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South Africa beat Sri Lanka, clinch ODI series
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Aug 5, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Paceman Lungi Ngidi claimed four wickets as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 78 runs in the third one-day international to clinch the series on Sunday.
The visitors dismissed Sri Lanka, who were chasing 364 for victory, for 285 in 45.2 overs to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
South African batsman Reeza Hendricks made 102 off 89 deliveries on debut to set up the win for his side that was swept aside in the two Tests.
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