Series #1773672179005
24/03/2026 - 11:39 AM
SR

Srilanka

91/1017.5 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

95/68.4 Overs

South Africa won the match by 4 wicket.

Man of the MatchM Jansen

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Srilanka Inning

91/1017.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
N Madushanka
c Klassen b M Jansen 290022.2
N
Nissanka
c De Cock b Bosch240050.0
P
Parera
c Markram b L N Gidi 382990131.0
K
Kamil
c Stubbs b M Jansen 04000.0
S
S S Vikrama
c Stubbs b M Jansen 01000.0
K
Kusal
c Miller b L N Gidi 21364058.3
S
Shanaka
c Brevis b Rabada 250040.0
M
Madushanka
b M Jansen 16721228.6
T
Teekshana
lbw Rabada 6501120.0
P
Pathirana
not out230066.7
M
Madushan
c Riclton b M Jansen 04000.0
T
TusharaStriker
not out00000.0
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total91/10 (17.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M Jansen
5.511151.89
B
Bosch
4.002416.00
L
L N Gidi
4.003729.25
M
Maharaj
2.00904.50
R
Rabada
2.001025.00
Fielding Highlights
Klassen
1 C
De Cock
1 C
Markram
1 C
STUBBS
2 C
Miller
1 C
Brevis
1 C
Riclton
1 C

Partnerships

Teekshana & Madushanka
Teekshana 6 · Madushanka 16
22 (11b)
Shanaka & Madushanka
Shanaka 2 · Madushanka 0
2 (4b)
Pathirana & Madushanka
Pathirana 2 · Madushanka 0
2 (4b)
Shanaka & Kusal
Shanaka 0 · Kusal 7
7 (13b)
S S Vikrama & Parera
S S Vikrama 0 · Parera 0
0 (1b)
N Madushanka & Nissanka
N Madushanka 2 · Nissanka 2
4 (10b)
Kamil & Parera
Kamil 0 · Parera 4
4 (10b)
Kusal & Parera
Kusal 14 · Parera 34
48 (45b)
Parera & N Madushanka
Parera 0 · N Madushanka 0
0 (5b)
Madushan & Pathirana
Madushan 0 · Pathirana 0
0 (4b)
Match Timeline18 Overs
Over 18M Jansen
2 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
0
0
W
Over 17Rabada
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
0
W
0
2
0
Over 16L N Gidi
17 Runs
6
4
0
0
2
Wd
4
Over 15Rabada
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
0
2
W
0
6
Over 14L N Gidi
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
0
0
2
0
W
Over 13Maharaj
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 12L N Gidi
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
0
4
0
W
0
Over 11Maharaj
4 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
0
Over 10L N Gidi
14 Runs
4
4
0
1
1
4
Over 9M Jansen
1 Runs
0
0
Wd
0
0
0
0
Over 8Bosch
12 Runs
0
4
4
4
0
0
Over 7M Jansen
4 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
0
Over 6Bosch
6 Runs
4
1
1
0
0
0
Over 5M Jansen
2 Wkt4 Runs
W
W
4
0
0
0
Over 4Bosch
4 Runs
0
4
0
0
0
0
Over 3M Jansen
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
W
0
0
0
Over 2Bosch
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
2
0
W
0
0
Over 1M Jansen
2 Runs
0
0
0
2
0
0

South Africa Inning

95/68.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
K
Klassen
lbw Madushanka 111111100.0
D
De Cock
b Pathirana 03000.0
R
Riclton
hit Pathirana 02000.0
M
Markram
not out502191238.1
B
Brevis
b Pathirana 01000.0
M
Miller
b Pathirana 02000.0
B
Bosch
c Nissanka b Teekshana 17740242.9
M
M Jansen Striker
not out16521320.0
Extras1 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total95/6 (8.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
P
Pathirana
3.402947.91
M
Madushanka
2.001618.00
T
Teekshana
2.0038119.00
M
Madushan
1.0011011.00
Fielding Highlights
Nissanka
1 C

Partnerships

Markram & M Jansen
Markram 42 · M Jansen 16
58 (22b)
Bosch & Markram
Bosch 17 · Markram 2
19 (8b)
Markram & Riclton
Markram 6 · Riclton 0
6 (4b)
Brevis & Markram
Brevis 0 · Markram 0
0 (1b)
Miller & Markram
Miller 0 · Markram 0
0 (2b)
Riclton & Klassen
Riclton 0 · Klassen 6
6 (4b)
Klassen & De Cock
Klassen 5 · De Cock 0
6 (11b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Pathirana
12 Runs
4
1
1
6
Over 8Madushan
11 Runs
4
1
0
4
0
2
Over 7Teekshana
22 Runs
0
4
4
4
6
4
Over 6Pathirana
13 Runs
0
0
4
4
4
1
Over 5Teekshana
1 Wkt16 Runs
4
4
0
4
4
W
Over 4Pathirana
3 Wkt3 Runs
W
W
0
W
1
2
Over 3Madushanka
1 Wkt12 Runs
6
0
W
2
4
0
Over 2Pathirana
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
1
0
1
W
0
Over 1Madushanka
4 Runs
0
4
0
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Srilanka vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ODI World Cup • South Africa won the match by 4 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 186 runs & 16 wickets
Srilanka Top Batter: Parera — 38 (29b, 9x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: M Jansen — 5/11 (5.5 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Markram — 50 (21b, 9x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Pathirana — 4/29 (3.4 ov)
Best Partnership: Markram & M Jansen — 58 runs (22b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: M Jansen (South Africa) — 223.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Srilanka took on South Africa on Mar 23, 2026, 02:32 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 186 runs and 16 wickets fall between Srilanka (91/10 in 17.5 overs) and South Africa (95/6 in 8.4 overs).

2. Srilanka Innings Breakdown (91/10)

Batting in the first innings, Srilanka finished on 91/10 from 17.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Srilanka accumulated 18 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Parera spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 29 balls (including 9 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 131.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kusal, who contributed 21 runs off 36 deliveries, while Madushanka added 16 (7b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M Jansen led the bowling figures with 5/11 in 5.5 overs (economy 1.89), assisted by Rabada (2/10 in 2.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (95/6)

Pursuing a target of 92 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 95/6 in 8.4 overs at a scoring rate of 10.96 runs per over. Markram anchored the chase for South Africa with 50 runs from 21 balls (9 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 238.1), alongside Bosch who chipped in with 17 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Pathirana delivered a key spell of 4/29 across 3.4 overs at an economy rate of 7.91, while Madushanka finished with 1/16 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Markram and M Jansen (South Africa), who combined for 58 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with STUBBS making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—M Jansen (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 223.0 total points, followed closely by Rabada (129.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Jansen .