In the crucial Super 12 match in the group of death, Sri Lanka was able to post 142/10 in 20 overs against South Africa. For Sri Lanka, opener Pathum Nissanka scored 72 runs off 58 balls with 6 fours & 3 sixes before getting dismissed in the last over. Only two other Lankan batters were able to cross the double digits in their individual scores. 

For South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi and Dwaine Pretorius absolutely choked the Sri Lankan batters on a pitch where the ball wasn't coming to the bat that easily. Spinner Shamsi and Medium-Fast pacer Pretorius picked up 3 wickets each at regular intervals to keep Sri Lanka under pressure. Anrich Nortje also picked up 2 wickets. 

Earlier, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss & opted to field first against Sri Lanka in the 25th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. This match is being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

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Sri Lanka set a target of 143 runs for South Africa

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