South Africa won by 28 Runs
South Africa take 1-0 series lead 👏
A disciplined effort helps them to a 28-run victory in the first T20I in Colombo. #SLvSA | https://t.co/x51ZP0c9Os pic.twitter.com/Vvn4kbN69G
— ICC (@ICC) September 10, 2021
A crucial half-century from Dinesh Chandimal 👏
Will he guide the hosts to a victory?#SLvSA | https://t.co/jVkPtFMKlz pic.twitter.com/X4K8TgCOzM
— ICC (@ICC) September 10, 2021
Dinesh Chandimal brings up his 6th T20I fifty! 👏
50 off 40 balls
4 fours | 2 sixes#SLvSA pic.twitter.com/TrwHV1I7ej— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 10, 2021
What a start 🙌
Skipper Keshav Maharaj strikes with his first ball on T20I debut.
Sri Lanka are 36/2 after seven overs. #SLvSA | https://t.co/Kyw5XsQSch pic.twitter.com/OfuXHtyxYt
— ICC (@ICC) September 10, 2021
Regular strikes help Sri Lanka restrict South Africa to 163/5.
Will the hosts chase this total down?#SLvSA | https://t.co/Kyw5XsQSch pic.twitter.com/2fkZAyFfie
— ICC (@ICC) September 10, 2021
A steady start for South Africa in Colombo!
The visitors are 47/0 after six overs. #SLvSA | https://t.co/Kyw5XsQSch pic.twitter.com/M48oM8RwZs
— ICC (@ICC) September 10, 2021
Toss news from Colombo 👇
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka have opted to bat; Maheesh Theekshana makes his T20I debut.
🇿🇦 Keshav Maharaj is making his T20I debut for South Africa and will lead the side.#SLvSA pic.twitter.com/JeidTHiZH3
— ICC (@ICC) September 10, 2021
Who will be holding this trophy at end of the T20I series❓
-Cycle Pure Incense Cup Sri Lanka v South Africa series Powered by Daraz- #SLvSA pic.twitter.com/pfhzjLdbiq
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 10, 2021
T20I debut for Maheesh Theekshana!
🧢 No 90#SLvSA pic.twitter.com/BWjO495gDU
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 10, 2021