refreshWe are back for Ireland's reply. If they chase 344 runs down, it will be a record chase on this venue. South African players then stride out and take the field. Followed by Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie who walk out to open for Ireland. Lungi Ngidi to start with the new ball.
... The Run Chase ...
Ireland's bowling unit put in a collective effort, with four bowlers chipping in with a wicket each to keep South Africa's momentum in check at various stages. Although, it wasn't enough to put a half on the run rate of Proteas. Now though with a daunting target of 344 ahead, Ireland will need a strong start from their top order to set the tone. The likes of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie will be key in providing a solid foundation. They do have the quality, but need to be smart in their approach. Do join us shortly for the second essay to find out how things pan out.
Kyle Verreynne is in for a quick word. He reflected on the team's recent form, emphasizing how the tough series against Afghanistan pushed them to reform their approach as a batting unit. He mentioned that the wicket played a bit slower, which led them to focus on using the square boundaries effectively with flicks and punches. He stressed the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on securing the win. With 343 on the board, he believes it's a strong total and that the team’s goal is to finish the game with a convincing margin.
The real game-changer, though, was Tristan Stubbs. Having shown promise in the first ODI, he elevated his performance with a sensational unbeaten 112 off 81 balls, his first ODI ton. He received strong support from Wiaan Mulder, who chipped in with 43 valuable runs in the death overs. South Africa scored 61 runs in the final 5 overs. Now, South Africa head into the break with a commanding total, leaving Ireland with a steep chase ahead.
After electing to bat first, South Africa got off to a strong start with Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma looking solid against the new ball. The duo built a steady platform, but just as things were shaping up, Bavuma had to retire hurt due to an injury. Ireland seized the opportunity when Campher removed Rickelton, bringing them back into the contest. However, that glimmer of hope quickly dimmed when Rassie van der Dussen and Kyle Verreynne combined for a crucial partnership of 58 runs. Verreynne, impressing in his return to the side, notched up a half-century, though van der Dussen couldn’t capitalize on his start.
Hats off to Tristan Stubbs, what a sensational knock from the youngster. The 24-year old lad is making a loud announcement in the 50-over format. South Africa have posted a huge target in this contest, and would be confident heading back into the break. Ireland just found it a bit difficult to create wicket-taking opportuinities in the middle phase, which might've taken the game away from them. This wicket though is very batting-friendly. Ireland would still believe they can pull a rabbit out of the hat here.
49.6Adair nails the wide yorker this time around. Stubbs tries to be innovative but does not connect this time. A dot ball to end the innings. South Africa are 343/4 at the end of 50 overs.
49.5This is full, outside off. Stubbs bunts it out towards long on. They push hard for the second run and gets it. Stubbs to face the final delivery.
49.4Back of a length, on the bodyline. Andile Phehlukwayo mistimes his pull to deep square leg for one.
49.3Full one, outside off. Andile Phehlukwayo lofts it over mid off. Two runs taken.
49.2Mark Adair rolls his fingers over this one and dishes a length ball, outside off. Andile Phehlukwayo looks to whip it away but misses.
49.1This is too full, outside off. Stubbs gets it to deep mid-wicket off the inner half. One taken.
48.6Full one, on the pads. Stubbs jams it out to mid on for one.
48.5FOUR! Nicely played. It is a length ball, outside off. Stubbs scoops it over short third. It races away.
48.4This is full, on off. Andile Phehlukwayo pushes it into covers for one.
48.3OUT! CAUGHT! Wiaan Mulder goes hunting for boundary once again but ends up giving away his wicket here. It is too full, on middle. Wiaan Mulder goes for the biggie down the park yet again, but gets a lot of height on it instead of the distance. Gavin Hoey takes a sharp catch in the deep. Andile Phehlukwayo walks in with the blade now.
48.2Fuller one, on the pads. Mulder whips it to wide of long on for one.
48.1SIX! THIS IS HUGE! This is too full,and on the stumps. Mulder gets a hold of it and he sends it sailing over the long on fence.
47.6FOUR! Up and over. It is a good-length ball, outside off. Tristan Stubbs extends his arms and slashes it towards deep backward point. Four runs.
47.5Full one, outside off. Mulder gets it to square off the inside edge. One taken.
47.4HUNDRED FOR STUBBS! What a knock. He got a 50 in the first match and now he racks up his first century in ODI cricket. It is a low full toss, down the leg side. Tristan Stubbs flicks it to deep square leg for one.
