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Ireland vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Match Summary

IRE vs SA, 2024 - T20 Summary

Ireland vs South Africa Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi , Sep 29, 2024
Ireland Ireland
195/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
185/9 (20.0/20)
Ireland beat South Africa by 10 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Ross Adair
    100(58)
  • Player of the Series
    Ross Adair
IRE 195/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117347-ross-adair-playerprofile>Ross Adair</a>
Ross Adair
100 (58)
  • 5x4s
  • 9x6s
  • 172.41SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1080-paul-stirling-playerprofile>Paul Stirling</a>
Paul Stirling
52 (31)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 167.74SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wiaan Mulder
ECON 12.75
4
OVERS
51/2
R/W
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/1
R/W
SA 185/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/42334-reeza-raphael-hendricks-playerprofile>Reeza Hendricks</a>
Reeza Hendricks
51 (32)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 159.37SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117231-matthew-breetzke-playerprofile>Matthew Breetzke</a>
Matthew Breetzke
51 (41)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 124.39SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mark Adair
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/4
R/W
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Right then, thank you for joining us for this thrilling match. Both the skipper's come together and lift the trophy as this T20I series ends in a draw. Although, we shall be back on October 2, 2024, when these two side will go up against each other in a 3-match ODI series. The first ball will be at 11.30 am GMT, but you'll know that you can join us early for the build-up. So, Stay tuned for more exciting cricket action, and until next time, take care and keep cheering!
Paul Stirling, the winning captain is in for a chat. He says that at the halfway mark, the team felt they were 15-20 runs short, as the opposition bowlers applied pressure, leaving them slightly under-par. With less dew on the pitch, however, they managed to pull through and secure the win. Explaining why wickets fell in clusters, it was noted that spending time at the crease was crucial to understanding the pace of the wicket, which ultimately won them the game. With new batters coming in, there was always a chance for a breakthrough. The team was absolutely delighted with the victory, acknowledging that it could have gone either way. Ends by saying that he is over the moon with the result, hoping to carry the momentum into the ODIs.
ROSS ADAIR IS ALSO THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES. He starts by saying that Balbirnie is a significant absence for the squad, but knew that if he stayed at the crease long enough, things could get easier. He expressed hope for Andy Balbirnie’s return soon but was determined to make an impact in this game. Reflecting on his performance, he says that the satisfaction of succeeding, especially with the strong South African is a delightful feeling. Having previously played rugby before switching to cricket after a couple of hip surgeries, he mentioned it felt rewarding to shine on the cricket field.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa starts by saying that there were small moments with both bat and ball, which they missed on. Adds that each guy will have certain areas to improve at, mentions that they will try to improve the game individually. States that losing wickets at the death, did not help their cause at all.
Ross Adair wins the Player of the Match award for his outstanding knock of a century off 58 balls. He says that he wanted to put his mark and get a good score. Adds that he is pleased to get the hundred and the knock is very satisfying.
Stay tuned for the presentation...
Earlier in the innings, we saw Ireland gets off to a flier, but just like the first match, they once again faltered in the death overs, and to their disappointment they could not get over the 200-run mark which was easy to breach with the way Ross Adair and Paul Stirling got going. The former even recorded his ton, but in the end it is the win that matters the most. Paul Stirling will be elated with the way his bowler's came back in the game.
With 23 runs required off the final two overs, South Africa's hopes rested on Breetzke, but his dismissal in the penultimate over left them in a precarious position. Ireland’s bowlers and fielders held their nerve in the closing stages, executing perfect death bowling and sharp fielding to stifle any late resurgence. In the end, Ireland’s spirited fightback ensured they defended the total, leveling the series and denying South Africa a clean sweep.
Just as it seemed South Africa had the game under control, Ireland’s bowlers turned the tide. The Irish attack, which had been kept at bay in the first half, suddenly came to life, striking at regular intervals to stall the Proteas’ progress. Matthew Breetzke, though composed, found himself running out of partners as Markram, Stubbs, and Mulder fell cheaply, all failing to get into double figures. Despite South Africa's early dominance, the pressure began to mount as wickets tumbled.
