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241/7

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(1.5/20 ov, T:242) 20/1

PBKS need 222 runs in 109 balls.

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156/5

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(20 ov, T:157) 135/6

IND Women won by 21 runs

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st Test at Galle, , Jul 20 2000 - Cricket Photos

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1st Test, Galle, July 20 - 23, 2000, South Africa tour of Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

522

South Africa

(f/o) 238 & 269

Sri Lanka won by an innings and 15 runs

Player Of The Match

Muthiah Muralidaran

, SL

6/87 & 7/84

Ranatunga receives a special award from Jeyananda Warnaweera•Jul 24, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sri Lankan fielder Russel Arnold (L) holds the ball after a catch to dismiss South African batsman Daryll Cullinan (R, rear) as wicket keeper Kumar Sangakarra (C), Arjuna Ranatunga (3rd L) and Mahela Jayawardena (R) celebrate during the forth day of the first cricket test against South Africa. Sri Lanka won the match by an innings and 15 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three match series. South Africa in Sri Lanka, 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa, Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000 (Day 4).

Russel Arnold takes a brilliant catch to dismiss Daryll Cullinan•Jul 24, 2000•Sena Vidanagama/AFP

Muralitharan in action against South Africa. Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan bowls during the first cricket Test against South Africa. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 3)

Muralitharan in action against South Africa•Jul 23, 2000•Sena Vidanagama/AFP

Klusener drives the ball as Sangakkara looks on. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 3)

Klusener drives the ball as Sangakkara looks on•Jul 23, 2000•AFP

Muralitharan is all smiles after the fall of another South African wicket. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Muralitharan is all smiles after the fall of another South African wicket•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Pollock trudges back to the pavilion after losing his wicket to Muralitharan. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Pollock trudges back to the pavilion after losing his wicket to Muralitharan•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Muralitharan being congratulated by his captain Jayasuriya. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Muralitharan being congratulated by his captain Jayasuriya•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sri Lankan players in a happy mood after another successful over from Murali. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Sri Lankan players in a happy mood after another successful over from Murali•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sangakkara appeals successfully for a leg before against Boucher. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Sangakkara appeals successfully for a leg before against Boucher•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The Lankans celebrate when Cullinan was finally dismissed after he made 114, South Africa in Sri Lanka, 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa, Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000 (Day 3).

The Lankans celebrate when Cullinan was finally dismissed after he made 114•Jul 22, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan (R) walks back to the pavilion with his teammates just after the fall of South Africa's last wicket during the fourth day of the first cricket Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka. Muralitharan took 13 wickets for 171 runs as Sri Lanka won the match by an innings and 15 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three match series. South Africa in Sri Lanka, 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa, Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000 (Day 4).

Muttiah Muralitharan walks back to the pavilion with his teammates•Jul 24, 2000•Sena Vidanagama/AFP

Sri Lankan wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara (L) attempts to hold the ball as South African batsman Jonty Rodes (R) looks on during the fourth day of the first cricket test between South Africa and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the match by an innings and 15 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three match series. South Africa in Sri Lanka, 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa, Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000 (Day 4).

Wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara attempts to catch the ball•Jul 24, 2000•Sena Vidanagama/AFP

Rhodes attemps the sweep as Ranatunga and Sangakkara look on. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 3)

Rhodes attemps the sweep as Ranatunga and Sangakkara look on•Jul 23, 2000•Sena Vidanagama/AFP

Cullinan drives a full length delivery. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 3)

Cullinan drives a full length delivery•Jul 23, 2000•Sena Vidanagama/AFP

The joyous Sri Lankan team at the presentation ceremony. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

The joyous Sri Lankan team at the presentation ceremony•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Muralitharan receiving the Man of the Match award. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Muralitharan receiving the Man of the Match award•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sri Lankan players congratulate each other after the fall of the last wicket of Ntini. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Sri Lankan players congratulate each other after the fall of the last wicket of Ntini•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Muralitharan shares a lighter moment with umpire Harper. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4)

Muralitharan shares a lighter moment with umpire Harper.•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

A dejected Kallis walks back as Muralitharan celebrates his fall. South Africa in Sri Lanka 2000/01, 1st Test, Sri Lanka v South Africa Galle International Stadium, 20-24 July 2000. (Day 4).

A dejected Kallis walks back as Muralitharan celebrates his fall•Jul 23, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Daryll Cullinan and Sanath Jayasuriya share a lighter moment during the third day of the first Test•Jul 22, 2000•Gemunu Amarasinghe/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

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South Africa Innings

PLAYER NAME		R	B
G Kirsten	run out	55	138
ND McKenzie	caught	25	68
JH Kallis	caught	40	90
DJ Cullinan	caught	12	30
JN Rhodes	not out	63	107
L Klusener	caught	4	11
MV Boucher	lbw	7	15
SM Pollock	caught	12	28
N Boje	lbw	35	63
PR Adams	bowled	2	7
M Ntini	bowled	0	1
Extras	(b 3, lb 5, nb 6)
Total	269(10 wkts; 92 ovs)

PLAYER NAME	O	M	R	W	Econ
WPUJC Vaas	7	2	18	0	2.57
DNT Zoysa	5	2	11	0	2.2
HDPK Dharmasena	10	1	37	0	3.7
M Muralidaran	35	5	84	7	2.4 (6 nb)
UDU Chandana	29	6	88	2	3.03
ST Jayasuriya	5	0	21	0	4.2
RP Arnold	1	0	2	0	2

WKT	RUNS	PLAYERS
1st	58	Gary Kirsten	Neil McKenzie
2nd	54	Gary Kirsten	Jacques Kallis
3rd	27	Daryll Cullinan	Jacques Kallis
4th	2	Jonty Rhodes	Daryll Cullinan
5th	12	Jonty Rhodes	Lance Klusener
6th	10	Jonty Rhodes	Mark Boucher
7th	30	Jonty Rhodes	Shaun Pollock
8th	70	Jonty Rhodes	Nicky Boje
9th	6	Jonty Rhodes	Paul Adams
10th	0	Jonty Rhodes	Makhaya Ntini

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