South Africa vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · One Day Internationals 2019
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Kusal Mendis
SL
Runs (20+)
Kusal Mendis
SL
Fours (2+)
Kusal Mendis
SL
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Kusal Perera
SL
Runs (20+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Runs (20+)
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SL
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Kusal Perera
SL
Fours (2+)
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SL
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From 19 H2H matches
The Wanderers Stadium
Johannesburg, South Africa
Based on the last 12 ODI matches at this venue (since Feb 2003). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
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SA at The Wanderers Stadium
Top Scorer
David Miller
461 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kagiso Rabada
12 wkts
SL at The Wanderers Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
60 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Vishwa Fernando
1 wkts
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South Africa
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c Lungi Ngidi b Lungi Ngidi | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Upul Tharanga | b Lungi Ngidi | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Kusal Perera | c Quinton de Kock b Imran Tahir | 33 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Oshada Fernando | run out (David Miller) | 49 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 100 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Rassie van der Dussen b Imran Tahir | 60 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 82.19 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | st Quinton de Kock b Imran Tahir | 39 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| Thisara Perera | c David Miller b Kagiso Rabada | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Akila Dananjaya | run out (Rassie van der Dussen) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga (c) | c Imran Tahir b Lungi Ngidi | 15 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | c Quinton de Kock b Anrich Nortje | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Vishwa Fernando | not out | 1* | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 9 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 5.33 | 6 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 7 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 4.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | 7 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 6.29 | 0 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 10 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 81 | 72 | 11 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Reeza Hendricks | c Niroshan Dickwella b Vishwa Fernando | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | not out | 112* | 114 | 15 | 1 | 98.25 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | not out | 32* | 43 | 2 | 0 | 74.42 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga (c) | 7 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 5.29 | 1 | 0 |
| Vishwa Fernando | 5 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 8.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 10 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Thisara Perera | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | 9.5 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 5.89 | 3 | 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
|
176.0 |
| 2 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
76.3 |
| 3 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
62.6 |
| 4 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
60.6 |
| 5 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
51.2 |
| 6 |
Oshada Fernando
SL
|
43.8 |
| 7 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
38.7 |
| 8 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
35.6 |
| 9 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
31.0 |
| 10 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
30.4 |
| 11 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
24.2 |
| 12 |
Anrich Nortje
SA
|
23.2 |
| 13 |
Vishwa Fernando
SL
|
22.8 |
| 14 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
19.4 |
| 15 |
Lakshan Sandakan
SL
|
15.2 |
| 16 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
14.9 |
| 17 |
Upul Tharanga
SL
|
12.2 |
| 18 |
Niroshan Dickwella
SL
|
11.4 |
| 19 |
Dwaine Pretorius
SA
|
8.7 |
| 20 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
8.3 |
| 21 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
0.6 |
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 67 balls remaining) in One Day Internationals 2019 at The Wanderers Stadium on 3 March 2019. Faf du Plessis top-scored with 112 off 114 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), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis (c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi. Sri Lanka XI: Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Upul Tharanga, Kusal Perera, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga (c), Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando.
Who won South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 67 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Sri Lanka played?
South Africa vs Sri Lanka was played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Sunday 3 March 2019, in One Day Internationals 2019.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
South Africa scored 232/2 in 38.5 overs. Sri Lanka scored 231/10 in 47 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Imran Tahir was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 176/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Faf du Plessis top-scored with 112 off 114 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka?
Imran Tahir took 3/26 in 10 overs.