South Africa’s chase of 196 was always going to be a formidable task, but they began with confidence, thanks to Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton, who provided a solid platform. Rickelton was the aggressor early on, making his intentions clear with a flurry of boundaries before falling in the final over of the Powerplay. His departure, however, did little to disrupt South Africa's rhythm, as Matthew Breetzke stepped in to support Reeza Hendricks. The latter timed his knock perfectly, converting his promising start into a well-constructed half-century. By the halfway mark, the Proteas looked well on course, sitting comfortably at 88 for 1.
What a game this one turned out to be. There was a time when we all though South Africa might cruise towards victory, but Ireland fought back till the very end and made solid comeback to level the series. Unfortunately, we won't be getting a series-decider in this one. Ireland walk out of the series with their heads held high.
Over 20 : 185/9
7 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 419.2
  • W 19.3
  • W 19.4
  • 219.5
  • 119.6
L. Ngidi
3 (2)
B. Fortuin
0 (0)
G. Hume
4-0-25-3
19.6
1
Graham Hume To Lungi Ngidi
A historic win for Ireland! They have beaten South Africa for the first time in T20Is and leveled the series 1-1. Back of a length on off. Lungi Ngidi forces it to long-off for a single. Ireland win by 10 runs.
19.5
2
Graham Hume To Lungi Ngidi
Two runs! A low full toss, outside off. Ngidi drags it towards deep backward point. They collect a brace.
Lungi Ngidi is the last batter for South Africa. He will face the hat-trick ball.
19.4
W
Graham Hume To Lizaad Williams OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Hume has his third! Bowls it short, around off. Lizaad Williams looks to slap this but gets the outside edge that flies toward short third where Matthew Humphreys accepts a dolly.
Lizaad Williams is the new batter.
19.3
W
Graham Hume To Patrick Kruger OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Graham Hume gets the last recognized batter and this should be the game for Ireland. Full and angling into the middle stump line. Patrick Kruger gets too far across for the scoop and misses it completely. The ball crashes into the stumps and the hopes of South Africa are all but gone now.
19.2
4
Graham Hume To Patrick Kruger
FOUR! Streaky but Patrick Kruger will take it. Full and wide outside off. Kruger throws his hands to it and gets the outside edge and flies over short third and into the boundary.
19.1
0
Graham Hume To Patrick Kruger
A terrific start to the over! Yorker length delivery, well outside off. Patrick Kruger gets across, swings, and misses.
Bjorn Fortuin is in at 9 for South Africa. Graham Hume has the responsibility to defend this score. Can he do it? Let's find out.
Over 19 : 178/7
5 Runs
  • W 18.1
  • 118.2
  • W 18.3
  • 218.4
  • 218.5
  • W 18.6
N. Peter
4 (3)
P. Kruger
1 (1)
M. Adair
4-0-31-4
18.6
W
Mark Adair To Nqabayomzi Peter OUT!
OUT! STUNNING CATCH! Mark Adair gets his third wicket of the over and might be a game-changer! Slower length ball, outside off. Peter reaches for it and slaps it toward the extra cover region. Paul Stirling goes to his left and plucks it out of thin air. South Africa lose another. 18 needed off the final over.
18.5
2
Mark Adair To Nqabayomzi Peter
Short of a length, angled into the body. Peter swivels and pulls it to long-leg for two more.
18.4
2
Mark Adair To Nqabayomzi Peter
Back of a length, angling into the middle and leg. Peter pulls it toward deep square leg for a couple.
Nqabayomzi Peter is in at 8.
18.3
W
Mark Adair To Matthew Breetzke OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Mark Adair gets his third and it's the big fish Matthew Breetzke. Slower back of a length delivery, on off. Matthew Breetzke hangs back and pulls it flat to the throat of Harry Tector at the long-on boundary who takes it with ease. The half-centurian fails to take his side past the finish line. South Africa are six down.