47.3FOUR! A bit streaky but it does not matter as Stubbs moves to 99. It is a full ball, outside off. Tristan Stubbs throws his bat at it. The ball catches the underedge and races down towards the deep third fence for a boundary.
47.2Full one, tailing into the pads. Mulder flicks it towards wide long on for one.
47.2WIDE! It is full, wide of off, shaping further away. Mulder looks to chase it but gets beaten. The umpire extends his arms as it goes past the tramline.
47.1FOUR! This is just too easy. A full toss, on the pads. Mulder gets low and slogs it in the gap at square leg. It races away.
46.6A low full toss, outside off. Mulder slashes it to deep point for one.
46.5A full ball, on off. Stubbs pushes this towards extra covers. One taken.
46.4Very full, on off. Mulder knocks it down the park and rotates the strike.
46.3Young goes with the yorker here, in the blockhole. Mulder jams it down towards long on. The fielder in the deep fumbles. The batters take a couple.
46.2Length ball, on off. Stubbs pushes it to extra covers. One taken.
46.1Young follows the batter outside leg with a full ball. Mulder stays leg side and drives it down to long off. One taken.
45.6Could not get a boundary but a single would certainly do as 300 comes up for South Africa. It is a length ball, on the pads. Mulder flicks it to deep square leg for one.
45.5A low full toss, wide of off. Stubbs carves it through cover-point. One taken. 17 runs have come in this over so far. Can Mulder end it on a high?
45.4SIX! High and handsome. It is a short ball, angling across, outside off as Hume comes 'round the wicket. Tristan Stubbs rides the bounce this time around and bludgeons it over the mid-wicket fence. South Africa are on fire, as Stubbs inches closer to his ton.
45.3Hume nails the wide yorker this time around off. Stubbs looks to chase it but gets beaten.
45.2FOUR! Too easy for Stubbs. It is full, on the pads. Tristan Stubbs whips it to deep square leg for a boundary. The stand moves to 53 runs now.
45.1SIX! This is a shot and a half. Short ball, outside off. Tristan Stubbs stays back and smokes it powerfully over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
Change. Graham Hume is back on the field and he gets the ball in hand again.
44.6FOUR! Welcome boundary! Finds the gap this time! This is on the shorter side again. Mulder slams it through point and this races away.
44.5Just the one again! Outside off. Stubbs punches it past cover and gets to the other end.
44.4On the fuller side. Stubbs strokes it wide of long off for two.
44.3On the shorter side again. This is flat batted down to long on for one.
44.2On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
44.1Slower and shorter. Outside off. Stubbs looks to pull it hard but misses.
43.6Fuller and on off, this is driven down to long off for one.
43.5Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
43.4Slower and outside off. Mulder looks to cut but misses.
43.3FOUR! Pulled away! This is on the shorter side. Mulder rocks back and hammers this through mid-wicket. This races away to the fence in no time.
43.2On the shorter side. Stubbs goes back and pushes it past cover for one.
43.1Slower and shorter. This is slapped through covers for one.
Graham Hume is down and in some pain as well. The physio comes out. He gets working with the stretches as it looks like Hume is struggling with cramps. This isn't looking good as he limps off the field.
42.6FOUR! Nice and fine! A little too straight this time. Stubbs clips it to the fine leg fence. The last ball spoils the over.
42.5On middle. Mulder nudges it around the corner and takes one.
42.4On the shorter side. Mulder pulls it. Yet again in the gap in the mid-wicket region. Two again.
42.3Outside off. Mulder cuts but to point.
42.2Just the one again! Fuller and on off. Stubbs driven it down to long off and takes one.
42.1On middle. Stubbs works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
42.1Down the leg side. Stubbs looks to pull but misses.
41.6Fuller and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.
41.5Fuller and on off. Mulder drives it down the ground towards long off for one.
41.4Fuller and on off. Mulder drives but to cover.
41.3Two taken! Slightly shorter and on middle. This is pulled wide of deep mid-wicket for two.
41.2On the shorter side. This is punched past cover for another one.
41.1Around off. Mulder pushes it through covers for one.
40.6A single now as this is pushed down to long off.
40.5Around off. Flatter. Defended.
40.4On the shorter side. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
40.3Length and around off. Stubbs punches it but to covers.
40.2Goes fuller again, this is driven through covers for one.
40.1Fuller and around off. This is driven past cover for one.
Powerplay 2 comes to an end. Now, 5 fielders can be placed outside the circle until the end of the innings.
39.6Full ball, outside off, swinging away. Tristan Stubbs drives it through covers for a single.
