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South Africa bowl against Sri Lanka in 4th ODI
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, March 13, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – South Africa won
the toss and sent Sri Lanka in to bat in the fourth one-day international at
St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.
South Africa, leading the five-match series 3-0, made four changes to their
team, while Sri Lanka had three changes.
The recalled Aiden Markram was due to bat at number three while JP Duminy
was set to make his first appearance since suffering a shoulder injury in
November.
They replaced Rassie van der Dussen and Dwaine Pretorius. Key bowlers
Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir were rested, with Dale Steyn and Anrich Nortje
coming in.
Opening batsman Reeza Hendricks, who was originally dropped for the last
two games, kept his place because Hashim Amla was granted leave to be with
his sick father.
Sri Lanka dropped opening batsman Niroshan Dickwella, with Upul Tharanga
returning.
New cap Priyamal Perera replaced the injured Kusal Perera, while all-
rounder Dhananjaya de Silva was selected ahead of off-spinner Akila
Dananjaya.
South African captain Faf du Plessis said he remained excited about
Wednesday’s games despite the series having been decided.
“There are World Cup places up for grabs and we set a goal that every game
we want to put up a performance that is a little bit better.”
Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga, yet to win in seven matches as captain, said he
would have batted.
“The second half it (the pitch) might be a bit slower,” he said.
Teams:
South Africa: Faf du Plessis (capt), Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock
(wkt), Aiden Markram, David Miller, JP Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dale
Steyn, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Sri Lanka: Lasith Malinga (capt), Upul Tharanga, Avishka Fernando, Oshada
Fernando, Priyamal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wkt), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu
Mendis, Thisara Perera, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha.
Umpires: Aleem Dar (PAK) Shaun George (RSA),
TV umpire: Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
Match referee: Richie Richardson (WIS)
BSS/AFP/ARS/1720 hrs