South Africa vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2019
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Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2024)
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SA
Rating: 243
SL
Rating: 220
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Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
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Kusal Perera
SL
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Kusal Perera
SL
Runs (20+)
Kusal Perera
SL
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Kusal Perera
SL
Fours (2+)
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
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Lutho Sipamla
SA
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Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 12 H2H matches
Newlands
Cape Town, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICT vs PC 31 Dec 2025 | 220/5 (20) | 135/10 (14.2) | 355 |
| MICT vs PR 04 Jan 2026 | 88/10 (18.4) | 90/3 (13) | 178 |
| MICT vs JSK 06 Jan 2026 | 123/7 (12) | 128/6 (11.2) | 251 |
| MICT vs SEC 16 Jan 2026 | 139/9 (20) | 140/7 (19.2) | 279 |
| PC vs SEC 25 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/4 (19.2) | 320 |
SA at Newlands
Top Scorer
Faf du Plessis
215 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
5 wkts
SL at Newlands
Top Scorer
Kamindu Mendis
41 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lasith Malinga
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c David Miller b Dale Steyn | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Lutho Sipamla b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avishka Fernando | c Reeza Hendricks b Lutho Sipamla | 16 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 106.67 |
| Kamindu Mendis | st David Miller b Imran Tahir | 41 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 141.38 |
| Angelo Perera | b Andile Phehlukwayo | 16 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Thisara Perera | c Faf du Plessis b Andile Phehlukwayo | 19 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 90.48 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | b Andile Phehlukwayo | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Akila Dananjaya | not out | 8* | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Isuru Udana | not out | 12* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | c Niroshan Dickwella b Akila Dananjaya | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 76.47 |
| Reeza Hendricks | run out (Niroshan Dickwella) | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Jeffrey Vandersay | 21 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 91.3 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Isuru Udana b Lasith Malinga | 34 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 113.33 |
| David Miller (wk) | run out (Kusal Mendis) | 41 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 178.26 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | c Isuru Udana b Dhananjaya de Silva | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | run out (Niroshan Dickwella) | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Kagiso Rabada | b Lasith Malinga | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dale Steyn | not out | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Imran Tahir | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga (c) | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Isuru Udana | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 3 · F/O 14/0d (1 ov)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller (wk) | not out | 13* | 5 | 1 | 1 | 260 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga (c) | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 4 5/0 (1 ov)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thisara Perera | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Avishka Fernando | not out | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 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 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
78.0 |
| 2 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
72.3 |
| 3 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
52.2 |
| 4 |
Lutho Sipamla
SA
|
51.1 |
| 5 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
44.4 |
| 6 |
David Miller
SA
|
43.2 |
| 7 |
Jeffrey Vandersay
SL
|
40.7 |
| 8 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
39.5 |
| 9 |
Isuru Udana
SL
|
36.5 |
| 10 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
25.0 |
| 11 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
23.1 |
| 12 |
Angelo Perera
SL
|
21.3 |
| 13 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
16.4 |
| 14 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
14.9 |
| 15 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
13.6 |
| 16 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
12.6 |
| 17 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
3.4 |
| 18 |
Imran Tahir
SA
|
3.0 |
| 19 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
1.0 |
| 20 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
0.5 |
| 21 |
Niroshan Dickwella
SL
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Kusal Mendis
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
Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator) in T20I 2019 at Newlands on 19 March 2019. Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 41 off 29 balls and Andile Phehlukwayo took 3/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis (c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller (wk), Jean-Paul Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Lutho Sipamla. Sri Lanka XI: Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Perera, Thisara Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga (c), Jeffrey Vandersay.
Who won South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator).
When and where was South Africa vs Sri Lanka played?
South Africa vs Sri Lanka was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday 19 March 2019, in T20I 2019.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa scored 134/8 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 134/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Andile Phehlukwayo was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 78/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 41 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Andile Phehlukwayo took 3/25 in 4 overs.