Cricket BallIn what can only be described as a very dead rubber, SA faced a weakened Sri Lankan side in Columbo, where AB felt that losing 3-2 would be better than losing 4-1. Something I hadn’t thought of – well done, AB. Sri Lanka, with 3 Perera’s and as many changes, won the toss and chose to bat. Unfortunately AB’s side did go down 4-1. Good news is that AB did realise, at the interview, that they needed to improve

 

 

Sri Lanka 307/4 (50 ov)

South Africa 179 (43.5 ov)

Sri Lanka won by 128 runs

 

  • South Africa in Sri Lanka ODI Series – 5th ODI
  • ODI no. 3401 | 2013 season
  • Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • 31 July 2013 – day/night (50-over match)
Sri Lanka innings (50 overs maximum) R B 4s 6s SR
TM Dilshan b McLaren 99 110 13 0 90.00
MDKJ Perera c †de Kock b Morkel 9 16 2 0 56.25
HDRL Thirimanne c Duminy b Phangiso 68 93 6 1 73.11
KC Sangakkara† not out 75 45 12 0 166.66
AD Mathews* c Miller b Tsotsobe 23 22 1 1 104.54
NLTC Perera not out 17 14 2 0 121.42
Extras (lb 8, w 8) 16
Total (4 wickets; 50 overs) 307 (6.14 runs per over)
Did not bat LD Chandimal, AK Perera, SMSM Senanayake, RAS Lakmal, BAW Mendis
Fall of wickets 1-13 (MDKJ Perera, 4.2 ov), 2-176 (Thirimanne, 33.4 ov), 3-212 (Dilshan, 38.6 ov), 4-257 (Mathews, 45.2 ov)
Bowling O M R W Econ
M Morkel 10 0 78 1 7.80 (5w)
LL Tsotsobe 10 2 52 1 5.20
R McLaren 10 0 47 1 4.70 (1w)
F Behardien 4 0 28 0 7.00
JP Duminy 7 0 46 0 6.57
AM Phangiso 9 0 48 1 5.33 (2w)
South Africa innings (target: 308 runs from 50 overs) R B 4s 6s SR
Q de Kock† b Senanayake 27 21 5 0 128.57
HM Amla lbw b Senanayake 18 28 2 0 64.28
JP Duminy lbw b Dilshan 15 14 3 0 107.14
F du Plessis c †Sangakkara b NLTC Perera 6 13 0 0 46.15
AB de Villiers* c Mathews b Mendis 51 51 5 1 100.00
F Behardien c Mathews b Lakmal 1 22 0 0 4.54
DA Miller c †Sangakkara b Lakmal 0 2 0 0 0.00
R McLaren c Mathews b Mendis 29 73 2 0 39.72
M Morkel b Mendis 0 4 0 0 0.00
AM Phangiso not out 18 28 3 0 64.28
LL Tsotsobe b Lakmal 3 7 0 0 42.85
Extras (w 11) 11
Total (all out; 43.5 overs) 179 (4.08 runs per over)
Fall of wickets 1-35 (de Kock, 5.4 ov), 2-60 (Amla, 9.5 ov), 3-61 (Duminy, 10.4 ov), 4-69 (du Plessis, 13.2 ov),5-85 (Behardien, 19.3 ov), 6-85 (Miller, 19.5 ov), 7-137 (de Villiers, 32.1 ov), 8-137 (Morkel, 32.5 ov), 9-171 (McLaren, 42.4 ov),10-179 (Tsotsobe, 43.5 ov)
Bowling O M R W Econ
RAS Lakmal 5.5 0 24 3 4.11 (1w)
AD Mathews 4 0 32 0 8.00
SMSM Senanayake 10 2 29 2 2.90
TM Dilshan 10 0 41 1 4.10 (3w)
NLTC Perera 5 1 17 1 3.40 (1w)
BAW Mendis 9 2 36 3 4.00 (2w)
Match details
Toss Sri Lanka, who chose to bat
Series Sri Lanka won the 5-match series 4-1
Player of the match tba
Umpires RA Kettleborough (England) and RR Wimalasiri
TV umpire REJ Martinesz
Match referee AJ Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Reserve umpire RSA Palliyaguruge
Match notes
  • Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 39 runs, 1 wicket)
  • Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 12.1 overs (73 balls), Extras 4
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka – 59/1 in 16.0 overs (TM Dilshan 27, HDRL Thirimanne 19)
  • 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 76 balls (TM Dilshan 28, HDRL Thirimanne 20, Ex 2)
  • Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 23.2 overs (140 balls), Extras 6
  • TM Dilshan: 50 off 64 balls (7 x 4)
  • 2nd Wicket: 100 runs in 126 balls (TM Dilshan 51, HDRL Thirimanne 46, Ex 4)
  • HDRL Thirimanne: 50 off 73 balls (3 x 4, 1 x 6)
  • Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 30.5 overs (185 balls), Extras 11
  • 2nd Wicket: 150 runs in 166 balls (TM Dilshan 78, HDRL Thirimanne 63, Ex 9)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka – 170/1 in 33.0 overs (TM Dilshan 86, HDRL Thirimanne 64)
  • Powerplay 2: Overs 35.1 – 40.0 (Batting side – 37 runs, 1 wicket)
  • Sri Lanka: 200 runs in 37.3 overs (225 balls), Extras 13
  • Sri Lanka: 250 runs in 43.3 overs (261 balls), Extras 13
  • KC Sangakkara: 50 off 33 balls (8 x 4)
  • Sri Lanka: 300 runs in 49.4 overs (298 balls), Extras 15
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka – 307/4 in 50.0 overs (KC Sangakkara 75, NLTC Perera 17)
  • 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 28 balls (KC Sangakkara 30, NLTC Perera 17, Ex 3)
  • Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 60 runs, 2 wickets)
  • South Africa: 50 runs in 8.3 overs (51 balls), Extras 0
  • Drinks: South Africa – 82/4 in 18.0 overs (AB de Villiers 13, F Behardien 1)
  • South Africa: 100 runs in 24.4 overs (148 balls), Extras 5
  • Over 24.6: Review by Sri Lanka (Bowling), Umpire – RR Wimalasiri, Batsman – R McLaren (Struck down)
  • AB de Villiers: 50 off 49 balls (5 x 4, 1 x 6)
  • 7th Wicket: 50 runs in 67 balls (AB de Villiers 35, R McLaren 13, Ex 2)
  • Powerplay 2: Overs 32.1 – 37.0 (Batting side – 6 runs, 2 wickets)
  • South Africa: 150 runs in 39.1 overs (235 balls), Extras 5

