South Africa vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2014
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W3 L1
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W0 L3
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Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2014). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN vs NZ 27 Apr 2026 | 182/6 (20) | 183/4 (18) | 365 |
| BAN vs NZ 29 Apr 2026 | - | - | - |
| BAN vs AUS 17 Jun 2026 | 131/10 (19) | 133/6 (18.2) | 264 |
| BAN vs AUS 19 Jun 2026 | 196/5 (20) | 189/6 (20) | 385 |
| BAN vs AUS 21 Jun 2026 | 109/8 (20) | 112/3 (11) | 221 |
SA at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Top Scorer
Hashim Amla
163 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Imran Tahir
11 wkts
SL at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Top Scorer
Mahela Jayawardene
134 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Nuwan Kulasekara
6 wkts
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | c AB de Villiers b Imran Tahir | 61 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 152.5 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | b Dale Steyn | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | c Dale Steyn b Morne Morkel | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (wk) | c Fielder b Imran Tahir | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Angelo Mathews | b Dale Steyn | 43 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 134.38 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (c) | st Quinton de Kock b Imran Tahir | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Thisara Perera | b Morne Morkel | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | not out | 7* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | b Lasith Malinga | 25 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Hashim Amla | c Tillakaratne Dilshan b Sachithra Senanayake | 23 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 88.46 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | c Tillakaratne Dilshan b Sachithra Senanayake | 39 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 130 |
| AB de Villiers (c) | c Kumar Sangakkara b Angelo Mathews | 24 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
| David Miller | run out (Thisara Perera) | 19 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 118.75 |
| Albie Morkel | c Dinesh Chandimal b Ajantha Mendis | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 300 |
| Farhaan Behardien | c Mahela Jayawardene b Nuwan Kulasekara | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| Dale Steyn | run out (Angelo Mathews) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morne Morkel | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | not out | 8* | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Thisara Perera | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 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 |
Imran Tahir
SA
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Sachithra Senanayake
SL
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Morne Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Albie Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Nuwan Kulasekara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
David Miller
SA
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Ajantha Mendis
SL
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Kumar Sangakkara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Mahela Jayawardene
SL
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Lonwabo Tsotsobe
SA
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Farhaan Behardien
SA
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
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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South Africa vs Sri Lanka: who played
Sri Lanka won by 5 runs in T20 World Cup 2014 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on 22 March 2014. Kusal Perera top-scored with 61 off 40 balls and Imran Tahir took 3/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, AB de Villiers (c), David Miller, Albie Morkel, Farhaan Behardien, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir, Lonwabo Tsotsobe. Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Perera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Sachithra Senanayake, Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis.
Who won South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 5 runs.
When and where was South Africa vs Sri Lanka played?
South Africa vs Sri Lanka was played at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chittagong on Saturday 22 March 2014, in T20 World Cup 2014.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa scored 160/8 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 165/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Imran Tahir was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Perera top-scored with 61 off 40 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Imran Tahir took 3/26 in 4 overs.