South Africa vs Ireland, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B, Match 24 at Canberra: South Africa steady after losing Quinton de Kock early
South Africa steady after losing early wicket
South Africa made steady progress after losing the important wicket of Quinton de Kock early in the Pool B game at Canberra. Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis use their experience and took their time initially against the medium pacers of Ireland. The pair also reached the 50-run partnership. After 11 overs they scored 64 for one. Live Updates: South Africa vs Ireland
Earlier, South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland in the World Cup Pool B match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday. Both teams have four points each, but South Africa have played three matches to Ireland’s two. The Proteas retained the same side that trounced the West Indies by 257 runs in Sydney last Friday, with fast bowler Dale Steyn set to play his 100th one-day international. Ireland have dropped Alex Cusack and included an extra slow bowler in off-spinner Andrew McBrine on a dry pitch that promises lots of runs, AFP reported. Live Scorecard: South Africa vs Ireland
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