Trial by spin for South Africa
Sri Lanka might be tempted to play Malinga Bandara against South Africa as he averages 12.11 in four game against them
Dileep V
28-Mar-2007
South Africa face Sri Lanka in Guyana on Wednesday in what promises to be a fascinating contest. Cricinfo looks at some of the stats highlights.
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Batsman | Innings | Runs | Dismissals | Average | Balls | Strike Rate |
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Graeme Smith | 13 | 94 | 5 | 18.8 | 189 | 50 |
Jacques Kallis | 9 | 66 | 0 | - | 93 | 71 |
Herschelle Gibbs | 15 | 91 | 5 | 18.2 | 159 | 58 |
Mark Boucher | 8 | 54 | 1 | 54 | 62 | 88 |
Batsman | Innings | Runs | Dismissals | Average | Balls | Strike Rate |
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Sanath Jayasuriya | 17 | 127 | 4 | 31.75 | 201 | 64 |
Marvan Atapattu | 15 | 156 | 1 | 156 | 233 | 67 |
Kumar Sangakkara | 15 | 97 | 3 | 32.33 | 151 | 65 |
Mahela Jayawardene | 9 | 37 | 1 | 37 | 61 | 61 |
Batsman | Innings | Runs | Dismissals | Average | Balls | Strike Rate |
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Sanath Jayasuriya | 8 | 83 | 2 | 41.5 | 99 | 84 |
Marvan Atapattu | 8 | 98 | 3 | 32.67 | 144 | 3 |
Kumar Sangakkara | 10 | 77 | 0 | - | 98 | 79 |
Mahela Jayawardene | 9 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 44 | 50 |