SA flex batting muscle again

Mar 10, 2019

Reeza Hendricks failed to get South Africa going, dismissed by Isuru Udana for 4•AFP

None of Sri Lanka's bowlers had a particularly good time with the ball, and they were dealt an early blow on the field when Kusal Perera came off injured•AFP

Dwaine Pretorius kept the runs flowing at the slog, contributing 31•Getty Images

Avishka Fernando did not last too long either, removed by Lungi Ngidi in the eighth over of Sri Lanka's chase•AFP

Quinton de Kock, however, remained in good touch, putting up handy partnerships with both Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen•AFP

After half-centuries in each of his last four international matches, de Kock finally stroked his way to a hundred, making a 108-ball 121•Getty Images

Andile Phehlukwayo smoked 38 off 15 balls, his late surge lifting South Africa to 331 for 5•Getty Images

South Africa were well on top when rain in Durban sent the spectators at Kingsmead running for cover•Getty Images

Van der Dussen, too, chipped in with 50, and by the time he was removed by Kamindu Mendis, South Africa were well placed at 231 for 4•Getty Images

The hosts made an early breakthrough when Imran Tahir held on to a catch from Niroshan Dickwella at mid-on•Getty Images