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
Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I at Dublin, IRE v SA, Jul 19 2021 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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"
Moral victory for Ireland's 10th-wicket partnership if they can survive this ball
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."
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?
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
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."
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
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
very full on middle. Toe-ends a shot square, and they're off for another one
attempts the yorker, nearly successful. Digs it out towards cover successfully
back of a length, slower ball, pulled to the gap at deep square leg
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
full on middle and leg. Backs away, but toe-ends a drive to the off side
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
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"
slower ball, length on off, and clubbed through midwicket for four! Fielder on the boundary, but just a spectator this time
good length, on off. Swiped to deep midwicket for a single
tries to innovate by running across the stumps and paddle it over the keeper but can't connect. Through to the keeper
full, on off, and he mistimes a drive to long on for a single
yorker length, on middle and leg, and kept out to see the Rabada over out
short ball on off, and surprises Little. Who takes his eyes off the ball but ducks under it nonetheless