Sri Lanka vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2021
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SL
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SL
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R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 ODI matches at this venue (since Aug 2018). 6 rain-affected matches excluded.
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SL at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Charith Asalanka
1164 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
38 wkts
SA at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Janneman Malan
162 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
8 wkts
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Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avishka Fernando | lbw b Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | lbw b George Linde | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c George Linde b George Linde | 16 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Heinrich Klaasen b Aiden Markram | 31 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 70.45 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Heinrich Klaasen b Tabraiz Shamsi | 47 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 66.2 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Wiaan Mulder b Keshav Maharaj | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Reeza Hendricks b Keshav Maharaj | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | lbw b Tabraiz Shamsi | 16 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 41.03 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | c Janneman Malan b Wiaan Mulder | 29 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 74.36 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | not out | 10* | 26 | 0 | 0 | 38.46 |
| Praveen Jayawickrama | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 8 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 5.75 | 6 | 3 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | 10 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 |
| George Linde | 10 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 3.2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 10 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 4.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 10 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 3.1 | 1 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Maheesh Theekshana | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 94.74 |
| Aiden Markram | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Praveen Jayawickrama | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Reeza Hendricks | b Dushmantha Chameera | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Kamindu Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | lbw b Maheesh Theekshana | 22 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Wiaan Mulder | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | c Dinesh Chandimal b Charith Asalanka | 17 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 47.22 |
| George Linde | c Kamindu Mendis b Wanindu Hasaranga | 18 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Maheesh Theekshana | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | c Dinesh Chandimal b Maheesh Theekshana | 15 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 88.24 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | not out | 9* | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Praveen Jayawickrama | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 10 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 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 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
108.1 |
| 2 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
103.2 |
| 3 |
George Linde
SA
|
102.9 |
| 4 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
73.1 |
| 5 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
66.1 |
| 6 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
51.4 |
| 7 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
38.6 |
| 8 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
35.9 |
| 9 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
28.4 |
| 10 |
Praveen Jayawickrama
SL
|
24.4 |
| 11 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
23.4 |
| 12 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
20.9 |
| 13 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
19.6 |
| 14 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
16.4 |
| 15 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
12.4 |
| 16 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
11.8 |
| 17 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
11.6 |
| 18 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
9.8 |
| 19 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
8.9 |
| 20 |
Chamika Karunaratne
SL
|
8.3 |
| 21 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
5.6 |
| 22 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
0.8 |
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 78 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2021 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 7 September 2021. Charith Asalanka top-scored with 47 off 71 balls and Maheesh Theekshana took 4/37.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka XI: Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama. South Africa XI: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj (c), Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka won by 78 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs South Africa played?
Sri Lanka vs South Africa was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday 7 September 2021, in ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2021.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka scored 203/9 in 50 overs. South Africa scored 125/10 in 30 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Maheesh Theekshana was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 108/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Charith Asalanka top-scored with 47 off 71 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Maheesh Theekshana took 4/37 in 10 overs.