The Kumar Sangakkara-led Sri Lankan cricket team claimed their first victory in the Masters League by defeating South Africa by 7 wickets in a thrilling match held in Mumbai, India.
Batting first, the Jacques Kallis-led South African team posted a competitive 180/6 in 20 overs. Chathuranga de Silva and Isuru Udana starred with the ball, picking up two wickets each.
In response, Sri Lanka put on a commanding chase, reaching 183/3 in just 17.2 overs. Asela Gunaratne led the charge with an unbeaten 59, while Chinthaka Jayasinghe contributed an impressive 51 not out, sealing the win in style.
This victory marks a strong start for the Sri Lankan team in the tournament as they look to build momentum for the upcoming matches.