39.5Another single now as Mulder pulls this short ball to deep square leg.
39.4Slower and shorter, outside off. Stubbs heaves it across the line into mid-wicket for one more.
39.3Short ball, on middle. Mulder whips it to deep square leg for one.
39.2Mulder pulls this short ball into mid-wicket but straight to the fielder.
39.1Good length, outside off. Tristan Stubbs goes for the punch away from his body. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the right of the keeper. It is dying on him though as Stubbs plays it with soft hands. One taken.
38.6Full ball, on middle. Mulder knocks it to mid on but only to find the fielder. A successful over from McBrine comes to an end.
38.5Floated, full, on off. Mulder presses forward and blocks it into the deck.
38.4Short one, outside off. Stubbs dabs it towards deep point for one more.
38.3Wiaan Mulder now pushes this full ball into covers for one.
38.2Around off, blocked.
Wiaan Mulder is the new man in.
38.1OUT! STUMPED! Andy McBrine breaks the partnership which was taking them away from the game. Kyle Verreynne's outstanding knock comes to an end. It is tossed up, outside off. Kyle Verreynne dances down the track and tries to whip it across the line but misses. Stephen Doheny gathers the ball behind the stumps and dislodges the bails in a jiffy.
37.6Full, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne drives it through covers for another single.
37.5Tristan Stubbs swivels on his back foot and pulls this short ball to deep mid-wicket. Could not get any power on it. One taken.
37.4Good length, outside off. Stubbs punches it through covers for two runs. The stand moves to 101.
37.3FOUR! Nicely played. It is a short ball, on middle. Stubbs goes for the pull shot. It catches the outside, flies towards fine leg for a boundary.
37.2Full ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne comes forward and chips it in front of mid off. They take a quick single.
37.1Back of a length, outside off. Kyle Verreynne goes for the cut shot, but it catches the outside edge and goes to the right of short third.
36.6Short one, on the pads. Kyle Verreynne nudges it to square leg for a single.
36.5TWO BYES! This is a googly, around leg. Kyle Verreynne goes for the scoop but misses it. The ball goes towards short fine off the keeper. They ccollect two byes.
36.4Length, around middle. Stubbs knocks it down the park for one. FIFTY FOR STUBBS! Consecutive 50's in ODIs.
36.3Short, outside off. Stubbs looks to chase it but misses.
36.2A bit short this time. Stubbs pulls it to deep square leg for two more. The fielder in the deep comes across and tries to keep the ball in play cleanly. Although, the umpire thinks he might've planted his back foot on the ropes. The third umpire has a closer look and confirms that it is a clean save.
36.1Full one, outside off. Stubbs drives it through covers for two runs.
Change. Andy McBrine is back into the attack.
35.6FOUR! Nicely played. It is slower and shorter, on off. Kyle Verreynne pulls it along the ground, through the gap at square leg. It races away. He moves to 64 now.
35.5Tristan Stubbs rocks back to this good-length ball and punches it through covers for one more.
35.4Full ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne knocks it through point for a single. South Africa are going at a rate of 6 now.
35.3Short ball, outside off. Stubbs pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
35.2Good length, around off, blocked out.
35.1It is a length ball, outside off. Stubbs pushes it to mid off and hares across for a quick single. The fielder underarms it on to the stumps, gets a direct hit but it rolls towards mid on off the stumps. Two runs taken.
34.6Around off. Stubbs eases it down to long off and takes one more.
34.5Short and outside off. Stubbs dabs it to point.
34.4Fuller and outside off. This is driven through covers for one.
34.3Two! Shorter and outside off. Kyle plays it past point and two is taken.
34.2Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.
34.1SIX! All the way! South Africa has probably decided to step on the gas here! The slog sweep is out. This is a short one, outside off, spinning away. Tristan Stubbs rocks back, goes inside out and smokes it over the cover fence for a maximum.
33.6Two again! Around off. Length. This is pulled through square leg for two.
33.5Around off. Stubbs pushes it past cover and takes one.
33.4FOUR! That is glorious! Hume over pitches a touch. Stubbs leans into and it and caresses it though covers. No chance of stopping that one.
33.3Outside off. KV waits and then guides it down to third man for one.
33.2Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
33.1Around off. Stubbs lets the ball come to him and then plays it to point.
Drinks break! Kyle Verreynne has impressed instantly after coming back into the side. He has got a half-ton under his name and now would be aiming to convert into a three-digit score. Tristan Stubbs is carrying on from where he left off. He got his first ODI 50 in the last game, and is certainly on track to add another one in his tally. Ireland need to break this stand as soon as possible to make inroads.
