Sri Lanka vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2024)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
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SL
Rating: 220
SA
Rating: 243
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Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
George Linde
SA
Wickets (1+)
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
Wickets (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Wickets (1+)
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
Catches (1+)
George Linde
SA
Catches (1+)
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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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
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Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | lbw b Aiden Markram | 30 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 120 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | c Keshav Maharaj b Anrich Nortje | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | c Aiden Markram b Aiden Markram | 20 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 153.85 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | st Quinton de Kock b Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Aiden Markram b Aiden Markram | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | b Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | lbw b Bjorn Fortuin | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | lbw b Keshav Maharaj | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Praveen Jayawickrama | not out | 0* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | 2.1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4.76 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | not out | 58* | 48 | 7 | 0 | 120.83 |
| Reeza Hendricks | c Dinesh Chandimal b Wanindu Hasaranga | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 94.74 |
| Aiden Markram | not out | 21* | 19 | 3 | 0 | 110.53 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Praveen Jayawickrama | 1.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 10.91 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 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 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
109.3 |
| 2 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
75.4 |
| 3 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
65.1 |
| 4 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
64.4 |
| 5 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
50.2 |
| 6 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
48.2 |
| 7 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SL
|
43.6 |
| 8 |
Anrich Nortje
SA
|
33.3 |
| 9 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
24.7 |
| 10 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
22.5 |
| 11 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
16.0 |
| 12 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
15.8 |
| 13 |
Chamika Karunaratne
SL
|
10.6 |
| 14 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
9.9 |
| 15 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
9.7 |
| 16 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
8.5 |
| 17 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
5.9 |
| 18 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
4.5 |
| 19 |
Praveen Jayawickrama
SL
|
2.3 |
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 9 wickets (with 35 balls remaining) in T20I 2021 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 12 September 2021. Quinton de Kock top-scored with 58 off 48 balls and Aiden Markram took 3/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama. South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 35 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs South Africa played?
Sri Lanka vs South Africa was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday 12 September 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka scored 103/10 in 18.1 overs. South Africa scored 105/1 in 14.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Aiden Markram was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Quinton de Kock top-scored with 58 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Aiden Markram took 3/21 in 4 overs.