22/07Result
2nd T20I, South Africa tour of Ireland at Belfast, Jul 22 2021
South Africa won by 42 runs
Player of the Match
David Miller
David MillerSouth Africa
22/07Result
2nd T20I, South Africa tour of Ireland at Belfast, Jul 22 2021
South Africa won by 42 runs
Player of the Match
David Miller
David MillerSouth Africa

END OF OVER:
20 | 24 Runs | SA: 159/7 | RR: 7.95

  • David Miller75 (44b)
  • Beuran Hendricks0 (1b)
  • Josh Little4-0-42-1
  • Mark Adair4-0-33-2

That's 24 runs off the final over and as Miller walks back for his 44-ball 75, the South African dug out are all applauding him for that effort. A classic Miller performance, and remember, he was dropped early in his innings by the wicketkeeper when he was still finding his groove. And of course, don't forget the South African top order collapse that makes Miller's innings look all the more brilliant. Remember, they were 58 for 5 after 10 overs. We'll be back with the chase very soon - can Ireland overcome a very gettable target?

Stat alert: Third fifty for David Miller while batting at No.6 or lower in T20Is, joint-most by any player alongside Mohammad Nabi and Thisara Perera.

Mark Adair: "Don't think South Africa have got away. They bat deep."

Andrew: "Death bowling was an issue in the last game and again here…. Gonna cost Ireland in this series and in the World Cup "

Dan: "This is why T20 isn't considered a good format for many. Wickets hardly have any impact - someone can always hit 3-4 shots in the end and a stumbling team is suddenly at a par score"

SeanM: "MILLER TIME!!"

19.6
6
Little to Miller, SIX, what an over! Full, on off, and he lifts it over long off! Front leg cleared, and that's all muscle. Miller finishes on 75*, South Africa set 160 target
19.5
6
Little to Miller, SIX, and that's 150 breached in style! Length ball, not quick enough to trouble him. Pulled in front of square, and it clears deep midwicket with ease!
19.4
6
Little to Miller, SIX, shotttttt! Tries the yorker, misses it, and ends up in the slot. Lifted over deep midwicket for six!
19.3
0
Little to Miller, no run, full, just outside off, and he clobbers an on drive to long on. Nearly hit Hendricks there, but the non-striker swerved out of the way
19.2
0
Little to Miller, no run, good length, on off. Drags a flat-batted shot to long on. Refuses the single
19.1
6
Little to Miller, SIX, six off the first ball! Short ball on middle and off. Stays deep, and hammers it to deep backward square leg for six

Final over. Another 15 takes South Africa past 150. With Miller there, you'd say South Africa are favourites.

END OF OVER:
19 | 12 Runs 1 Wkt | SA: 135/7 | RR: 7.10

  • Beuran Hendricks0 (1b)
  • David Miller51 (38b)
  • Mark Adair4-0-33-2
  • Craig Young4-0-39-1
18.6
0
Adair to Hendricks, no run, full on middle and off. Checks the drive, and it's a bump-ball type return for the bowler who grabs to it on the followthrough
18.5
1
Adair to Miller, 1 run, full on middle and leg, and flicked off his toes to the leg side where deep midwicket is on the boundary line
18.4
W
Adair to Fortuin, OUT, back of a length on off, and angling into the batter. Much better direction from Adair, and that earns him a wicket. Tries to pull towards the leg side, but it pops in the air for cover to take a simple catch

BC Fortuin c Balbirnie b Adair 5 (8m 4b 1x4 0x6) SR: 125.00

18.3
4
Adair to Fortuin, FOUR, slower short ball, but Fortuin is ready for that length and pace. Rocks back, keeps a still head, and swipes a pull in front of square to deep midwicket for four
18.2
1
Adair to Miller, 1 run, such a crucial fifty as he works this off his pads to the leg side
18.1
6
Adair to Miller, SIX, around the stumps, full on off, and clobbered over cow corner after clearing the front leg

END OF OVER:
18 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | SA: 123/6 | RR: 6.83

  • Bjorn Fortuin1 (2b)
  • David Miller43 (35b)
  • Craig Young4-0-39-1
  • Mark Adair3-0-21-1
17.6
0
Young to Fortuin, no run, lbw appeal turned down! Length ball on middle and leg. Wants to nudge it leg side, but hits the top of his pad.
17.5
1
Young to Miller, 1 run, full ball that is mistimed to extra cver for a single
17.4
1
Young to Fortuin, 1 run, full on off, and he drives down the ground to long on. Wanted to get the bat under it to get elevation, but wasn't successful
17.3
1
Young to Miller, 1 run, full on off. A cutter. Mistimed drive to long off for a single
17.2
4
Young to Miller, FOUR, hit sooooo hard! Full toss, on off, and he absolutely smashes it past the bowler. Long off and long on can't cut it off
17.1
W
Young to Mulder, OUT, and he's out! Full on middle, and he looks to hit it over long on. Slices the shot though, and it's gone in the air on the off side. Cover gets under it, and Mulder is out after a crucial innings after making it to the XI for the first time this series

PWA Mulder c Balbirnie b Young 36 (31m 26b 2x4 2x6) SR: 138.46

Three overs to go. An excellent partnership helping South Africa recover.

END OF OVER:
17 | 13 Runs | SA: 116/5 | RR: 6.82

  • Wiaan Mulder36 (25b)
  • David Miller37 (32b)
  • Mark Adair3-0-21-1
  • Craig Young3-0-32-0
16.6
1
Adair to Mulder, 1 run, full and wide, and the square drive is mistimed to cover
16.5
0
Adair to Mulder, no run, good length, outside off, and the cut is under edged to the keeper's left
16.4
1
Adair to Miller, 1 run,

Ireland 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st1KJ O'BrienPR Stirling
2nd22A BalbirniePR Stirling
3rd23PR StirlingGH Dockrell
4th5GH DockrellHT Tector
5th5SC GetkateGH Dockrell
6th31SC GetkateLJ Tucker
7th5LJ TuckerSimi Singh
8th1MR AdairSimi Singh
9th6CA YoungMR Adair
10th18MR AdairJB Little