South Africa Dominates Ireland in First ODI, Leads 1-0 in Series
The three-match ODI series between Ireland vs South Africa is being played in UAE. In the first match of the ODI series, South African team won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, the South African team scored 271 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. In response, the Ireland team was bundled out for 132 runs and South Africa crushed Ireland by 139 runs in the first ODI. With this win, the South African team took a 1-0 lead in the series.
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Riklton and Stubbs Shine with the Bat
The South African team performed brilliantly while batting first. Wicketkeeper-batsman Riklton faced 102 balls and scored 91 runs with the help of 7 fours and 3 sixes. Apart from him, Tristan Stubbs scored 76 runs off 86 balls, which included two fours and 4 sixes. At the same time, Bjorn Fortuin scored 28 runs. In this way, batting first, South Africa scored 271 runs. On the other hand, Mark Adair took the maximum of 4 wickets from Ireland. At the same time, Craig Young took 3 wickets.
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Ireland’s Batting Struggles Against South African Bowlers
Chasing the target of 272 runs, Ireland’s batting order was completely flopped. Ireland’s team could not even play the prescribed 50 overs and were all out for 132 runs in 31.5 overs. George Dockrell scored the highest 21 runs for Ireland. At the same time, Lizard Williams took the maximum 4 wickets for South Africa. At the same time, Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin got two wickets each.
With this win, South Africa leads the series 1-0, and the second match will be played on October 4th
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