Sri Lanka 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by 26 runs in their third one day 'international' concluded in East London last night. In reply to the visitors 335 for 3 in 50 overs, South Africa made 309 all out in 47.5 overs in the day-night game.
Opener Upul Tharanga carried his bat throughout the Sri Lanka 'A' innings as they scored a commanding 335 for 3 in 50 overs.
Electing to bat first, the visitors were given a solid start by Tharanga and Tharanga Paranavithana who added 91 runs for the first wicket in 15 overs. Tharanga made a majestic 173 not out off 149 balls with four sixers and 20 boundaries. Chief scores:
Sri Lanka 'A' – 335 for 3 in 50 overs (Upul Tharanga 173 n.o, Tharanga Paranavithana 39, Dilruwan Perera 44, Thilina Kandamby 30, Kanchana Gunawardena 34 n.o).
South Africa 'A' – 309 all out in 47.5 overs (Gulan Bodi 153 , Vaghn van Jaarsvald 41, Ishara Amarasinghe 3 for 67, Rangana Herath 4 for 48).