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IRE vs SA, 2024 - T20 Live Commentary
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Innings Break
2nd T20I Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
, Sep 29, 2024
South Africawon the toss and elected to field
% Chance to Win
IRE
SA
Inn Break
Paul Stirling is in for a quick word. He says that it was a good start, and there was talk of building partnerships, which they did, but perhaps a few opportunities were left out there. States that the basics of cricket remain the same: you want the player hitting well to stay, while the other rotates the strike. However, they didn't finish well. The focus was on working through partnerships, and Ross played exceptionally, delivering one of the best knocks in an Irish shirt in a T20I.
For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi and Patrick Kruger were economical and took a wicket each while Wiaan Mulder snapped a couple but was on the expensive side. The Proteas were taken to the cleaners in the first half of the innings but did a commendable job of getting back in the game with a few tidy overs and picking key wickets at the right time.
A solid batting effort from Ireland has helped them post a formidable score of 195 for 6 in their 20 overs. Having asked to bat yet again, their openers did a splendid job and added 137 for the first wicket inside 13 overs. Paul Stirling made a blistering fifty while Ross Adair slammed a terrific ton. The Irish lost their way once the openers were dismissed and did not get the desired finish, just like the first T20I. George Dockrell swung his bat and stuck a few lusty blows to take his side to a brilliant total but they would have got 10-20 more runs after the start they had got with the bat.
End Of The Over 20 : 195/6
8 Runs
- 119.1
- 219.2
- 219.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 119.6
G. Dockrell
20 (13)
F. Hand
4 (5)
L. Williams
4-0-35-1
19.6
1
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
A single to end the innings. Full ball, outside off. Dockrell works it through point. They get a single. A very neat final over from Lizaad Williams. Ireland end under 200. They will be gutted going into the break.
19.5
1
Lizaad Williams To Fionn Hand
BYE! Lizaad Williams nails the yorker here, outside off. Hand looks to tonk it away but it catches the inner half and dies in front of the keeper. Ryan Rickelton fumbles behind the stumps. The batters take a single.
19.4
1
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
Williams dishes a length ball, outside off. Dockrell throws his bat at it, and the ball goes towards deep third off the outer half. One taken.
19.3
2
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
Full ball, around off. Dockrell uses his feet and thumps it past the bowler. Two runs taken. These two are running hard.
19.2
2
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
A length ball, outside off. George Dockrell carves it over point. The batters push hard for the first one and gets the second one in as well. This is what Ireland need.
19.1
1
Lizaad Williams To Fionn Hand
Full ball, angled into the pads. Hand clips it through the gap at mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 19 : 187/6
8 Runs
- W 18.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 418.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
F. Hand
2 (3)
G. Dockrell
14 (9)
P. Kruger
4-0-31-1
18.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Fionn Hand
Slower and fuller, on middle and leg. Hand flicks it towards long on and takes a single.
18.5
1
Patrick Kruger To George Dockrell
George Dockrell pulls this short ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.4
4
Patrick Kruger To George Dockrell
FOUR! A much-needed boundary. Kruger goes full, sliding down leg. Dockrell tickles it down to fine leg for four runs,
18.3
1
Patrick Kruger To Fionn Hand
Full ball, on off. Hand thumps it down the park for one.
18.2
0
Patrick Kruger To Fionn Hand
Short ball, on top of the stumps. Hand looks to free his arms, but gets no bat on it.
18.1
W
Patrick Kruger To Mark Adair OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! This is poor running. Short ball, on middle. Mark Adair whips it towards deep square leg and calls for two runs instantly. Although the throw from Matthew Breetzke from the deep is on the money. Ryan Rickelton grabs it and dislodges the bails to find Adair short of the crease. Fionn Hand walks in at number 8.
End Of The Over 18 : 179/5
3 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- W 17.3
- 117.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
M. Adair
2 (2)
G. Dockrell
9 (7)
L. Ngidi
4-0-23-1
17.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Mark Adair
Good length, on the pads. Mark Adair flicks it into the leg side for one. Ireland haven't scored a boundary since 11 deliveries. Once again, they are losing they way in the death.
17.5
1
Lungi Ngidi To George Dockrell
Slower one, full and outside off. George Dockrell pushes it towards extra covers and hares off for one.
