Sri Lanka vs South Africa Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa Start With Easy Win

Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 World Cup: South Africa started their 2024 T20 World Cup on a perfect note beating Sri Lanka by six wickets. South Africa chased down a 78-run target in just 16.2 overs. Earlier, Anrich Nortje took four wickets Sri Lanka started their T20 World Cup campaign on a very poor note. They were all out for just 77 against South Africa. (Scorecard)

Right then, that's all from this entertaining game where South Africa emerged victorious and got the first points on the board. The action continues on Tuesday, June 4, when Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan take on World Cup debutants Uganda at the Guyana National Stadium. The action will commence at 6 am IST (12.30 am GMT), but our build-up will begin much sooner. See you then. Cheers!

Aiden Markram, the skipper of South Africa says he is happy with the win. Adds the batting was a bit up and down but the bowlers did a fantastic job in the first innings. Mentions that this track is a tough one from a batter's perspective and you have to take the learnings from it and try to adapt. Adds they have got two next games at the same venue and it is important to assess the conditions and try to come out on top. Appreciates Anrich Nortje and also says that the boys in the dugout are pumped up with this win.

The captain of Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga feels that it was the correct decision to bat first. Adds that the batters went in search of a target between 160-170 but feels it was a 120-130 wicket. Shares that bowling is their strength which is why they wanted to bat first and put a good score on the board. States that they have to improve as a batting unit and if they can put good totals on the board, they can perform well in the tournament.

Anrich Nortje is the