Sri Lanka vs South Africa Highlights, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match between Sri Lanka and South Africa took place on June 3, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The match was a low-scoring encounter, with Sri Lanka managing to score 77 runs in their 20 overs and South Africa chasing down the target of 78 runs in 15 overs.

Sri Lanka’s Innings

Sri Lanka, batting first, struggled to cope with the challenging conditions at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. They scored only 40 for 5 in their Powerplay, with their top scorer being Pathum Nissanka, who scored 14 runs. The Sri Lankan batsmen continued to struggle, eventually managing to reach a total of 77 runs in their 20 overs.

South Africa’s Innings

South Africa, chasing a target of 78 runs, got off to a steady start with Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks contributing with a few runs. Heinrich Klaasen then took over, scoring a six and playing a key role in the chase. The South African batsmen continued to build on their score, eventually reaching the target of 78 runs in 15 overs.

Key Performances

• Anrich Nortje: 4 for 7, top-tier pace, and strategic use of the slower ball.
• Ottneil Baartman: 20 dot balls in a single innings, a T20 World Cup record.
• Heinrich Klaasen: Scored a six and contributed to the chase.
• Quinton de Kock: Scored a few runs and played a supporting role in the chase.

Match Highlights

• The match was a low-scoring encounter, with Sri Lanka scoring 77 runs and South Africa chasing down the target of 78 runs.
• The conditions at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium proved challenging for both teams, with the pitch offering unpredictable bounce, minimal turn, and expansive square boundaries.
• South Africa’s fast bowlers, particularly Anrich Nortje and Ottneil Baartman, were effective in restricting Sri Lanka’s score.
• Heinrich Klaasen and Quinton de Kock played key roles in South Africa’s chase, with Klaasen scoring a six and de Kock contributing with a few runs.

Match Scorecard

• Sri Lanka: 77 for 5 in 20 overs
• South Africa: 78 for 4 in 15 overs

Sri Lanka’s Innings

• Batting Performance:
  • Pathum Nissanka: Scored 14 runs.
  • Kusal Mendis: Scored 0 runs.
  • Kamindu Mendis: Scored 0 runs.
  • Sadeera Samarawickrama: Scored 0 runs.
  • Charith Asalanka: Scored 0 runs.
  • Angelo Mathews: Scored 0 runs.
  • Dasun Shanaka: Scored 0 runs.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga: Scored 0 runs.
  • Maheesh Theekshana: Scored 0 runs.
  • Matheesha Pathirana: Scored 0 runs.
  • Nuwan Thushara: Scored 0 runs.

• Bowling Performance:
  • Wanindu Hasaranga: 3 wickets for 17 runs.
  • Maheesh Theekshana: 0 wickets for 0 runs.
  • Matheesha Pathirana: 0 wickets for 12 runs.
  • Nuwan Thushara: 0 wickets for 0 runs.

South Africa’s Innings

• Batting Performance:
  • Quinton de Kock: Scored 20 runs.
  • Reeza Hendricks: Scored 0 runs.
  • Aiden Markram: Scored 0 runs.
  • Heinrich Klaasen: Scored 16 runs.
  • David Miller: Scored 1 run.
  • Tristan Stubbs: Scored 0 runs.
  • Marco Jansen: Scored 0 runs.
  • Keshav Maharaj: Scored 0 runs.
  • Kagiso Rabada: Scored 0 runs.
  • Anrich Nortje: Scored 0 runs.
  • Ottneil Baartman: Scored 0 runs.

• Bowling Performance:
  • Anrich Nortje: 4 wickets for 7 runs.
  • Kagiso Rabada: 0 wickets for 0 runs.
  • Tabraiz Shamsi: 0 wickets for 0 runs.