The start of the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa was delayed by a two-hour spell of showers.

When Sri Lanka came out to bat, it was curtailed to a 45-over clash before being trimmed further to a 39-over affair.

Kusal Perera brought up his 2000 ODI runs before scoring a fiery 28-ball fifty.

Dasun Shanaka scored his maiden ODI fifty while forging a 109-run stand with Thisara Perera.

Hashim Amla scored a breezy 40 off just 23 balls, that comprised six fours.

Quinton de Kock fell after a bright cameo at the top of the order.

JP Duminy hit three fours and two sixes to keep South Africa ahead in the chase for most parts of it.

JP Duminy's wicket gave Sri Lanka their first glimmer of hope in the contest.

David Miller was dismissed with eight runs needed and four balls to spare.