Ireland vs South Africa ODI: Fielding Blunders Gift Ireland 100-Run Milestone | LIVE Highlights (2026)

Ireland's Cricket Triumph: A Rollercoaster of Excitement!

In a thrilling match at the Wanderers, South Africa is hosting Ireland for the decisive third and final ODI. The stakes are high, and the action is unfolding live!

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2 hours ago

Commentary Update

Suné Luus leads the South African team against Ireland in this crucial encounter.

11 minutes ago

HALFWAY POINT IN THE MATCH

As we reach the midpoint, Ireland stands strong at 117 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Gaby Lewis remains unbeaten on 62 runs, while Christina Coulter-Reilly contributes a solid 35.

13 minutes ago

MISS FROM THE FIELDERS

In a surprising turn of events at 24.1 overs, South Africa's fielding issues persist as Laura Wolvaardt fails to secure an easy catch at cover from Nonkululeko Mlaba, giving Christina Coulter-Reilly another chance after she was on 30 runs.

1 hour ago

IRELAND HITS 100!

At 21.5 overs, Gaby Lewis notched her 15th WODI fifty off just 55 balls, helping Ireland surpass the 100-run milestone. Additionally, their partnership has flourished to 84 runs.

1 hour ago

POWERPLAY CONCLUDES

With 10 overs completed, Ireland’s score reads 39 for 1 wicket.

1 hour ago

SPECTACULAR CATCH!

At 5.3 overs, Laura Wolvaardt astonished everyone with an incredible catch at cover, dismissing Leah Jones and adding Sarah Forbes to the tally, who scored only 8 runs off 22 balls. This left Ireland at 22 runs for 1 wicket.

2 hours ago

TOSS RESULT:

Ireland won the toss and opted to bat first.

South Africa's Playing XI:

The team comprises Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso, Suné Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Faye Tunnicliffe, Sinalo Jafta, Leah Jones, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, and Nonkululeko Mlaba. Notably, the Proteas made four changes for this match, bringing in Faye Tunnicliffe, Sinalo Jafta, Ayanda Hlubi, and Nonkululeko Mlaba, replacing Lara Goodall, Miane Smit, Eliz-Mari Marx, and Nondumiso Shangase.

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