New York, South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 77 runs in the first match of the T20 World Cup here on Monday.
This was Sri Lanka's lowest score in T20 cricket.
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was the best bowler for South Africa and he took four wickets for seven runs in four overs. Spinner Keshav Maharaj (2/22) was also impressive.
Opener Kusal Mendis was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 19 runs in 30 balls.
Brief scores: Sri Lanka all out for 77 in 19.1 overs (Kusal Mendis 19; Anrich Nortje 4/7, Keshav Maharaj 2/22).
This was Sri Lanka's lowest score in T20 cricket.
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was the best bowler for South Africa and he took four wickets for seven runs in four overs. Spinner Keshav Maharaj (2/22) was also impressive.
Opener Kusal Mendis was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 19 runs in 30 balls.
Brief scores: Sri Lanka all out for 77 in 19.1 overs (Kusal Mendis 19; Anrich Nortje 4/7, Keshav Maharaj 2/22).