17.4
1
Lungi Ngidi To Mark Adair
Short one, on off. Adair pulls it into mid-wicket for one.
17.3
W
Lungi Ngidi To Neil Rock OUT!
OUT! CLEANED UP! Lungi Ngidi is a happy man here, as he finally gets himself in the wicket's column. Slower ball, full and on middle, angling in as well. Neil Rock backs away and tries to hit it through the line but ends up playing the wrong line here. The ball sneaks through and disturbs the furniture behind. Mark Adair walks in at number 7.
17.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Neil Rock
Lungi Ngidi rolls his finger over this one, pitches it full, on the fifth stump line. Rock steps outside the crease and tries to smack it through the line but misses.
17.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Neil Rock
Slower one, on a length, outside off. Rock tries to chase it but misses.
End Of The Over 17 : 176/4
13 Runs
- 116.1
- 1 WD 16.2
- 7 NB 16.2
- 116.2
- 116.3
- W 16.4
- 1 WD 16.5
- W 16.5
- 116.6
N. Rock
1 (1)
G. Dockrell
8 (6)
W. Mulder
4-0-51-2
16.6
1
Wiaan Mulder To Neil Rock
Neil Rock gets off the mark instantly. It is a length ball, outside off. Rock slaps it through point for a single.
Neil Rock comes out to bat now.
16.5
W
Wiaan Mulder To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ireland are losing wickets in cluster now. Curtis Campher has to depart on a golden duck. It is full, angled into the pads, but with no pace on it. Curtis Campher tries to smoke it away but mistimes it towards long on. Tristan Stubbs there settles under it and takes a sharp catch.
16.5
wd
Wiaan Mulder To Curtis Campher
WIDE! Slower ball, full, sliding down leg. Curtis Campher misses it. Wide called.
16.4
W
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! It does not matter, as Wiaan Mulder gets the big fish here. Ross Adair walks back after a well made century. It is a good-length ball, around off. Ross Adair hoicks it across the line and hits it towards deep mid-wicket, but does not get the power on it. Matthew Breetzke takes it cleanly in the deep. Curtis Campher is the new man in.
16.3
1
Wiaan Mulder To George Dockrell
Another one bites the dust, as George Dockrell has to walk back on a low score. WAIT! The umpire isn't convinced with the catch and takes it upstairs. Mulder serves is short, on off, moving in a bit. George Dockrell stands tall, and heaves it across the line. The ball flies towards deep square leg. Bjorn Fortuin runs in from the deep, slides in front of him, gets both hands under the ball, but the momentum, takes it low and cross to the field. It brushes the turf, and the final decision is a NOT OUT. One taken.
16.2
1
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
HUNDRED FOR ADAIR! He was sensational in the first game as well, and has picked things up from where he left off in this one. Length ball, around off. Ross Adair pushes it out and takes a single.
16.2
nb
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
NO BALL AND SIX! Ross Adair moves to 99 now. Wiaan Mulder serves a full toss, on off. Ross Adair comes down the wicket, and bludgeons it over the deep square leg fence. This is high and goes way into the stands. The umpire signals a no ball for height. FREE HIT coming up.
16.2
wd
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
WIDE! Slower bouncer this time, but it bounces over the batter's head. The umpire signals a wide.
16.1
1
Wiaan Mulder To George Dockrell
Short one, outside off, with no pace on it. Dockrell pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 163/2
7 Runs
- W 15.1
- 215.2
- 115.3
- 115.4
- 215.5
- 115.6
G. Dockrell
6 (4)
R. Adair
93 (55)
L. Williams
3-0-27-1
15.6
1
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
Good length, outside off. George Dockrell stays back and cuts it hard towards deep point. One taken.
15.5
2
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
Back of a length, on off. George Dockrell mistimes his pull towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
15.4
1
Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
Pitched up, outside off. Adair thumps it down to long off for a run.
15.3
1
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
Good length, around middle. George Dockrell makes some room and taps it to covers for one.
15.2
2
Lizaad Williams To George Dockrell
Full length, outside off. Dockrell drives it through covers for two runs.
George Dockrell comes out to bat now.