38 Responses to Cricket: ODI – Sri Lanka vs South Africa 5th ODI at Columbo

  • 1

    SL 13 after 3.4 overs. SA bowlers (Morkel, Tsotsobe) fairly economical. – Tsotsobe finishes with a maiden

  • 2

    Perera (number 1) nicks Morkel through to keeper. SL 13/1 after 4.2 overs.

  • 3

    3 Perera’s in the side for Sri Lanka – Your guess is as good as mine as to which is which!

  • 4

    Good to see Quinton De Kock behind the stumps, allows AB to concentrate on Captaincy.

  • 5

    Dilshan has decided that tap, tap is not the way, thumping Morkel for 2 X 4’s at the end of the last over. Morkel not having a good day at the office, giving away a couple of wides, and going for 22 off his first 4 overs. SL 28/1 after 7.3 overs

  • 6

    SL 51/1 after 13 overs

  • 7

    Dilshan – not out 53, and Thirimanne – not out 49, are toying with our very, very, average spinners Duminy and Phangiso. SL 119/1 after 26 overs

  • 8

    Both batsmen have now reached their fifties.

  • 9

    Geez. Blommetjies getting well and truly punished in the Tea Farmer’s back yard.

  • 10

    Start the rain dance AB.

  • 11

    SA bowlers getting hammered now. I know AB has been going on about this SA side being the “B” side, but, who, except Steyn, is an “A” side bowler? That goes for the Batsmen too. Apart from Smith and Kallis – both who aren’t interested in this type of cricket, or rather will retire fairly soon, who else is in the “A” side that is not on tour?

    We need to take the blinkers off. This is the future (and very near future) “A” side. Whilst all are efficient in SA on out own pitches, most are woeful once leaving SA’s shores. The middle order have no idea what spin is, the spinners have about as much spin as a bottle of flat fizz, and a keeper who’s struggling to read all of that spin!

    SL 170/1 after 33 overs, Morkel, Tsotsobe, Behardien, Duminy and Phangiso all going for over 5 an over (Behardien currently on 7 an over – and he’s meant to be the 6th bowler, can someone tell me why he’s been given so many overs?)

