An all-around effort the South African players helped the visitors in defeating Sri Lanka by 28 runs at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

Batting first, the visitors had a brisk start to their innings with openers Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock looking in supreme touch. The pair established a 73-run opening wicket stand as South Africa look set for a big total. But Wanindu Hasaranga again showcased why he is regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the shortest format of the game. He dismissed de Kock on 36 and then followed it up with the scalp of Hendricks for 38 in his next over.