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Miller, Tsotsobe keep series alive

South Africa dictated proceedings for the first time in the series as they beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs

26-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

We win games when squeezed - De Villiers

South Africa will lose the series if they lose another match, but in bilateral affairs, pressure brings out their best, AB de Villiers said

25-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

South Africa hope for respite in Pallekele

ESPNcricinfo presents the preview of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Pallekele

25-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Injured Amla in doubt for third ODI

Hashim Amla is in severe doubt for the third ODI against Sri Lanka after sustaining a grade one tear to his left groin muscle while fielding during Sri Lanka's innings

24-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka 2-0 up after rainy day

A second, successive sub-standard performance with the bat saw South Africa undo their significantly improved showing with the ball to go 2-0 down in the series

23-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

SA to stick with two specialist spinners

South Africa's bowlers were largely to blame for the loss in the first ODI, but AB de Villiers was particularly enamoured of the prospect of fielding two frontline spinners

22-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

SA face the heat from conditions and hosts

ESPNcricinfo presents the preview of the second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

22-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Ford wants consistency from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has said consistency is an issue with the team's batting, especially in the middle order

22-Jul-2013•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

'We let the heat get to us' - de Villiers

AB de Villiers said that the inability of South Africa's bowlers to deal with Colombo's sapping heat played a major role in the 180-run loss on Saturday, after the attack conceded 320 for 5

21-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka thrash South Africa by 180 runs

It was not exactly 624 but Kumar Sangakkara's career-best had a similar effect as the 2006 record stand he put on with Mahela Jawaywardene against the same opposition seven years ago

20-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Morris prepared for death-overs test

Chris Morris has had a memorable 2013 and will be looking to extend his good run as he prepares to lead South Africa's bowling in the first ODI against Sri Lanka

19-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka hold edge against inexperienced South Africa

A South African side lacking experience in Sri Lankan conditions will square off against the hosts in the first ODI in Colombo

19-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

An uncommon bilateral series

Sri Lanka face off against South Africa in five ODIs and three T20Is, between July 20 and August 6

19-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa sweat on Morkel, Tsotsobe injuries

Already without pace spearhead Dale Steyn, Russell Domingo could find also himself minus both Morne Morkel and Lonwabo Tsotsobe, who picked up injuries in Sri Lanka

18-Jul-2013•Firdose Moonda

Chandimal becomes youngest Sri Lanka ODI captain

Dinesh Chandimal will become Sri Lanka's youngest ever ODI captain, at 23, after being handed the reins for the first two matches against South Africa in Colombo

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews wants SL youngsters to emulate seniors

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has backed young batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne to deliver in the home series against South Africa

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Duminy's 92 powers SA to win

JP Duminy's 100-ball 92 saw the South Africans overcome a sedate start, as they posted 271 for 6 on a slow, but seaming pitch in the warm-up encounter at Colts Cricket Club in Colombo.

17-Jul-2013•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Chandimal to lead SL Board Presidents XI

Dinesh Chandimal will captain the President's XI against the touring South Africans on Wednesday, ahead of what may be his first match as ODI captain against South Africa on Saturday

16-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa look for limited-overs rhythm

South Africa's tour of Sri Lanka marks the start of a crucial phase for the team with regards to preparations for the 2014 World T20 and the 2015 World Cup, and captain AB de Villiers is looking for more consistency from his side

14-Jul-2013•Firdose Moonda

Morkel, de Kock return to SA ODI squad

Morne Morkel, who limped out of the Champions Trophy with a quad strain, has been named in the South Africa squad to tour Sri Lanka for a five-match ODI series

04-Jul-2013•Firdose Moonda

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