15.1
W
Lizaad Williams To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Lizaad Williams comes back into the attack and makes an instant impact. It is a length ball, that lands outside off. The ball nips in a touch. Harry Tector is caught inside the crease. He looks to flick it away but ends up playing all around it. Eventually the ball sneaks through the gap at rattles the stumps.
End Of The Over 15 : 156/1
6 Runs
- 114.1
- 214.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
H. Tector
5 (6)
R. Adair
92 (54)
P. Kruger
3-0-23-1
14.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Harry Tector
A length ball, around middle. Tector tucks it towards fine leg. One taken.
14.5
0
Patrick Kruger To Harry Tector
Length ball, around off, defended out solidly.
14.4
1
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
It is fuller, tailing into the pads. Adair gets an inside edge on to the pads. They take a single.
14.3
1
Patrick Kruger To Harry Tector
Harry Tector now pulls this short ball to deep square leg for one.
14.2
2
Patrick Kruger To Harry Tector
Full ball, angled in around middle. Tector lofts it over mid off. They take two runs.
14.1
1
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Slower and shorter, on off. Adair mishits it to the right of the bowler. They take a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 150/1
13 Runs
- 613.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 413.5
- 113.6
R. Adair
90 (52)
H. Tector
1 (2)
W. Mulder
3-0-38-0
13.6
1
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
Full again, on off. Adair hits it over the bowler's head. The fielder at long off cut it out for just a single.
13.5
4
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
FOUR! Nicely played. It is pitched up, outside off. Adair stands tall and lofts it over covers for a fine boundary.
13.4
1
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
On the pads, tucked into the leg side by Tector for one.
13.3
0
Wiaan Mulder To Harry Tector
This is full, around off. Tector stabs it into the off side. Adair ventures out looking for a single, but he was sent back just in time to avoid any mishap.
13.2
1
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
LANDS SHORT! Ross Adair riding on his luck here. It is a good-length ball, on off. Ross Adair swings hard across the line, but it catches the thick outside edge and lobs up towards point. Ryan Rickelton tries to rush in, but even a dive could not get him there in time.
13.1
6
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
SIX! Is it dropped? Wiaan Mulder dishes it full, wide of off. Ross Adair extends his arms and slashes it hard. The ball lobs up towards deep point. Lizaad Williams rushes to his left in the deep, gets two hands on it, but the ball spills out of his palms and lands past the ropes. A chance goes abegging here for the Proteas.
Harry Tector comes in at number 3.
End Of The Over 13 : 137/1
6 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 212.3
- 112.4
- 112.5
- W 12.6
P. Stirling
52 (31)
R. Adair
78 (48)
P. Kruger
2-0-17-1
12.6
W
Patrick Kruger To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Patrick Kruger outsmarts Paul Stirling with a slower one here and gets rid of him. Patrick Kruger dishes a bouncer, but with no-pace on the delivery. Paul Stirling stays behind, throws his bat at it, but only manages to get a thick outside edge. Ryan Rickelton takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. South Africa have finally got the breakthrough, and they will look to build on it now.
12.5
1
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Patrick Kruger follows the batter outside leg with a full ball. Ross Adair flicks it through mid on. One taken.
12.4
1
Patrick Kruger To Paul Stirling
Paul Stirling knocks this length ball into the off side for one.
12.3
2
Patrick Kruger To Paul Stirling
FIFTY FOR THE SKIPPER! A really great knock from Paul Stirling. Ireland missed this in the first game. This is his first half-ton after 20 T20I games as well. He has broken the curse. Short ball, on off. Paul Stirling pulls it through the gap at mid-wicket. They take two runs.
12.2
1
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Back of a length, outside off. Adair shuffles and pulls it over backward square leg. It meets the fielder on a bounce. The batters take a single.
12.1
1
Patrick Kruger To Paul Stirling
Patrick Kruger now start with a length ball, around off. This one holds in the surface a bit. Paul Stirling waits for it and dabs it towards deep third. One taken. He moves to 49.
End Of The Over 12 : 131/0
7 Runs
- 111.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 411.4
- 111.5
- 111.6
P. Stirling
48 (27)
R. Adair
76 (46)
L. Ngidi
3-0-20-0
11.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Paul Stirling
Slower ball, full and outside off. Paul Stirling opens the face and guides it towards point. One run taken. It has been a solid batting performance from Ireland. If they finish under 200, it will be very disappointing for them.
