Avishka Fernando century sets the platform as Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead
Markram's 96 and van der Dussen's 59 in vain as South Africa fall 14 runs short
02/09Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Sep 2 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
300/9 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
286/6 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
02/09Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Sep 2 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
300/9 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
286/6 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'When you improve your fitness, everything becomes easier' - Avishka Fernando
The batter had been omitted from the Caribbean and Bangladesh tours because of failed fitness tests
National team's culture change still in its infancy, says Temba Bavuma
Bavuma also said he was looking forward to "unpacking" with Enoch Nkwe, who resigned as assistant coach last week
'I trust our team's strength' - Dasun Shanaka backs Sri Lanka's spinners to come good against South Africa
Captain feels they have the 'better spin-bowling contingent' than opponents South Africa ahead of the limited-overs series
Preview
World Cup qualification in focus as Sri Lanka take on South Africa
Both sides are dealing with off-field drama but it is now crunch time as far as their qualification prospects are concerned