Summary

  • Du Plessis hits 96* and Amla 80* as SA cruise to victory with 12.4 overs to spare

  • Sri Lanka struggle for wickets after Malinga's early breakthrough

  • Sri Lanka manage to post 203 all out despite losing regular wickets

  • Pretorius and Morris take three wickets each; top score in SL innings is 30

  • Sri Lanka are one of teams who can beat England to semi-final spot; SA already eliminated

Live Reporting

Callum Matthews, Matthew Henry and Amy Lofthouse

  1. The partnership between Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis was worth 175 in the end.

    Here are a few of the highlights:

  2. Natalie Germanos
    BBC Test Match Special

    Amla grew in confidence in this innings but he'll know it's not necessarily a rosy future.

  3. Sri Lanka now face a very tough ask to reach the semi-finals.

    They will undoubtedly have to win their final two games against West Indies and India to stand any chance.

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  4. Paul Farbrace
    Ex-England assistant coach on BBC Test Match Special

    South Africa thoroughly deserved it. They have been excellent throughout from about 12 overs into the Sri Lanka batting innings it has been South Africa all the way.

  5. An utterly comprehensive and comfortable victory for South Africa in the end.

    They win with 78 balls remaining.

  6. South Africa win by nine wickets
    Breaking

    Down the leg side from Thisara Perera and Faf du Plessis just flicks it fine for four to wrap up a nine-wicket victory.

  7. Paul Farbrace
    Ex-England assistant coach on BBC Test Match Special

    It's been disappointing to watch Sri Lanka play the way they have today. They will go away frustrated they didn't play the way they wanted. They played within themselves, were cautious, didn't necessarily play the right team and they haven't got their batting order right.

  8. SA 202-1

    Hashim Amla works off his hip for a single.

    Two required.

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    Arvind: Sri Lanka are not only losing but taking a massive hit on the net run-rate. England must be a tad relieved.

  10. Paul Farbrace
    Ex-England assistant coach on BBC Test Match Special

    It shows the character of the team. Du Plessis was never going to limp out of this tournament. He'll be revving his team up to beat Australia in their final game. It's been a fantastic performances by his team today.

  11. SA 201-1

    A cut to the deep cover fielder takes South Africa to within three.

    Isuru Udana beats the outside edge of Faf du Plessis from the final ball of the over.

  12. Natalie Germanos
    BBC Test Match Special

    Hashim Amla is playing like Hashim Amla. He's one shot away from ending the game, but he's content to go for twos.

  13. SA 200-1

    Hashim Amla picks up a couple to third man before flicking through mid-wicket for two more.

    Four required.

  14. Paul Farbrace
    Ex-England assistant coach on BBC Test Match Special

    Lasith Malinga has bowled well in the last two games - he's served Sri Lanka cricket exceptionally well for many years.

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  15. SA 196-1

    Du Plessis finds the fielders with a couple of drives to end the over. Lasith Malinga finishes with figures of 1-47 from his 10 overs.

    Eight more required.

  16. Natalie Germanos
    BBC Test Match Special

    When Faf du Plessis is driving straight, you know he's seeing the ball well.

  17. SA 196-1

    Oh, Faf.

    Beautiful again as he punches Lasith Malinga straight back past him and away for four.

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    Are we really saying that this game has been better than 350 plays 330? I love Test match cricket, I actually prefer it. But ODI stuff should involve boundary hitting. These pitches are killing this World Cup.

    John, London

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    Francis Ward: Looks like the real South Africa turned up today. That's good to see. Now, to round things off, a win for Afghanistan.

  20. SA 191-1

    Glorious from Faf du Plessis again as he drives down the ground for his eighth four.

    He's been beautiful to watch in the last half an hour - example below.

    South Africa require 13. The required run-rate is below one an over.