Hashim Amla will not take part in the fourth ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka after the veteran batsman pulled out last moment due to personal reasons.
The match will be played on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, and will start at 1:00 PM SAST, 4:30 PM SLST. St George's Park in Port Elizabeth will host the match. South Africa has already won the five-match ODI series 3-0 but their aim would be to keep dominating the Sri Lankan side.
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Having already taken an unassailable lead, the Proteas will be gunning for a clean sweep to avenge a hurtful Test series loss. On the other hand, the Sri Lankans have pride to salvage.
— SPN- Sports (@SPNSportsIndia) March 13, 2019
Who'll have their way? 🤔
LIVE on SONY SIX (also in HD) at 4:30 PM today.#SAvSL #SPNSports pic.twitter.com/vn1sheYydF
Markram, JP Duminy called back
Aiden Markram has been called back into the side along with JP Duminy. Both the players have performed quite well in the ongoing domestic one-day games. Hashim Amla was earlier called into the side as well but pulled out last moment due to his father's illness.
In his absence, it has been announced that Markram will take the opening slot with Quinton de Kock. According to the Cricbuzz report, Reeza Hendricks and Wiaan Mulder have been dropped out of the squad for the last two games of the series after failing to make valuable contributions in the first three matches.
South Africa wins the 3rd ODI by 71 runs (DL Method) and take unassailable 3-0 lead.
— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) March 10, 2019
SL 121/5 (24/24 ovs) Kusal Mendis 41, Tahir 2/19 (2nd innings reduced to 24 overs due to rain, Target 193) #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/nG92KhtMrV
Kusal Perera ruled out of the series
Sri Lanka has failed to win all their previous eight ODIs in South Africa since 2016.
To make an impression and look to walk away from this tour with a little confidence, the visitors will need to come back and win these next two games. Kusal Perera, who has been called as key to the success for the Sri Lankan side, has been ruled of the rest of the tour with a hamstring injury. Amidst this, Upul Tharanga could well be the one whom Captain Lasith Malinga turns to, considering his experience. Other than this, Sri Lanka could try the same side for the fourth ODI.
#CSAnews Hashim Amla will miss the remainder of the ODI series against Sri Lanka on compassionate grounds due to a family illness #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/nF4L5xhATk
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 12, 2019
The Port Elizabeth track offers ample amount of swing, it's quite rare to see it being a perfect batting surface.
The pitch will definitely help the seamers with the ball as seen earlier, the track may slow down while the old getting softer. The weather will stay clear with lots of sunlight available in the stadium. There are no chances of rain, which spoiled the previous game in Durban.
Sri Lanka has secured a unique distinction as being only Asia team to beat South Africa in a Test series in South Africa in this tour.
