Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 3rd ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

And even as Sri Lanka put up a better batting show in the third ODI, they were never really in the chase. The bowlers backed up the efforts of the batsmen very well, with Lungisani Ngidi (4 for 57) leading the way. Adile Phehlukwayo picked up three wickets and Tabraiz Shamsi scalped two. The 95-run stand between Dhananjaya de Silva and Akila Dananjaya extended Sri Lanka's fight, but in futile. South Africa won by 78 runs and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Dhananjaya de Silva falls after a fine innings. And with his end, ends Sri Lanka's hopes of a fight. Only a matter of formality from hereon.

The seventh wicket partnership finally comes to an end. Akila Dananjaya, who had scored a crucial 42-ball 37 in the 95-run partnership, has been dismissed. Andile Phehlukwayo provides the breakthrough.

Dhananjaya de Silva's fifty has helped Sri Lanka remain breathing in the chase. Meanwhile, Akila Dananjaya has played an ideal foil. Even as the required rate is climbing sharply, they have kept themselves in the fight.

Sri Lanka's chase is going nowhere. Even as Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis hung around for a bit, they are not threatening the required rate much. And after a steady stand, Kusal Mendis falls. Lungisani Ngidi with his third wicket.

The 20-year old Willem Mulder has struck! Thisara Perera is caught down the leg side. The umpire doesn't think so. But South Africa challenge the decision and have it overturned via DRS. Sri Lanka are left tottering at 81 for 4.

Thisara Perera has been promoted to No 5. Of the lot, he has shown improved form in ODIs lately. It isn't a bad move. Sri Lanka have registered their best Powerplay score in the game, and yet look far from contest in the chase.

Kusal Perera was playing quite a knock, throwing his bat around, with the freedom that only the mammoth target like this can offer him. Nonetheless, his blitz doesn't last too long. Third wicket down for Sri Lanka. 63 for 3.