  • 12

    ….At Last JP Duminy catches Thirimane for 68 in the deep off Phangiso. SL 176/2 after 33.4 overs

  • 13

    12 @ Just For Kicks:
    WOW. A breakthrough of biblical proportions, which just causes the “not too shabby” Sangakara to stride to the crease to prolong the agony.

  • 14

    But then Mclaren gets Dilshan for 99.

    Poor Bugger. (Dilshan, not McLaren)

  • 15

    216/3 – 39.4 Overs

  • 16

    SL 250/3 -Dilshan just missing out on his ton, getting bowled just as he was upping the pace by McLaren for 99.

  • 17

    SL should top the 300 mark here, with 6 overs to go. @ Scrumdown: I think they are agonising over the agonies that have agonised the side for 5 matches!

  • 18

    Matthews gone – c Miller b Tsotsobe 23. SL 257/4 after 45.2 overs

  • 19

    Perera No.2 enters the fray

  • 20

    Sangakkara gets his 50 from 35 balls. SL 271/4 after 47

  • 21

    SA will get fined for a slow over rate too, just to top it off. Dreadful all round, me thinks

  • 22

    Sl hit the 300 mark in the 50th over, helped by some woeful bowling from Morkel. Still a couple of balls left.

  • 23

    Sri Lanka finish their innings on 307, requiring the Protea’s to go at 6+ an over from the outset. A tall order, especially with such a fragile middle order, and The# who has injured his hand whilst fielding. However, all the weight of the SA innings will rest upon his, AB’s, Faf’s and JP shoulders if we are to take this one.

    SA require 308 to win.

  • 24

    DeKock does well until the spinner comes on…..

  • 25

    Q de Kock b Senanayake 27. SA 39/1 after 6 overs. Our Spinning woes continue

  • 26

    Amla gone – to a spinner! – HM Amla lbw b Senanayake 18 (28b 2×4 0x6) SR: 64.28

  • 27

    …..Duminy goes – to a spinner – JP Duminy lbw b Dilshan 15 (14b 3×4 0x6) SR: 107.14. SA 62/3 after 11 overs

  • 28

    Well, the wickets keep falling, can’t accuse the Protea’s of swaying from their determination to get themselves out on a regular basis. Faf goes – at least to a fast bowler (but a rubbish shot), this time! F du Plessis c Sangakkara b NLTC Perera 6 (13b 0x4 0x6) SR: 46.15. SA 69/4 after 14 overs

  • 29

    Behardien, not to be left out, gets in on the act quickly, and plays the lovliest of dumb shots to mid off. F Behardien c Mathews b Lakmal 1 (22b 0x4 0x6) SR: 4.54. SA 85/5 after 19.4.

    As I write this, Miller shows his worth and steps up to nick one through to keeper. Another rubbish shot.DA Miller c †Sangakkara b Lakmal 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00. SA 87/6 after 20.2

  • 30

    For your interest – from Sport24 – London – Former Australia coach Mickey Arthur has come to a financial settlement with Cricket Australia (CA) following his sacking from the national team last month, the two parties said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

    The South African was replaced by Darren Lehmann just over two weeks before the Ashes series with England began on July 10 after a string of poor results and ill-discipline in the squad.

    He launched an unfair dismissal claim, demanding US$3.6m in compensation or reinstatement, saying he was forced to take legal action because Cricket Australia officials had failed to get in touch with him following his sacking.

    However, a confidential settlement has now been agreed.

    “Both Mickey and CA agree that it is unfortunate that the dispute was not settled prior to the issuing of legal proceedings,” they said in Wednesday’s statement.

    “Both parties agree that a resolution now is in the interests of the Australian cricket team and cricket generally in Australia.

    “Cricket Australia appreciates the efforts that Mickey applied to his coaching role, and wishes him the very best in his future career.”

    In a separate statement, Arthur added: “I am very happy with the financial settlement we have reached with Cricket Australia.

    “It was a real pity I had to launch legal proceedings but I’m glad we came to a settlement without the need to proceed with potentially expensive and protracted litigation.

    “For me this was never solely about the money, I just wanted to be treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

    “I have significantly reduced my claim as it has been settled tonight and is not dragging on at any significant cost.”

    Arthur was the first non-Australian to coach the team when appointed in 2011 following their 3-1 home Ashes defeat.

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