Delhi: South Africa defeated Ireland by 174 runs in the second match of the three-match ODI series played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday. With this victory, the African team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Batting first, South Africa scored 343 runs for 4 wickets in 50 overs, in response to which Ireland was reduced to 169 runs.
In the second ODI, South Africa defeated Ireland by 174 runs, Delhi Capitals batsman scored a stormy century.
For South Africa, star wicketkeeper batsman Tristan Stubbs played a explosive inning of unbeaten 112* runs in 81 balls. During this, he hit 8 fours and 3 sixes.
Apart from Stubbs, Kyle Verne scored 67 runs, Ryan Rickleton scored 40 runs, Rassie van der Dussen scored 35 runs and captain Temba Bavuma retired hurt and scored 35 runs. Viaan Mulder also contributed 43 runs in 34 balls. Tristan Stubbs was chosen player of the match for his excellent performance.
In bowling, Lizad Williams took maximum 3 wickets for South Africa, while Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortin took 2 wickets each. Otniel Bartman, Ndile Phehlukwayo and Mulder also got 1 wicket each. Craig Young scored the maximum 29 runs while batting for Ireland. Now South Africa would like to win the last ODI and capture the series 3-0.
South Africa’s ODI squad:
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony De Jorji, Ryan Richelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verrein (wk), Wian Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuyn, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Otniel Baartman, Nandre Berger, Jason Smith , Lizard Williams.
Ireland’s ODI squad:
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Neil Rock, Stephen Doheny. .
Information about 3rd ODI:
When: Monday, October 7, 2024
Where: Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Time: 5 PM IST (Toss 4:30 PM)
It is worth noting that this match will not be telecast on TV in India, but you can watch its live streaming on FanCode app and website.
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