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1st T20I Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
, Sep 27, 2024
South Africawon the toss and elected to field
% Chance to Win
IRE
SA
Inn Break
19.3
b
Patrick Kruger To Matthew Humphreys
Bye.
Matthew Humphreys is the new batter in.
19.2
W
Patrick Kruger To Fionn Hand OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust. Patrick Kruger fires it full, around middle and leg. Hand shuffles and tries to ramp it up, but it comes off the bottom half of his blade. The ball flies towards short leg. Ottneil Baartman chases it and grabs it safely.
19.1
W
Patrick Kruger To George Dockrell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Patrick Kruger follows the batter around leg stump with a sharp bouncer. George Dockrell backs away and tries to hook it away. The ball catches the outside edge and balloons up in front of the keeper. Ryan Rickelton steps forward and holds it cleanly. Fionn Hand is the new batter in.
End Of The Over 19 : 169/5
6 Runs
- 118.1
- 118.2
- 118.3
- 1 B 18.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
G. Dockrell
21 (15)
M. Adair
8 (6)
L. Williams
3-0-29-0
18.6
1
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
It is fuller, on off. George Dockrell slices it over backward point for just another single.
18.5
1
Lizaad Williams To Mark Adair
Williams is on the money with the yorker once again. Williams now digs it out to point for one.
18.4
b
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
BYE! Lizaad Williams nails the yorker this time, in the blockhole. George Dockrell winds up, swings hard, but gets no blade on it. The ball deflects after hitting the wicket-keeper on the pads. They cross for a bye.
18.3
1
Lizaad Williams To Mark Adair
This is full, wide outside off. Mark Adair swings hard and lofts it over backward point. One taken.
18.2
1
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
A low full toss, outside off. George Dockrell slashes it hard towards sweeper cover. One taken.
18.1
1
Lizaad Williams To Mark Adair
This is too full, on off. Mark Adair looks to hoick it away but gets an inside edge on his pads. They cross for a quick single.
End Of The Over 18 : 163/5
10 Runs
- 117.1
- 417.2
- W 17.3
- 217.4
- 217.5
- 117.6
M. Adair
5 (3)
G. Dockrell
19 (12)
P. Kruger
3-0-27-1
17.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Mark Adair
Patrick Kruger fires it full, in the channel. Mark Adair drills it into the off side. The fielder at extra covers makes a sharp stop. One taken.
17.5
2
Patrick Kruger To Mark Adair
A length ball, around middle and leg. Adair works it into mid-wicket. He hits it into the gap and gets two runs for it.
17.4
2
Patrick Kruger To Mark Adair
Mark Adair gets off the mark instantly here. Kruger drags his length back a little. He swivels and pulls it towards deep square leg. Two runs taken.
17.3
W
Patrick Kruger To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Curtis Campher has to walk back on 49. Patrick Kruger comes back into the attack and gets rid of the big fish here. It is a short ball, with some extra bounce on off. Curtis Campher goes for a wild swing across the line. The ball catches the outside edge and flies towards short fine. Ottneil Baartman rushes to his left, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a sharp catch. Mark Adair is the new batter in.
17.2
4
Patrick Kruger To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Easy pickings. Patrick Kruger fires it full, but ends up going down the leg side. Curtis Campher hangs back and tickles it down to fine leg for a boundary.
17.1
1
Patrick Kruger To George Dockrell
George Dockrell hangs back to this short ball and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Change. Patrick Kruger is back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 17 : 153/4
16 Runs
- 116.1
- 616.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 616.5
- 216.6
C. Campher
45 (34)
G. Dockrell
18 (11)
O. Baartman
3-0-36-1
16.6
2
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
Length, on off. Campher uses his feet and whips it to deep mid-wicket. Two runs taken.
16.5
6
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
SIX! KABOOM! Curtis Campher is batting on a different deck here. A low full toss, tailing into the pads. Curtis Campher clears his front leg, middles it and sends it sailing over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
16.4
0
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
A sharp bumper this time, outside leg. Curtis Campher shuffles and tries to scoop it away but gets undone by the bounce here.
16.3
1
Ottneil Baartman To George Dockrell
Back of a length, on off. George Dockrell gets on top of it but mistimes his pull towards long on for one.
16.2
6
Ottneil Baartman To George Dockrell
SIX BANG! A full toss, outside off. George Dockrell gets a hold of it and dispatches it over the long off fence for a maximum.
