LONDON (AP) Hashim Amla hit a composed century before Sri Lanka fought back to restrict South Africa to 299-6 in their Champions Trophy Group B opener on Saturday.
Sri Lanka won the toss and put South Africa into bat. Opener Amla started cautiously before scoring 103 from 115 balls, sharing a 145-run second-wicket partnership with Faf du Plessis, who added a flamboyant 75 off 70.
Sri Lanka hit back with four wickets in nine overs to restrict the tournament’s top-ranked side to a reachable total at The Oval, but will regret missing the chance to dismiss Du Plessis early in his innings.