Sri Lanka vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2018
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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Kusal Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
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
Hit Rates
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | run out (Lakshan Sandakan) | 20 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 181.82 |
| Hashim Amla | c Lakshan Sandakan b Dhananjaya de Silva | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reeza Hendricks | b Akila Dananjaya | 19 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 118.75 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy (c) | lbw b Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | c Kusal Mendis b Lakshan Sandakan | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 112.5 |
| David Miller | c Dinesh Chandimal b Akila Dananjaya | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | b Lakshan Sandakan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | lbw b Lakshan Sandakan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Dala | not out | 12* | 17 | 1 | 0 | 70.59 |
| Lungi Ngidi | c Dinesh Chandimal b Kasun Rajitha | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | c Dinesh Chandimal b Isuru Udana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasun Rajitha | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | 4 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Isuru Udana | 1.4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6.43 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | c Tabraiz Shamsi b Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Kusal Mendis | lbw b Kagiso Rabada | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | not out | 36* | 33 | 3 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Andile Phehlukwayo b Junior Dala | 31 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 119.23 |
| Angelo Mathews (c) | c Heinrich Klaasen b Tabraiz Shamsi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Reeza Hendricks b Junior Dala | 16 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Thisara Perera | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | b Jean-Paul Duminy | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Isuru Udana | not out | 5* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Dala | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy (c) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 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 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
106.2 |
| 2 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
79.2 |
| 3 |
Lakshan Sandakan
SL
|
73.1 |
| 4 |
Junior Dala
SA
|
67.5 |
| 5 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
58.8 |
| 6 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
49.4 |
| 7 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
48.4 |
| 8 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
44.7 |
| 9 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
37.8 |
| 10 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
34.7 |
| 11 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
25.9 |
| 12 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
23.5 |
| 13 |
David Miller
SA
|
21.4 |
| 14 |
Kasun Rajitha
SL
|
11.2 |
| 15 |
Isuru Udana
SL
|
11.0 |
| 16 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
10.8 |
| 17 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
2.9 |
| 18 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
0.7 |
| 19 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Thisara Perera
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
Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) in T20I 2018 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 14 August 2018. Dinesh Chandimal top-scored with 36 off 33 balls and Lakshan Sandakan took 3/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews (c), Dasun Shanaka, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan. South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Jean-Paul Duminy (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets (with 24 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 Tuesday 14 August 2018, in T20I 2018.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka scored 99/7 in 16 overs. South Africa scored 98/10 in 16.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Dhananjaya de Silva was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 106/100. 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 36 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Lakshan Sandakan took 3/19 in 4 overs.