32.6On middle. This is punched to long on. Another run taken.
32.5Around off. Kyle pushes it past cover for one.
32.4On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
32.3Plays the reverse sweep. This is hit well but finds point.
32.2Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
32.1Around off. Stubbs pushes it through covers for one.
31.6This is another short one on the body. Verreynne ducks under it.
31.5FOUR! Finds the gap! This is way too short and Kyle was ready for it. He rolls his wrists, keeps it down and pulls it past square leg. This one races away too.
31.4On the shorter side. Stubbs pulls it through square leg. A single.
31.3Kyle takes one now as he rocks back and guides it past point.
31.2Back of a length and around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
31.1Slightly shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket. Two again.
30.6Tidy from Andy McBrine! On middle. Stubbs hangs back and works it on the leg side for one.
30.5On the shorter side. Stubbs hangs back and punches it to the man at cover.
30.4Goes shorter again. Stubbs plays it to the fielder at cover.
30.3Flatter and on off. Stubbs pushes it to cover.
30.2Tossed up on middle. Blocked.
30.1Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
29.6FOUR! Tristan Stubbs now joins the act. It is a short ball, on the body. Tristan Stubbs swivels and pulls it to deep square leg. It races away to the fence.
29.5Slower ball, full and outside off. Kyle Verreynne flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
29.4Length, around off. Kyle Verreynne works it to backward point.
29.3FOUR! Nicely played. It is short, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne stands tall, gets on top and pulls it towards the cow corner region.
29.2Pitched up, outside off. Kyle Verreynne defends it into covers.
29.1A length ball, around off, nips in a bit. Tristan Stubbs knocks it to mid on for a single.
28.6This is darted on the pads. Tristan Stubbs clips it through the gap at mid-wicket for another single.
28.5Kyle Verreynne tucks this full ball towards long on. One more run taken.
28.4An arm ball, on the stumps. Stubbs goes back and punches it down to long off for a run.
28.3It is full, wide of off. Kyle Verreynne slashes it through extra covers for a run.
28.2Flighted and full, on off. Kyle Verreynne blocks it out watchfully.
28.1Flat ball, outside off. Stubbs drives it through covers for one.
Change. George Dockrell comes into the attack.
27.6A length ball, outside off. Stubbs punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
27.5A googly, full and on middle. Stubbs eases it back to the bowler.
27.4Flatter and on off. Kyle Verreynne punches it through point for another single.
27.3Tristan Stubbs cuts this short ball into covers for one more. 6 runs from this over already.
27.2Around off, pushed down to long off for a single.
27.1SIX! BANG! It is a short ball, outside off, turning away as well. Kyle Verreynne opens his front leg and tonks it way over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
26.6Full one, around middle. Kyle Verreynne tucks it into the leg side for one.
26.5Short ball, on the bodyline. Tristan Stubbs swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for one.
26.4Good length, on the pads. Tristan Stubbs flicks it to deep square leg for two runs.
26.3A length ball, on the pads. Kyle Verreynne flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one. 150 is up for South Africa.
26.2Good length, outside off, jags in a bit. Kyle Verreynne looks to drive it through the line but gets beaten on the inside edge.
26.1It is full, tailing into the pads. Kyle Verreynne nudges this into mid-wicket.
25.6Short one, on middle. Stubbs back away and blocks it back to the bowler.
25.5This is floated and full, outside off. Stubbs reaches out and goes over covers. The batters take two.
25.4Kyle Verreynne now rotates the strike as knocks this full ball down to long on.
25.3On the pads. Kyle Verreynne waits for it and clips it behind square on the leg side for two runs.
25.2Flighted this time, full and outside off. Tristan Stubbs drives it through covers for one.
25.1Flatter one, on middle. Kyle Verreynne works it to mid on for one.
24.6On middle. This is pulled past square leg for one more.
24.5Around off. Kept out.
24.4On the shorter side. This is tucked through square leg for one.
24.3On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
24.2On middle. Defended.
24.1Around off. Stubbs pushes it past cover for one.
24.1This is well wide outside off. Wided.
Change. Craig Young comes back into the attack. He replaces Andy McBrine.
23.6Flatter again and around off. Stubbs is off the mark as he pushes it down to long off and takes one.
23.5Tossed up on off. Stubbs pushes it to covers.
Tristan Stubbs is the new batter in.
