Ireland suffered a massive 174-run loss to South Africa in the second ODI, in Abu Dhabi on Friday (October 4). Chasing a formidable 344-run target, Ireland were bundled out for 169 runs in 30.3 overs. With that, the Proteas took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the IRE vs SA game, right here. (More Cricket News)
Ireland Vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Toss Update
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against Ireland.
Ireland Vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Playing XIs
Ireland – 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 – 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.
In the first ODI, Mark Adair's four wickets were impressive but not enough as South Africa dominated its way through Ireland, winning this match by 139 runs on Wednesday. Opener Ryan Rickelton was the guide for South Africa, with an outing of 91 off 102 balls with three sixes and seven fours, as the team chose to bat after winning the toss and posting 271-9.
Lizaad Williams responded by bowling the best ODI spell of 4-32 with Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin two wickets each. Ireland were bowled out for just 132 in 31.5 overs.
Ireland Vs South Africa: Full Squads
Ireland Squad:
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Neil Rock, Stephen Doheny
South Africa Squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Jason Smith, Lizaad Williams
