Batting efforts from Reeza Hendricks (74 off 53) and Aiden Markram (56 off 27) coupled with relatively better bowling helped South Africa convincingly defeat hosts Ireland in the 1st T20I match of the 2-match series. Though Ireland showed a lot of nerve during this big run-chase chase, they fell short eventually in the end losing the match by just 21 runs.
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Toss Update: South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first.
Having opted to bat first, Courtesy of half-centuries each from opener Reeza Hendricks and middle-order batter Markram, South Africa posted a massive total of 211 on the board losing just 5 wickets in 20 overs. Tristan Stubbs (24 off 11) and Dwaine Pretorius (21* off 7) provided a late boost in the innings!
Irish wicket-keeper Lorcan Tucker induced inspiration into the chase with his brisk knock of 78 runs off just 38 deliveries (7 fours, 5 sixes). George Dockrell (43 off 28) too scored quickly during the death overs but their consolidated effort was not enough. Ireland, chasing 212 runs to win, lost the game eventually by 21 runs!
Match result: South Africa defeated Ireland by a margin of 21 runs.
Reeza Hendricks has been adjudged as the Player of the Match for his crucial contribution of 74 off 53 balls with 10 fours and a six. With this victory, South Africa have taken a lead of 1-0 in the 2-match series! The second and final T20I of the series will be played on Friday (Aug 05) at Bristol.
Brief Scores: South Africa: 211-5 in 20 overs (Reeza Hendricks 74, Gareth Delany 2-31) defeated Ireland: 190-9 in 20 overs (Lorcan Tucker 78, Keshav Maharaj 2-29) by a margin of 21 runs
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