16.1
1
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
Short ball, around middle. Curtis Campher swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 16 : 137/4
8 Runs
- 415.1
- 015.2
- 115.3
- 115.4
- 115.5
- 1 LB 15.6
C. Campher
36 (30)
G. Dockrell
11 (9)
N. Peter
3-0-20-1
15.6
lb
Nqabayomzi Peter To Curtis Campher
LEG BYE! It is pushed through quicker, in the channel. Curtis Campher shuffles across and tries to sweep it away. He ends up playing around it. The ball brushes the pads, and rolls into the off side. They collect a leg bye.
15.5
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
Darted on the pads, George Dockrell stays back. He tucks it to deep square leg for one.
15.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Curtis Campher
Flatter one, around middle. Curtis Campher whips it into mid-wicket for one.
15.3
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
Googly, around middle. George Dockrell flicks it into the leg side for one.
15.2
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
DROPPED! It is a floated delivery, full and on off. George Dockrell gets a hold of it and smacks it back towards the ball, pretty hard hit as welll. Nqabayomzi Peter tries to get his hands on it, but it ends up hitting him on the inner part of his thighs. The bowler has gone down on the floor. The physio comes out but it is a quick treament for him.
15.1
4
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
FOUR! Smacked. It is tossed up, full and outside off. George Dockrell leans into it and crashes it through covers for a cracking boundary.
End Of The Over 15 : 129/4
4 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 214.5
- 114.6
G. Dockrell
5 (5)
C. Campher
35 (28)
B. Fortuin
4-0-28-1
14.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To George Dockrell
Flat and at the stumps. Dockrell makes room and punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
14.5
2
Bjorn Fortuin To George Dockrell
Flat on the middle and off. Dockrell comes forward and gets the inside edge toward fine leg for two runs.
14.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Full and at the stumps. Campher heaves it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.3
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Flatter, around off. Campher chops it to backward point.
14.2
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Tosses it full, around off. Campher attempts the reverse but gets it off the cue end, into the pitch.
14.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Fired in full, outside leg. Campher goes for the slog but misses.
End Of The Over 14 : 125/4
5 Runs
- 113.1
- 213.2
- W 13.3
- 213.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
G. Dockrell
2 (3)
C. Campher
34 (24)
N. Peter
2-0-13-1
13.6
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
Tosses it full, around off. Dockrell drives it uppishly toward cover-point.
13.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
Tad short, outside off. Dockrell slaps it to extra cover.
13.4
2
Nqabayomzi Peter To George Dockrell
Full on the middle and leg. Dockrell leans forward and works it through mid-wicket for a couple.
George Dockrell is in now.
13.3
W
Nqabayomzi Peter To Neil Rock OUT!
BOWLED'EM! Peter gets his man! Wrong'un, slides through after pitching and crashes into the middle and off-stump as Rock misses the hack across the line. A fine knock from Neil Rock comes to an end. Ireland lose their fourth.
13.2
2
Nqabayomzi Peter To Neil Rock
Outstanding effort! Low full toss on the middle and leg. Rock picks it early and heaves it to the deep square leg boundary. Patrick Kruger makes a fine effort in the deep to take the catch and throw it back into play as he loses the balance. Saves four runs for his side.
13.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Curtis Campher
On the pads, tucked into the leg side for one.
End Of The Over 13 : 120/3
12 Runs
- 1 LB 12.1
- 412.2
- 112.3
- 112.4
- 412.5
- 112.6
C. Campher
33 (23)
N. Rock
35 (26)
B. Fortuin
3-0-24-1
12.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Length ball, around middle. Campher tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
12.5
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Curtis Campher is only dealing in boundaries at the moment. It is full, on middle and leg. Campher gets low and sweeps it to deep square leg for one run.
12.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
Full and on off, Rock clips it into mid-wicket for one.
12.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Length, around off, punched to deep point for one.
12.2
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
FOUR Rubbing salt on the wounds here. Short ball, around middle. Curtis Campher goes back, creates some room and dispatches it over covers for four runs.
12.1
lb
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
LEG BYE! A huge appeal for lbw but the umpire shows no interest. It is fuller, around middle. Neil Rock tries to sweep it away but misses. The pings him on his pads and rolls out into the leg side. The batters steal a single in the process. South Africa take a review. The Ball Tracking though confirms that the ball is pitching outside leg.
