South Africa beat Sri Lanka in Super Over

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South Africa have won their opening T20 International against Sri Lanka in a Super Over.

A one-over eliminator was needed in Cape Town to determine a winner after both teams ended their innings 134.

In the end it was Imran Tahir was able to defend 14 in the Super Over to give South Africa the win.

The second match will be played at Centurion on Friday.

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