11.5
1
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Full ball, tailing into the right-hander. Ross Adair digs it into the leg side and crosses.
11.4
4
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
FOUR! Up and over. Lungi Ngidi overpitches this time, and he sprays it wide of off as he sees the batter charge down the wicket. Ross Adair somehow manages to get to the ball, and slices it over covers for four runs.
11.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Pace-on this time, Ngidi dishes it full, on the fifth stump line. Ross Adair winds up and looks to go downtown but fails to get any bat on it.
11.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Touch shorter, but hardly any pace on offer. Adair only manages to push it into the off side.
11.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Paul Stirling
It is a slower ball, full and outside off. Paul Stirling dabs it through backward point for one.
Change. Lungi Ngidi is back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 11 : 124/0
14 Runs
- 010.1
- 610.2
- 010.3
- 610.4
- 010.5
- 210.6
R. Adair
71 (42)
P. Stirling
46 (25)
N. Peter
2-0-29-0
10.6
2
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
It is angling in, around middle and leg. Ross Adair uses his feet and flicks towards deep mid-wicket. It lands short of the fielder who is charging in from the deep. They collect a brace.
10.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
Around off, blocked out solidly.
10.4
6
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
SIX! This one is flying. What a hit. Peter overpitches this time, but get no spin, as Adair is quick to get on to this. He gets under this one and smokes it over the long on fence.
10.3
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
CLOSE! Goes past the leg pole here. It is a googly, that lands around middle and spins past the leg stump. Adair tries to tonk it away but gets no bat on it.
10.2
6
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
SIX! BANG! Ross Adair gets a hold of this one. It is tossed up, full and on off. Ross Adair gets low and dispatches it over the long on fence for a maximum.
10.1
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
Flatter one, outside off. Adair goes back and chops it towards point.
Time for Drinks! Ireland are off to a rollicking start as their openers have added an unbeaten 110 runs in 10 overs. Ross Adair has got to his fifty while Paul Stirling is nearing his milestone. South Africa needs to get rid of this partnership quickly or else they will have a daunting score to chase.
End Of The Over 10 : 110/0
12 Runs
- 1 LB 9.1
- 19.2
- 29.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 49.6
P. Stirling
46 (25)
R. Adair
57 (36)
W. Mulder
2-0-25-0
9.6
4
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Good attempt though by the fielder in the deep! Short and wide, Paul Sterling slashes it over backward point. The fielder dives to his left but fails to stop it as the ball races away.
9.5
4
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, just outside off, Paul Sterling picks it well and creams it past extra covers for a boundary!
9.4
0
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
Length, outside off, Paul Sterling looks to slap it but misses.
9.3
2
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
A low full toss, outside off, Paul Sterling slashes it through point. The fielder in the deep makes a full stretched dive to his right and stops it. Just two runs!
9.2
1
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
Too full, outside off, Ross Adair taps it to point for one.
9.1
lb
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
Lands it outside off, Paul Sterling looks to flick it but the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 9 : 98/0
13 Runs
- 1 LB 8.1
- 08.2
- 68.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 68.6
R. Adair
56 (35)
P. Stirling
36 (20)
B. Fortuin
2-0-24-0
8.6
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
SIX! Ross Adair is creating problems here for South Africa! Lands it on off, Ross Adair moves forward and lifts it magnificently over long off for a biggie.
8.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
Full, outside off, Ross Adair taps it to the cover fielder.
8.4
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
Quicker, on middle, Ross Adair blocks it back.
8.3
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
SIX! Fifty up for Ross Adair and what a way to get it! Short, on middle, Ross Adair gets low and slogs it elegantly over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
8.2
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
Short and wide, Ross Adair cuts it to the point fielder.
8.1
lb
Bjorn Fortuin To Paul Stirling
Lands it down leg, Paul Sterling looks to flick it but the ball clips his pads and rolls towards short fine. They cross.
End Of The Over 8 : 85/0
11 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 67.4
- 1 WD 7.5
- 07.5
- 27.6
R. Adair
44 (30)
P. Stirling
36 (19)
P. Kruger
1-0-11-0
7.6
2
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Full, outside off, Ross Adair reaches out to it and steers it over covers for a brace.
