Sri Lanka vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · Test Series 2018
Test Series
Result
Head-to-Head Record
SL 3
8 matches
5 SA
Based on 8 H2H matches (2018–2024)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
L
L
L
L
W
SL Form
Season Comparison
40%
Win %
0%
279.4
Avg Runs
125
242.2
Avg Conceded
312.5
10
Avg Wickets
9.5
0.4
Avg Sixes
0.5
28.4
Avg Boundaries
12
Current Standings
#5
SL
W1 L2
2 pts
#1
SA
W1 L1
2 pts
Active Streaks
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Aiden Markram
SA
2
Catches (1+)
Kusal Mendis
SL
2
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
SL
Sinhalese Sports Club
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 6 Test matches at this venue (since Jul 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
1,013.7
Avg 1st Inn
296.8
Avg 2nd Inn
353.3
Avg Sixes
9.3
Avg Fours
104.2
Bat 1st Win %
40%
Boundary %
46.6%
Seam Econ
3.43
Spin Econ
3.24
Recent Matches at This Venue
SL at Sinhalese Sports Club
3
Won
2
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
28.2
Highest Score
158
Top Scorer
Dinesh Chandimal
234 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Asitha Fernando
13 wkts
SA at Sinhalese Sports Club
0
Won
1
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
11.2
Highest Score
48
Top Scorer
Faf du Plessis
48 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Keshav Maharaj
9 wkts
Hit Rates
Full Hit Rates →SL Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
SA Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
Danushka Gunathilaka
Allrounder
Dimuth Karunaratne
Batsman
Dhananjaya de Silva
Allrounder
Kusal Mendis
Wicketkeeper
Angelo Mathews
Allrounder
Roshen Silva
Batsman
Niroshan Dickwella
Wicketkeeper
WK
8
Dilruwan Perera
Allrounder
Akila Dananjaya
Allrounder
Suranga Lakmal
Bowler
C
11
Rangana Herath
Bowler
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
c Kagiso Rabada b Keshav Maharaj
57 (107)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 53.27
c Quinton de Kock b Keshav Maharaj
53 (110)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 48.18
lbw b Keshav Maharaj
60 (109)
8×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.05
c Kagiso Rabada b Keshav Maharaj
21 (34)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 61.76
c Faf du Plessis b Keshav Maharaj
10 (24)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 41.67
b Kagiso Rabada
22 (46)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 47.83
Niroshan Dickwella
(wk)
c Faf du Plessis b Keshav Maharaj
5 (9)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.56
c Lungi Ngidi b Keshav Maharaj
17 (24)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 70.83
not out
43* (91)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 47.25
Suranga Lakmal
(c)
c Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj
0 (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Dean Elgar b Keshav Maharaj
35 (68)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 51.47
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danushka Gunathilaka | c Kagiso Rabada b Keshav Maharaj | 57 | 107 | 6 | 0 | 53.27 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | c Quinton de Kock b Keshav Maharaj | 53 | 110 | 4 | 0 | 48.18 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | lbw b Keshav Maharaj | 60 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 55.05 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Kagiso Rabada b Keshav Maharaj | 21 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 61.76 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Faf du Plessis b Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 41.67 |
| Roshen Silva | b Kagiso Rabada | 22 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 47.83 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c Faf du Plessis b Keshav Maharaj | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Dilruwan Perera | c Lungi Ngidi b Keshav Maharaj | 17 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 70.83 |
| Akila Dananjaya | not out | 43* | 91 | 7 | 0 | 47.25 |
| Suranga Lakmal (c) | c Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | c Dean Elgar b Keshav Maharaj | 35 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 51.47 |
Total
338/10
(104.1 ov)
FoW
1-116 (Dimuth Karunaratne, 34.3 ov), 2-117 (Danushka Gunathilaka, 36.3 ov), 3-153 (Kusal Mendis, 48.3 ov), 4-169 (Angelo Mathews, 54.3 ov), 5-223 (Roshen Silva, 69.6 ov), 6-238 (Niroshan Dickwella, 72.4 ov), 7-247 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 74.2 ov), 8-246 (Dilruwan Perera, 80.1 ov), 9-264 (Suranga Lakmal, 80.5 ov), 10-338 (Rangana Herath, 104.1 ov)
South Africa · Bowling
17-3-60-0 · Econ 3.53
0/60
17 ov
20-3-55-1 · Econ 2.75
1/55
wd 6 · nb 0
14.2-1-54-0 · Econ 3.8
0/54
wd 2 · nb 1
41.1-10-129-9 · Econ 3.14
9/129
41.1 ov
8.4-1-24-0 · Econ 2.86
0/24
8.4 ov
3-1-10-0 · Econ 3.33
0/10
