India vs South Africa 1st ODI: De Villiers and Rabada star in close win

De Villiers was named Man of the Match for scoring his 21st ODI century

De Villiers was named Man of the Match for scoring his 21st ODI century

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South Africa captain AB de Villiers led by example with the bat as he blasted an unbeaten 104, while pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took consecutive wickets in the final over to lead the Proteas to a five-run win over India in the first ODI in Kanpur.

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Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd T20: Leie stars on debut as South Africa complete whitewash

Leie finished with figures of 3-16 off three overs

Leie finished with figures of 3-16 off three overs

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South Africa leg-spinner Eddie Leie had a debut to remember as he took three wickets to not only lead the Proteas to a 31-run win over Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 International, but also help them complete a 2-0 series whitewash.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 5: Pakistan chase down highest score to win series

Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test  since 2006

Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test since 2006

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Pakistan chased down their highest score in Test history with some much-needed help from Younis Khan, who scored 171 not out, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who made an unbeaten 59, to beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pallekele.

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