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2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi, October 04, 2024, 05:00 PM
South Africa
343/4(50.0ov)
Ireland
Innings Break - SA opted to bat
IRE 6%
Tie 1%
SA 93%
Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Commentry
Kyle Verreynne is in for a quick word. He reflected on the team's recent form, emphasizing how the tough series against Afghanistan pushed them to reform their approach as a batting unit. He mentioned that the wicket played a bit slower, which led them to focus on using the square boundaries effectively with flicks and punches. He stressed the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on securing the win. With 343 on the board, he believes it's a strong total and that the team’s goal is to finish the game with a convincing margin.
The real game-changer, though, was Tristan Stubbs. Having shown promise in the first ODI, he elevated his performance with a sensational unbeaten 112 off 81 balls, his first ODI ton. He received strong support from Wiaan Mulder, who chipped in with 43 valuable runs in the death overs. South Africa scored 61 runs in the final 5 overs. Now, South Africa head into the break with a commanding total, leaving Ireland with a steep chase ahead.
After electing to bat first, South Africa got off to a strong start with Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma looking solid against the new ball. The duo built a steady platform, but just as things were shaping up, Bavuma had to retire hurt due to an injury. Ireland seized the opportunity when Campher removed Rickelton, bringing them back into the contest. However, that glimmer of hope quickly dimmed when Rassie van der Dussen and Kyle Verreynne combined for a crucial partnership of 58 runs. Verreynne, impressing in his return to the side, notched up a half-century, though van der Dussen couldn’t capitalize on his start.
Hats off to Tristan Stubbs, what a sensational knock from the youngster. The 24-year old lad is making a loud announcement in the 50-over format. South Africa have posted a huge target in this contest, and would be confident heading back into the break. Ireland just found it a bit difficult to create wicket-taking opportuinities in the middle phase, which might've taken the game away from them. This wicket though is very batting-friendly. Ireland would still believe they can pull a rabbit out of the hat here.
In over# 50
0
2
1
2
0
1
Mark Adair 79/0(10)
49.6
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Adair nails the wide yorker this time around. Stubbs tries to be innovative but does not connect this time. A dot ball to end the innings. South Africa are 343/4 at the end of 50 overs.
49.5
2
This is full, outside off. Stubbs bunts it out towards long on. They push hard for the second run and gets it. Stubbs to face the final delivery.
49.4
1
Back of a length, on the bodyline. Andile Phehlukwayo mistimes his pull to deep square leg for one.
49.3
2
Full one, outside off. Andile Phehlukwayo lofts it over mid off. Two runs taken.
49.2
.
Mark Adair rolls his fingers over this one and dishes a length ball, outside off. Andile Phehlukwayo looks to whip it away but misses.
49.1
1
This is too full, outside off. Stubbs gets it to deep mid-wicket off the inner half. One taken.
In over# 49
1
4
1
0W
2
6
Craig Young 79/1(10)
48.6
1
Full one, on the pads. Stubbs jams it out to mid on for one.
48.5
4
FOUR! Nicely played. It is a length ball, outside off. Stubbs scoops it over short third. It races away.
48.4
1
This is full, on off. Andile Phehlukwayo pushes it into covers for one.
OUT! CAUGHT! Wiaan Mulder goes hunting for boundary once again but ends up giving away his wicket here. It is too full, on middle. Wiaan Mulder goes for the biggie down the park yet again, but gets a lot of height on it instead of the distance. Gavin Hoey takes a sharp catch in the deep. Andile Phehlukwayo walks in with the blade now.
48.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Wiaan Mulder goes hunting for boundary once again but ends up giving away his wicket here. It is too full, on middle. Wiaan Mulder goes for the biggie down the park yet again, but gets a lot of height on it instead of the distance. Gavin Hoey takes a sharp catch in the deep. Andile Phehlukwayo walks in with the blade now.
48.2
2
Fuller one, on the pads. Mulder whips it to wide of long on for one.
48.1
6
SIX! THIS IS HUGE! This is too full,and on the stumps. Mulder gets a hold of it and he sends it sailing over the long on fence.