End Of The Over 12 : 108/3
15 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 611.3
- 211.4
- 411.5
- 111.6
N. Rock
34 (24)
C. Campher
23 (19)
P. Kruger
2-0-17-0
11.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
Shorter, around middle and leg. Rock swivels on his back foot and pulls it to deep square leg. It meets the fielder on a bounce. One taken. An expensive over from Patrick Kruger comes to an end here.
11.5
4
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
FOUR! He connects well this time. A good-length ball, around off. Neil Rock pulls it down towards fine leg. The placement is really good and it finds the boundary as well.
11.4
2
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
Patrick Kruger sticks to his short ball approach. Neil Rock mistimes his pull to deep mid-wicket for two runs.
11.3
6
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
SIX! BANG! It is a shortish delivery, on middle and leg. Neil Rock swivels a bit and smokes it over the square leg fence for a maximum.
11.2
1
Patrick Kruger To Curtis Campher
Touch fuller again, on off. Campher bunts it towards mid off for one.
11.1
1
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Rock makes some room and drives it to long off. One taken.
End Of The Over 11 : 93/3
8 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 410.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
N. Rock
20 (19)
C. Campher
22 (18)
N. Peter
1-0-8-0
10.6
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Neil Rock
A single to end the over. Short ball, around off. Rock stands tall and pulls it down to long on for one.
10.5
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Curtis Campher
Shorter, outside off. Campher pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
10.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Neil Rock
Pitched up, full and outside off. Rock pushes it to long on for one.
10.3
4
Nqabayomzi Peter To Neil Rock
FOUR! Up and over. This is tossed up, full and outside fof. Neil Rock reaches out and slashes it over covers for a boundary.
10.2
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Neil Rock
Full and on the stumps. Rock eases it back to the bowler.
10.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Curtis Campher
Looped up, around leg. Campher tucks it into the on side and crosses.
Drinks are on the field! Ireland got off to a quick start courtesy of Ross Adair but they lost three wickets in quick time. Curtis Campher and Neil Rock have done the rebuild and will look to bat deep. Ireland will eye something in the range of 175 from hereon. South Africa, meanwhile, will look to slow things down and pick regular wickets.
End Of The Over 10 : 85/3
7 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 1 WD 9.6
- 49.6
N. Rock
14 (15)
C. Campher
20 (16)
A. Markram
1-0-7-0
9.6
4
Aiden Markram To Neil Rock
FOUR! Sloppy from Breetzke! Short and wide outside off. Rock cuts it aerially toward the deep extra cover region where Matthew Breetzke runs around the ball and parries it into the fence.
9.6
wd
Aiden Markram To Neil Rock
WIDE! Drags it short and well wide outside off. Rock lets it go. Wide signaled.
9.5
0
Aiden Markram To Neil Rock
Full and at the stumps. Rock defends it forward.
9.4
1
Aiden Markram To Curtis Campher
Too full, outside off. Campher squeezes it to short third for one.
9.3
1
Aiden Markram To Neil Rock
Flatter on the middle and leg. Rock makes room and knocks it through the point region for a single.
9.2
0
Aiden Markram To Neil Rock
Floated, full, just outside off. Rock gets low for the slog but misses again. Shaves just past the off-stump. The appeal for the stumping is gone upstairs. Neil Rock gets his foot just inside the crease when the bails are taken off. He survives, only just.
9.1
0
Aiden Markram To Neil Rock
Tosses it too full, outside leg. Rock makes room for the drive and misses it.
Aiden Markram brings himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 9 : 78/3
11 Runs
- 08.1
- 1 WD 8.2
- 18.2
- 48.3
- 28.4
- 18.5
- 28.6
C. Campher
19 (15)
N. Rock
9 (10)
B. Fortuin
2-0-13-1
8.6
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
In the air and dropped! Tosses it full, on the middle and leg. Campher gets low and slog-sweeps it straight to Baartman at the deep backward square leg region. He puts down a sitter. Two runs were taken.
8.5
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
Flatter, around off. Rock punches it through backward point for one.
8.4
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
Flat and quick outside off. Rock hangs back and punches it through the point region for a couple.
8.3
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
FOUR! Edged Away! Full and quick outside off. Rock makes room for the drive and gets the outside edge that rolls through the short third region and races away.
