Proteas bounce back to thump Sri Lanka
Captain Du Plessis leads the way with a century as SA put Test whitewash behind them
SA may have looked fragile during the recent 2-0 Test series whitewash defeat to Sri Lanka but seem to have recovered after they roared back to form with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the same opponents in the first of five ODIs at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Captain Faf du Plessis was in sparkling form with a professional century while Quinton de Kock also contributed handsomely with a half century. Rassie van der Dussen delivered an unbeaten 32 while Lungi Ngidi and Imran Tahir returned with three wickets apiece to unshackle themselves from the Test series embarrassment that drew widespread criticism. This impressive all-round team performance‚ that was achieved with 67 balls to spare‚ will give Du Plessis‚ who ended unbeaten on 112 for his 11th ODI century‚ and his troops confidence going into the second match at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. This is the Proteas’ last series at home and they have two ICC World Cup warm-up matches against Sri Lanka and the West Indies...
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