du Plessis 96 not out off 103

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka

du Plessis 96 not out off 103
South African captain Fuf du Plessis 96 not out off 103

ICC men’s Cricket World Cup at Emirates Riverside, Chester-le-Street

Sri Lanka Vs South Africa

Sri Lanka 203 ao (49.3ov) K Perera 30 off 34, 4 fours, Avishka Fernando 30 off 29, 4 fours, Dahananjaya 24 off 41, 2 fours, Rabada2-36, Morris 3-46, Pretorious 3-25 Phehlukwayo 1-38, Duminy 1-15.

South Africa 206-1 (37.2 ov) Amla 80* off 105, 5 fours, du Plessis 96* off 103, 10 fours, 1 six, Malinga 1-47,

South Africa won the toss and decided to field.

South Africa won by 9 wickets.

 Pretorius and Morris take three wickets each  as Sri Lanka is bundled out for 203 all out. Sri Lankd struggled for wickets after Malinga’s early breakthrough. Du Plessis hit 96 not out and Amla 80 not out steer South Africa to victory with 12.4 overs to spare.