Tabraiz Shamsi: 'There's a World Cup to be won, how can you not be passionate?'
The wristspinner reflects on his key role in the thrilling victory over Sri Lanka to leave his team well placed
30/10Result
25th Match, Group 1, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Sharjah, Oct 30 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
146/6 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
30/10Result
25th Match, Group 1, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Sharjah, Oct 30 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
146/6 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Fantasy Pick: Back the in-form Aiden Markram to deliver
We help you pick your fantasy XI for the match between South Africa and Sri Lanka
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSix-happy Miller and Rabada finish the job after Shamsi's game-changing three-for
Pathum Nissanka's 58-ball 72 and Wanindu Hasaranga's hat-trick go in vain as Sri Lanka lose their second game
South Africa are not perfect, but they are starting to get comfortable about it
Worryingly for South Africa, Miller has a hamstring niggle and Shamsi is nursing a groin strain, and there isn't much turnaround time
South Africa ready to welcome back de Kock after tough week
Keshav Maharaj says the team is now closer than ever after they aired out their differences over the taking of the knee
South Africa look to re-focus against favourite opponents
Sri Lanka's batting is a concern, having already come apart at the hands of Shamsi, Maharaj and even Markram
Fantasy XI: Aiden Markram and Anrich Nortje can fetch you points
Your fantasy tips for the T20 World Cup game between South Africa and Sri Lanka
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3.754 |
| NAM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.523 |
| IRE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.853 |
| NED | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.46 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SCOT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.775 |
| BAN | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.733 |
| OMA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.025 |
| PNG | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.655 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2.464 |
| AUS | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.216 |
| SA | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0.739 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.269 |
| WI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.641 |
| BAN | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.383 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| PAK | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.583 |
| NZ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.162 |
| IND | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.747 |
| AFG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1.053 |
| NAM | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.89 |
| SCOT | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -3.543 |