Match 15 of the T10 World Cup 2026 turned into a one-sided spectacle as South Africa demolished Sri Lanka by a massive 113 runs at Allen Border Fields, delivering one of the most dominant performances of the tournament so far. Batting first, South Africa unleashed an extraordinary batting assault to post a towering 190/5 in just 10 overs, setting the tone for a crushing win.

The innings was headlined by Quinton de Kock, who produced a breathtaking knock of 61 off just 21 balls, striking at an astonishing rate and dismantling the Sri Lankan bowling attack with effortless power. He was well supported by Reeza Hendricks, who smashed 41 off 11 balls, and Aiden Markram, whose unbeaten 52 off 12 deliveries pushed the scoring rate into uncharted territory. South Africa’s relentless hitting left Sri Lanka completely on the back foot.

In reply, Sri Lanka’s chase collapsed in dramatic fashion. Facing relentless pace and bounce, their batting lineup crumbled under pressure and was bundled out for just 77 runs in 4.5 overs. Early wickets triggered a domino effect, and despite brief resistance from Danushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka never looked settled.

South Africa’s bowlers were clinical, with Marco Jansen leading the charge through aggressive short spells, while Kagiso Rabada struck early to rip through the top order. The fielding unit added further pressure with sharp catches and run-outs, sealing a statement victory.

This emphatic win not only boosted South Africa’s net run rate significantly but also reignited their campaign in Group B, while Sri Lanka were left searching for answers after a humbling defeat in the shortest format’s most unforgiving stage.