July 29 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa registered a convincing five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Dambulla on Sunday.
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Kusal Perera (81) and Thisara Perera (49) shared a sixth-wicket stand of 92, but Sri Lanka were dismissed for 193 after just 34.3 overs. Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and spinner Tabraiz Shamsi picked up four wickets each for visitors.
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Later on, skipper Faf du Plessis (47) and Jean-Paul Duminy (53 not out) guided South Africa to their victory target, reaching 196 for five with 114 balls of their 50 overs still remaining.