South Africa vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
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Dasun Shanaka
SL
Sixes (1+)
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Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs KKR 08 May 2026 | 142/8 (20) | 147/2 (14.2) | 289 |
| DC vs RR 17 May 2026 | 193/8 (20) | 197/5 (19.2) | 390 |
| AFG vs IND 13 Sep 2026 | 156/8 (20) | 157/3 (13.4) | 313 |
| AFG vs IND 15 Sep 2026 | 159/8 (20) | 163/3 (14.5) | 322 |
| AFG vs IND 17 Sep 2026 | 221/7 (20) | 94/10 (14.1) | 315 |
SA at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
David Miller
86 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Corbin Bosch
5 wkts
SL at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
Angelo Mathews
73 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jeffrey Vandersay
2 wkts
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South Africa
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinesh Chandimal (c) (wk) | b Aaron Phangiso | 21 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 105 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | lbw b Farhaan Behardien | 36 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 90 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | b Aaron Phangiso | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milinda Siriwardana | run out (Faf du Plessis) | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Shehan Jayasuriya | c Faf du Plessis b Farhaan Behardien | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Chamara Kapugedera | b Imran Tahir | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Thisara Perera | c Farhaan Behardien b Dale Steyn | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Dasun Shanaka | not out | 20* | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Rangana Herath | c Quinton de Kock b Kyle Abbott | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | b Kyle Abbott | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Suranga Lakmal | run out (David Wiese) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Abbott | 3.3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.24 | 1 | 1 |
| Aaron Phangiso | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 |
| David Wiese | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Farhaan Behardien | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla | not out | 56* | 52 | 5 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | run out (Tillakaratne Dilshan) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | lbw b Suranga Lakmal | 31 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 86.11 |
| AB de Villiers | not out | 20* | 12 | 0 | 2 | 166.67 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shehan Jayasuriya | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 3.4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 8.53 | 3 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Thisara Perera | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Milinda Siriwardana | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 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 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
59.1 |
| 2 |
Farhaan Behardien
SA
|
58.1 |
| 3 |
Aaron Phangiso
SA
|
54.8 |
| 4 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
46.8 |
| 5 |
Milinda Siriwardana
SL
|
42.6 |
| 6 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
42.4 |
| 7 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
40.4 |
| 8 |
Kyle Abbott
SA
|
38.9 |
| 9 |
Imran Tahir
SA
|
37.3 |
| 10 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
34.7 |
| 11 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
29.9 |
| 12 |
Suranga Lakmal
SL
|
22.2 |
| 13 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
22.1 |
| 14 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
20.3 |
| 15 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
16.4 |
| 16 |
Rangana Herath
SL
|
16.0 |
| 17 |
Jeffrey Vandersay
SL
|
15.3 |
| 18 |
Chamara Kapugedera
SL
|
4.5 |
| 19 |
Shehan Jayasuriya
SL
|
3.6 |
| 20 |
David Wiese
SA
|
2.8 |
| 21 |
Lahiru Thirimanne
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
South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2016 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 28 March 2016. Hashim Amla top-scored with 56 off 52 balls and Kyle Abbott took 2/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa XI: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, David Miller, Imran Tahir, Aaron Phangiso, Farhaan Behardien, David Wiese, Kyle Abbott. Sri Lanka XI: Dinesh Chandimal (c) (wk), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Milinda Siriwardana, Shehan Jayasuriya, Chamara Kapugedera, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Rangana Herath, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal.
Who won South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Sri Lanka played?
South Africa vs Sri Lanka was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Monday 28 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa scored 122/2 in 17.4 overs. Sri Lanka scored 120/10 in 19.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Hashim Amla was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 59/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Hashim Amla top-scored with 56 off 52 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Kyle Abbott took 2/14 in 3.3 overs.