The cricketing rivalry between Sri Lanka and South Africa in T20 Internationals has produced some thrilling encounters over the years. While South Africa has traditionally been the stronger side, Sri Lanka’s unpredictable nature and flair have made these contests particularly exciting. This comprehensive analysis covers their last 10 T20I meetings, providing detailed scorecards, match results, and key performances.
Match 1 – T20 World Cup 2021
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2021 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 30 October 2021 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Sri Lanka | 142 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 146/6 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Tabraiz Shamsi (3/20) |
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Match 2 – T20I Series 2021
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa tour of SL 2021 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 12 September 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Sri Lanka | 198/2 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 160 (20 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 38 runs |
| Player of the Match | Dhananjaya de Silva (66*) |
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Match 3 – T20I Series 2021
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa tour of SL 2021 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 14 September 2021 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Sri Lanka | 103 (18.1 overs) |
| South Africa | 105/1 (14.1 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Bjorn Fortuin (2/12) |
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Match 4 – T20I Series 2019
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of SA 2019 |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Date | 22 March 2019 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Sri Lanka | 134/7 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 135/3 (16.4 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Anrich Nortje (2/18) |
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Match 5 – T20I Series 2019
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of SA 2019 |
| Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Date | 24 March 2019 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Sri Lanka | 180/3 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 164/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 16 runs |
| Player of the Match | Isuru Udana (2/21 & 36*) |
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Match 6 – T20I Series 2017
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of SA 2017 |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Date | 25 January 2017 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Sri Lanka | 126/9 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 127/5 (17.4 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Imran Tahir (3/18) |
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Match 7 – T20I Series 2017
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of SA 2017 |
| Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Date | 22 January 2017 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Sri Lanka | 113/8 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 114/2 (14.2 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Lungi Ngidi (2/12) |
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Match 8 – T20 World Cup 2016
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2016 |
| Venue | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| Date | 28 March 2016 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| South Africa | 122/8 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 124/3 (17.4 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Rangana Herath (2/13) |
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Match 9 – T20I Series 2015
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa tour of SL 2015 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 6 August 2015 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Sri Lanka | 165/7 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 168/4 (19.1 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | AB de Villiers (51*) |
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Match 10 – T20I Series 2013
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of SA 2013 |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Date | 22 March 2013 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Sri Lanka | 145/6 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 147/2 (18 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Dale Steyn (3/17) |
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Head-to-Head Statistics (Last 10 T20Is)
| Stat | Sri Lanka | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 3 | 7 |
| Losses | 7 | 3 |
| Highest Score | 198 | 168 |
| Lowest Score | 103 | 105 |
| Most Runs | Kusal Perera (187) | Quinton de Kock (212) |
| Most Wickets | Wanindu Hasaranga (11) | Tabraiz Shamsi (9) |
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