23.4OUT! CHOPS IT ON! Welcome wicket for Ireland and it is Gavin who gets his first ODI wicket. A little fortunate. On middle, shorter. Rassie goes back and looks to pull but this stays a little low. He gets an inside edge onto the pads and then it deflects onto the stumps.
23.3On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
23.2Shortish and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
23.1Flatter and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.
22.6On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
22.5Outside off. Rassie plays it past point and takes one.
22.4Quicker and around off. This is guided to point.
22.3Flatter and around off. This is pushed to cover.
22.2On the pads. This is worked towards short fine leg for one.
22.1Flatter and on middle. This is pushed to cover.
21.6Around off. Kyle eases it through covers for one.
21.5Slightly shorter and outside off. This is guided past point for one.
21.4Gives it air this time and lands it on middle. Defended.
21.3FOUR! Pulled away! A little too short and that's hammered! On middle. This is hit through mid-wicket and it races away.
21.2Nicely played! A little too full this time. This is driven through covers. Two taken.
21.1Tossed up on off. Rassie plays it with the full face of the bat.
20.6Floats it up on off. Rassie drives it down to long on and retains strike.
20.5On middle. This is worked with the turn through square leg for one.
20.4Tossed up on off. Kyle lunges and pushes it to cover.
20.3Flatter and on off. Rassie eases it down to long off and gets to the other end.
20.2On the stumps. This is punched down to long on. Another run taken.
20.1Flatter and on middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
19.6Quicker and fuller, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it down the park for one more. 9 runs come from this over. These two batters are doing an incredible job to put the pressure back on Ireland.
19.5A single now as Kyle Verreynne punches this length ball into covers off his back foot.
19.4Looped up this time, outside off. It grips and turns away. Kyle Verreynne goes for the drive, but it catches the outside edge and runs past short third. The batters take two.
19.3Rassie van der Dussen now rotates the strike as he knocks this full ball down to long off.
19.2On the pads, blocked out solidly.
19.1FOUR! Rassie van der Dussen now puts Hoey under pressure with a boundary off the very first delivery. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets down on one knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for four runs.
18.6Looped up, full and on off. Kyle Verreynne nudges it into the leg side.
18.5Pushed through quicker, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen tucks it towards mid on for a single. The stand moves to 30 runs.
18.4Kyle Verreynne pushes this full ball into covers for one.
18.3Short one, outside off. Kyle Verreynne cuts it through point for a brace.
18.3WIDE! Andy McBrine errs in his line this time as he goes down the leg side. Wide given.
18.2Darted on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to square leg for one.
18.1Back of a length, on off. Kyle Verreynne goes back and knocks it to long on. They cross for one.
17.6A googly this time, full and on middle. Rassie van der Dussen gets on his front foot and defends it with a straight bat.
17.5Around off, Rassie van der Dussen dabs it to the right of short third man.
17.4Kyle Verreynne now pushes this flat ball towards deep point from outside off. One taken.
17.3Leg spinner, outside off. Kyle Verreynne chops it to backward point.
17.2Full one, on off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to point for a single. 100 up for South Africa.
17.1Short one to start with, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen taps it to point for no run.
Change. Gavin Hoey comes into the attack.
16.6Short, on off. Kyle Verreynne punches it to mid off. These two batters kept the score board ticking in this over. Really good approach from the Proteas.
16.5Full ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne uses his feet and tries to flick it away. The ball catches the leading edge, goes past point. The batters get a couple.
16.4Slower through the air this time, on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen goes back, nudges it to square leg for one more.
16.3Quicker and fuller, on middle. Kyle Verreynne tucks it into mid-wicket but for just another single.
16.2A bit short, on off. Rassie van der Dussen mistimes his flick towards mid on. Gets a single for it.
16.1Shorter, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen tucks it to mid-wicket from inside the crease.
15.6FOUR! Top shot. It is a short ball, climbing onto the batter. Kyle Verreynne swivels and whips it towards deep mid-wicket. The ball beats the fielder and heads into the boundary ropes. 12 runs coming from this over.
15.5Length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen taps it towards sweeper cover. One taken.
15.4FOUR! Beautifully driven. It is a half-volley, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen leans into it and creams it past extra covers for a fine boundary.
15.3Much fuller, on off, closer to the stumps. Rassie van der Dussen bends his front knee and blocks it away.
15.2On a length, outside off, jagging back in. Rassie van der Dussen punches it through extra covers for a brace.
15.1Campher starts with a good length ball. Kyle Verreynne hops inside the crease and flicks it to square leg off his hips for one.
