A side that cannot bat 120 balls may perhaps struggle against Namibia, Ireland, and Netherlands too in the T20 World Cup qualifiers next month, their very next outing after the already lost South Africa series. SOUTH AFRICA REPLYIt was smooth sailing for South Africa in their run chase. RECORDSSri Lanka’s 103 all out is their joint-lowest total against South Africa in T20Is and the lowest total overall in T20Is by them while batting first at home. With this series already in their bag, South Africa have now won three consecutive T20I series. : 1,270Result: South Africa won by wicketsPlayer of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa)Series: South Africa lead three-match series 2-0Next Match: On Friday (14) at R. PremadasaUmpires: Ruchira Palliyaguruge and Raveendra WimalasiriReferee: Ranjan Madugalle

Source: The Nation September 12, 2021 18:33 UTC