Spots: South Africa achieved its biggest success in Abu Dhabi. Maintained their unbeaten record against Ireland and won the first T20 match. Ireland scored 171 runs in the beginning and lost 8 wickets. In reply, Africa took a 1-0 lead and scored 172 runs at the loss of two wickets.
Ireland had a bad start. The first wicket fell on 21 runs. Ireland lost three wickets for 64 runs. After this, Curtis Camper (49) and Neil Rock (37) handled the innings. After this, wickets kept falling continuously. Patrick Kruger scored 27 runs in four overs and took four wickets. South Africa made a good start in achieving its target. Ryan Rickelton and Reece Hendricks made a partnership of 136 runs for the first wicket. Rickelton played an inning of 76 runs. On the other hand, Hendricks was out after scoring 51 runs. After this, captain Markram (17 not out) and Mathew (19 not out) led the team to victory.
This was officially Ireland's home game. However, Ireland faces fundamental problems. At the same time, South Africa got the benefit of the circumstances. The T20 series was played here against Afghanistan.
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