South Africa vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · One Day Internationals 2017
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Kusal Mendis
SL
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St George's Park
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Based on the last 5 ODI matches at this venue (since Jan 2017). Rain-affected matches excluded.
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Top Scorer
Hashim Amla
236 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lungi Ngidi
5 wkts
SL at St George's Park
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
83 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dhananjaya de Silva
3 wkts
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Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niroshan Dickwella | lbw b Wayne Parnell | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Sandun Weerakkody | c Hashim Amla b Wayne Parnell | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Kusal Mendis | lbw b Imran Tahir | 62 | 94 | 10 | 0 | 65.96 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | b Imran Tahir | 22 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| Upul Tharanga (c) | c Jean-Paul Duminy b Imran Tahir | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Faf du Plessis b Wayne Parnell | 28 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 52.83 |
| Asela Gunaratne | run out (Chris Morris) | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | c Quinton de Kock b Kagiso Rabada | 17 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 106.25 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | lbw b Chris Morris | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Suranga Lakmal | b Chris Morris | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | not out | 2* | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 10 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne Parnell | 10 | 1 | 48 | 3 | 4.8 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Morris | 9.3 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 3.12 | 5 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.43 | 1 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 10 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Sandun Weerakkody b Lakshan Sandakan | 34 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 85 |
| Hashim Amla | c Asela Gunaratne b Asela Gunaratne | 57 | 71 | 5 | 1 | 80.28 |
| Faf du Plessis | not out | 55* | 68 | 5 | 0 | 80.88 |
| AB de Villiers (c) | not out | 30* | 27 | 3 | 1 | 111.11 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 6 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 4.83 | 1 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 7 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 7.29 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | 8 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 4.38 | 1 | 0 |
| Asela Gunaratne | 5 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 1.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 12.5 | 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 |
Imran Tahir
SA
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Wayne Parnell
SA
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Asela Gunaratne
SL
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Lakshan Sandakan
SL
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Chris Morris
SA
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Nuwan Kulasekara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Jeffrey Vandersay
SL
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Suranga Lakmal
SL
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Sandun Weerakkody
SL
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Upul Tharanga
SL
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Niroshan Dickwella
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 94 balls remaining) in One Day Internationals 2017 at St George's Park on 28 January 2017. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 62 off 94 balls and Imran Tahir took 3/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, David Miller, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir. Sri Lanka XI: Niroshan Dickwella, Sandun Weerakkody, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Upul Tharanga (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Asela Gunaratne, Nuwan Kulasekara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal, Lakshan Sandakan.
Who won South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 94 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Sri Lanka played?
South Africa vs Sri Lanka was played at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth on Saturday 28 January 2017, in One Day Internationals 2017.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa scored 185/2 in 34.2 overs. Sri Lanka scored 181/10 in 48.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Imran Tahir was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Mendis top-scored with 62 off 94 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Imran Tahir took 3/26 in 10 overs.