JOHANNESBURG: Veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir struck three crucial blows for South Africa in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Tahir took three for 26 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 231 after being sent in on a good batting pitch. Tahir, who turns 40 later this month, was not included among Cricket South Africa’s contracted players, announced last week. But he showed he remains a key member of the country’s one-day bowling attack, twice breaking promising Sri Lankan partnerships. Oshada Fernando, making his one-day international debut, struck the ball firmly in a 49-ball innings and hit two lofted drives for six.

Source: Pakistan Today March 03, 2019 12:00 UTC