Plays of the day from the one-off ODI between Australia and Ireland in Benoni

Niall O'Brien remembers his experiences of playing grade cricket down under, and making friends called Burto, Pidgey and Bakes

Temba Bavuma became only the second South African to score a century on ODI debut and shared in a Willowmoore Park record opening stand of 159 with Quinton de Kock to set up a dominant performance in their one-off ODI against Ireland

Plays of the day from the ODI between South Africa and Ireland in Benoni

Temba Bavuma congratulated the selectors for showing faith in his ability to open the batting after he became only the second South African to score a century on debut

In the larger context, there may not be any good reason for Ireland to visit South Africa for two one-off ODIs but it will serve as an invaluable experience for the Associate side

After big defeats in their previous three ODIs against full member nations, Ireland captain William Porterfield chose to reflect on the positives on the eve of their only ODI against South Africa

South Africa allrounder Chris Morris has been ruled out of action for two months with a left knee injury