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South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje feels that the criticism of the New York pitch is unwarranted and 20 sixes don't need to be hit to make it an entertaining game.

Anrich Nortje during the post-match presentation ceremony (Getty Images)

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Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

In Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign opener, the batters failed to put up a fight and got bowled out for 77 by South Africa in New York.

Wanindu Hasaranga with Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis (Getty Images)

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'Our batters tried for 160-170': Wanindu Hasaranga questions his teammates' approach after Sri Lanka get bowled out for record-breaking 77

T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje put pressure in middle overs with one strike in each over as Sri Lanka registered their lowest T20I total of 77.

Anrich Nortje celebrates a wicket against Sri Lanka with Aiden Markram (Getty Images)

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18 dots, 7 runs, 4 wickets: Anrich Nortje breaks his own T20 World Cup record to decimate Sri Lankan batting lineup

T20 World Cup 2024: Anrich Nortje shrugged off poor form by bagging a four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka which helped them bowl out for 77.

Anrich Nortje celebrates a wicket against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024 (Getty Images)

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Sri Lanka hit a new low, register their lowest total in T20 World Cups breaking 14-year-old record

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will lead Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024 with Charith Asalanka has his deputy in the West Indies and the USA.

Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates a wicket with his teammates (Getty Images)

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Sri Lanka announce Wanindu Hasaranga-led squad for T20 World Cup 2024, captain's replacement in SRH picked as travelling reserve

South Africa have announced a strong 15-member squad under the captaincy of Aiden Markram while the two players have been named in traveling reserves.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram. (PC: Getty).

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BIG BREAKING: South Africa announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad under Aiden Markram's captaincy; 2 players receive maiden T20I call-up

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa Match Stats

Match 4, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Mon 3 June, 20:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 07

SA
428/5 (50.0 ov)

SL
326 (44.5 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs

ICC World Twenty20, 2021 On Oct 30

SA
146/6 (19.5 ov)

SL
142 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets

South Africa in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2021 On Sep 14

SL
120/8 (20.0 ov)

SA
121/0 (14.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets

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Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)

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Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

'Our batters tried for 160-170': Wanindu Hasaranga questions his teammates' approach after Sri Lanka get bowled out for record-breaking 77

18 dots, 7 runs, 4 wickets: Anrich Nortje breaks his own T20 World Cup record to decimate Sri Lankan batting lineup

Sri Lanka hit a new low, register their lowest total in T20 World Cups breaking 14-year-old record

Sri Lanka announce Wanindu Hasaranga-led squad for T20 World Cup 2024, captain's replacement in SRH picked as travelling reserve

BIG BREAKING: South Africa announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad under Aiden Markram's captaincy; 2 players receive maiden T20I call-up

Sri Lanka vs South Africa Match Stats

Match 4, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Mon 3 June, 20:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 07

SA428/5 (50.0 ov)

SL326 (44.5 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs

ICC World Twenty20, 2021 On Oct 30

SA146/6 (19.5 ov)

SL142 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets

South Africa in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2021 On Sep 14

SL120/8 (20.0 ov)

SA121/0 (14.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets

Umpires

UmpireChris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

RefereeJeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

'Our batters tried for 160-170': Wanindu Hasaranga questions his teammates' approach after Sri Lanka get bowled out for record-breaking 77

18 dots, 7 runs, 4 wickets: Anrich Nortje breaks his own T20 World Cup record to decimate Sri Lankan batting lineup

Sri Lanka hit a new low, register their lowest total in T20 World Cups breaking 14-year-old record

Sri Lanka announce Wanindu Hasaranga-led squad for T20 World Cup 2024, captain's replacement in SRH picked as travelling reserve

BIG BREAKING: South Africa announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad under Aiden Markram's captaincy; 2 players receive maiden T20I call-up

SA
428/5 (50.0 ov)

SL
326 (44.5 ov)

SA
146/6 (19.5 ov)

SL
142 (20.0 ov)

SL
120/8 (20.0 ov)

SA
121/0 (14.4 ov)

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)