IRE VS SA 2ND T20I

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Earlier in the innings, we saw Ireland gets off to a flier, but just like the first match, they once again faltered in the death overs, and to their disappointment they could not get over the 200-run mark which was easy to breach with the way Ross Adair and Paul Stirling got going. The former even recorded his ton, but in the end it is the win that matters the most. Paul Stirling will be elated with the way his bowler's came back in the game.

With 23 runs required off the final two overs, South Africa's hopes rested on Breetzke, but his dismissal in the penultimate over left them in a precarious position. Ireland’s bowlers and fielders held their nerve in the closing stages, executing perfect death bowling and sharp fielding to stifle any late resurgence. In the end, Ireland’s spirited fightback ensured they defended the total, leveling the series and denying South Africa a clean sweep.

Just as it seemed South Africa had the game under control, Ireland’s bowlers turned the tide. The Irish attack, which had been kept at bay in the first half, suddenly came to life, striking at regular intervals to stall the Proteas’ progress. Matthew Breetzke, though composed, found himself running out of partners as Markram, Stubbs, and Mulder fell cheaply, all failing to get into double figures. Despite South Africa's early dominance, the pressure began to mount as wickets tumbled.

South Africa’s chase of 196 was always going to be a formidable task, but they began with confidence, thanks to Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton, who provided a solid platform. Rickelton was the aggressor early on, making his intentions clear with a flurry of boundaries before falling in the final over of the Powerplay. His departure, however, did little to disrupt South Africa's rhythm, as Matthew Breetzke stepped in to support Reeza Hendricks. The latter timed his knock perfectly, converting his promising start into a well-constructed half-century. By the halfway mark, the Proteas looked well on course, sitting comfortably at 88 for 1.

What a game this one turned out to be. There was a time when we all though South Africa might cruise towards victory, but Ireland fought back till the very end and made solid comeback to level the series. Unfortunately, we won't be getting a series-decider in this one. Ireland walk out of the series with their heads held high.

A historic win for Ireland! They have beaten South Africa for the first time in T20Is and leveled the series 1-1. Back of a length on off. Lungi Ngidi forces it to long-off for a single. Ireland win by 10 runs.

Two runs! A low full toss, outside off. Ngidi drags it towards deep backward point. They collect a brace.

Lungi Ngidi is the last batter for South Africa. He will face the hat-trick ball.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Hume has his third! Bowls it short, around off. Lizaad Williams looks to slap this but gets the outside edge that flies toward short third where Matthew Humphreys accepts a dolly.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Hume has his third! Bowls it short, around off. Lizaad Williams looks to slap this but gets the outside edge that flies toward short third where Matthew Humphreys accepts a dolly.

Lizaad Williams is the new batter.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Graham Hume gets the last recognized batter and this should be the game for Ireland. Full and angling into the middle stump line. Patrick Kruger gets too far across for the scoop and misses it completely. The ball crashes into the stumps and the hopes of South Africa are all but gone now.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Graham Hume gets the last recognized batter and this should be the game for Ireland. Full and angling into the middle stump line. Patrick Kruger gets too far across for the scoop and misses it completely. The ball crashes into the stumps and the hopes of South Africa are all but gone now.

FOUR! Streaky but Patrick Kruger will take it. Full and wide outside off. Kruger throws his hands to it and gets the outside edge and flies over short third and into the boundary.

A terrific start to the over! Yorker length delivery, well outside off. Patrick Kruger gets across, swings, and misses.

Bjorn Fortuin is in at 9 for South Africa. Graham Hume has the responsibility to defend this score. Can he do it? Let's find out.