7.5
0
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Length, down leg, Ross Adair looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.
7.5
wd
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Wide! Too full, way outside off, Ross Adair leaves.
7.4
6
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
SIX! That has gone miles! Short, on middle, Ross Adair is severe on it. He picks it well and plunders it over the deep mid-wicket fence.
7.3
0
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
A yorker, right into the blockhole, Ross Adair digs it back to the bowler.
7.2
1
Patrick Kruger To Paul Stirling
Too full, outside off, Paul Stirling reaches out to it and steers it past point for one more.
7.1
1
Patrick Kruger To Ross Adair
Back of a length, on middle, Ross Adair rocks back and tugs it to deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 74/0
15 Runs
- 26.1
- 46.2
- 66.3
- 06.4
- 26.5
- 16.6
R. Adair
35 (25)
P. Stirling
35 (18)
N. Peter
1-0-15-0
6.6
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
Shorter again, on middle, Ross Adair hangs back and nudges it towards mid-wicket for one.
6.5
2
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
Quicker, shorter, on leg, Ross Adair helps it fine for a brace.
6.4
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
Quicker one, just outside off, Ross Adair looks to slap it but gets beaten. That just missed the off pole!
6.3
6
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
SIX! In the slot and that has been dismissed! Lands it on middle, Ross Adair dances down the wicket and lofts it magnificently over long on for a biggie.
6.2
4
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
FOUR! Well timed stroke! Short and wide, Ross Adair reads the length early and slaps it past point for a boundary.
6.1
2
Nqabayomzi Peter To Ross Adair
Streaky! Lands it outside off, with some turn, Ross Adair looks to punch it but edges it to third man for a brace.
End Of The Over 6 : 59/0
13 Runs
- 1 WD 5.1
- 15.1
- 15.2
- 2 NB 5.3
- 45.3
- 05.4
- 45.5
- 05.6
P. Stirling
35 (18)
R. Adair
20 (19)
L. Williams
2-0-20-0
5.6
0
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Length, on middle and leg, Paul Stirling tucks it to the square leg fielder.
5.5
4
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Shot! Short and down leg, Paul Stirling swivels and pulls it magnificently over short fine for a boundary.
5.4
0
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Length, angling in, Paul Sterling eases it to the cover fielder.
5.3
4
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Well played! Made the most of the free hit. Too full, on off, Paul Sterling opens the face of the bat and steers it through point for a boundary.
Lizaad Williams has overstepped and the celebrations turn into agony from the pacer. Ross Adair gets a lifeline.
5.3
nb
Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
NO BALL! Bowls it short, angling in. Ross Adair miscues the pull to Kruger at the deep mid-wicket boundary who takes a sharp catch but the replays show that Williams has overstepped. No ball signaled. Free hit coming up.
5.2
1
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Full on the pad, clipped through mid-wicket for a single.
5.1
1
Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
Full and at the stumps. Drilled to long-on for one.
5.1
wd
Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
WIDE! Full and angling down the leg. Ross Adair plays and misses. Wide signaled.
End Of The Over 5 : 46/0
7 Runs
- 1 WD 4.1
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 44.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
R. Adair
18 (17)
P. Stirling
26 (13)
L. Ngidi
2-0-13-0
4.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Back of a length, angling in. Ross Adair knocks it toward long-on for one.
4.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Pitched full, on off. Ross Adair drills it toward mid-off and looks to take the run. Stirling is half way down but the poor throw from Markram allows him to get back.
4.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Slower and fuller outside off. Ross Adair plays and misses.
4.3
4
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
FOUR! UP AND OVER! Pitched full on the middle and leg. Ross Adair lifts it over the man at mid on for a boundary.
4.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Dipping slower ball on the leg pole. Ross Adair is late to bring his bat down and gets stuck on the pad. Appeal but this was going down.
4.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Paul Stirling
Slower length ball, on off. Paul Stirling waits and taps it past point for one.
4.1
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Paul Stirling
WIDE! Full and sliding down the leg. Stirling flicks at it but misses. The keeper does well to dive to his left and stop it. Wide signaled by the umpire.
