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26/02/2026 - 03:56 PM
SO

South Africa

71/65.0 Overs
VS
SR

Srilanka

53/55.0 Overs

Srilanka won the match by 18 run

Man of the MatchD Wellalage

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Srilanka Inning

71/65.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
P Nissanka
c Q DE Kock b Marco Jansen311042310.0
A
A Fernando
c Keshav Maharaj b Anrich Nartje 2200100.0
A
A Mathews
b Tabraiz Shamsi 22931244.4
K
K Mendis
c Kagiso Rabada b Keshav Maharaj01000.0
C
C Asalanka
c Kagiso Rabada b Keshav Maharaj4210200.0
W
W Hasarnga
c Tabraiz Shamsi b Marco Jansen8320266.7
D
D Wellalage Striker
not out120050.0
J
J Liyanage
not out2100200.0
Extras1 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total71/6 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
1.0020020.00
A
Anrich Nartje
1.0012112.00
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
1.0018118.00
K
Keshav Maharaj
1.0013213.00
M
Marco Jansen
1.00727.00
Fielding Highlights
Q DE Kock
1 C
Keshav Maharaj
1 C
Kagiso Rabada
2 C
Tabraiz Shamsi
1 C

Partnerships

P Nissanka & A Fernando
P Nissanka 20 · A Fernando 2
22 (8b)
W Hasarnga & P Nissanka
W Hasarnga 8 · P Nissanka 4
12 (4b)
D Wellalage & W Hasarnga
D Wellalage 1 · W Hasarnga 0
1 (3b)
A Mathews & P Nissanka
A Mathews 22 · P Nissanka 6
29 (10b)
P Nissanka & K Mendis
P Nissanka 1 · K Mendis 0
1 (2b)
C Asalanka & P Nissanka
C Asalanka 4 · P Nissanka 0
4 (2b)
J Liyanage & D Wellalage
J Liyanage 2 · D Wellalage 0
2 (1b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5Marco Jansen
2 Wkt7 Runs
4
W
0
1
W
2
Over 4Keshav Maharaj
2 Wkt13 Runs
1
W
4
W
4
4
Over 3Tabraiz Shamsi
1 Wkt18 Runs
4
6
4
0
4
W
Over 2Anrich Nartje
1 Wkt13 Runs
2
W
2
2
1
6
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
20 Runs
0
4
2
6
4
4

South Africa Inning

53/55.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ryan Rickelton
c M Pathirana b D Wellalage 12711171.4
Q
Q DE Kock
c A Mathews b D Wellalage 120050.0
R
R Van Der Dusen
b A Mathews 9401225.0
A
A Markram
c A Fernando b D Wellalage 01000.0
H
H Klaasen
c P Nissanka b M Theekshana4310133.3
D
Devid Miller Striker
not out15711214.3
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
not out12611200.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total53/5 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M Pathirana
1.0013013.00
D
D Wellalage
1.00535.00
A
A Mathews
1.0013113.00
M
M Theekshana
1.00818.00
W
W Hasarnga
1.0014014.00
Fielding Highlights
M Pathirana
1 C
A Mathews
1 C
A Fernando
1 C
P Nissanka
1 C

Partnerships

Ryan Rickelton & Q DE Kock
Ryan Rickelton 12 · Q DE Kock 1
13 (8b)
R Van Der Dusen & Q DE Kock
R Van Der Dusen 1 · Q DE Kock 0
1 (2b)
Tabraiz Shamsi & Devid Miller
Tabraiz Shamsi 12 · Devid Miller 9
21 (9b)
H Klaasen & R Van Der Dusen
H Klaasen 4 · R Van Der Dusen 8
12 (4b)
Devid Miller & H Klaasen
Devid Miller 6 · H Klaasen 0
6 (6b)
A Markram & R Van Der Dusen
A Markram 0 · R Van Der Dusen 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5W Hasarnga
14 Runs
0
4
1
2
6
1
Over 4M Theekshana
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
1
W
0
6
1
Over 3A Mathews
1 Wkt13 Runs
2
6
W
4
1
0
Over 2D Wellalage
3 Wkt5 Runs
0
W
1
W
W
4
Over 1M Pathirana
13 Runs
4
0
6
1
1
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

South Africa vs Srilanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • Srilanka won the match by 18 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 124 runs & 11 wickets
Srilanka Top Batter: P Nissanka — 31 (10b, 4x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Marco Jansen — 2/7 (1.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Devid Miller — 15 (7b, 1x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: D Wellalage — 3/5 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: A Mathews & P Nissanka — 29 runs (10b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: D Wellalage (Srilanka ) — 92.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, South Africa took on Srilanka on Feb 13, 2026, 07:02 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Srilanka won the match by 18 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 124 runs and 11 wickets fall between Srilanka (71/6 in 5.0 overs) and South Africa (53/5 in 5.0 overs).

2. Srilanka Innings Breakdown (71/6)

Batting in the first innings, Srilanka finished on 71/6 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Srilanka accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. P Nissanka spearheaded the batting effort with 31 runs off 10 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 310.0). Valuable middle-order support came from A Mathews , who contributed 22 runs off 9 deliveries, while W Hasarnga added 8 (3b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Marco Jansen led the bowling figures with 2/7 in 1.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Keshav Maharaj (2/13 in 1.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (53/5)

Pursuing a target of 72 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 53/5 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.60 runs per over. Devid Miller anchored the chase for South Africa with 15 runs from 7 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 214.3), alongside Tabraiz Shamsi who chipped in with 12 off 6 balls. Defending the total, D Wellalage delivered a key spell of 3/5 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while M Theekshana finished with 1/8 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by A Mathews and P Nissanka (Srilanka ), who combined for 29 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kagiso Rabada 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—D Wellalage (Srilanka ) topped the match rankings with 92.0 total points, followed closely by Marco Jansen (58.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to D Wellalage .