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Mathews stars as Sri Lanka reach 299-8 against S. Africa
COLOMBO, Aug 12, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews made 97
off 97 balls as his side scored 299 for eight in their fifth and final one
day international against South Africa on Sunday.
Mathews hit a six and 11 fours after opener Niroshan Dickwella scored 43,
as Sri Lanka made South Africa toil on the Colombo pitch after winning the
toss and electing to bat.
Pace bowlers Andile Phehlukwayo and Willem Mulder each took two wickets for
South Africa, who have a winning 3-1 lead in the series.
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