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Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I at Dublin, IRE v SA, Jul 19 2021 - Match Result

RESULT
1st T20I, Dublin (Malahide), July 19, 2021, South Africa tour of Ireland
(20 ov, T:166) 132/9

South Africa won by 33 runs

Player Of The Match
4/27
tabraiz-shamsi
44

McCarthy and Josh Little's 44-run partnership is IRE's highest for the 10th wicket in T20Is, breaking the record of 29 between Boyd Rankin and Dockrell

11

Kevin O'Brien has broken the record for most ducks (11) in T20Is, going past Dilshan's 10

Match centre 
Scores: Ranjith P | Comms: Sreshth Shah
Scorecard summary
South Africa 165/7(20 overs)
3/39 (4)
28 (21)
2/19 (4)
Ireland 132/9(20 overs)
2/18 (4)
end of over 209 runs
IRE: 132/9CRR: 6.60 
Josh Little15 (18b 1x6)
Barry McCarthy30 (25b 4x4)
Lungi Ngidi 4-0-18-2
Kagiso Rabada 4-0-28-1

That's all from us at ESPNcricinfo. Hope you enjoyed this coverage. The second T20I is on July 22, we'll see you then. On behalf of Himanshu and Ranjith, this is Sreshth saying goodbye.

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Temba Bavuma says they wanted a few more runs in the first innings, but were hampered by the early powerplay wickets. But he said he was sure their bowling was their strength, and is "super happy" with that aspect of their game. "It helps" a lot when the mystery spinner is doing well. Some words of encouragement for Rabada, Ngidi, Lizaad and Linde too.

Andy Balbirnie says they would've taken 165 at the half way stage.

Tabraiz Shamsi is the Player of the Match He says he's happy with his bowling. Tried to assess the pitch. In Ireland, he expected to have a "holding role" but was happy coming into the game as a dominant force in this match. He still has some variations up his sleeve.

7.20pm A comprehensive win for South Africa, done thanks to their bowlers. Ngidi and the pacers at the top, and then Shami's four-for through the middle overs. They lead the three-match series 1-0, but will be wary of how they batted in this match.

Remember, they had lost three powerplay wickets, and their batting was sluggish for the most part on a small ground. Ireland had a few things to be pleased about, their new-ball bowling and the control Adair and Singh showed with the ball. However, they will want more from their batters ahead of match number two in a couple day's time.

Niroop: "We should stop treating Ireland as associates and stop giving them moral victories in an otherwise one sided innings. That's a disrespect to the progress they are making and improvement they should get in future"

19.6
Ngidi to Little, no run

back of a length, the short ball following the batter. Ducks, looks at the square-leg umpire, who says its a legal ball, and that's that! South Africa win by 33 runs

Moral victory for Ireland's 10th-wicket partnership if they can survive this ball

19.5
1
Ngidi to McCarthy, 1 run

good length, on middle and leg. Clubbed to deep backward square leg

Anshit: "This is now the highest 10th wicket partnership in T20I among test playing nations. PS: T20I records have too many associate nations."

19.4
1
Ngidi to Little, 1 run

good length, on off, and angling into him. Tries to clobber a shot to the square leg boundary, but it hits the bat and rolls away to cover instead

How important was that Rabada batting cameo in the first innings?

19.3
6
Ngidi to Little, SIX runs

slower ball, on off. Down on one knee and slogged over midwicket for six! The crowd shall get full entertainment from the home side even if the result is not as desired

19.2
Ngidi to Little, no run

good length, searing pace. Looks to cut, but too close to his body. Through to the keeper

Krishna: "McCarthy has doubled his T20 career runs in one innings!!!!! I think big teams should not take it easy playing against Ireland."

19.1
1lb
Ngidi to McCarthy, 1 leg bye

good length, on off and he swings across the line. Hits the pad in front of leg, and then goes past the keeper's right to third man

end of over 197 runs
IRE: 123/9CRR: 6.47 RRR: 43.00 • Need 43 from 6b
Josh Little8 (14b)
Barry McCarthy29 (23b 4x4)
Kagiso Rabada 4-0-28-1
Lizaad Williams 4-0-31-0
18.6
Rabada to Little, no run

back of a length on middle, and he backs away and then looks to guide a cute shot to third man. No connection, through to the keeper

As a 'mini game', South Africa would be disappointed that this last wicket stand is still on

18.5
1
Rabada to McCarthy, 1 run

very full on middle. Toe-ends a shot square, and they're off for another one

18.4
1
Rabada to Little, 1 run

attempts the yorker, nearly successful. Digs it out towards cover successfully

18.3
1
Rabada to McCarthy, 1 run

back of a length, slower ball, pulled to the gap at deep square leg

18.2
4
Rabada to McCarthy, FOUR runs

full on middle, and thumped back past Rabada. Who can't stop it with his right arm. And neither can Shamsi, who runs across from long on and puts in the dive

18.1
Rabada to McCarthy, no run

full on middle and leg. Backs away, but toe-ends a drive to the off side

end of over 189 runs
IRE: 116/9CRR: 6.44 RRR: 25.00 • Need 50 from 12b
Josh Little7 (12b)
Barry McCarthy23 (19b 3x4)
Lizaad Williams 4-0-31-0
Kagiso Rabada 3-0-21-1
17.6
2
Williams to Little, 2 runs

full on off, and drags a slogged shot to deep midwicket. They're going for a dangerous double, but the throw from the deep is feeble, and easily completed

17.5
1
Williams to McCarthy, 1 run

fullish on off, and a wild swing of the bat gets enough on the ball to send it to deep midwicket

Sam: "Highest Partnership of This Ireland innings is Num. 10"

17.4
4
Williams to McCarthy, FOUR runs

slower ball, length on off, and clubbed through midwicket for four! Fielder on the boundary, but just a spectator this time

17.3
1
Williams to Little, 1 run

good length, on off. Swiped to deep midwicket for a single

17.2
Williams to Little, no run

tries to innovate by running across the stumps and paddle it over the keeper but can't connect. Through to the keeper

17.1
1
Williams to McCarthy, 1 run

full, on off, and he mistimes a drive to long on for a single

end of over 175 runs
IRE: 107/9CRR: 6.29 RRR: 19.66 • Need 59 from 18b
Josh Little4 (9b)
Barry McCarthy17 (16b 2x4)
Kagiso Rabada 3-0-21-1
Lungi Ngidi 3-0-10-2
16.6
Rabada to Little, no run

yorker length, on middle and leg, and kept out to see the Rabada over out

16.5
Rabada to Little, no run

short ball on off, and surprises Little. Who takes his eyes off the ball but ducks under it nonetheless

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
AK Markram
39 runs (30)
2 fours2 sixes
Productive shot
pull
13 runs
0 four2 sixes
Control
67%
HT Tector
36 runs (34)
3 fours0 six
Productive shot
flick
8 runs
0 four0 six
Control
71%
Best performances - bowlers
T Shamsi
O
4
M
0
R
27
W
4
ECO
6.75
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
1W
2W
MR Adair
O
4
M
0
R
39
W
3
ECO
9.75
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
1W
1W
Match details
The Village, Malahide, Dublin
TossIreland, elected to field first
Series
Season2021
Player Of The Match
Series resultSouth Africa led the 3-match series 1-0
Match numberT20I no. 1194
Hours of play (local time)10.00 start, First Session 10.00-11.25, Interval 11.25-11.45, Second Session 11.45-13.10
Match days19 July 2021 - day (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpire
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Language
English
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