14.6Rassie van der Dussen drives this full ball through the gap at covers. The batters take two comfortably. Just 4 runs coming from it. Ireland applying the squeeze here.
14.5Flighted and full, outside off, with a hint of turn. Kyle Verreynne shuffles inside the line, clips it towards mid on and crosses.
14.4Quicker and fuller, on off. Rassie van der Dussen eases it to point for a quick single.
14.3Rassie van der Dussen prods to this full ball and jams it into the deck.
14.2On the pads this time. Rassie van der Dussen clips it to short mid on.
14.1Tossed up, full and on off. Rassie van der Dussen blocks it out watchfully.
13.6A length ball, outside off. Kyle Verreynne leaves it alone for the keeper. A successful over from Campher comes to an end.
13.5Full length, on off. Kyle Verreynne blocks it back to the bowler.
Drinks break! Ireland suddenly have found some mojo. South Africa are in some kind of trouble with two new batters at the crease. First they lost Temba Bavuma as he got reitred hurt, soon after Ryan Rickelton ends up giving away his wicket. An ideal opening for the Ireland side. Will they be able to make the most of it? We shall find out soon, for now Kyle Verreynne comes out to bat.
13.4OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Curtis Campher strikes in his second over itself. This is the first wicket for Ireland. It is a full ball, around middle and leg. Ryan Rickelton ends up chipping it straight back at the bowler. Curtis Campher takes a sharp catch on the follow-through here.
13.3Good length, outside off, shaping away a touch. Ryan Rickelton swings through the line but does not time it this time. The ball catches the outside edge and runs down to deep third for two runs.
13.2A length ball, around off, blocked.
13.1FOUR! Cracking shot. Back of a length, outside off, with some extra bounce as well. Ryan Rickelton stands back and cuts it through point for a cracking boundary.
12.6Around off, blocked watchfully.
12.5Flatter one, outside off. Ryan Rickelton eases this one into covers for one.
12.4Full, wide of off. Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to covers for one.
12.3Tossed up, around off, blocked.
12.2Another single now as Ryan Rickelton pushes this full ball into covers.
12.1Rassie van der Dussen stays back and knocks this full ball down to long. He takes a single and opens his account.
OH NO! Temba Bavuma has walked out of the field now. He is retiring hurt on 35. This is not a good sign for the Proteas. Rassie van der Dussen now comes out at the crease to replace his skipper.
11.6Short one, angled into the body. Ryan Rickelton swivels on his back foot and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. There is protection in the deep. The batters take two runs.
11.5A length ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton knocks it towards covers off the toe end.
Halt! The physio is out to have a closer look at the South African skipper. He is getting his left elbow region strapped. The dive surely as taken a toll on him. He gets some hydrated as well. Temba Bavuma looks good to continue here.
11.4Full ball, around off. Bavuma now pushes it in front of mid off and takes off for a quick single. The throw comes in from the fielder, Bavuma puts in a dive and gets inside the crease safely.
11.3Temba Bavuma now gets on his front foot and steers this length ball to the left of backward point. The fielder there dives to his left and makes a sharp stop.
11.2Good length, just outside off. Bavuma shuffles, gets behind the line and eases it back to the bowler.
11.1A length ball, around middle and leg, nips away a touch. Ryan Rickelton works it to mid on for one.
Change. Curtis Campher comes into the attack now.
10.6Short ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton goes for the pull, he keeps it down towards wide of long on. One taken.
10.5Much straighter, length and around off. Ryan Rickelton bunts it back to the bowler.
10.4Good length, angling across, around off. Ryan Rickelton steps outisde the crease and works it towards mid off.
10.3A length ball, around off. Ryan Rickelton punches it through the gap at covers. Better placement this time around. Andy McBrine gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.
10.2A length ball, in the channel. Ryan Rickelton stabs it into the off side.
10.1Full ball this time, a bit straighter on the pads. Ryan Rickelton leans forward and tucks it towards mid on.
Powerplay 1 comes to an end. Now, 5 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle.
9.6Outside off. Left alone.
9.5FOUR! This is turning into a massive over! Back of a length and on off. Bavuma punches it past cover and this races away.
9.4Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
9.3SIX! Two in the over! South Africa on the charge! Angled into the pads. This is whipped over the square leg fence for a biggie.
9.2Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
9.1SIX! Over the fence! This is short and on middle. Ryan rocks back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
8.6On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
8.5Good length and on off. Hume pushes it to cover.
