SA vs SL Match 4 Results

5:13 PM IST Right then, that is it from this high-scoring encounter where many records were broken but ultimately South Africa took the two points while Sri Lanka will need to come back stronger in their next game. However, our focus now shifts to the high-voltage clash between the hosts, India and five-time champion Australia. That game will begin at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT) on 8th October, Sunday, but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

5:11 PM IST Temba Bavuma, the victorious skipper of South Africa says that he is happy with the result. Mentions that when you score 400, you can not find much fault in batting. Adds that the bowling was not clinical but different individuals came back nicely. Says that he wanted to field as well and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Reckons that batting became easier under lights and the batters were able to use the pace. Shares that there was a perception that there would be variable bounce here. Credits Kusal Mendis for putting the bowlers under pressure. Feels that they need to adjust to the conditions and go to the spin options. Adds that their next game is in Lucknow where the conditions will be different. Ends by informing that Quinton de Kock is fine.

5:11 PM IST Dasun Shanaka, the captain of Sri Lanka says that he expected a high-scoring game here. Adds that he thinks that the right execution was not there from their bowlers and that cost them. Tells that he expected South Africa to score over 350 in these conditions but if they restricted them to around 370, they would have had a chance. Praises Charith Asalanka for his batting and they had the momentum when he was batting but to chase that 20-30 runs more was always going to be difficult. Mentions that it is disappointing to have your main bowlers but these kids have stepped up for them and he was happy with the intent in the batting too. Ends by saying they will learn from this and try to get better in the next games.

5:00 PM IST Aiden Markram is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his scintillating hundred, the fastest in ODI World Cup history. He says that it feels fantastic to get the win. Credits Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen for laying the platform which gave the middle order batters to express themselves. Shares that he is incredibly stoked with how it went today. States he is pretty clear about what is expected of him and tries to assess the situation and play accordingly. Also says that they want to play a positive brand of cricket and at the same time, want to be smart. Feels grateful for how it has been going for him in the last couple of months. Reckons that it is about backing the options once you get the feel of the wicket. Ends by saying that the wicket played well and is happy to end on the positive side of the result.

4:59 PM IST Presentation Time...

4:58 PM IST Earlier in the game, after being asked to bat first, posted the highest-ever total in ODI World Cup history courtesy of twin hundreds from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram's fastest-ever ODI World Cup century. David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen also displayed their power-hitting abilities. Dilshan Madushanka managed to pick up a couple of wickets while Kasun Rajitha, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dunith Wellalage chipped in with one each. While chasing, Sri Lanka also took full advantage of the pitch but, their batters only managed three fifties in response to the three hundreds from their opponents which ultimately proved to be the difference in the end.