South Africa v Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 4th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 4th Match: South Africa v Sri Lanka at Delhi, October 07, 2023
South Africa
SA
428/5 (50)
Sri Lanka
SL
326/10 (44.5)
Finished
SA won by 102 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Matheesha Pathirana5161031.25
Dilshan Madushanka4210200.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Kagiso Rabada7.505026.38
Gerald Coetzee906837.56
Current Partnership: 4 run (1.1 ov) | Last Wicket: Matheesha Pathirana 5 (16) | Fall of Wicket: 326/10 (44.5 ov)
CRR: 7.27 | Last Ten Overs: 83/3 7.78
Recent: W····4·W1·1·11··64

Commentary

w
44.5
Matheesha Pathirana b K Rabada 5 (16) Kagiso Rabada to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, b K Rabada, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Matheesha Pathirana as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
0
44.4
Kagiso Rabada to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
44.3
Kagiso Rabada to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
44.2
Kagiso Rabada to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.
0
44.1
Kagiso Rabada to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 44 (6 runs)
Dilshan Madushanka 4 (2)
Matheesha Pathirana 5 (11)
Sri Lanka 326/9
Gerald Coetzee 9-0-68-3
Marco Jansen 10-0-92-2
4
43.6
Gerald Coetzee to Dilshan Madushanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Dilshan Madushanka hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
43.5
Gerald Coetzee to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gerald Coetzee bowls a sharp delivery, and Dilshan Madushanka hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
w
43.4
Kasun Rajitha c A Markram b G Coetzee 33 (31) Gerald Coetzee to Kasun Rajitha, no run, c A Markram b G Coetzee, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kasun Rajitha goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Aiden Markram, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kasun Rajitha.
1
43.3
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, 1 run, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
0
43.2
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerald Coetzee sends down a sharp delivery, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
1
43.1
Gerald Coetzee to Kasun Rajitha, 1 run, Kasun Rajitha hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
End of over 43 (13 runs)
Matheesha Pathirana 4 (9)
Kasun Rajitha 32 (29)
Sri Lanka 320/8
Marco Jansen 10-0-92-2
Gerald Coetzee 8-0-62-2
0
42.6
Marco Jansen to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.
1
42.5
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, 1 run, Kasun Rajitha hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
1wd
42.5
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kasun Rajitha with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
42.4
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kasun Rajitha hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
42.3
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Marco Jansen sends down a sharp delivery, Kasun Rajitha hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
6
42.2
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kasun Rajitha goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
42.1
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kasun Rajitha hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1wd
42.1
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Kasun Rajitha no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
End of over 42 (4 runs)
Matheesha Pathirana 4 (8)
Kasun Rajitha 21 (24)
Sri Lanka 307/8
Gerald Coetzee 8-0-62-2
Marco Jansen 9-0-79-2
0
41.6
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Gerald Coetzee sends down a sharp delivery, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
41.5
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
4
41.4
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
41.3
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
41.2
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gerald Coetzee sends down a sharp delivery, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
41.1
Gerald Coetzee to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.
End of over 41 (12 runs)
Kasun Rajitha 21 (24)
Matheesha Pathirana 0 (2)
Sri Lanka 303/8
Marco Jansen 9-0-79-2
Keshav Maharaj 10-0-62-2
4
40.6
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Kasun Rajitha goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
40.5
Marco Jansen to Kasun Rajitha, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kasun Rajitha goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Swift fielding by the bowler.