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Sri Lanka's cricket team received a 10 percent match fee deduction due to a slow over-rate in their ODI World Cup 2023 match against South Africa.

Sri Lanka's skipper Dasun Shanaka in this frame.

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ODI World Cup: Double whammy for Sri Lanka after South African jolt, fined by ICC for slow over-rate

A total of 31 sixes were hit in the South Africa versus Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on October 7.

Aiden Markram and Kusal Mendis (Getty Images)

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With 754 runs featuring 74 fours and 31 sixes, South Africa and Sri Lanka batters create ODI World Cup record

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023: The record-breaking total was too big a target to chase down for Dasun Shanaka-led side in their campaign opener.

Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen (Getty Images)

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SA vs SL, World Cup: South African trio stamp authority with centuries as Sri Lanka surrender in run chase of 429, lose by 102 runs

Former cricketers Matthew Hayden and Nasser Hussain were critical of the outfield in Dharamsala after Mujeeb Ur Rahman's knee injury got stuck in the outfield.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman dives during clash against Bangladesh (Getty Images)

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'We're lucky Mujeeb hasn't got a serious knee injury': Afghanistan coach unhappy with poor state of Dharamsala outfield

In a riveting display South Africa set a new ODI World Cup record with a mammoth total of 428/5, highlighted by three centurions in the same innings.

South Africa's Marco Jansen (left) celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera during the ODI World Cup at Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Delhi, India.

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WATCH: Marco Jansen hoodwinks Kusal Perera with an absolute ripper during SL vs SA ODI World Cup clash

South Africa's explosive opener Quinton de Kock rode on a spectacular centurion knock to surpass Jacques Kallis to notch fourth most ODI centuries for Proteas.

 South Africa's Quinton De Kock celebrates after scoring a hundred during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Delhi, India. 

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Quinton De Kock goes past Kallis with spectacular century, achieves special feat with 204-run partnership with Rassie

A total of 43 fours and 14 sixes were hit at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi by South Africa batters against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 opener.

Aiden Markram celebrates his century against Sri Lanka (Getty Images)

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South Africa post highest-ever total in the 48-year-old history of ODI World Cup

Aiden Markram took Sri Lankan bowlers to the cleaners after Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen's centuries to create ODI World Cup record.

Aiden Markram celebrates his maiden World Cup century (Getty Images)

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Aiden Markram hits fastest century in ODI World Cup history, breaks Ireland all-rounder's 12-year-old record

South Africa have clinched four victories out of six matches played against Sri Lanka in ICC World Cups so far in the head-to-head encounters.

South African skipper Temba Bavuma (left) and Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka in this frame.

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SL vs SA, World Cup: Sri Lanka invite Temba Bavuma's brigade to bat first, know playing XIs of both teams

Sri Lanka vs South Africa, World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka-led side will go up against Temba Bavuma's South Africa in their campaign opener in Delhi.

Maheesh Theekshana celebrates with teammates (Getty Images)

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Big blow to Sri Lanka, star spinner ruled out of World Cup opener against South Africa 

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

SA vs SL, Match 4, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, 07 October 2023 - Info

ODI World Cup: Double whammy for Sri Lanka after South African jolt, fined by ICC for slow over-rate

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sat 7 October, 14:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to field

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Dec 05

SA
358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL
328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 27

SA
191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL
42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 03

SL
77 (19.1 ov)

SA
80/4 (16.2 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Richard Illingworth (ENG), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

ODI World Cup: Double whammy for Sri Lanka after South African jolt, fined by ICC for slow over-rate

With 754 runs featuring 74 fours and 31 sixes, South Africa and Sri Lanka batters create ODI World Cup record

SA vs SL, World Cup: South African trio stamp authority with centuries as Sri Lanka surrender in run chase of 429, lose by 102 runs

'We're lucky Mujeeb hasn't got a serious knee injury': Afghanistan coach unhappy with poor state of Dharamsala outfield

WATCH: Marco Jansen hoodwinks Kusal Perera with an absolute ripper during SL vs SA ODI World Cup clash

Quinton De Kock goes past Kallis with spectacular century, achieves special feat with 204-run partnership with Rassie

South Africa post highest-ever total in the 48-year-old history of ODI World Cup

Aiden Markram hits fastest century in ODI World Cup history, breaks Ireland all-rounder's 12-year-old record

SL vs SA, World Cup: Sri Lanka invite Temba Bavuma's brigade to bat first, know playing XIs of both teams

Big blow to Sri Lanka, star spinner ruled out of World Cup opener against South Africa

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

SA vs SL, Match 4, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, 07 October 2023 - Info

ODI World Cup: Double whammy for Sri Lanka after South African jolt, fined by ICC for slow over-rate

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sat 7 October, 14:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to field

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Dec 05

SA358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 27

SA191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 03

SL77 (19.1 ov)

SA80/4 (16.2 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireRichard Illingworth (ENG), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Michael Gough (ENG)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

ODI World Cup: Double whammy for Sri Lanka after South African jolt, fined by ICC for slow over-rate

With 754 runs featuring 74 fours and 31 sixes, South Africa and Sri Lanka batters create ODI World Cup record

SA vs SL, World Cup: South African trio stamp authority with centuries as Sri Lanka surrender in run chase of 429, lose by 102 runs

'We're lucky Mujeeb hasn't got a serious knee injury': Afghanistan coach unhappy with poor state of Dharamsala outfield

WATCH: Marco Jansen hoodwinks Kusal Perera with an absolute ripper during SL vs SA ODI World Cup clash

Quinton De Kock goes past Kallis with spectacular century, achieves special feat with 204-run partnership with Rassie

South Africa post highest-ever total in the 48-year-old history of ODI World Cup

Aiden Markram hits fastest century in ODI World Cup history, breaks Ireland all-rounder's 12-year-old record

SL vs SA, World Cup: Sri Lanka invite Temba Bavuma's brigade to bat first, know playing XIs of both teams

Big blow to Sri Lanka, star spinner ruled out of World Cup opener against South Africa

SA
358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL
328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

SA
191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL
42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

SL
77 (19.1 ov)

SA
80/4 (16.2 ov)

Umpire
Richard Illingworth (ENG), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)