Arnold and Dilshan (in picture) did as well as they could. Unable to lash out, both kept an eye out for the short single, but found their taking difficult against a South African fielding lineup that was close to infallible.

The 65 runs the two added, since the fall of Chamara Silva in the 25th over, got Lanka to a relatively better position on 163/5 at the end of 40; the batting side, heading into the slog, now had a decent wicket or two in hand to attempt the big push with.

Smith went back to his fast men for the slog. With a little bit of extra pace to work with, both Arnold and Dilshan began hitting through the line - shots that, on a fairly large-sized ground, fetched twos to keep the board moving.

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