Abu Dhabi: The first match of the 3-match ODI series between South Africa and Ireland was played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, easily won this match by 139 runs. Africa dominated Ireland in bowling and batting. Let us tell you what happened in the match.Africa won the toss and scored 271 runs.
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against Ireland in the first ODI. In such a situation, South Africa had scored 271 runs for 9 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Ryan Rickelton faced 102 balls and scored 91 runs. He missed his century by 9 runs. Ryan had hit 7 fours and 3 sixes in his innings.
Apart from this, young middle order batsman Tristan Stubbs also played an amazing inning of 79 runs. He hit 2 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. Whereas for Ireland, Mark Adair took maximum 4 wickets. Craig Young also took 3 wickets.
Ireland limited to 132 runs
While chasing the target of 272 runs, Ireland's batting completely flopped. He could not even play the full 50 overs and was all out for 132 runs in 31.5 overs. George Dockrell scored the maximum 21 runs for Ireland. Lizard Williams took maximum 4 wickets for South Africa. Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin took 2-2 wickets each.
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against Ireland in the first ODI. In such a situation, South Africa had scored 271 runs for 9 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Ryan Rickelton faced 102 balls and scored 91 runs. He missed his century by 9 runs. Ryan had hit 7 fours and 3 sixes in his innings.
Apart from this, young middle order batsman Tristan Stubbs also played an amazing inning of 79 runs. He hit 2 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. Whereas for Ireland, Mark Adair took maximum 4 wickets. Craig Young also took 3 wickets.
Ireland limited to 132 runs
While chasing the target of 272 runs, Ireland's batting completely flopped. He could not even play the full 50 overs and was all out for 132 runs in 31.5 overs. George Dockrell scored the maximum 21 runs for Ireland. Lizard Williams took maximum 4 wickets for South Africa. Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin took 2-2 wickets each.
South Africa has a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. The next match of the series will be played on October 4. Whereas Africa would like to win this match and capture the series. Ireland, on the other hand, will look to stay in the series by winning the second ODI.
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