Sri Lanka ‘A’ registered a comfortable win over South Africa ‘A’ in the first unofficial ODI of the three-match series played today (31st August) at Potchefstroom.
After been put into bat first, the visitors posted a commanding total – 298/9 on the board courtesy of half-centuries from Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamil Mishara and Chamindu Wickramasinghe.
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Fernando was the top scorer as he made 97 runs off 101 balls with 8 fours and a six. Mishara notched up 71 runs off 75 balls with 9 fours and a six while Wickramasinghe hit 55 runs off 39 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
The seamers Andile Phehlukwayo and Tristan Luus picked up 3 wickets each for the hosts.
In reply, the hosts managed to post only 205 runs as spin twins Dushan Hemantha and Wanuja Sahan ripped through the opposition’s batting lineup sharing 3 wickets each.
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The second unofficial ODI between the two sides will be played on the 2nd September at the same venue.
Brief Scores
Sri Lanka ‘A’ – 298/9 (50) Nuwanidu Fernando 97, Kamil Mishara 71, Chamindu Wickramasinghe 55, Andile Phehlukwayo 3/38, Tristan Luus 3/72, Eathan Bosch 2/60
South Africa ‘A’ – 205 (36.5) Tony de Zorzi 53, Dewald Brevis 39, Eathan Bosch 32*, Matthew Breetzke 28, Meeka-eel Prince 24, Dushan Hemantha 3/34, Wanuja Sahan 3/41
Result – Sri Lanka ‘A’ won by 93 runs
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