3 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 17 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 3.53 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 20 | 3 | 55 | 1 | 2.75 | 6 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 14.2 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 41.1 | 10 | 129 | 9 | 3.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 8.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 2.86 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Elgar | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
lbw b Rangana Herath
7 (20)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 35
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Akila Dananjaya
0 (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Niroshan Dickwella b Akila Dananjaya
3 (8)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 37.5
c Kusal Mendis b Dilruwan Perera
19 (58)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 32.76
Faf du Plessis
(c)
c Niroshan Dickwella b Dilruwan Perera
48 (51)
8×4 · 1×6 · SR 94.12
c Kusal Mendis b Dilruwan Perera
11 (20)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 55
Quinton de Kock
(wk)
lbw b Akila Dananjaya
32 (31)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 103.23
c Dimuth Karunaratne b Akila Dananjaya
2 (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
c Angelo Mathews b Dilruwan Perera
1 (10)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 10
lbw b Akila Dananjaya
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
not out
0* (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | lbw b Rangana Herath | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Dean Elgar | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Akila Dananjaya | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theunis de Bruyn | c Niroshan Dickwella b Akila Dananjaya | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| Hashim Amla | c Kusal Mendis b Dilruwan Perera | 19 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 32.76 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | c Niroshan Dickwella b Dilruwan Perera | 48 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 94.12 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Kusal Mendis b Dilruwan Perera | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 32 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 103.23 |
| Keshav Maharaj | c Dimuth Karunaratne b Akila Dananjaya | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Angelo Mathews b Dilruwan Perera | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Dale Steyn | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
124/10
(34.5 ov)
FoW
1-4 (Dean Elgar, 1.2 ov), 2-8 (Theunis de Bruyn, 3.2 ov), 3-15 (Aiden Markram, 8.1 ov), 4-70 (Hashim Amla, 20.6 ov), 5-85 (Faf du Plessis, 24.6 ov), 6-114 (Temba Bavuma, 30.3 ov), 7-119 (Keshav Maharaj, 31.5 ov), 8-124 (Quinton de Kock, 33.2 ov), 9-124 (Dale Steyn, 33.4 ov), 10-124 (Kagiso Rabada, 34.5 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
12.5-1-40-4 · Econ 3.2
4/40
12.5 ov
13-2-52-5 · Econ 4
5/52
13 ov
9-1-32-1 · Econ 3.56
1/32
wd 0 · nb 1
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilruwan Perera | 12.5 | 1 | 40 | 4 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 13 | 2 | 52 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 9 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 3.56 | 0 | 1 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 3 275/5d (81 ov)
c Dean Elgar b Keshav Maharaj
61 (68)
6×4 · 2×6 · SR 89.71
c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi
85 (136)
12×4 · 0×6 · SR 62.5
lbw b Keshav Maharaj
0 (3)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
run out (Aiden Markram)
18 (27)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67
c Faf du Plessis b Keshav Maharaj
71 (147)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 48.3
not out
32* (99)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 32.32
Niroshan Dickwella
(wk)
not out
7* (7)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danushka Gunathilaka | c Dean Elgar b Keshav Maharaj | 61 | 68 | 6 | 2 | 89.71 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 85 | 136 | 12 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | lbw b Keshav Maharaj | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | run out (Aiden Markram) | 18 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Faf du Plessis b Keshav Maharaj | 71 | 147 | 7 | 0 | 48.3 |
| Roshen Silva | not out | 32* | 99 | 2 | 0 | 32.32 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | not out | 7* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Total
275/5d
(81 ov)
DNB
Akila Dananjaya, Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal (c)
FoW
1-91 (Danushka Gunathilaka, 18.3 ov), 2-102 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 20.2 ov), 3-136 (Kusal Mendis, 28.4 ov), 4-199 (Dimuth Karunaratne, 48.1 ov), 5-263 (Angelo Mathews, 79.1 ov)
