SA-W beat IRE-W by 74 runs in the 2nd ODI at St. George's Park, Gqeberha
Proteas women lead the three-match series 2-0
Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus smashed hundreds for the Proteas in the 2nd ODI
South Africa women beat Ireland comprehensively by 74 runs in the 2nd ODI played at St. George's Park, Gqeberha on Tuesday, Decembe
South Africa batted first after winning the toss and made the most out of good batting conditions as they went on to post a mammoth 1st innings total of 375/6 in 50 overs. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt (124) and Sune Luus (114) blasted centuries to take their team to such a massive total.
In response, Ireland managed to cross the 300-run mark but it was not enough in front of the massive 376-run target set by the Proteas. Orla Prendergast (97) and Amy Hunter (67) showed some resilience with the bat for Ireland. Leah Jones was the leading wicket-taker for South Africa, sending 3 Irish batter back to the hut.
South Africa have taken an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series with this victory, having won the first ODI by 7 wickets.
Catch the scorecard and ball-by-ball updates from SA-W vs IRE-W 2nd ODI
RSA-W vs IRE-W 2nd ODI: Toss
South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bat first.
RSA-W vs IRE-W 2nd ODI: Playing XIs
Ireland Women (Playing XI): Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Amy Hunter(w), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire, Aimee Maguire
South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Miane Smit, Karabo Meso(w), Nondumiso Shangase, Eliz-mari Marx, Leah Jones, Tumi Sekhukhune
RSA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: Squads
South Africa ODI squad: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Leah Jones, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Dane van Niekerk.
Ireland ODI squad: Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell.
SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: Live Streaming
Ireland women's tour of South Africa was broadcasted on Star Sports network in India whereas the live streaming was available on JioCinema and FanCode app and website in India.