8.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Flat on the leg pole. Campher works it through wide of mid-on for a single.
8.2
wd
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
WIDE! Floated full and down the leg. Campher sweeps and misses. Wide signaled.
8.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Fuller arm ball, on the leg pole. Campher turns it toward backward square leg.
End Of The Over 8 : 67/3
2 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 17.6
C. Campher
16 (12)
N. Rock
2 (7)
P. Kruger
1-0-2-0
7.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Curtis Campher
Length delivery, angled into the middle and leg. Campher turns it toward mid-wicket for a single.
7.5
1
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
Full-length delivery, outside leg. Rock gets outside leg and hacks it through square leg for a single.
7.4
0
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
On a length, on middle. Rock makes room and knocks it into covers.
7.3
0
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
Bangs it short, on the leg pole. Rock ducks under it and lets it go.
7.2
0
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
Pitched full, around off. Rock drives it toward mid-off.
7.1
0
Patrick Kruger To Neil Rock
On a length, angling away. Rock has a push at it and gets beaten.
End Of The Over 7 : 65/3
2 Runs
- 06.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- W 6.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
N. Rock
1 (2)
C. Campher
15 (11)
B. Fortuin
1-0-2-1
6.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
Too full, at the stumps. Rock sweeps off the inside edge, toward short fine leg for one.
6.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Neil Rock
Flat and turning into the batter. Rock blocks from the crease.
Neil Rock is in next.
6.4
W
Bjorn Fortuin To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Fortuin strikes! Tosses it full on the middle and leg. Tector attempts the reverse but gets it off the cue end, and lobs toward short third where Lizaad Williams takes a simple catch. Ireland lose their third as Tector walks off for 16.
6.3
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Harry Tector
Full and quick outside off. Tector jams it to backward point.
6.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Flatter on off. Knocks it through point for one.
6.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Curtis Campher
Tosses it on the leg. Campher turns it toward backward square leg off the pad.
End Of The Over 6 : 63/2
12 Runs
- 4 LB 5.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 45.4
- 45.5
- 05.6
H. Tector
16 (13)
C. Campher
14 (9)
L. Williams
2-0-24-0
5.6
0
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector
Back of a length on off. Tector blocks it toward backward point.
5.5
4
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector
FOUR MORE! Full and wide outside off. Tector leans forward and drives it crisply through the cover-point region for a cracking boundary.
5.4
4
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector
FOUR! Nicely done! Back of a length nipping away. Tector plays it late and guides it through short third region for a boundary.
5.3
0
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector
Williams sticks to his length delivery. Tector defends it out watchfully.
5.2
0
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector
Length ball, around off, blocked.
We are facing some issues from the broadcasters. The stream is down. There might be some lag.
5.1
lb
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector
FOUR LEG BYES!
End Of The Over 5 : 51/2
14 Runs
- 1 WD 4.1
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 44.3
- 1 WD 4.4
- 44.4
- 44.5
- 04.6
C. Campher
14 (9)
H. Tector
8 (7)
O. Baartman
2-0-20-1
4.6
0
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
Length, around off, blocked.
4.5
4
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Curtis Campher is on a roll. He gets his third boundary in no time.
4.4
4
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Curtis Campher is trying to up teh ante here.
4.4
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
WIDE! Short one, outside off. This one goes past the tramline. Wide called.
4.3
4
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Nicely played. A boundary for Curtis Campher.
4.2
0
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
A length ball, around off. Campher gets it to mid on off the inner half.
4.1
0
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
Much fuller, on middle and leg. Curtis Campher eases it to mid on.
4.1
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
WIDE! Ottneil Baartman sprays it down leg. Wided.
End Of The Over 4 : 37/2
10 Runs
- 13.1
- 43.2
- 43.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 1 WD 3.6
- 03.6
H. Tector
8 (7)
C. Campher
2 (3)
W. Mulder
2-0-15-1
3.6
0
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
Length, on off, blocked out solidly.
3.6
wd
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
WIDE! Mulder dishes it down the leg side. Wide given.
3.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
Mulder goes full again, swinging away a bit. Tector drives it gently back towards the bowler.
3.4
0
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
Pitched up, around off. Tector knocks it towards mid off.
3.3
4
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries. This time due to poor bowling. Length ball around the leg stump, shaping down leg. Tector plays it late but with perfection as he whips it through square leg for four runs.
