They overcame a 74-run stand for the eighth wicket between Dockrell and Hand to keep the series alive

The league said its six teams have finalised contracting players through the "directly acquire players" option

The 122 Afghanistan put up was eventually much too modest for an Irish batting line-up spearheaded by a 36-ball 46 from captain Andy Balbirnie

Fifties from Balbirnie and Tucker set up the chase, before Dockrell and Tector added the finishing touches

No David Warner in the mix; no players from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan feature in the initial list of players

Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller helped crash 89 off final six overs after Ireland had South Africa at 85 for 4 at one stage

Lorcan Tucker and George Dockrell gave Ireland hope with 86-run stand but couldn't prevent seventh consecutive T20I defeat

First T20I in Bristol could be crucial for Hendricks and Rossouw as well, who are vying for a limited amount of top-order places

Abdullah Shafique is now only behind Gavaskar and Bradman for rating points accumulated after six Test appearances