Athapaththu half-century sinks South Africa in T20 World Cup opener
Sri Lanka beat hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup on yesterday (10) in Cape Town.
South Africa failed to chase a 130-run target and lost the opener by three runs.
Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu made a hard-hit half-century against South Africa. Athapaththu 68 enabled Sri Lanka to make 129 for four after they were sent in to bat by the hosts.
Athapaththu hit 12 fours and shared a second-wicket partnership of 86 with 17-year-old Vishmi Gunarathne, who made 35.
South Africa managed 126/9 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh on tomorrow (12), while South Africa will be aiming to bounce back in a key encounter against New Zealand on Monday (13).