3.2
4
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
FOUR! EDGY! Mulder serves a length ball, outside off. It shapes away off the deck. Tector has a feel for it away from his body and ends a thick outside edge. The ball zips past the man at first slip. Four runs.
3.1
1
Wiaan Mulder To Curtis Campher
Mulder dishes it short, outside off. Campher gets on top of it and plays a controlled cut shot. One taken. Finds the fielder in the deep.
End Of The Over 3 : 27/2
6 Runs
- 5 WD 2.1
- 02.1
- W 2.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
H. Tector
0 (2)
C. Campher
1 (2)
O. Baartman
1-0-6-1
2.6
0
Ottneil Baartman To Harry Tector
Good length, around off. Tector gets it towards gully off the outer half.
2.5
0
Ottneil Baartman To Harry Tector
Much fuller, outside off. Tector reaches out and pushes it into the off side.
2.4
1
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
Full again, outside off. Curtis Campher extends his arms and slashes it towards deep backward point. It meets the fielder on a bounce. One taken.
2.3
0
Ottneil Baartman To Curtis Campher
Fuller one, wide outside off, swinging further away. Curtis Campher looks to chase it but misses.
Curtis Campher is the new batter in.
2.2
W
Ottneil Baartman To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Oh dear, South Africa strike quickly. They have the second wicket in no time. Ireland lose their skipper on a low score. It is a length ball, outside off. The ball nips in a bit off the deck, and surprisingly it stays a bit low as well. Paul Stirling tries to drive it through the line but ends up playing all around it. The ball sneaks through the gap and crashes into the stumps.
2.1
0
Ottneil Baartman To Paul Stirling
A length ball, around off, blocked out solidly.
2.1
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Paul Stirling
FIVE WIDES! Ottneil Baartman serves a length ball, around leg, this one swings down the leg side. It beats the keeper and runs down to fine leg for four runs.
Harry Tector comes out to bat now.
End Of The Over 2 : 21/1
5 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- W 1.6
R. Adair
18 (10)
P. Stirling
2 (2)
W. Mulder
1-0-5-1
1.6
W
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The fireworks come to an early end for Ross Adair. He wanted to contiue with his aggressive approach here, but ends up giving away his wicket here. It is a full ball, on off. Ross Adair swings hard at it and ends up hitting it high in the air. The ball travels towards mid on. Tristan Stubbs there moves to his left, settles under it and takes a sharp catch. Wiaan Mulder strikes in his first over.
1.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
A bit short this tine, on the pads. Adair tucks it to square leg from inside the crease. This is the first time I am seeing Paul Stirling play the second fiddle up top for Ireland.
1.4
0
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
Fuller one, on the pads, clipped into mid-wicket, but straight to the fielder there.
1.3
4
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
FOUR! Amazing shot. Mulder pitches it up, full and on middle. Ross Adair dances down the track, gets to the pitch and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
1.2
0
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
Short one, shaping away. Adair has a go but gets beaten.
1.1
1
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
Paul Stirling now pushes this full ball into covers for one.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Wiaan Mulder.
End Of The Over 1 : 16/0
16 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 40.3
- 00.4
- 40.5
- 1 WD 0.6
- 60.6
R. Adair
14 (5)
P. Stirling
1 (1)
L. Williams
1-0-16-0
0.6
6
Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
SIX! BANG! Ross Adair is on fire. Short ball, on off. This one sits up nicely. Ross Adair stays back, swivels and bludgeons it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. Ireland are 16 for 0 at the end of first.
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Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
WIDE! Too full, sliding down leg. Ross Adair looks to go after it but misses. Wide called.
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Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
FOUR! Ross Adair is a promising prospect for sure. This is some hitting. Pitched up, outside off. Ross Adair stands tall and drills it down the park for a boundary.
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Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
Good length, outside off, shaping away. Adair looks to smack it down the park but gets beaten by the extra bounce this time.
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Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Ross Adair gets off the mark in remarkable fashion. Back of a length, outside off. Ross Adair backs away and smokes it over the long on for four runs.
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Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
Lizaad Williams dishes a short ball, tailing back in. Ross Adair looks to heave it across the line but misses. He gets hit on his rib cage.
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Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Ireland and Paul Stirling get off the mark instantly. It is a short ball, on the fourth stump line. Paul Stirling gets on his toes, dabs it towards backward point. One taken.
