Middle order batsman Kaushal Silva made a superb century as Sri Lanka made a healthy 301 for 6 in 50 overs in their fourth one day 'international' against South Africa in Bloemfontein today.
Electing to bat first in today's day-night game, the visitors slumped to 65 for 3 in the 12th over before Silva (126 of 121 balls with two sixers and 13 fours) and Thilina Kandamby (88 off 101 balls with two sixers and six boundaries) shared a commanding 210-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Sri Lanka 'A' takes a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Sri Lanka 'A' – 301 for 6 in 50 overs (Upul Tharanga 20, Tharanga Paranavitharan 30, Kaushal Silva 126, Thilina Kandamby 88, Ethey Ebhalaty 4 for 58).
South Africa 'A' - 64 for 4 after 12 overs.