ICC Champions Trophy: AB de Villiers hails Imran Tahir’s showing vs Sri Lanka

Imran Tahir produced an impressive performance as South Africa beat Sri Lanka in their ICC Champions Trophy encounter. Watch the video highlights of South Africa vs Sri Lanka here.

South Africa skipper AB de Villiers was all praise for leg-spinner Imran Tahir, who took four wickets as they beat Sri Lanka by 96 runs to begin their ICC Champions Trophy campaign in style on Saturday. Batting first, Hashim Amla scored his 25th ODI hundred to guide the Proteas to a competitive total of 299/6. In reply, the Sri Lanka openers added 69 runs in 50 deliveries but a fine spell of spin bowling from Imran Tahir clinched the match for South Africa.

South Africa’s Imran Tahir (R) celebrates with skipper AB de Villiers after winning the ICC Champions Trophy match against Sri Lanka. (AFP)

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