Latest News :- South Africa won the first ODI against Ireland by 139 runs. Batting first in this match held yesterday in Abu Dhabi, the South African team scored 271 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Ryan Richeldon's top score was 91 runs in 102 balls with the help of 3 sixes and 7 fours and Tristan Stubbs's 79 runs in 86 balls with the help of 4 sixes and 2 fours. For Ireland, Mark Adair took 4 wickets and Craig Young took 3 wickets.

The Irish team, which came to bat with a target of 272 runs, was out for 132 runs in 31.5 overs. George Dockrell added 21 runs, Philbrin added 20 runs and Curtis Camper added 20 runs. Lisath Williams took 4 wickets for the South African team. Lungi Nikidi and Jorn Fortuyn took 2 wickets each, as South Africa won by 139 runs and took a 1–0 lead in the 3-match ODI series.