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Ireland vs South Africa

Ireland faced South Africa in the first T20 match in Abu Dhabi.

Ireland Faced South Africa 

Ireland seemed on track to surpass 180 but collapsed in the final over.

Ireland’s Early Lead

Patrick Kruger’s Breakthrough

Patrick Kruger took a career-best 4-27, dismantling Ireland’s final push.

Ireland’s Final Score

Ireland set a total of 171-8 after the last over wickets.

Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks put on a 136-run partnership.

South Africa’s Strong Start

Rickelton’s Career Best

Rickelton smashed his career-best 76 off 48 balls, firing consecutive sixes.

Hendricks’ 16th Fifty

Reeza Hendricks hit his 16th T20 fifty, scoring 51 off 33 balls.

Ireland Struggles to Stop Proteas

South Africa’s run rate surpassed 10 as they closed in on the target.

Final Blow

Matthew Breetzke and Aiden Markram finished the chase with ease.

South Africa’s Victory

South Africa won by 8 wickets, maintaining their unbeaten T20 record against Ireland.

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