1st T20I: Dinesh Chandimal 66 in useless as all-round South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs to take 1-0 lead

South Africa produced an all-round efficiency to outclass Sri Lanka by 28 runs within the series-opening first T20 worldwide on the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Dinesh Chandimal’s valiant 66 not out was not sufficient to get Sri Lanka over the road within the 1st T20I (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSSouth Africa (163 for five) beat Sri Lanka (135 for six) by 28 runs in 1st T20IAiden Markram was adjudged Player of the Match for scoring 48 off 33 ballsThe second T20 worldwide will happen on the identical venue on Sunday, September 12South Africa returned to successful methods in model on Friday as they beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs within the first T20 worldwide in Colombo to take a 1-0 lead within the three-match sequence on the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Electing to bat first, the Proteas posted 163 for five on the board in 20 overs with their top-three firing all cylinders however a middle-order failure resulted in them dropping out on one other 15-20 runs that they may have added.Aiden Markram, who got here in to bat at No.3, top-scored with 48 off 33 balls whereas Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock made helpful contributions of 38 and 36, respectively.COLOMBO T20I: Highlights”It’s something new (batting in the middle order). But I suppose at the end of the day just getting some game-time is good. It’s been good, challenging. Obviously very different from South African conditions. Lots of experience in the back room makes it easier.”In situations like these, you are going to bowl spin as a lot as you an. If there is a want for me to bowl, I’d be prepared for that chance. I’ve been placing in some work.”But looking at how the guys bowled today, I think it’s best I just keep to the field. (World T20 squad) The guys who are selected there’s a bit of relief and obviously the guys not selected there’s a bit of hurt,” Player of the Match Markram mentioned on the presentation.The rating proved to be sufficient for the Lankans, who have been restricted to 135 for six with Dinesh Chandimal taking part in a lone hand of 66 not out from 54 balls whereas opening the innings whereas the remaining failed miserably of their dwelling situations.South Africa operated with 6 bowlers out of which Kagiso Rabada was the one one who did not style any success. Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi and Dwaine Pretorius grabbed a wicket every to cease the hosts from getting anyplace close to the goal.”I’m very happy, brilliant team performance all round. Everyone stuck their hands up when they needed to and made my life easier.”I’ve all the time wished to play T20 cricket for South Africa and I’ve acquired my debut at 31, however I really feel 21. I’m simply attempting to do my bit and hopefully get a spot within the T20 beginning line-up (for the World Cup),” South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj mentioned.The second T20 worldwide will happen on the identical venue on Sunday, September 12.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.