Sri Lanka vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2024)
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SL
Rating: 220
SA
Rating: 243
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Aiden Markram
SA
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George Linde
SA
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SA
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SA
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SA
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George Linde
SA
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Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 12 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
SL at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
487 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
24 wkts
SA at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
173 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
6 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Charith Asalanka b Wanindu Hasaranga | 36 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 112.5 |
| Reeza Hendricks | c Maheesh Theekshana b Wanindu Hasaranga | 38 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Aiden Markram | c Dushmantha Chameera b Dasun Shanaka | 48 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 145.45 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | lbw b Maheesh Theekshana | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| David Miller | c Avishka Fernando b Dushmantha Chameera | 26 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 173.33 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | not out | 10* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avishka Fernando | run out (Anrich Nortje) | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | not out | 66* | 54 | 5 | 2 | 122.22 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | lbw b Keshav Maharaj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Dwaine Pretorius b Tabraiz Shamsi | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 31.58 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | b Bjorn Fortuin | 16 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Reeza Hendricks b Dwaine Pretorius | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | b Anrich Nortje | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | not out | 22* | 14 | 1 | 2 | 157.14 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 6 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 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 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
84.3 |
| 2 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
75.8 |
| 3 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
60.4 |
| 4 |
David Miller
SA
|
51.0 |
| 5 |
Chamika Karunaratne
SL
|
50.3 |
| 6 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
45.8 |
| 7 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
45.0 |
| 8 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
43.2 |
| 9 |
Dwaine Pretorius
SA
|
39.7 |
| 10 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
35.8 |
| 11 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
32.6 |
| 12 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
29.3 |
| 13 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
29.3 |
| 14 |
Anrich Nortje
SA
|
24.0 |
| 15 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
13.8 |
| 16 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
13.8 |
| 17 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
10.6 |
| 18 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
8.1 |
| 19 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
7.9 |
| 20 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
5.7 |
| 21 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
1.5 |
| 22 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
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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Sri Lanka vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 28 runs in T20I 2021 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 10 September 2021. Dinesh Chandimal top-scored with 66 off 54 balls and Wanindu Hasaranga took 2/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka XI: Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana. South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj (c), Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 28 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs South Africa played?
Sri Lanka vs South Africa was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Friday 10 September 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka scored 135/6 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 163/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Wanindu Hasaranga was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 84/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Dinesh Chandimal top-scored with 66 off 54 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Wanindu Hasaranga took 2/23 in 4 overs.