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South Africa overpower Sri Lanka in New York to begin T20 World Cup with six-wicket win

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka in New York to begin T20 World Cup with six-wicket win

FirstCricket Staff June 4, 2024, 03:18:55 IST

Anrich Nortje led the way with a destructive 4/7 as South Africa bundled Sri Lanka out for 77, their lowest T20I score ever, before chasing the target down with six wickets and nearly four overs to spare.

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Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga walks back after getting dismissed for a two-ball duck off left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj’s bowling. AP

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South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada celebrates after dismissing Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka. AP

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South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje, who won the Player of the Match award for his haul of 4/7, celebrates with teammates after dismissing Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka. AP

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South Africa pacer Marco Jansen breaks the stumps to run Nuwan Thushara out, signalling the end of the Sri Lankan innings in the process. AP

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South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks walks off the field after getting dismissed for 4 off Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara’s bowling. AP

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Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka celebrates with teammates after dismissing South Africa captain Aiden Markram. AP

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South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller celebrate after guiding their team to a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in New York. AP

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