ICC T20 WC 2024 : SA vs SL : Anrich Nortje’s 4-fer demolish Sri Lanka

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New York : South Africa conquered Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, in Match 4 of Group D encounter. Anrich Nortje’s spell of 4/7 bundled Sri Lanka for 77 runs.

In 1st Innings, Batting 1st , with Nortje’s introduction, Sri Lanka found themselves clueless.

The top order completely collapsed as Nortje finished with a spell of 4/7.

Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada too picked up 2 wickets each, as Sri Lanka were bundled for just 77 runs.

Defending 78 runs, Sri Lanka did give a fight picking 4 wickets but South Africa didn’t face much difficulties chasing the total down in 16.2 overs.

Anrich Nortje clinched the Man of the Match award for his heroic spell.

Brief Scorecard :

1st Innings :

SL : 77 (19.1)

SA

Anrich Nortje : 4/7

2nd Innings :

SA : 80-4 (16.2)

Quinton De Kock : 20(27)

SL

Wanindu Hasaranga : 2/22

Result : SA win by 6 Wickets