South Africa vs Ireland 2024 2nd T20I Full Commentary

Lizaad Williams to George Dockrell. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Kruger. That brings us to the end of the first innings. After losing the toss, Ireland's openers played brilliant innings and ensured their team climbed to a good target. Ross Adair and Paul Sterling are the stand-out batters for the Irish, scoring 100 and 52 runs, respectively. While every South African bowler went for quite some runs and wickets, Lungi Ingidi bowled economically and picked one wicket. Let's see which team tops their game in the second innings.

Lizaad Williams to Fionn Hand. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rickelton.

Lizaad Williams to George Dockrell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.

Lizaad Williams to Fionn Hand. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

Patrick Kruger to Fionn Hand. Off cutter half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.

Patrick Kruger to George Dockrell. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.

Patrick Kruger to Fionn Hand. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, padded to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.

Lungi Ngidi to Mark Adair. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mulder.

Lungi Ngidi to George Dockrell. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Kruger.

Lungi Ngidi to Mark Adair. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

Wiaan Mulder to Neil Rock. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.

APPEAL! Wiaan Mulder to George Dockrell. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin, appeal made for Caught. George Dockrell gets a second chance.

FREE HIT. Wiaan Mulder to Ross Adair. Slower length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.

Wiaan Mulder to George Dockrell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.

Lizaad Williams to George Dockrell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.

Lizaad Williams to Ross Adair. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

Graham Hume to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Tector. With that, the game comes to a close. A famous win for Ireland as they successfully defeat the Proteas by 10 runs. Mark Adair was the pick of the bowlers for the Irish picking up a four-wicket haul. He was well supported by Graham Hume who picked up three. Reeza Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke both contributed well, scoring 51 each, but no-one outside the top 3 could reach double figures. Ross Adair is adjudged the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series.

Mark Adair to Patrick Kruger. Leg cutter half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Campher.

Graham Hume to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.

Graham Hume to Matthew Breetzke. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Tector.

Curtis Campher to Matthew Breetzke. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.

Curtis Campher to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tector.

Curtis Campher to Matthew Breetzke. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.