South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters t20 highlights: Hashim Amla’s graceful half-century was overshadowed by a couple of audacious fifties from Asela Gunaratne and Chinthaka Jayasinghe that helped Sri Lanka Masters register a seven-wicket victory against South Africa Masters in an electrifying league encounter of the inaugural International Masters League 2025, on Wednesday.
Chasing a challenging 181, skipper Kumar Sangakkara and Upul Tharanga set the tone for Sri Lanka Masters with a brisk 50-run start before off-spinner Thandi Tshabalala pulled South Africa back by dismissing both in a span of 12 deliveries. The run-out of Lahiru Thirimanne further jolted the Sri Lankans.
Reduced to 69/3, the Sri Lanka Masters desperately needed some solidity, which was provided by the pair of Gunaratne (59 not out) and Jayasinghe (51 not out) with an undefeated 114-run stand that put the Islanders on course of a victory. The duo took full advantage of the dew with both batters exploding after seeing through the initial phase, even as the bowlers found it challenging to control the flow of runs. As a result, Gunaratne raced to a 30-ball fifty while Jayasinghe motored along with a 23-ball half century to propel the side over the line in mere 17.2 overs.
Earlier, Amla rolled back the years with a sublime half-century, his elegant strokes painting a picture of those glory days, as he came up with the perfect mix of aggression and grace to notch up a 53-ball 76 to lay the foundation after Sri Lanka Masters skipper Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to field.
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Sri Lanka Masters win
That’s it. Its a win for Sri Lanka Maters as they win by seven wickets.
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: 100 for SLM
Sri Lanka Masters’ top order have got back in the hut. Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne have departed cheaply. 100 up for Sri Lanka Masters. SLM 108/3 (12)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Chase begins
Upul Tharanga and Kumar Sangakkara start on a cautious note for Sri Lanka. SLM 15/0 (2)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters: Proteas post 180/6
Two wickets in the last two overs for Sri Lanka Masters as South Africa Masters managed 180/6 in 20 overs.
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: SL Maters fight back
Two wickets in two overs for Sri Lanka Masters. It was Jaques Kallis was the first to go off Chaturanga de Silva before Isuru Udana gets better of Hashim Amla for 76. SAM 154/4 (17.5)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Fifty for Amla
Fifty for Hashim Amla as South Africa go strength to strength. SAM 117/2 (14)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Alviro Petersen departs
Another batter bites the dust for the South African Masters. Chaturanga de Silva gets better of Alviro Petersen. SAM 81/2 (10)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Dhammika Prasad strikes
OUTTTT!!! Morne van Wyk is caught by Lahiru Thirimanne for 17. Dhammika Prasad strikes in his second over. SAM 41/1 (4.5)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Vintage Hashim Amla on display
Vintage Hashim Amla on display as the right hander smashes three fours off Suranga Lakmal. SAM 36/0 (4)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: And the game starts
Hashim Amla and Morne van Wyk are at the crease. Isuru Udana will open the attack. A couple of fours to start the over. SAM 12/0 (1)
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Masters: Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara(w/c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Chaturanga de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Suranga Lakmal, Dhammika Prasad
South Africa Masters: Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, Jacques Kallis(c), Morne van Wyk(w), Jacques Rudolph, Dane Vilas, Vernon Philander, Garnett Kruger, Eddie Leie, Makhaya Ntini, Thandi Tshabalala
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Toss time
It’s toss time. Kumar Sangakkara has won the toss and Sri Lanka Masters opted to field first.
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Live streaming of South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters
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South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: South Africa Masters squad
Jacques Kallis(c), Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk(w), Dane Vilas, Alviro Petersen, Henry Davids, Jonty Rhodes, Jacques Rudolph, Jean-Paul Duminy, Vernon Philander, Garnett Kruger, Makhaya Ntini, Thandi Tshabalala, Farhaan Behardien, Eddie Leie
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Sri Lanka Masters squad
Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara(w/c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Chaturanga de Silva, Ashan Priyanjan, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Seekkuge Prasanna, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Dilruwan Perera, Dhammika Prasad
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters live score: Sri Lanka lost opener
Sri Lanka Masters have lost their opening encounter against India Masters by just four runs. On the other hand, South Africa Masters are yet to play a game in IML 2025.
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters t20 LIVE Score: Hello
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.