Group C — 2012 T20 World Cup
22 September 2012 · Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 32 runs. SASouth Africa 78/4 (7 overs), SLSri Lanka 46/5 (7 overs). 22 September 2012 · Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota.
A rain delay of roughly 2 hours 45 minutes reduced this match to 7 overs a side. Full batting lineups and bowling cards for both sides beyond the figures above are not confirmed.
Scorecard
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 78/4 (7 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 46/5 (7 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | AB de Villiers | 30 (13) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Nuwan Kulasekara | 1/9 |
| SASouth Africa | Dale Steyn | 2/10 |
Player of the Match
AB de Villiers (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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