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Ireland vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Match Summary

IRE vs SA, 2021 - T20 Summary

Ireland vs South Africa Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast , Jul 22, 2021
Ireland Ireland
117 (19.3/20)
South Africa South Africa
159/7 (20.0/20)
South Africa beat Ireland by 42 runs
  • Player of the Match
    David Miller
    75(44)
SA 159/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1274-david-miller-playerprofile>David Miller</a>
David Miller
75 (44)
  • 4x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 170.45SR
<a href=/cricket/players/108505-willem-mulder-playerprofile>Wiaan Mulder</a>
Wiaan Mulder
36 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 138.46SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Paul Stirling
ECON 4
3
OVERS
12/2
R/W
Bowler
Mark Adair
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/2
R/W
IRE 117/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Shane Getkate
Shane Getkate
24 (18)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 133.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1355-george-dockrell-playerprofile>George Dockrell</a>
George Dockrell
20 (20)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi
ECON 3.50
4
OVERS
14/3
R/W
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Right then, that's a wrap to this one-sided game! South Africa have taken an unsurpassable lead in the 3-match series and would be aiming for a clean sweep now. Can Ireland stop them from achieving it? The third T20I is on Saturday, 24th July 2021 and the first ball will be at 4 pm local (3 pm GMT). But you can join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!
Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa, says that the way they started a lot of people would have written them off. Praises David Miller for his knock and taking them to a respectable total. Adds that the pitch had something in it for the bowlers and they have the bowlers to defend any total. Tells that they knew something brilliant was coming from Miller and it's good for their middle order. Regarding the three players who came in the XI for this match and performed, Temba replies that all of them have been waiting for the opportunity and they are raring to go. States that there is massive potential in a lot of guys in their squad.
THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH IS DAVID MILLER! Says that it was nice to contribute and it's a great win for the boys. Tells that wickets falling up front never helps. Adds that Wiaan Mulder batted brilliantly and showed his usefulness with the bat. Feels it was a good rebuild and then a great finish. Mentions that the bowling has been phenomenal and adds that the guys are coming through beautifully. Tells that they are building nicely and going game by game and the T20 World Cup is in a few months, so really exciting times ahead.
Andy Balbirnie, the captain of Ireland, is visibly disappointed. Says that he is disappointed with the batting but they bowled and fielded really well. Feels that they didn't apply themselves with the bat. Adds that Simi Singh was brilliant and it's a batting thing that they need to address and bounce back on Saturday. Wants to put up a few good performances before the T20 World Cup.
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Earlier in the match, Ireland turned on the heat with the ball and pegged South Africa back very early in the match. At 58/5, they had the touring team on the mat but failed to land the knockout punch as David Miller was dropped on the score of 19. That moment proved to be costly as Miller went hammer and tongs in the death overs and powered South Africa to 159/7. Eventually, his efforts proved to be the decisive factor as South Africa crossed the line quite comfortably.
South Africa's bowling was once again brilliant as they mostly maintained accurate lines and bowled according to the field. Temba Bavuma employed three spinners and they did wonders for him. As always, Tabraiz Shamsi was too hot to handle for Ireland as he picked up three wickets while Bjorn Fortuin and Aiden Markram combined for four wickets. There were some early mishaps in the field as they dropped a couple of catches but the tourists quickly pulled up their socks and then took some really great catches. Overall, a good result for them after a nervous start to this match.
Yet another abysmal batting show by Ireland. After the high of the ODIs, their batting has surrendered in consecutive games now. It was a challenging target put on the board by South Africa but once again the hosts faltered at the start. Kevin O'Brien's mediocre form with the bat continued while Paul Stirling didn't pick his battle smartly and fell to Tabraiz Shamsi. After his departure, the chase never got going for the Irishmen.
Over 19.3 : 117/10
2 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 119.2
  • W 19.3
J. Little
9 (11)
M. Adair
15 (16)
L. Ngidi
3.3-0-14-1
19.3
W
Lungi Ngidi To Josh Little OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! That's the match and the series in the bag for South Africa! Ngidi bowls a really nice slower yorker on off stump, completely beats Little who is through his attempted slog sweep very early. The bails are off and de Kock is relieved that they have managed to pick the final wicket in this match. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 42 RUNS!
19.2
1
Lungi Ngidi To Mark Adair
Slower length ball around off, punched towards deep cover for one.
19.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Josh Little
Back of a length ball on middle, hit down to long on for a single by Little.
Lungi Ngidi to bowl the final over.
Over 19 : 115/9
7 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
J. Little
8 (9)
M. Adair
14 (15)
B. Hendricks
4-0-28-2
18.6
1
Beuran Hendricks To Josh Little
Pitched up in the slot and Little swings it away on the leg side from the inside half of his bat, just short of wide long on, for a single.
18.5
0
Beuran Hendricks To Josh Little
Short ball on middle, Little tries to play the cut but misses.
18.4
1
Beuran Hendricks To Mark Adair
Shortish ball on off, Adair pulls it down the ground towards long on for one.
18.3
1
Beuran Hendricks To Josh Little
Pitched up on middle and hit down to long on for a single.
