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Match Ended
1st T20I, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
, Sep 27, 2024
171/8
(20.0/20)
174/2
(17.4/20)
South Africa beat Ireland by 8 wickets
% Chance to Win
IRE
SA
Inn Break
Right then, that's it from the coverage of this game. South Africa will be delighted with this victory, as this was the highest total chased down in T20Is in Abu Dhabi. Now, they will be eyeing to seal the deal in the next encounter which is on 29th September 2024. The first ball will be at 3.30 pm GMT. Although you can join us early for the build-up. ADIOS!
Aiden Markram, the skipper of South Africa is in for a chat. He expressed his satisfaction with the win, especially during challenging times for the team, emphasizing that victories should never be taken for granted. Praised the players for performing well under tough conditions, particularly highlighting the difficulties in gripping the ball and managing the bowling. States that the opening partnership was quite special.
Paul Stirling, the captain of Ireland is in for a chat. He mentioned that the team had been targeting a score of around 190-200 but lost their way after the 15-over mark. He gave credit to the opposition for bowling well and acknowledged that 171 was slightly under par. Reflecting on the conditions, noted that it was difficult to grip the ball, which led to some full tosses, an area the team will need to improve on. Despite the challenges, he praised the team for showing good fight, particularly highlighting the efforts of the youngsters towards the end. He concluded by expressing his gratitude.
Ryan Rickelton wins the Player of the Match award for his stunning knock of 76 runs. He says that it was a good wicket but they had an idea with the training that it might swing a bit. Adds that once they found the groove and the ball stopped swinging, they decided to play quite well. Ends by sharing that the wicket was pretty good so fell into their lap.
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Earlier in the innings, Ireland got off to a quick start, thanks to Ross Adair, but they kept losing wicket at regular intervals once he slipped out, which kept breaking their flow. Curtis Campher's 49 gave them some boost, but the same story repeated in the death, when the wickets kept tumbling. Patrick Kruger stood out with the ball earlier with his four wicket haul.
Ireland, desperate for a breakthrough, found hope when Craig Young delivered a top ball to dismiss Hendricks. Soon after, Mark Adair struck, sending the well-set Rickelton back to the pavilion, giving Irish fans a glimmer of hope with both openers gone in quick succession. However, any chance of a comeback was swiftly extinguished as Aiden Markram and Matthew Breetzke comfortably guided their side home with 14 balls to spare. The dew proved to be a major setback for Ireland’s defense, making it difficult to contain the chase.
South Africa were off to a flier. Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks set the tone early, launching an aggressive assault during the Powerplay that left Ireland on the back foot. Rickelton, the primary aggressor, recorded a brilliant half-century, while Hendricks provided steady support. By the halfway mark, the pair had taken their team to a commanding 97 for no loss, with Rickelton on 56 and Hendricks on 34, making it a one-sided affair in the first half of the chase.
What a game! What a finish. South Africa win the game by 8 wickets. That is a dominant victory and they take a 1-0 lead in this two-match series. A tough day at the office for Ireland. They will try to make amends in the final encounter.
End Of The Over 17.4 : 174/2
6 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 1 WD 17.3
- 017.3
- 417.4
M. Breetzke
19 (14)
A. Markram
17 (12)
M. Adair
3.4-0-31-1
17.4
4
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke
FOUR! Breetzke hits the winning runs! Low full toss, around off. Breetzke times it through the extra cover and mid-off region, finds the boundary, and South Africa are home by 8 wickets with more than two overs to spare.
17.3
0
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke
Yorker length delivery on off. Breetzke squeezes it to backward point.
17.3
wd
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke
WIDE! Lands it full and well outside the tramline. Left alone. Wide signaled.
17.2
1
Mark Adair To Aiden Markram
Slower and fuller, outside off. Markram drives it to sweeper cover for a single.
17.1
0
Mark Adair To Aiden Markram
Full toss, angling into the middle. Markram stabs it to point.
End Of The Over 17 : 168/2
12 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 416.3
- 116.4
- 616.5
- 016.6
M. Breetzke
15 (12)
A. Markram
16 (10)
F. Hand
3-0-38-0
16.6
0
Fionn Hand To Matthew Breetzke
Low full toss, outside off. Breetzke drives it straight to the man at extra cover. Just 4 needed now.
