Sri Lanka 'A' - in dramatic win over South Africa

Sri Lanka 'A' pulled off a dramatic three-run win over South Africa 'A' in their first unofficial one day international concluded at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom last night.

Electing to bat first in the day-night game, Sri Lanka 'A' made 274 for 6 in 50 overs with Upul Tharanga (56 off 68 balls), Thilina Kandamby 67 off 82 balls) and Angelo Mathews (70 off 72 balls) making notable contributions.

In reply, the home team was bowled out for 271 in 49.4 overs with opener Imraan Khan (61) and Alviro Peterson (60) making half centuries. Medium paceman Ishara Amarasinghe bagged 5 for 44 to be adjudged man of the match. The second one-dayer of the five-match series will be played in Pietermaritzburg today.

Sri Lanka 'A': 274 for 6 in 50 overs (Upul Tharanga 56, Thilina Kandamby 67, Angelo Mathews 70).

South Africa 'A': 271 in 49.4 overs (Imraan Khan 61, Alviro Peterson 60, Ishara Amarasinghe bagged 5 for 44).