South Africa · Bowling
40-4-154-3 · Econ 3.85
3/154
40 ov
8-0-42-0 · Econ 5.25
0/42
wd 0 · nb 1
7-1-18-0 · Econ 2.57
0/18
7 ov
5-0-20-0 · Econ 4
0/20
5 ov
11-2-30-0 · Econ 2.73
0/30
11 ov
9-5-9-1 · Econ 1
1/9
9 ov
0-0-2-0 · Econ 0
0/2
0 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 40 | 4 | 154 | 3 | 3.85 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 8 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Theunis de Bruyn | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Dale Steyn | 11 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 2.73 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Elgar | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 4 290/10 (86.5 ov)
lbw b Dilruwan Perera
37 (80)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 46.25
lbw b Rangana Herath
14 (24)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 58.33
b Rangana Herath
101 (232)
12×4 · 0×6 · SR 43.53
b Rangana Herath
6 (18)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 33.33
Faf du Plessis
(c)
c Angelo Mathews b Akila Dananjaya
7 (13)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 53.85
lbw b Akila Dananjaya
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Niroshan Dickwella b Rangana Herath
63 (98)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 64.29
Quinton de Kock
(wk)
lbw b Rangana Herath
8 (12)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67
c Angelo Mathews b Dilruwan Perera
18 (37)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 48.65
c Danushka Gunathilaka b Rangana Herath
6 (6)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 100
not out
4* (4)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Elgar | lbw b Dilruwan Perera | 37 | 80 | 4 | 0 | 46.25 |
| Aiden Markram | lbw b Rangana Herath | 14 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Theunis de Bruyn | b Rangana Herath | 101 | 232 | 12 | 0 | 43.53 |
| Hashim Amla | b Rangana Herath | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | c Angelo Mathews b Akila Dananjaya | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Keshav Maharaj | lbw b Akila Dananjaya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Niroshan Dickwella b Rangana Herath | 63 | 98 | 4 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | lbw b Rangana Herath | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Angelo Mathews b Dilruwan Perera | 18 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 48.65 |
| Dale Steyn | c Danushka Gunathilaka b Rangana Herath | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Lungi Ngidi | not out | 4* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Total
290/10
(86.5 ov)
FoW
1-23 (Aiden Markram, 8.1 ov), 2-80 (Dean Elgar, 23.3 ov), 3-100 (Hashim Amla, 30.1 ov), 4-113 (Faf du Plessis, 35.1 ov), 5-113 (Keshav Maharaj, 35.2 ov), 6-236 (Temba Bavuma, 73.1 ov), 7-246 (Quinton de Kock, 75.5 ov), 8-280 (Theunis de Bruyn, 84.5 ov), 9-280 (Kagiso Rabada, 85.2 ov), 10-290 (Dale Steyn, 86.5 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
32.5-5-98-6 · Econ 3.02
6/98
32.5 ov
30-4-0-2 · Econ 0
2/0
wd 0 · nb 3
19-2-67-2 · Econ 3.53
2/67
wd 0 · nb 1
Suranga Lakmal
(c)
2-0-8-0 · Econ 4
0/8
2 ov
2-0-5-0 · Econ 2.5
0/5
wd 1 · nb 0
1-0-1-0 · Econ 1
0/1
1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangana Herath | 32.5 | 5 | 98 | 6 | 3.02 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilruwan Perera | 30 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 19 | 2 | 67 | 2 | 3.53 | 0 | 1 |
| Suranga Lakmal (c) | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Sri Lanka vs South Africa: who played
Sri Lanka won by 199 runs in Test Series 2018 at Sinhalese Sports Club on 20 July 2018. Theunis de Bruyn top-scored with 101 off 232 balls and Keshav Maharaj took 9/129.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Roshen Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal (c), Rangana Herath. South Africa XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Theunis de Bruyn, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (c), Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj, Quinton de Kock (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Lungi Ngidi.
Who won Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka won by 199 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs South Africa played?
Sri Lanka vs South Africa was played at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo on Friday 20 July 2018, in Test Series 2018.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Sri Lanka scored 338/10 in 104.1 overs. South Africa scored 124/10 in 34.5 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Theunis de Bruyn top-scored with 101 off 232 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs South Africa?
Keshav Maharaj took 9/129 in 41.1 overs.