16.5
6
Fionn Hand To Matthew Breetzke
SIX! BANG! Short of a length, angling in. Breetzke picks the length and muscles it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
16.4
1
Fionn Hand To Aiden Markram
Full and at the stumps. Markram eases it to long-on for one.
16.3
4
Fionn Hand To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Nicely done! Back of a length, outside off. Markram waits back and guides it in the gap between short third and backward point for a delicate looking boundary.
16.2
0
Fionn Hand To Aiden Markram
Another high full toss, outside off. Markram plays and misses. Asks for the no-ball but the umpire deems it to be a fair delivery.
16.1
1
Fionn Hand To Matthew Breetzke
Low full toss, outside off. Breetzke slices it to deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 156/2
7 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 415.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
M. Breetzke
8 (9)
A. Markram
11 (7)
B. White
3-0-35-0
15.6
1
Ben White To Matthew Breetzke
On the pads, Matthew Breetzke clips it to the right of short mid-wicket. He is late in taking off for the single. The fielder has a go at the non-striker's end but misses the stumps. One taken. South Africa now 16 runs away from victory.
15.5
0
Ben White To Matthew Breetzke
Back of a length, outside off. Matthew Breetzke chops it towards extra covers.
15.4
0
Ben White To Matthew Breetzke
Outside off, on a length, Matthew Breetzke taps it out to point.
15.3
4
Ben White To Matthew Breetzke
FOUR! Pierces the gap. It is short, outside off. Matthew Breetzke hangs back and cuts it through the gap at covers for a cracking boundary. What a confident looking stroke this one.
15.2
1
Ben White To Aiden Markram
Markram now taps this full ball into covers for one.
15.1
1
Ben White To Matthew Breetzke
Short ball, outside off. Matthew Breetzke stays back, cuts it through point for one.
End Of The Over 15 : 149/2
10 Runs
- 014.1
- 414.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 414.6
A. Markram
10 (6)
M. Breetzke
2 (4)
M. Humphreys
4-0-28-0
14.6
4
Matthew Humphreys To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Nicely played. Slower and shorter, outside off. Aiden Markram reverse hits it over short third. The ball races away to the boundary.
14.5
0
Matthew Humphreys To Aiden Markram
An arm ball, around off. Markram defends it out.
14.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Matthew Breetzke
Another single now as Matthew Breetzke laps this length ball towards deep square leg.
14.3
1
Matthew Humphreys To Aiden Markram
Short one, outside off. Markram cuts it to point for one.
14.2
4
Matthew Humphreys To Aiden Markram
FOUR! It is full and on off. Aiden Markram clips it over mid on for a boundary.
14.1
0
Matthew Humphreys To Aiden Markram
Fuller one, in around off. Aiden Markram gets it into the leg side off the inner half. No run.
End Of The Over 14 : 139/2
3 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- W 13.5
- 113.6
A. Markram
1 (1)
M. Breetzke
1 (3)
M. Adair
3-0-25-1
13.6
1
Mark Adair To Aiden Markram
Short one, outside off. Markram punches it into covers and gets off the mark instantly.
13.5
W
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! South Africa lose both their openers in a span of 5 deliveries. Mark Adair goes full, outside off. Ryan Rickelton reaches out, and chips it towards point. Straight down the throat of Curtis Campher who makes no mistake. Aiden Markram is the new batter in.
13.4
1
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke
Short ball, outside off. Matthew Breetzke cuts it into the off side for one.
13.3
0
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke
A sharp bumper this time, on middle and leg. Matthew Breetzke sways away from the line of the delivery.
13.2
0
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke
Length ball, around off, blocked out.
13.1
1
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
Shorter one, back of a length, outside off. Ryan Rickelton punches it down the park for one.
Matthew Breetzke comes in at number 3.
End Of The Over 13 : 136/1
8 Runs
- 612.1
- 1 WD 12.2
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- W 12.6
R. Hendricks
51 (33)
R. Rickelton
75 (46)
C. Young
3-0-25-1
12.6
W
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks OUT!
OUT! LBW! Craig Young draws the first blood here. Reeza Hendricks starts walking off instead of going for the review. It is a length ball, that lands outside off, and nips back in off the deck. Reeza Hendricks is caught inside the crease. He tries to flick it away but misses. The ball sneaks through and pings him on the pads. Young appeals and the finger goes up. Finally a smile across Paul Stirling's face.
