 South Afrcia beat Ireland by 42 runs in rain affected game with the help of debutant Vernon Philander made an impressive debut by claiming four wickets. He was impressive and bowled with superb line and length (5.5 – 1 – 12 – 4) which helps souat Africa to register 42 run win against the Irish team.Earlier due to Rain match was delayed by five hours and it was reduced to 31 overs a side. Trent Johnson won the toss and put South Africa in to bat. South Afrcian opener Ab Devilliers (40 of 35 balls) and Morne van Wyk (52 of 84 balls) got a flying start but after the dismissal of Ab Devilleirs run rate slow down. But in the end some lusty hitting by Justin Kem 18 of 13 balls gave south africa a total of 173 in allotted 31 Overs.
In reply Ireland started brightly by hitting 45/0 in 9 Overs but after wards it all South Africa and they bundle out the Irish in 31st over on 131/10. Star from Irish side is another Debutant all rounder Alex Cusack which made 36 not out and with ball taken 3 wickets (4-0-15-3). Labels: ireland, South africa, South Africa beat Ireland by 42 runs |
