South Africa posted 299-6 in 50 overs at innings break in their Group 'B' match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against Sri Lanka which is being played at the Kennington Oval in London today (3).
Put into bat first South Africa claimed runs at gradual pace with opener Hashim Amla top scoring 103 off 115 balls inclusive of five fours and two sixes.
Faf du Plessis clobbered 75 off 70 deliveries with six fours as he got together with Amla to add a partnership of 145 runs for the second wicket.
Fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep captured two wickets while Suranga Lakmal and Seekkuge Prasanna picked a scalp each.
Sri Lanka is led by Upul Tharaga as skipper Angelo Mathews has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga makes a comeback to the ODI side after two years.
South Africa has called in Morne Morkel, David Miller and Imran Tahir.
South Africa 299 for 6 wickets (50) (Quinton de Cock 23, Hashim Amla 103, Faf du Plesses 75, David Miller 18, JP Duminy 38n.o, Chris Morris 20, Nuwan Pradeep 2/54)
Sri Lanka: Upul Tharanga (capt), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Chamara Kapugedara, Asela Gunaratne, Sekkuge Prasanna, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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