyn | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Jeevan Mendis | not out | 7* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | not out | 5* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morne Morkel | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dale Steyn | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Johan Botha | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacques Kallis | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Kumar Sangakkara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Rangana Herath
SL
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Dilshan Munaweera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Nuwan Kulasekara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Jeevan Mendis
SL
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Morne Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Albie Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Jacques Kallis
SA
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Lahiru Thirimanne
SL
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Mahela Jayawardene
SL
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Richard Levi
SA
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Johan Botha
SA
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 32 runs in T20 World Cup 2012 at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on 22 September 2012. AB de Villiers top-scored with 30 off 13 balls and Dale Steyn took 2/10.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka XI: Mahela Jayawardene (c), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dilshan Munaweera, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Thisara Perera, Jeevan Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Malinga, Rangana Herath, Nuwan Kulasekara, Angelo Mathews. South Africa XI: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (c) (wk), Jean-Paul Duminy, Albie Morkel, Jacques Kallis, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Farhaan Behardien.
Who won Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 32 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs South Africa played?
Sri Lanka vs South Africa was played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota on Saturday 22 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka scored 46/5 in 7 overs. South Africa scored 78/4 in 7 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
AB de Villiers was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
AB de Villiers top-scored with 30 off 13 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Dale Steyn took 2/10 in 2 overs.