South Africa A vs Sri Lanka A Result – 3nd unofficial ODI

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3nd unofficial ODI • Sri Lanka A tour of South Africa

SA-A

311/5 (42.5)

SL-A

308/6 (50)

South Africa A won by 5 wickets

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42.5

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Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, Six

42.4

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Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, 1 run

42.3

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Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, Four

42.2

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Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

42.1

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Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, 1 run

End of over 42 (7 runs)

David Bedingham 181 (127)

Dayyaan Galiem 2 (5)

SA-A 299/5

Dinura Kalupahana 5-1-54-0

41.6

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Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 run

41.6

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Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 wide

41.6

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Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 wide

41.5

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Dinura Kalupahana to Dayyaan Galiem, 1 run

41.4

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Dinura Kalupahana to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

41.3

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Dinura Kalupahana to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

41.2

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Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 run

41.1

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Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 2 runs

End of over 41 (4 runs)

Dayyaan Galiem 1 (2)

David Bedingham 177 (124)

SA-A 292/5

Dushan Hemantha 9-2-46-0

40.6

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Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

40.5

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Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, 1 run

40.4

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Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, 2 runs

40.3

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Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, 1 run

40.2

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Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, c (sub S Dinusha) b D Hemantha

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Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, no run

End of over 40 (9 runs)

Andile Simelane 3 (4)

David Bedingham 174 (122)

SA-A 288/4

Dinura Kalupahana 4-1-47-0

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Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, 1 run

39.5

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Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, no run

39.4

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Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, 2 runs

39.3

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Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, no run

39.2

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Dinura Kalupahana to Meeka eel Prince, Out! Caught by Pavan Rathnayake

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Dinura Kalupahana to Meeka eel Prince, Six

Match Summary

South Africa A and Sri Lanka A met in 3nd unofficial ODI of Sri Lanka A tour of South Africa, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 42.5: Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, Six | 42.3: Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, Four | 40.2: Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, c (sub S Dinusha) b D Hemantha. The turning point arrived at 40.2 when Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, c (sub S Dinusha) b D Hemantha. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa A won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

42.5: Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, Six
42.3: Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, Four
40.2: Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, c (sub S Dinusha) b D Hemantha
39.2: Dinura Kalupahana to Meeka eel Prince, Out! Caught by Pavan Rathnayake
39.1: Dinura Kalupahana to Meeka eel Prince, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 40.2 when Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, c (sub S Dinusha) b D Hemantha. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa A won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 42.5: Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

42.5 6 Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, Six

42.4 1 Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, 1 run

42.3 4 Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, Four

42.2 0 Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

42.1 1 Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, 1 run

End of over 42 (7 runs)

David Bedingham 181 (127)

Dayyaan Galiem 2 (5)

SA-A 299/5

Dinura Kalupahana 5-1-54-0

41.6 1 Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 run

41.6 Wd Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 wide

41.5 1 Dinura Kalupahana to Dayyaan Galiem, 1 run

41.4 0 Dinura Kalupahana to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

41.3 0 Dinura Kalupahana to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

41.2 1 Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 1 run

41.1 2 Dinura Kalupahana to David Bedingham, 2 runs

End of over 41 (4 runs)

Dayyaan Galiem 1 (2)

David Bedingham 177 (124)

SA-A 292/5

Dushan Hemantha 9-2-46-0

40.6 0 Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, no run

40.5 1 Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, 1 run

40.4 2 Dushan Hemantha to David Bedingham, 2 runs

40.3 1 Dushan Hemantha to Dayyaan Galiem, 1 run

40.2 W Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, c (sub S Dinusha) b D Hemantha

40.1 0 Dushan Hemantha to Andile Simelane, no run

End of over 40 (9 runs)

Andile Simelane 3 (4)

David Bedingham 174 (122)

SA-A 288/4

Dinura Kalupahana 4-1-47-0

39.6 1 Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, 1 run

39.5 0 Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, no run

39.4 2 Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, 2 runs

39.3 0 Dinura Kalupahana to Andile Simelane, no run

39.2 W Dinura Kalupahana to Meeka eel Prince, Out! Caught by Pavan Rathnayake

39.1 6 Dinura Kalupahana to Meeka eel Prince, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the South Africa A vs Sri Lanka A 3nd unofficial ODI match?
South Africa A won by 5 wickets.

What is the South Africa A vs Sri Lanka A 3nd unofficial ODI?
South Africa A vs Sri Lanka A is the 3nd unofficial ODI of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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