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.
South Africa win in New York 🔥
A terrific bowling display against Sri Lanka earns them two valuable points in the #T20WorldCup 2024 👏#SLvSA | 📝: https://t.co/Css94hTFGF pic.twitter.com/WFRTEcykeP
— ICC (@ICC) June 3, 2024
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.
First-rate fast bowling 🚀
Anrich Nortje takes home the @Aramco POTM after he returned excellent figures of 4/7 🔥#T20WorldCup #SLvSA pic.twitter.com/9fj5R6xonR
— ICC (@ICC) June 3, 2024
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