18.2
4
Beuran Hendricks To Josh Little
FOUR! CLEVER! Short ball on middle, angling across, Little just waits for it and opens the face of his bat to ramp it wide of short third man. A boundary for Ireland.
18.1
0
Beuran Hendricks To Josh Little
Length ball on top of off, swing and a miss from Little.
Over 18 : 108/9
2 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
M. Adair
13 (14)
J. Little
2 (4)
L. Ngidi
3-0-12-0
17.6
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mark Adair
Back of a length outside off, just pops up off the surface a bit, Adair is through his slog sweep early and misses again.
17.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mark Adair
Shorter one outside off, Adair tries to fetch it from there and whack it across but misses the ball.
17.4
1
Lungi Ngidi To Josh Little
Length ball on middle and leg, hit down to long on for a single.
17.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Josh Little
Good bouncer, just outside off. Little looks to upper cut this one but it's too quick and he misses.
17.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Josh Little
Back of a length on middle, angling in, Little looks to heave it on the leg side but misses and is hit on the thigh pad.
17.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Mark Adair
Slower, short ball outside off, guided nicely to deep point for one.
Over 17 : 106/9
10 Runs
  • 316.1
  • W 16.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 116.6
M. Adair
12 (11)
J. Little
1 (1)
B. Hendricks
3-0-21-2
16.6
1
Beuran Hendricks To Mark Adair
Short ball around off, Adair gets on top of it and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
16.5
4
Beuran Hendricks To Mark Adair
FOUR! CHEEKY! Very full outside off, Adair opens the face of the bat and squeezes this one behind point and into the boundary.
16.4
1
Beuran Hendricks To Josh Little
Length ball, tucked away onto the leg side for a single.
16.3
1
Beuran Hendricks To Mark Adair
Fuller ball on middle, driven down to long on for one.
Josh Little is the last batsman. Can he again provide some resistance, this time with Mark Adair?
16.2
W
Beuran Hendricks To Craig Young OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Short in length and around off, angling away, Young tries to fetch it from there and pull it over mid-wicket but it takes the top edge and flies behind square leg. Mulder circles underneath it and reverse cups the catch. The end is nigh for Ireland.
Full Commentary
19 OV
7 Runs
B. Hendricks to J. Little M. Adair
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
2 Runs
L. Ngidi to M. Adair J. Little
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
10 Runs
B. Hendricks to M. Adair C. Young J. Little
  • 316.1
  • W 16.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
3 Runs
T. Shamsi to M. Adair C. Young
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 1 LB 15.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
1 Runs
B. Fortuin to L. Tucker M. Adair S. Singh C. Young
  • W 14.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • W 14.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
6 Runs
T. Shamsi to L. Tucker S. Getkate S. Singh
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 1 WD 13.3
  • 1 LB 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
8 Runs
B. Fortuin to S. Getkate L. Tucker
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 612.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
11 Runs
W. Mulder to S. Getkate L. Tucker
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 211.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
11 Runs
A. Markram to S. Getkate L. Tucker
  • 010.1
  • 610.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
4 Runs
T. Shamsi to S. Getkate G. Dockrell
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 1 WD 9.4
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • W 9.6
9 OV
6 Runs
A. Markram to G. Dockrell H. Tector S. Getkate
  • 18.1
  • 28.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • W 8.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
3 Runs
T. Shamsi to G. Dockrell P. Stirling
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
5 Runs
B. Hendricks to G. Dockrell P. Stirling
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
13 Runs
W. Mulder to G. Dockrell
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 65.3
  • 05.4
  • 1 WD 5.5
  • 05.5
  • 1 WD 5.6
  • 15.6
5 OV
6 Runs
B. Hendricks to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling G. Dockrell
  • 44.1
  • W 4.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
4 Runs
L. Ngidi to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie
  • 13.1
  • 1 LB 3.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
7 Runs
B. Fortuin to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 62.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
L. Ngidi to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
B. Fortuin to P. Stirling K. O'Brien
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 1 LB 0.4
  • 00.5
  • W 0.6
Match Info
  • Venue Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat Ireland by 42 runs
  • Player of the Match David Miller
  • Umpire Paul Reynolds (IRE), Roly Black (IRE) and Alan Neill (IRE)
  • Referee Kevin Gallagher (IRE)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 159/7 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 153/7 in 19.5 overs
  • D Miller 4th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • South Africa 102/5 in 15.5 overs
  • D Miller dropped on 19 by L Tucker in 11.6 overs
  • South Africa 50/4 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 38/3
  • Ireland 100/8 in 16.3 overs
  • Ireland 50/3 in 8.3 overs
  • G Dockrell dropped on 12 by A Markram in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 38/2
  • A Balbirnie dropped on 1 by B Fortuin in 1.6 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
David Miller SA 139 139.00
Temba Bavuma SA 85 28.33
Reeza Hendricks SA 69 69.00
Andy Balbirnie IRE 55 18.33
Quinton de Kock SA 47 23.50
Player Wickets Eco.
Tabraiz Shamsi SA 7 5.12
Mark Adair IRE 5 9.16
George Linde SA 4 5.87
Simi Singh IRE 4 6.00
Lungi Ngidi SA 3 4.26
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