This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Sri Lanka tour of Sri Lanka 2016-17
Sun, February 05 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Pink wave, bees stopping play, butter fingers and other highlights
The ‘Pink ODI’, in particular, has been lucky for South African captain AB de Villiers, who before this game averaged a whopping 97.50 in the Pink ODIs.
Sun, February 05 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Hosts win ‘Pink ODI’; take unassailable 3-0 lead in series
The match also witnessed an hour-long stoppage after a swarm of bees invaded the field. Cricket South Africa (CSA) tried quite a few things like extinguishing the bees and getting a bee-keeper to the ground, but the delay could not be avoided.
Sun, February 05 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Another batting collapse for visitors as they fold up for 163
Barring Tharanga and Dickwella, only Dhananjaya and Pathirana could manage to get to the double digits. For South Africa, Pretorious picked up 3 wickets while Phehlukwayo, Tahir and Rabada ended up with 2 wickets each.
Sun, February 05 2017
Live Cricket Score, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI at Johannesburg; SA win by 7 wickets; take 3-0 lead
Hello and Welcome to CricketCountry’s live blog session and coverage of the third game of the five-match ODI series between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Thu, February 02 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Ton-up Faf du Plessis, David Miller and bowlers hand hosts huge win
The two champion batsmen first got the Proteas to a total which was beyond Sri Lanka’s reach and then their bowlers completed the formalities by completing the win.
Thu, February 02 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Faf du Plessis, David Miller tons propel hosts to 307/6
The track at Kingsmead is on the slower side. 250 was expected to be a par-score and looking at the final total, it is fair to say the tourists will have to bat out of their skins to make a match out of it.
Wed, January 25 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I, preview and predictions: Proteas hold advantage over injury-hit visitors
Farhaan Behardien-led South Africa will be gunning for a win at Cape Town. The return of their prolific batsman and ODI captain AB de Villiers has only strengthened them.
Mon, January 23 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I: Lakshan Sandakan’s ‘mystery’, Angelo Mathews’ match-winning knock and other highlights
Not only did Sri Lanka manage to pull off a win, they also managed to keep the series alive. The series will now be decided in the final game at Cape Town on Wednesday.
Sun, January 22 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Angelo Mathews guides visitors to maiden win on tour
A superlative effort with the ball, followed by a gem-of-an-innings from Mathews, finally helped Sri Lanka end their losing streak on this tour and register maiden win.
Thu, January 19 2017
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I, preview and predictions: New-look Proteas aim for bright start
South Africa, under new skipper Farhaan Behardien will look to ensure that Proteas continue their dominance over Sri Lanka on this tour.