World Cup 2019 in pictures: South Africa beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets

Relive the moments from match 35 of the 2019 ICC World Cup between Sri Lanka and South Africa at Chester-le-Street in Durham.

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Hashim Amla and Faf Du Plessis made light work of the chase with some brilliant striking. The two struck 15 fours and a six between them, to take South Africa over the line by nine wickets. ▲

Lasith Malinga removed South Africa opener Quinton de Kock early in the run chase, igniting hopes of a Sri Lanka win. de Kock missed the line and the ball shaped in late to crash into the stumps. Malinga's been in fine form with the ball in this edition of the World Cup. ▲

Players and umpire lie down on the ground in order to escape a swarm of bees.

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Dwaine Pretorius was pick of the South African bowlers as he bowled two maidens in his spell of 3 for 53. ▲

Chris Morris claimed 3 for 46 as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 203 runs in 49.3 overs. ▲