SCORECARDCOMMENTARY
SA WON
T20
SA beat IRE by 42 runs
Man of the Match - David Miller
SA
159-7
20.0/20 Ovrs
117-10
19.3/20 Ovrs
IRE
South Africa in Ireland, 3 T20I Series, 2021 |2nd T20I |7/22/2021
Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
Commentary
- Right then, that's a wrap to this one-sided game! South Africa have taken an unsurpassable lead in the 3-match series and would be aiming for a clean sweep now. Can Ireland stop them from achieving it? The third T20I is on Saturday, 24th July 2021 and the first ball will be at 4 pm local (3 pm GMT). But you can join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!
- Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa, says that the way they started a lot of people would have written them off. Praises David Miller for his knock and taking them to a respectable total. Adds that the pitch had something in it for the bowlers and they have the bowlers to defend any total. Tells that they knew something brilliant was coming from Miller and it's good for their middle order. Regarding the three players who came in the XI for this match and performed, Temba replies that all of them have been waiting for the opportunity and they are raring to go. States that there is massive potential in a lot of guys in their squad.
- THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH IS DAVID MILLER! Says that it was nice to contribute and it's a great win for the boys. Tells that wickets falling up front never helps. Adds that Wiaan Mulder batted brilliantly and showed his usefulness with the bat. Feels it was a good rebuild and then a great finish. Mentions that the bowling has been phenomenal and adds that the guys are coming through beautifully. Tells that they are building nicely and going game by game and the T20 World Cup is in a few months, so really exciting times ahead.
- Andy Balbirnie, the captain of Ireland, is visibly disappointed. Says that he is disappointed with the batting but they bowled and fielded really well. Feels that they didn't apply themselves with the bat. Adds that Simi Singh was brilliant and it's a batting thing that they need to address and bounce back on Saturday. Wants to put up a few good performances before the T20 World Cup.
- Stay tuned for the presentation...
- Earlier in the match, Ireland turned on the heat with the ball and pegged South Africa back very early in the match. At 58/5, they had the touring team on the mat but failed to land the knockout punch as David Miller was dropped on the score of 19. That moment proved to be costly as Miller went hammer and tongs in the death overs and powered South Africa to 159/7. Eventually, his efforts proved to be the decisive factor as South Africa crossed the line quite comfortably.
- South Africa's bowling was once again brilliant as they mostly maintained accurate lines and bowled according to the field. Temba Bavuma employed three spinners and they did wonders for him. As always, Tabraiz Shamsi was too hot to handle for Ireland as he picked up three wickets while Bjorn Fortuin and Aiden Markram combined for four wickets. There were some early mishaps in the field as they dropped a couple of catches but the tourists quickly pulled up their socks and then took some really great catches. Overall, a good result for them after a nervous start to this match.
- Yet another abysmal batting show by Ireland. After the high of the ODIs, their batting has surrendered in consecutive games now. It was a challenging target put on the board by South Africa but once again the hosts faltered at the start. Kevin O'Brien's mediocre form with the bat continued while Paul Stirling didn't pick his battle smartly and fell to Tabraiz Shamsi. After his departure, the chase never got going for the Irishmen.
- 19.3WLungi Ngidi to Josh Little, OUT! TIMBER! That's the match and the series in the bag for South Africa! Ngidi bowls a really nice slower yorker on off stump, completely beats Little who is through his attempted slog sweep very early. The bails are off and de Kock is relieved that they have managed to pick the final wicket in this match. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 42 RUNS!
- 19.21Lungi Ngidi to Mark Adair, Slower length ball around off, punched towards deep cover for one.
- 19.11Lungi Ngidi to Josh Little, Back of a length ball on middle, hit down to long on for a single by Little.
- END OF OVER 19 | 7 Runs & 0 Wkt | IRE 115/9
- Lungi Ngidi to bowl the final over.
- 18.61Beuran Hendricks to Josh Little, Pitched up in the slot and Little swings it away on the leg side from the inside half of his bat, just short of wide long on, for a single.
- 18.50Beuran Hendricks to Josh Little, Short ball on middle, Little tries to play the cut but misses.
- 18.41Beuran Hendricks to Mark Adair, Shortish ball on off, Adair pulls it down the ground towards long on for one.
- 18.31Beuran Hendricks to Josh Little, Pitched up on middle and hit down to long on for a single.
- 18.24Beuran Hendricks to Josh Little, FOUR! CLEVER! Short ball on middle, angling across, Little just waits for it and opens the face of his bat to ramp it wide of short third man. A boundary for Ireland.
- 18.10Beuran Hendricks to Josh Little, Length ball on top of off, swing and a miss from Little.
- END OF OVER 18 | 2 Runs & 0 Wkt | IRE 108/9
- 17.60Lungi Ngidi to Mark Adair, Back of a length outside off, just pops up off the surface a bit, Adair is through his slog sweep early and misses again.
- 17.50Lungi Ngidi to Mark Adair, Shorter one outside off, Adair tries to fetch it from there and whack it across but misses the ball.
- 17.41Lungi Ngidi to Josh Little, Length ball on middle and leg, hit down to long on for a single.
- 17.30Lungi Ngidi to Josh Little, Good bouncer, just outside off. Little looks to upper cut this one but it's too quick and he misses.
- 17.20Lungi Ngidi to Josh Little, Back of a length on middle, angling in, Little looks to heave it on the leg side but misses and is hit on the thigh pad.