End Of The Over 4 : 39/0
12 Runs
- 03.1
- 13.2
- 43.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 63.6
R. Adair
13 (12)
P. Stirling
25 (12)
B. Fortuin
1-0-12-0
3.6
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Tosses it on the middle and leg. Adair skips down and lofts it over the long-on fence for half a dozen. Massive hit that.
3.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
Fired in at the stumps. Ross Adair bunts it back at the bowler.
3.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Paul Stirling
Full on the middle and leg. Eased to long-on for one.
3.3
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Paul Stirling
FOUR! BANG! Short and wide outside off. Paul Stirling makes room and slaps it through point for a boundary.
3.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
Fired on the middle and leg. Ross Adair works it through mid-wicket for one.
3.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Ross Adair
Flatter, around off. Knocked into covers.
Bjorn Fortuin comes on now.
End Of The Over 3 : 27/0
14 Runs
- 62.1
- 42.2
- 22.3
- 12.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
R. Adair
6 (8)
P. Stirling
20 (10)
W. Mulder
1-0-14-0
2.6
1
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
Pitched full and follows the batter outside leg. Ross Adair bunts it to cover-point for a single.
2.5
0
Wiaan Mulder To Ross Adair
Length, angling down the leg. Clips the pad of Ross Adair on the way to the keeper as he misses the flick.
2.4
1
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
Back of a length on off. Paul Stirling hops and taps it toward point for a single.
2.3
2
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
Full again and a hint of away swing around off. Driven toward deep backward point region for a brace.
2.2
4
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
FOUR! CREAMED! Pitched full, outside off. Stirling leans forward and drives it elegantly through covers for a sublime boundary.
2.1
6
Wiaan Mulder To Paul Stirling
SIX! WHAT A SHOT! Pitched full, outside off. Paul Stirling reaches for it and slams it over the deep point fence for half a dozen.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/0
7 Runs
- 11.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 41.5
- 11.6
P. Stirling
7 (6)
R. Adair
5 (6)
L. Williams
1-0-7-0
1.6
1
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Full on the pad, clipped toward deep square leg for one.
1.5
4
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Excellent Timing! On a fullish length, around off. Paul Stirling opens the bat's face and times it through the point region. It races away to the ropes.
1.4
0
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Back of a length nipping into the right-hander. Stirling pulls at it early and gets the inside edge of the bat onto the body.
1.3
0
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Full-length delivery on the leg. Paul Stirling bunts it to mid-on.
1.2
1
Lizaad Williams To Ross Adair
Short ball, angled into the body. Ross Adair miscues the pull toward deep backward square leg for one.
1.1
1
Lizaad Williams To Paul Stirling
Back of a length, outside off. Paul Stirling punches it past the point fielder for a single.
Lizaad Williams will share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 1 WD 0.4
- 40.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
R. Adair
4 (5)
P. Stirling
1 (1)
L. Ngidi
1-0-6-0
0.6
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Good length delivery again, on off. Ross Adair keeps it out.
0.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
On a length, angled in on off. Ross Adair blocks from the crease.
0.4
4
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
FOUR! BANG! Pitched full, in the slot. Ross Adair drills it through the mid-off region for a cracking boundary.
0.4
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
WIDE! Slower length ball, wide outside the tramline. Left alone by Ross Adair. Wide signaled.
0.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Pitched full, outside off. Ross Adair skips down the pitch, heaves and misses.
0.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Ross Adair
Short of a length, wide outside off. Ross Adair slashes hard and misses.
0.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Paul Stirling
Pitched full and a hint of away swing, around off. Paul Stirling drives it uppishly toward backward point for a single.
All in readiness now as the teams and the umpires make their way out to the ground. Paul Stirling and Ross Adair to open for Ireland. Lungi Ngidi has the ball in hand. We are moments away from the live action.
Paul Stirling says that they need to do better than game one and bat better. Adds he is happy with the youngster’s performance and needs to do a better job with the ball. Ends by adding the change with Graham Hume coming in for Craig Young.
