Captain Andy Balbirnie scored a style of full-style when Ireland recorded their first international victory over South Africa with a victory with 43 run in the second match of their three-match series in Malahide on Tuesday.
Scorecardbalbirnie stroked 102 of the 117 balls when the home team posted 290 for five in their 50 overs, before limiting the tourists to 247 everything in their reply to secure a historic victory and a 1-0 lead in the series after the opening Sunday was washed.
Ireland will have the opportunity to claim the series when the third and last match is played in the same place on Friday.
? Match the report of the first victory record for South Africa with 43-run Win.➡️ …
https://t.co/ Cricket Ireland (@Cricketireland) 1626202814000 “I am very proud of the character we show,” said Balbirnie , “We know it is a hard enough tone to take 10 numbers, but the way we get stuck in the middle and towards death is a credit to them (bowlers).
First victory for Ireland men over South Africa – well done, youth! #IREVSA #backingGreen ☘️? @ Player11App https://t.co/3GCWSWSWJ1RN- Cricket Ireland (@Cricketireland) 1626197320000 “This is a huge day for cricket in Ireland.
We will have some beer and enjoy this, but at the same time we have to look on Friday, when we have the potential to win the series.
“After being sent to Bat, Balbirnie’s opening received excellent support from Harry Tector (79 of 68 balls), while there were also those who developed from George Dockrell (45 of 23) in the end.
How good are both today? #Irevsa #backingGreen ☘️ ? @COINDCX https://t.co/iod4zsa020- Cricket Ireland (@Cricketireland) 1626197843000South Africa, which again rests the Batman key Quinton de Kock, struggled to take part in the entire circuit and when the opening Janneman Malan (84 of 96) and rassie Van der Dussen (49 of 70) falls in fast succession.
The score at 160, the chance of their victory sneaks away.
We have done it! 43-run victory.
We will never forget.
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CO / FRUPDDGZCO- Cricket Ireland (@Cricketireland) 1626196878000 “Great to Ireland, they outperformed us and appeared that day.
They actually nailed their skills with bats and balls.
There is a lot for us to work, “said Captain South Africa Toba Bavuma.” We created opportunities with balls but our field disappointed us, we set a higher standard than that.
Momentum is always on their side.
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