We are done with the pre-match proceedings. The South Africa players huddle-up, before spreading out on the field. Followed by Paul Stirling and Ross Adair who walk out to open for Ireland. Lizaad Williams gets the new ball in hand.
Both the teams now walk out and line-up for the National Anthems. It will be South Africa's first, followed by Ireland's.
PITCH REPORT - Vernon Philander is near the deck. He informs that the wicket has a bit of grass covering and it should zip through well. Batters will have a good chance to put in a solid score and the odd ball might do a bit.
Paul Stirling, the captain of Ireland is in for a chat. He expressed his excitement about being in Abu Dhabi and praised the hospitality of the board. He acknowledged the absence of Josh Little but remained optimistic about the team's chances. He highlighted the opportunity for other players to step up and contribute.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa informs that they will bowl first. Informs that it looks like a good wicket with a bit more grass. Adds that he is happy to chase here. Mentions that they are focusing on getting the right result here. Matthew Breetzke gets a start here and adds that they are playing with double spin here.
Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand. Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Ben White.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Ryan Rickelton (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of South Africa. They will BOWL first.
Ireland, on the flip side, had a disappointing World Cup and are playing after a couple of months’ break. Paul Stirling is leading a young side with their former skipper Andy Balbirnie being left out and Josh Little taking a break due to CPL commitments. Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector will lead the batting lineup alongside their skipper Stirling while Mark Adair, Craig Young, and Ben White will be the key figures the bowling lineup. Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, and Gavin Hoey will provide the balance to the squad. With plenty of new faces eager to make a mark at the international level, the series promises to be an enthralling one. So, who are you backing to come out on top? We shall find out soon. Stay tuned for the toss and team news coming up shortly!
South Africa are coming off an ODI series loss against Afghanistan. The Proteas will want to put that behind them and start afresh in the shortest format. Aiden Markram continues to lead the T20 side with Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, and Ryan Rickelton being the key batters in the squad. Ottniel Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, and Lungi Ngidi will spearhead the bowling while Wiaan Mulder and Patrick Kruger will provide the all-round strength. South Africa will hope to start the series on a positive note and get a win.
Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of the two-match T20I series between Ireland and South Africa from the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The T20 World Cup runners-up, South Africa, will want to give some young-guns a chance to build for the future while Ireland will want to show their mettle and cause an upset.
... MATCH DAY ...
The stage is set for a thrilling T20I showdown between Ireland and South Africa at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Fresh from their ICC T20 World Cup runner-up finish, South Africa seeks redemption after a disappointing ODI series loss to Afghanistan. Aiden Markram leads a dynamic Proteas squad that blends experience and youth. Their batting lineup boasts Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, and Matthew Breetzke, while the bowling attack features lethal pacers Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Lizaad Williams, complemented by spinners Bjorn Fortuin and Nqabayomzi Peter. Ireland, on the other hand, captained by Paul Stirling, aims to pull off an upset. Their lineup comprises of a talented pool of players. Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, and the rest would put in a perfect challenge to the Proteas but they will have to play some outstanding cricket to even put up a fight against the mighty Proteas. Can South Africa rebound from their recent setback, or will Ireland script a stunning upset? We shall find out soon.
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Batsmen
- Paul Stirling
- Ross Adair
- Harry Tector
- Curtis Campher
- Neil Rock
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Fionn Hand
- Matthew Humphreys
- Craig Young
- Ben White
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Weather Clear
- Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Aidan Seaver (IRE), Mark Hawthorne (IRE) and Roly Black (IRE)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Ireland 151/4 in 16.5 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between C Campher (13) and N Rock (35)
- Referral 1 (12.1 ovs): SA against N Rock (LBW) Unsuccessful (IRE: 2, SA: 1)
- Ireland 101/3 in 11.3 overs
- Drinks: Ireland 85/3 in 10.0 overs
- C Campher dropped on 17 by O Baartman in 8.6 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 63/2 in 6.0
- Ireland 51/2 in 4.5 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Rock IRE | 37 | 37.00 |
| Curtis Campher IRE | 37 | 37.00 |
| Ross Adair IRE | 18 | 18.00 |
| George Dockrell IRE | 18 | 18.00 |
| Harry Tector IRE | 16 | 16.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin SA | 1 | 7.00 |
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