12.5
1
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller one, on the pads. Ryan Rickelton flicks it into the leg side for one.
12.4
0
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Three dots on the trot. A length ball, around off. Ryan Rickelton pushes it towards mid off.
12.3
0
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
A sharp bumper, outside off. Ryan Rickelton looks to chase it but misses.
12.2
0
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Length ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton pushes it into the off side.
12.2
wd
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
WIDE! Craig Young goes way too full and outside off. This one goes past the tramline. Wide called.
12.1
6
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! HUGE! A short ball, aroind off, this one sits up nicely. Ryan Rickelton swivels and smokes it into the leg side for a maximum.
End Of The Over 12 : 128/0
13 Runs
- 011.1
- 211.2
- 211.3
- 1 B 11.4
- 2 NB 11.5
- 611.5
- 011.6
R. Hendricks
51 (32)
R. Rickelton
68 (41)
F. Hand
2-0-26-0
11.6
0
Fionn Hand To Reeza Hendricks
Full ball, outside off. Reeza Hendricks whips it into square leg. South Africa need 44 in 48 now. Less than a run a ball.
11.5
6
Fionn Hand To Reeza Hendricks
SIX! This is out of here. Fionn Hand with a bumper, on the bodyline. Reeza Hendricks swivels and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a maximum. He brings up his half-century in sublime manner.
11.5
nb
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
NO BALL! A full toss, on the bodyline. Ryan Rickelton pulls it awkwardly into the leg side. They take a single. The umpire signals a no ball for height. The dew is making it difficult for the bowlers now.
11.4
b
Fionn Hand To Reeza Hendricks
BYE! Misses everyone. On a length, outside off. This one beats the keeper as well. They cross for a bye.
11.3
2
Fionn Hand To Reeza Hendricks
A full toss, on middle. Reeza Hendricks works it towards mid on. They take two runs.
11.2
2
Fionn Hand To Reeza Hendricks
Way too full, outside off. Reeza Hendricks gets it towards deep backward point off the outer half. They take two runs.
11.1
0
Fionn Hand To Reeza Hendricks
Fionn Hand goes full, outside off. Reeza Hendricks squeezes it out into the off side.
End Of The Over 11 : 115/0
18 Runs
- 210.1
- 110.2
- 610.3
- 110.4
- 610.5
- 210.6
R. Rickelton
67 (40)
R. Hendricks
41 (26)
B. White
2-0-28-0
10.6
2
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton now slices this full ball over backward point for two runs. The drinks break has hardly gotten any change in fortunes for the Irish side so far.
10.5
6
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! These two batters are frustrating the bowler. Whatever they touch is turning into gold. When it happens from both ends, it is not a pleasing sight for the bowling unit. Short ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton goes inside-out and smokes it over the covers fence.
10.4
1
Ben White To Reeza Hendricks
Fuller one, on the pads. Reeza Hendricks tucks it into the leg side for one.
10.3
6
Ben White To Reeza Hendricks
SIX! High and handsome. Ben White serves it short, on off. Reeza Hendricks goes on his back foot and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
10.2
1
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
Back of a length, outside off. Ryan Rickelton chops it towards sweeper cover for a single. 100 up for South Africa.
10.1
2
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
Flighted ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton slogs it towards deep square leg for two runs.
Drinks break! A much-needed one for the Irish side. They haven't really been able to threaten the batters so far. South Africa are off to a flier and are a solid position to win this game as well. They need just 75 runs off 60 deliveries with all wickets in hand. Ireland need a wicket as soon as possible.
End Of The Over 10 : 97/0
13 Runs
- 1 WD 9.1
- 29.1
- 1 WD 9.2
- 19.2
- 69.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 19.6
R. Rickelton
56 (36)
R. Hendricks
34 (24)
H. Tector
1-0-13-0
9.6
1
Harry Tector To Ryan Rickelton
Around off, pushed into covers for one.
9.5
0
Harry Tector To Ryan Rickelton
This is tossed up, wide of off. Remains on the right side of the tramline. Ryan Rickelton thought otherwise.
9.4
1
Harry Tector To Reeza Hendricks
Full ball, on the pads. Reeza Hendricks tucks it into mid-wicket for one.
