In a rain-affected first day of the Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa, the visitor's bowler, Lahiru Kumara, demonstrated his skills by taking two wickets, including that of South African opener, David Bedingham. Both teams are fighting for a win in this fixture as their hopes of qualifying for the final of the World Test Championship depend on it.
As the Border Gavaskar Trophy and India's dominant performance dominate the cricket headlines, the race for the ICC World Test Championship final is heating up. With important series upcoming, the attention of cricket fans will be diverted towards the clash between South Africa and Sri Lanka, two teams fighting for the top spot in the rankings. With both teams having a similar qualification scenario, the upcoming matches will be crucial for their chances to secure a spot in the summit clash.
The South African cricket team proved its T20 prowess with a dominating performance against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2024 opener. The Proteas chased down a modest total of 78 runs in just 16.2 overs, with opener Quinton de Kock leading the charge with an unbeaten 40. Sri Lanka struggled throughout the match, losing wickets at regular intervals and failing to put up a competitive total. Follow Sportstar for live updates and commentary on all T20 World Cup 2024 matches.
In the opening match of the T20 World Cup, South Africa faced off against Sri Lanka at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Despite a sluggish pitch, South Africa secured a comfortable 6-wicket victory with Anrich Nortje wreaking havoc with the ball and the Proteas' pace attack causing uncertainty in the opposition's batting lineup. This marked South Africa's first opening win in 12 years in the T20 World Cup, with their last win being in 2012.
Cricket fans can stay updated on the latest T20 World Cup 2024 match between Sri Lanka and South Africa through our live text commentary. Get exclusive insights and live updates as these two powerhouse teams open their accounts in the highly anticipated tournament. Don't miss a moment as we follow every ball and provide in-depth analysis of the action. Follow Al Jazeera English for comprehensive coverage of the T20 World Cup 2024.