18.2
1
Mark Adair To Patrick Kruger
Slower and fuller at the stumps. Kruger works it through mid-wicket for a single.
Patrick Kruger is in next.
18.1
W
Mark Adair To Wiaan Mulder OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Mark Adair gets the key breakthrough! Slower bumper, banged into the surface on the off-stump line. Wiaan Mulder comes down the track to swat it across the line but ends up getting a top edge to the short leg region. Mark Adair runs around and takes it with ease off his bowling. South Africa lose their fifth.
Over 18 : 173/4
5 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 1 NB 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 017.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
M. Breetzke
51 (40)
W. Mulder
8 (4)
G. Hume
3-0-18-1
17.6
0
Graham Hume To Matthew Breetzke
Persists on the full and wide line outside off to Matthew Breetzke who swings hard for the drive but fails to connect. Just 5 runs off the over. 23 needed off 12 balls now.
17.5
1
Graham Hume To Wiaan Mulder
Yorker length delivery, angled in, just outside off. Mulder skips down the pitch to hack it across the line but gets an inside edge onto the pad that further rolls toward point for one.
Full Commentary
20 OV
7 Runs
G. Hume to P. Kruger L. Williams L. Ngidi
  • 019.1
  • 419.2
  • W 19.3
  • W 19.4
  • 219.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
5 Runs
M. Adair to W. Mulder P. Kruger M. Breetzke N. Peter
  • W 18.1
  • 118.2
  • W 18.3
  • 218.4
  • 218.5
  • W 18.6
18 OV
5 Runs
G. Hume to M. Breetzke W. Mulder
  • 017.1
  • 1 NB 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 017.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
11 Runs
C. Campher to M. Breetzke W. Mulder
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
14 Runs
M. Adair to T. Stubbs M. Breetzke
  • 115.1
  • 415.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 215.5
  • 1 WD 15.6
  • W 15.6
15 OV
11 Runs
B. White to M. Breetzke T. Stubbs
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 1 WD 14.5
  • 114.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
4 Runs
M. Humphreys to A. Markram M. Breetzke T. Stubbs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • W 13.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
14 Runs
B. White to M. Breetzke R. Hendricks A. Markram
  • 612.1
  • 112.2
  • W 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 612.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
17 Runs
F. Hand to R. Hendricks M. Breetzke
  • 1 WD 11.1
  • 1 WD 11.1
  • 1 WD 11.1
  • 411.1
  • 411.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
9 Runs
M. Humphreys to R. Hendricks M. Breetzke
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
8 Runs
C. Campher to M. Breetzke R. Hendricks
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
11 Runs
B. White to M. Breetzke R. Hendricks
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
7 Runs
M. Humphreys to M. Breetzke R. Hendricks
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
9 Runs
B. White to M. Breetzke R. Hendricks
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
4 Runs
G. Hume to R. Hendricks R. Rickelton M. Breetzke
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • W 5.3
  • 15.4
  • 25.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
18 Runs
F. Hand to R. Rickelton
  • 64.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 04.5
  • 24.6
4 OV
10 Runs
M. Adair to R. Hendricks R. Rickelton
  • 13.1
  • 63.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
9 Runs
G. Hume to R. Rickelton
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 1 WD 2.3
  • 62.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 22.6
2 OV
10 Runs
M. Humphreys to R. Hendricks R. Rickelton
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
2 Runs
M. Adair to R. Rickelton R. Hendricks
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Ireland beat South Africa by 10 runs
  • Player of the Match Ross Adair
  • Player of the Series Ross Adair
  • Umpire Jonathan Kennedy (IRE), Roly Black (IRE) and Mark Hawthorne (IRE)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 195/6 in 20.0 overs
  • R Adair maiden T20I hundred: 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
  • M Breetzke maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • South Africa 150/3 in 15.3 overs
  • R Hendricks 17th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 31 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between R Hendricks (25) and R Breetzke (22)
  • South Africa 100/1 in 11.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 88/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 53/1 in 6.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between R Rickelton (36) and R Hendricks (13)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 5.2 overs
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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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