9.3
6
Harry Tector To Reeza Hendricks
SIX! Reeza Hendricks now moves to 33. It is flighted and full, on middle. Reeza Hendricks gets low and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
9.2
1
Harry Tector To Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton sweeps this full ball to deep square leg for one.
9.2
wd
Harry Tector To Ryan Rickelton
WIDE! Another extra in this one. Ireland cannot afford looking at the rate at which the Proteas are going. Past the tramline once again, outside off. Ryan Rickelton lets it be.
9.1
2
Harry Tector To Ryan Rickelton
It is full, wide outside off. Ryan Rickelton gets low and sweeps it to deep square leg for two runs.
9.1
wd
Harry Tector To Ryan Rickelton
WIDE! Harry Tector starts with a loosener here. Way too full and past the tramline outside off. Wide called.
End Of The Over 9 : 84/0
6 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 1 LB 8.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
R. Rickelton
52 (32)
R. Hendricks
27 (22)
M. Humphreys
3-0-18-0
8.6
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
Angles it in, around middle and leg. Ryan Rickelton works it towards long on and takes a single.
8.5
1
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
Short ball, wide of off. Reeza Hendricks cuts it hard to deep point. One taken.
8.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
On the pads, Ryan Rickelton stays back and flicks it into the leg side for one.
8.3
lb
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
LEG BYE! This is floated, around off stump. Reeza Hendricks shuffles across, gets inside the line and tries to sweep it away. He gets hits on his leg though. They cross for a leg bye. Matthew Humphreys appeals for lbw but the umpire show no interest. Ireland take a review but the ball is missing the wickets.
8.2
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
HALF CENTURY FOR RICKLETON! He should convert it into a hundred, as he has a ton in his name. Nevertheless a well-deserved one as well for Ryan. He has set a solid foundation for his side here. It is full, outside off. Ryan Rickelton pushes it out to point.
8.1
1
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
Floated and full, outside off. Reeza Hendricks drives it through covers for one.
End Of The Over 8 : 78/0
10 Runs
- 07.1
- 17.2
- 17.3
- 67.4
- 07.5
- 27.6
R. Rickelton
49 (29)
R. Hendricks
25 (19)
B. White
1-0-10-0
7.6
2
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
A length ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton smacks it down the park for two runs. South Africa need 94 runs in 72 balls.
7.5
0
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
Flatter, angling across, outside off. Ryan Rickelton dabs it towards backward point.
7.4
6
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! THIS IS HUGE! What a shot. Ben White with a half-tracker, on off. Ryan Rickelton goes back and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie. South Africa are flying out here.
7.3
1
Ben White To Reeza Hendricks
Short one, outside off. Hendricks pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
7.2
1
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
Quicker, on middle and leg. Ryan Rickelton clears his front leg and clips it into the leg side for a run.
7.1
0
Ben White To Ryan Rickelton
Shorter, outside off. Ryan Rickelton looks to cut it away but misses.
End Of The Over 7 : 68/0
10 Runs
- 16.1
- 06.2
- 66.3
- 16.4
- 26.5
- 06.6
R. Hendricks
24 (18)
R. Rickelton
40 (24)
M. Humphreys
2-0-13-0
6.6
0
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
A sigh of relief for Ireland, as Matthew Humphreys finds the breakthrough. Reeza Hendricks though believes that he has got no blade on it and takes a review. It is an arm ball, which slides down the leg side. Reeza Hendricks goes for the flick but the keeper is very sharp behind the stumps, as he gathers it neatly. The UltraEdge through confirms there is no bat involved. The ball hits the pads instead. The umpire has to turn his decision here. PRESSURE BACK ON IRELAND.
6.5
2
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
Pushed through quicker, around off. Reeza Hendricks pushes it into covers for two runs.
6.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
Flatter one, around off. Ryan Rickelton goes back and pushes it into covers for one.
6.3
6
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! BANG! Ryan Rickelton now moves to 39. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Ryan Rickelton gets low and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. Does not look like the Powerplay has ended.
6.2
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton slashes it into covers.
6.1
1
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
Darted on the pads. Reeza Hendricks stays back and tries to push it through the line. The ball goes to short fine off the inside edge. One taken.
