South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2019 Venue: Kingsmead, Durban Date & Time: Mar 10, 10:00 AM LOCAL

Quinton de Kock stroked his 14th ODI century © AFP

Sri Lanka's challenge has come to an end. Restricted to 121, Sri Lanka lost by 71 runs (DLS Method) to go 3-0 down in the three-match series. It might have been a bit unfair on the visitors as to how things panned out due to the rains but South Africa were always ahead in the contest. Surely, the better side won.

And the wickets continue to tumble.Thisara Perera too falls.The required rate has put Sri lanka's chase off already.

WICKET Knowing fully that the batsmen is going to come after him, Imran Tahir bowls wide outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis makes a desperate attempt to connect only to top edge it and give the leggie a chance to catch it.

While Thisara Perera has struggled against Tabraiz Shamsi, Kusal Mendis has dispatched him twice in the stands to keep Sri Lanka fighting in the chase.

WICKET Tabraiz Shamsi has struck right after the rain break, dismissing Oshada Fernando. It may not be the worst thing to happen to Sri Lanka as that brings Thisara Perera to the crease.

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South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis (c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga (c), Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.Kamindu Mendis will be making his debut. Apart from Kamindu, Isuru Udana also comes in to the side in place of Dhananjaya de Silva and Vishwa Fernando

Hello and welcome to the third one-dayer between South Africa and Sri Lanka. Two wins in two games might have put South Africa in a good position in the series but they will still be far from satisfied from the performances they have put in so far, much like Sri Lanka.

Can they seal the series today or will the visitors keep it alive? We will be bringing you the live updates of this match. You can join in as well with your views or questions. Write on the comments section below or tweet to us.