Aug.1 (CRICKEX)  – A splendid thump of 87 from Quinton de Kock and a speedy fire 49 from captain, Faf du Plessis helped Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 4-wickets in the second ODI at Dambulla on Wednesday.

Prior, South Africa had confined Sri Lanka to 244/8 with Phehlukwayo and Lungi Ngidi the pick of the bowlers taking 3 wickets each. Angelo Mathews was the foundation of the Sri Lankan innings, scoring 79 from 111 balls.

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Brief Scores

Sri Lanka – 244/8 of every 50 Overs (AD Mathews – 79, N Dickwella – 69, Phehlukwayo – 3/45, Ngidi – 3/50)

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South Africa – 246/6 of every 42.5 Overs (Q de Kock – 87, du Plessis – 49, Dananjaya – 3/60)

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South Africa currently lead the 5 match series 2-0.

The third ODI between the sides happens in Colombo on Sunday, August 5

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