Aiden Markram, the South African skipper says that they will bowl first. Adds that he expects the surface the play similar to the first game. Shares that they want to do better in the powerplay with the ball and set the tone. He Mentions Ryan Rickelton as a big positive and he is glad for him to get the runs and hoping for him to carry on. Ends by adding the One change, Ngidi in for Baartman.
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, Lungi Ngidi ( in place of Ottneil Baartman)
Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling(C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock(WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Ben White, Graham Hume (in place of Craig Young)
TOSS UPDATE - South Africa have won the toss and opted to BOWL.
On the flip side, South Africa did not have the best of starts with the ball but they did well to close the innings on a high. Patrick Kruger starred with four wickets while Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks slammed impressive fifties at the top of the order to make the chase simple. They failed to close the game but set a good platform for Markram and Breetzke to finish the formalities. So, can Ireland script a comeback or will South Africa prove to be strong for their opposition? Let’s find out. Toss and team news coming shortly.
Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of the second and final T20I of the series between Ireland and South Africa from the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Proteas started the series with a fine win and will hope to make it 2-0 while Ireland will want to put in a better effort and square the series. In game one, Ireland were asked to bat first and they posted 171 for 8 on the back of runs from Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, and George Dockrell. Paul Stirling-led side were well on course to breach the 200-run mark with a couple of quiet overs at the backend that did not allow them to finish well. With the ball, the Irish bowlers had no answer to the hitting from the Proteas opening duo. They did pick a couple of wickets but the opposition got home with more than two overs to spare.
...MATCHDAY...
Ireland face a quick turnaround as they gear up for the second and final T20I of the series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Proteas established their dominance in the series opener, securing an unassailable lead. Aiden Markram and his team will be keen to replicate that performance and complete a clean sweep, while Ireland will look to level the series and carry some momentum into the upcoming three-match ODI series. In the first T20I, after being asked to bat, Ireland got off to a promising start but faltered as they lost wickets at regular intervals. This prevented them from building any real momentum during the middle overs and they couldn't finish strongly. Despite that, they posted a competitive total, but their bowling efforts fell short. In pursuit of 172, South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks took full advantage of Ireland’s indiscipline with the ball, putting the game out of reach. The Proteas chased down the target in just 17.4 overs, marking the highest successful run chase in T20Is at this venue. Ireland's top order, featuring Ross Adair, Harry Tector, and captain Paul Stirling, failed to make a significant impact in the first game and will need to step up. Curtis Campher and Neil Rock showed promise and will have to ensure that once they get in, they capitalize on it. With the ball, Ireland’s bowlers struggled to back their batters, placing the onus on Mark Adair and Craig Young in the pace department. While Matthew Breetzke was tidy, Ben White will need to tighten up after a wayward performance. For South Africa, it was a collective bowling effort, with Patrick Kruger shining with a four-wicket haul. Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi missed out on the last game and could feature to get some game time ahead of the ODI series. Ireland, on the other hand, will be hoping for the return of Lorcan Tucker, who missed the first T20I due to injury, as his presence would bolster the batting lineup. With Ireland eager to make amends and South Africa aiming for a sweep, this promises to be an exciting encounter. Who are you rooting for?
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Match Info
- Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Weather Clear
- Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Jonathan Kennedy (IRE), Roly Black (IRE) and Mark Hawthorne (IRE)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- R Adair maiden T20I fifty: 100 runs in 57 balls (5x4) (9x6)
- Ireland 150/1 in 14.0 overs
- P Stirling 24th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 29 balls (7x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: Ireland 110/0 in 10.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 58 balls between P Stirling (36) and R Adair (57)
- Ireland 100/0 in 9.2 overs
- R Adair 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (3x4) (4x6)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 59/0 in 6.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 33 balls between P Stirling (27) and R Adair (20)
- Ireland 51/0 in 5.3 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Adair IRE | 110 | 55.00 |
| Ryan Rickelton SA | 76 | 76.00 |
| Paul Stirling IRE | 54 | 27.00 |
| Reeza Hendricks SA | 51 | 51.00 |
| Curtis Campher IRE | 49 | 49.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kruger SA | 5 | 7.14 |
| Bjorn Fortuin SA | 1 | 8.66 |
| Lizaad Williams SA | 1 | 9.48 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter SA | 1 | 9.80 |
| Wiaan Mulder SA | 1 | 10.60 |
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