End Of The Over 6 : 58/0
14 Runs
- 05.1
- 65.2
- 65.3
- 25.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
R. Rickelton
33 (21)
R. Hendricks
21 (15)
F. Hand
1-0-14-0
5.6
0
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
A sharp bumper, on middle and leg. Ryan Rickelton looks to heave it away but misses.
5.5
0
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller one, on off. Ryan Rickelton flicks it into mid-wicket but finds the fielder.
5.4
2
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
Length ball, on the pads, Ryan Rickelton flicks it into mid-wicket for two runs.
5.3
6
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! This is massive. Fionn Hand overcompensates with an overpitched delivery. Ryan Rickelton gets low quickly and slogs it towards fine leg for a biggie. two on the trot.
5.2
6
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! This is a solid pick up shot. Good length, in the channel. Ryan Rickelton gets under it and dispatches it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
5.1
0
Fionn Hand To Ryan Rickelton
Fionn Hand comes 'round the wicket for the left-hander and serves it full, outside off. Ryan Rickelton looks to smash it through the line but it dies into the deck after hitting the inner half.
End Of The Over 5 : 44/0
8 Runs
- 44.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 44.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
R. Hendricks
21 (15)
R. Rickelton
19 (15)
C. Young
2-0-17-0
4.6
0
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
A length ball, outside off. Reeza Hendricks taps it to point. 8 runs come from this over.
4.5
0
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
It is full this time, on off. Hendricks gets it to point off the outer half.
4.4
4
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
FOUR! Reeza Hendricks picks up the length this time. Young serves a short one, on middle. Hendricks swivels and pulls it behind square for a boundary.
4.3
0
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
Good length, around off, this one skids through. Reeza Hendricks tries to heave it across the line but gets pinged on his thigh pads.
4.2
0
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
A length ball, on top of off. Reeza Hendricks blocks it to point from inside the crease.
4.1
4
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
FOUR! Well, it seems like there is no stopping Reeza Hendricks now. It is overpitched, outside off. Reeza Hendricks gets under it and lofts it over extra covers. The ball trickles over the ropes.
End Of The Over 4 : 36/0
14 Runs
- 13.1
- 43.2
- 43.3
- 03.4
- 43.5
- 1 LB 3.6
R. Hendricks
13 (9)
R. Rickelton
19 (15)
M. Adair
2-0-22-0
3.6
lb
Mark Adair To Reeza Hendricks
LEG BYE! A length ball, angled down leg. Reeza Hendricks tries to flick it away but misses. It rolls out off his pads. They cross for a leg bye.
3.5
4
Mark Adair To Reeza Hendricks
FOUR! Suddenly Reeza Hendricks has joined the party here. Three boundaries for him in this over. Adair dishes a length ball, outside off, goes looking for the swing but gets nothing. Reeza Hendricks frees his arms and flays it over covers for four more.
3.4
0
Mark Adair To Reeza Hendricks
Good length, around off, this one takes off after hitting the deck. Reeza Hendricks looks to heave it across the line but takes a blow on the body.
3.3
4
Mark Adair To Reeza Hendricks
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Reeza Hendricks. Pitched up again, outside off. Reeza Hendricks opens the face a little this time and drives it in front of point for four runs.
3.2
4
Mark Adair To Reeza Hendricks
FOUR! SMACKED! First boundary for Reeza Hendricks. A good-looking one as well. It is fuller, outside off, shaping away a touch. Reeza Hendricks leans into it and creams it through covers for a fine boundary.
3.1
1
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller ball, outside off. Ryan Rickelton swings hard at it. The ball flies off the outside edge, towards deep third. One taken.
End Of The Over 3 : 22/0
10 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 2 WD 2.3
- 02.3
- 42.4
- 22.5
- 1 LB 2.6
R. Rickelton
18 (14)
R. Hendricks
1 (4)
C. Young
1-0-9-0
2.6
lb
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
LEG BYE! Pace-up this time, full, around middle and leg. Ryan Rickelton tries to flick it away but takes a blow high on his pads. They cross though as the ball rolls into the off side. Ryan Rickelton to retain the strike.
2.5
2
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Young with a half-tracker, on off. Ryan Rickelton pulls it over mid on. It lands safely. They take two runs.
2.4
4
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Ryan Rickelton is on the charge. Young pitches it up, outside off. Ryan Rickelton reads it well, and drills it down the park for a glorious boundary.
