South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to win their opening match of T20 World Cup 2024. 

Dasun Shanaka dismissed Aiden Markram for 12 off 14 balls. SA 23/2 in 4.2 Overs

Reeza Hendricks have been dismissed by Nuwan Thushara for 4 off 2 balls. SA 10/1 in 1.3 Overs

The second innings of the SL vs SA match has started. Quinton de Kock opened the batting with Reeza Hendricks. 

Sri Lanka have been bowled out for just 77 runs by South Africa, who will need 78 runs to win the match. 

South Africa bowlers have put on an exceptional performance thanks to Anrich Nortje, who picked up four wickets to his name. 

Sri Lanka gave lost three more wickets. Sadeera Samarawickrama goes for a duck. SL 32/4 in 8.3 overs

Pathum Nissanka has been dismissed by Ottneil Baartman for 3 off 8 balls. SL 13/1 in 3.1 Overs

Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka opened the batting for Sri Lanka. Marco Jansen took the new ball for South Africa. 

Sri Lanka's Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

South Africa's Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against Aiden Markram's South Africa. 

The SL vs SA match is slated to be held at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. The match will begin at 8:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 7:30 PM IST.
 

The live streaming of the SL vs SA match will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. The live broadcast will be shown on Star Sports TV channels.
 

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