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 Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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