8.4Angled into the pads. Bavuma works it through square leg for one.
8.3Length again and around off. Bavuma pushes it to cover.
8.2Good length and around off. Bavuma pushes it to cover.
8.1On the fuller side. Bavuma strikes it to cover.
7.6Fuller and around off. Bavuma pushes it to mid off and gets to the other end.
7.5Good length and around off. Defended.
7.4Yet another one outside off. Bavuma shoulders arms to this one.
7.3Another one in a good length. Bavuma shoulders arms to it.
7.2Two! On the shorter side. Bavuma punches it through covers for two.
7.1On middle. This is driven to mid off. A run taken.
6.6FOUR! Yet again the last ball proves to be costly! Fuller and around off. Bavuma lifts it over cover and this races away to the fence.
6.5Back of a length and around off. Bavuma goes back and pushes it to cover.
6.4On the stumps. Blocked.
6.3Well wide outside off. Left alone.
6.2Well bowled! Gets this to shape away late. It is around off. Bavuma pushes at it but is beaten.
6.1On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
5.6FOUR! Finds the gap and the last ball spoils the over! He bowls it slightly shorter in length and offers a little bit of width. That's enough for Bavuma as he goes back and punches it through covers. This races away to the fence.
5.5Make that five! Relentless. Length again and on off. Bavuma pushes it to covers.
5.4Four dots! Another one on a length. On the off pole. Defended.
5.3Good stuff! Length again and on the off pole. This is pushed to cover.
5.2Around the length but just outside off. Left alone. Young would probably bowl the right lines and length. Something that was missing earlier on for the Irish.
5.1On a length and around off. Bavuma pushes it to covers.
4.6Better! This is where they need to bowl a lot more! Length and around off. This is guided to point.
4.5FOUR! Up and over! They just haven't got their lines right! On the pads yet again. Easy pickings for Ryan Rickelton who flicks it stylishly over the mid-wicket fielder and this races away to the fence.
4.4Flatter and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
4.3Around off. Good length. Defended back to the bowler.
4.2FOUR! Another boundary! Yet again on the pads and Ryan says thank you very much. He slips it through mid-wicket and this races away to the fence.
4.1Around off. Blocked.
3.6Well outside off. Bavuma shoulders arms to this one.
3.5Clipped away! Full and on the pads. Bavuma walks across and clips it. He finds the gap in the mid-wicket region. This races away to the fence.
3.4Around off. Kept out.
3.3Soft hands and hence, does not carry! Length and around off. Bavuma looks to defend. This shapes away. It goes off the outside edge but falls well short of first slip.
3.2That is brilliant gap finding! Shorter and around off. Ryan opens the face at the very end and guides it past point. Three taken.
3.1Fuller and around off. Bavuma drives, the fielder at cover dives to his right and gets a hand to it. A run taken.
2.6Three! Slightly fuller and on middle. This is flicked through mid-wicket. Three taken.
2.5Slightly shorter and around off. Ryan pushes it to the right of mid off and takes one.
2.4On the middle pole. This is pushed to mid off.
2.3Solid! Length again and around off. This is pushed to the man at cover.
2.2Fuller and on off. This is driven but to mid off.
2.2Very wide outside off. Left alone. Wided.
2.1Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off. A simple midfield. Two taken. They need to be better in the field. That's what cost them the game in the first ODI.
1.6Dot to end! Tidy to begin with by Hume! Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off.
1.5On the stumps. Rickelton nudges it around the corner and gets to the other end.
1.4Another one on a length and around off. This is defended to cover.
1.3On middle. This is worked through square leg. A run taken.
1.2Another one which shapes away. Bavuma shoulders arms to this one.
1.1Good length and around off. This lands and moves away. Bavuma looks to defend but is beaten.
0.6Fuller and on middle. This is driven but back to the bowler.
0.5Back of a length and around off. Ryan pushes it to the man at covers.
0.4Length again and around middle. Blocked solidly.
0.3Solid shot! Length and on off. Bavuma rocks back and punches it through covers. The mid off fielder hares after it and keeps it down to three.
0.2Beaten! A little bit of away movement. Bavama plays inside the line and lets it go as it ends up outside off.
0.1South Africa are underway! Length and on the pads. Rickelton works it down to fine leg and takes one.
Time for the action to begin! Mark Adair to begin. Ryan Rickelton snd Temba Bavuma are the openers.
Paul Stirling, the captain of Ireland joins in for a chat. He thinks that they will need to start positively just like the other day. States that they have gone with the same team and hope to put in a solid performance. Adds that the ball did not nip around much in the second innings, although they were under some pressure as they were chasing.
Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa is in for a chat. He starts by saying that they will bat first. It looks like a good wicket, a bit on the dry side. Adds that it could be a bit slow during the day, but aims to put a solid total on the scoreboard. Mentions that at the night the ball a got quicker as well, which turned out to be challenging for the Irish batters. Informs that these conditions, with some extra pace assisted the bowlers which is really well. States that Tony de Zorzi has been rested. Kyle Verreynne comes in for him.
Ireland (Unchanged playing XI) - Paul Stirling (C), Andy Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Stephen Doheny (WK), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Gavin Hoey.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Ryan Rickelton (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (In for Tony de Zorzi), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of South Africa. They will BAT first.
UPDATE - Nandre Burger has been ruled out for the rest of this ODI series due to a lumbar stress injury. Also, after going through an MRI scan,Tony de Zorzi will be rested from this game, as he has a soft tissue injury on his right knee.
Ireland, however, will be determined to bounce back! After a heavy defeat in the first T20I, they responded well to level that series, and they’ll need a similar fight if they want to stay alive in this one. Though it’s a different format, they'll have to bring their very best to stand a chance. Capitalizing on every opportunity, which they missed in the opening ODI, will be crucial. Can they deliver a stronger performance and level the series? Stay tuned as the toss is just around the corner.
It is now time for the second ODI between Ireland and South Africa. South Africa roared back in dominant fashion after their T20I loss, crushing the hosts in the first ODI with a superb knock from Ryan Rickleton and a brilliant spell from Lizaad Williams. Now, with the series on the line, Bavuma's side will be eager to replicate their impressive performance and secure the win in this second ODI and take an unassailable lead.
... MATCH DAY ...
Cricketing action across the globe continues as Ireland and South Africa battle it out in the UAE in a three-match ODI series and it is time for the 2nd ODI to get underway. It has been an up-and-down series so far with the two-match T20I series ending in a 1-1 draw and now the Proteas have taken a 1-0 lead in the ODI series with a thumping win in the first game. Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, which isn't one of the venues for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup that is also going on in the UAE, will play host to the crucial 2nd ODI and both teams will be looking for a win. Ireland did fight back in the T20I series but their batting completely collapsed while chasing 272 runs as they got bundled out for just 132 runs and only three managed to get into the 20s as well. Skipper, Paul Stirling was the first one to fall cheaply and then once the middle order was exposed, batters kept coming and going back to the hut pretty routinely. The bowling was decent with Mark Adair leading the pack with a four-fer and Craig Young picked up 3 wickets too. The pacer remained on top throughout the game but the Irish spinners did go for some extra runs, especially Gavin Hoey and they would want to tweak the bowling a bit. On the other hand, South Africa also faced difficulty with the bat but Ryan Rickelton with a knock of 91 and Tristan Stubbs with a knock of 79, made sure that they got to a solid total. The likes of Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen will be itching to make amends with the bat as the Proteas look to seal the series with a game remaining. With the ball, it was Lizaad Williams who led the pack with a solid four-wicket haul and then the rest of the bowlers chipped in nicely as well. Only Lungi Ngidi was a bit on the expensive side but he too picked up a couple of wickets. All in all, an all-round display from the Proteas but they have been highly inconsistent throughout this Asian tour and would desperately want to string two solid performances together. Will Ireland be able to level up the series? Or will South Africa run away with another win? Only time will tell.
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| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 3515 | 107 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 1865 | 72 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 3717 | 106 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2279 | 91 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2814 | 80 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2465 | 77 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10132 | 267 |
| 3 | England | 11308 | 257 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 11844 | 252 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10950 | 243 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 12901 | 222 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8395 | 221 |
| 11 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 11420 | 200 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 9508 | 179 |
| 16 | Namibia | 5735 | 179 |
| 17 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 18 | Nepal | 6216 | 173 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 5889 | 147 |
| 21 | Papua New Guinea | 2568 | 143 |
| 22 | Uganda | 7648 | 142 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5277 | 132 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6333 | 124 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 30 | Qatar | 3587 | 112 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 4828 | 105 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 3936 | 101 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3209 | 78 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 3771 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 44 | Japan | 2055 | 64 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Botswana | 1523 | 49 |
| 50 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 51 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 52 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 53 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 54 | Malawi | 1885 | 46 |
| 55 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1360 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 65 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 66 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 67 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 68 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 69 | Samoa | 460 | 27 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
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