2.3
0
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Shortish, outside off. Ryan Rickelton slaps it hard towards mid off, but finds the fielder.
2.3
wd
Craig Young To Reeza Hendricks
TWO WIDES! Mad movement on this one. Craig Young serves it on a length, around middle and leg, this one swings way down the leg side. Beats the keeper's effort. The batters take a single.
2.2
1
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Back of a length, outside off, angling away. Ryan Rickelton stays back, and slices it towards deep backward point. It falls short. One taken.
2.1
0
Craig Young To Ryan Rickelton
Craig Young serves a length ball, around off. Ryan Rickelton shuffles and blocks it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
9 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
R. Rickelton
11 (8)
R. Hendricks
1 (4)
M. Adair
1-0-9-0
1.6
1
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
Full one, sliding down leg. Ryan Rickelton closes the face and tucks it into the leg side for one. South Africa are off to a promising start.
1.5
0
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
A length ball, around off. Ryan Rickelton gets it into the leg side off the inner half.
1.4
4
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Timed to perfection. It is pitched up this time, around off. Ryan Rickelton leans forward and flicks it past the diving fielder at mid on. It races away.
1.3
4
Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Cracking shot. Mark Adair serves a short ball, wide outside off. Ryan Rickelton opens his body well, and slaps it hard through covers for a boundary.
1.2
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Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
Much fuller this time, on the line of the stumps. Ryan Rickelton blocks it into the off side from inside the crease.
1.1
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Mark Adair To Ryan Rickelton
Mark Adair starts with a slower ball, on a length, wide of off. This one stays low as well. Ryan Rickelton looks to push it through the line but misses.
Who will share the new ball? It is going to be Mark Adair.
End Of The Over 1 : 3/0
3 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
R. Hendricks
1 (4)
R. Rickelton
2 (2)
M. Humphreys
1-0-3-0
0.6
0
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
A dot ball to end the over. A length ball, outside off. Reeza Hendricks pushes it into covers but only to find the fielder.
0.5
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Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
Shorter one, angling back into the right-hander. Reeza Hendricks uses the depth of the crease and deals with it.
0.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
Back of a length, on off. Ryan Rickelton swivels and pulls it through square leg for a run.
0.3
1
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
On the pads, Reeza Hendricks flicks it into the leg side for one.
0.2
0
Matthew Humphreys To Reeza Hendricks
An arm ball this time, on a good-length, with some extra bounce. It hits Reeza Hendricks on his thigh pads.
0.1
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ryan Rickelton
This is quicker and flatter, on the pads, sliding down leg. Ryan Rickelton goes back, and flicks it into the leg side. One taken. Ryan Rickelton and South Africa are off the mark.
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Match Info
- Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Weather Clear
- Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
- Result South Africa beat Ireland by 8 wickets
- Player of the Match Ryan Rickelton
- Umpire Aidan Seaver (IRE), Mark Hawthorne (IRE) and Roly Black (IRE)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Ireland 171/8 in 20.0 overs
- 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
- South Africa 150/2 in 15.1 overs
- R Hendricks 16th T20I fifty: 53 runs in 31 balls (5x4) (3x6)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 62 balls between R Rickelton (59) and R Hendricks (34)
- South Africa 100/0 in 10.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 97/0 in 10.0 overs
- Referral 2 (8.3 ovs): IRE against R Hendricks (LBW) Unsuccessful (IRE: 1, SA: 2)
- R Rickelton maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (3x4) (4x6)
- Referral 1 (6.6 ovs): R Hendricks against IRE (Caught) Successful (IRE: 2, SA: 2)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 58/0 in 6.0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between R Rickelton (25) and R Hendricks (21)
- South Africa 50/0 in 5.2 overs
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Adair IRE | 118 | 59.00 |
| Ryan Rickelton SA | 112 | 56.00 |
| Reeza Hendricks SA | 102 | 51.00 |
| Matthew Breetzke SA | 70 | 70.00 |
| Paul Stirling IRE | 54 | 27.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kruger SA | 5 | 7.25 |
| Mark Adair IRE | 5 | 8.08 |
| Graham Hume IRE | 3 | 6.25 |
| Wiaan Mulder SA | 3 | 11.00 |
| Lungi Ngidi SA | 1 | 5.75 |
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