Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka prevail in the run-curtailed cliffhanger in Pallekele
De Kock's men were set a target of 191 runs from 21 overs.
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The fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Pallekele was a dead rubber for the fact the Proteas already sealed the series after the third match itself. The contest had a number of interruptions owing to persistent rain, however, the heavens finally calmed down and eventually, it was Angelo Mathew’s men who weathered the storm and came out trumps by a slender margin of three runs.
Lankans accelerate in the death overs
The visitors won the toss and elected to field first. The match was delayed initially and both teams were allotted 39 overs each. The Islanders started well courtesy of a 61-run stand between Niroshan Dickwella and Upul Tharanga. JP Duminy broke the partnership with the wicket of Dickwella and thereafter the home team lost a couple of quick wickets. Angelo Mathews threatened but couldn’t carry on.
Dananjaya de Silva also succumbed early in his knock. Kusal Perera scored 51 runs from 32 deliveries but became Duminy’s second victim. At 195/6 in the 28th over, Sri Lanka were looking down the barrel of posting an under-par score. Nevertheless, Thisara Perera and Dasun Shanaka scored 51 and 65 runs respectively to build a stand of 109 runs and also lift the Lankans to 306 runs.
South Africa stumble to defeat
South Africa got off to a blazing start and raced away to 21 runs from two overs. Unfortunately, the rain returned and stopped play after which a target of 191 in 21 overs was set for the Proteas. Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock carried on playing their strokes. Suranga Lakmal drew first blood for the hosts with the wicket of de Kock, who accomplished 4,000 runs in One Day Internationals.
Reeza Hendricks couldn’t repeat his heroics from his debut match. Amla and Duminy cobbled a 57-run stand to keep the visiting team in the hunt. Nonetheless, Amla, Duminy and Heinrich Klaasen’s wickets helped Sri Lanka make a comeback into the contest. The encounter went right down to the wire and in the end, Lakmal defended eight runs to guide the Lankans to their maiden triumph in the five-match series.
Here is how Twitter reacted
The Proteas have defined what it means to be chokers for life #SLvSA
— Deon Govender (@djdeong) August 8, 2018
Excellent match between #SAvSL . congrats to Srilanka for holding there nerve.@OfficialSLC #SLvSA
— Lav Narayan Singh (@LavNarayan) August 8, 2018
What A game…. Only watched after klassen's wkt.. Totally Worth it… #SLvSA
— Sudhansu Sahoo 🇮🇳 (@Sudhansu1817) August 8, 2018
South Africa are never getting rid of their tag. Mind you, it's being rightfully earned and kept. Smh. #SLVSA
— Manya (@CSKian716) August 8, 2018
Must admit- Have never seen @Angelo69Mathews this motivated before. A much needed aggression. Hope he gets pissed every match in that case!! 😉 #SLvSA
— Shaq Attack (@ShaqAtaq) August 8, 2018
SA just mess this up at the last minute 😥😥😥#SLvSA
— 22 AUGUST 🎊🎉🎂 (@QinisoGasa) August 8, 2018
This win means alot to us!! Whole nation’s pride on @Angelo69Mathews shoulders.. Well played lads 👏🏻👏🏻 #SLVSA
— ZaKir (@zakir_sanga) August 8, 2018
The series may be won and the game has been very much affected by rain BUT it is also the only time we have been challenged in this series and we failed #SLvSA #SSCricket #ProteaFire #EpicFail
— Tim-CricketGuy (@Tim32_cricket) August 8, 2018
Don't like to use the C word, but this does seem like it unfortunately. SA seemingly on course for a comfortable win, but lose by 3 runs. Lot of work still to do for Faf & Otis (who must be watching bewildered in the dressing room!) ahead of WC #sscricket #proteas #SLvSA #choke
— thecricketblog (@thecricblogger) August 8, 2018
After 11 consecutive loses to South Africa..What a game.. #SLvSA #4thODI
Congratulations @OfficialSLC— Randa Bandara (@rbrasanga) August 8, 2018
SL just won the world cup. #SLvSA
— Rashaan (@lazy_dinosaur) August 8, 2018
Russel Arnold jokingly made mention of a potential super over. Deep down he was serious until @mmbangwa reminded him that there is no such thing in ODIs #SSCricket #SLvSA 😂😂
— Andrew Abrahams (@Apie_Abrahams) August 8, 2018
Someone needs to check if Quinton de Kock still has nails on his fingers…#SLvsSA #SSCricket
— Percivale Young (@Percyoung) August 8, 2018
I don’t think @andileluck19 had a game plan. Poor shot selection.
Why is he batting before @wiaan_m ? #SLvSA @OdgibsonOttis @faf1307 @QuinnyDeKock69— Saffer_ (@Saffer_cricket) August 8, 2018
#SLvsSA #SLvSA
Big Clap for Srilankan fans in Pallekele Stadium for not leaving the stadium inspite of so much Rain n Stoppage of the Match
Never seen such a crowd— Kh (@Khanmohammed12) August 8, 2018
Give Dasun Shanaka a grade A central contract already @OfficialSLC #SLvSA
— Cham J (@Uppercut07) August 8, 2018
Why Dasun Shanaka isn't a part of every game Sri Lanka plays is best known to them. Immensely talented and not just with the bat. I remember his spell in England in a Test match. #slvssa
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) August 8, 2018
Hashim Amla is truly and rightly back… #SLvsSA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 8, 2018
Dasun Shanaka only needs 2 bad innings to get dropped for 2 years… #lka #slvsa
— Muhammad (@Muhammad2129) August 8, 2018
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