Two cricket wins for SA

South African cricket fans have at least two reasons to celebrate.

The Proteas won the first of three T20 internationals against Sri Lanka on Friday.

South Africa defeated their hosts by 12 runs in Colombo.

JP Duminy top scored for the winners with 51, while David Miller hit 25 from 24 balls.

Duminy also bowled nicely in Colombo. He produced figures of three for 18 in four overs.

Wayne Parnell took two for eight in his three overs.

The second T20 international will take place in Colombo tomorrow.

Play is due to start at 15h30 - South African time.

South Africa A have secured a 1-0 series victory over Australia A.

This after winning the second and final four-day match by seven wickets in Rustenburg.

Simon Harmer was named man-of-the-match.

Harmer took eight for 87 in the Australia A second innings.

Rilee Rossouw had earlier made 115 not out in the South Africa A first innings.

Kyle Abbott claimed three wickets in the match.

Meanwhile, England will start day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia on 52 for two in their first innings.

England are replying to 527 for seven declared in Manchester.

Alistair Cook is 36 not out at Old Trafford.

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- Andre Bloem

Twitter - @SportswaveAndre