Tabraiz Shamsi’s five-wicket haul steered South Africa to victory in a rain-affected second ODI against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa stadium on Saturday.
After new captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and opted to bat first, Proteas opener Janneman Malan played a 135-ball 121-run knock. Then, Reeza Hendricks (51 off 54) and Heinrich Klaasen (43 off 27)) punished Sri Lankan bowlers as the visitors posted 2🔯83-6 on the board in their allotted 47 overs.
Chasing a revised target of 265 in 41 overs, Sri Lanka lost their top four wickets for just 61 runs in 14.1 overs. Charith Asalanka (77 off 69), skipper Dasun Shanaka (30 off 41) and Chamika Karunaratne (36 off 2𝓡3) tried to steady the Sri Lankan ship but the hosts got bundled out for 197 in 36.4 overs.
South ��Africa won by 67 runs (DLS method) and levelled the three-match series 1-1🅰. The third ODI is scheduled for Tuesday (September 7) at the same venue.
Brief scores: South Africa 283-6 in 47 overs (Jannema🀅n Malan 121, Reeza Hendricks 51, Heiജnrich Klaasen 43; Chamika Karunaratne 2/24) beat Sri Lanka 197 in 36.4 overs (Charith Asalanka 77, Chamika Karunaratne 36; Tabraiz Shamsi 5/49, Kagiso Rabada 2/16) by 67 runs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Well played that was a good batting display! Well ꦦbatted brilliant batting display & others chipped in with useful contributions. Good start & partnersᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚhip’s for will get the job done!
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof)
Janneman Malan's ODI Career:-
•0(1).
•129*(139).
•23(26).
•70(81).
•84(96).
•177*(169).
•23(31).
•121(135).8 Innings, 627 Runs, 104.50 Ave, 3 Hundreds, 2 Fifties. – Just Exceptional.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
🚨 RESULT | WIN BY 67 RUNS (DLS METHOD)
🇿🇦 A career-best 5/49 by Tabraiz Shamsi backed up the batting performance to grab victory in the second ODI and take the ser🐓ies to 💖the final game
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
129* – vs AUS 🇦🇺 at Bloemfontain, 2020 ✅
177* – vs IRE ☘️ at Dublin, 2021 ✅
121 – vs SL 🇱🇰 at Colombo (RPS), 2021 ✅South Africa 🇿🇦 never lost an ODI match wh🐈en Janneman Malan scored century 💯.
— Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ)
Great win Proteas, upward an onward!!!!
— Jon Kent (@JonKent23)
South Africa win the 2nd ODI by 67 runs and level the 🔯series 1️⃣-1️⃣.
We will look to bounce back i๊n the Third ODI, on 7th September.♐
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC)
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First South African spinner to pick a men's ODI five-wicket haul in Asia.
Remember the name Tabraiz Shamsi!!👏— Rsa Fan Club Nepal (@fan_rsa)
Best bowling figure by Left-arm b﷽owler for SA 🇿🇦 in ODIs at away venue.
5/49 – TABRAIZ SHAMSI vs 🇱🇰 at Colombo (RPS), 2021 ***
4/12 – Robin Pietersen vs 🇧🇩 at Dhaka, 2011
4/17 – Claude Henderen vs 🇿🇼 at Harare, 2001
4/22 – Lonwabo Tsotsobe vs 🇱🇰 at Pallekele, 2013— Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ)
That👏🏽 was👏🏽 special👏🏽.
Well done boys. 🔥🇿🇦— Sipokazi Sokanyile (@sipokazis86)
Cannot take anyth✅ing away from the all-round performance by South Africa to level the series.
A goo♓d eye-opener for Sri Lanka after winning the curtain-raiser.
The hosts🌊 may opt for some changes in the top 🥃order for the series decider.
— Damith Weerasinghe (@Damith1994)
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South Africa Without Quinton De Kock, Miller Actually B team Smash Sri lanka in their home, Pꩲlayed 👏. Sri lanka holds the World record of Most Odi defeats (431).
— 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜�🔯�𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐩♊𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 (@clownslayer_V)
