South Africa prove too strong for Ireland in ODI clash

Ireland go down to seven-wicket defeat against South Africa in ODI opener

Home side eased to comfortable win as Ireland’s total of 209 proved well below par

South Africa prove too strong for Ireland in ODI clash

Ireland were beaten by seven wickets in their opening ODI clash against South Africa.

Luus, Smit steer Proteas Women to seven-wicket ODI win over Ireland

Staff Reporter The Proteas Women opened their ODI series against Ireland with a seven-wicket win at Buffalo Park in East London on Saturday, in a match shortened to 47 overs a side after rain delayed the start. Ireland, sent in to bat, made 209/7, led by Sarah Forbes’ 42 and Amy Hunter’s 32, while Rebecca Stokell’s unbeaten 39 lifted them past 200. Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba controlled the middle overs with 3/43 and medium-pacer Tumi Sek…

Twin Fifties from Sune Luus and Miane Smit Power South Africa to ODI Series Lead

The caravan moved to the three-match ODI series from 13th December 2025, after the Laura Wolvaardt-led side clinched the T20I series by a 2-0 margin, against Ireland. The 3rd game… The post Twin Fifties from Sune Luus and Miane Smit Power South Africa to ODI Series Lead appeared first on Female Cricket.

Luus, Smit guide Proteas Women to victory

Suné Luus and Miané Smit steered the Proteas Women to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Ireland in the first ODI at Buffalo Park on Saturday. Luus top-scored with 66* off 72 balls, striking six fours, while Smit registered her maiden ODI fifty with 56* from 70 deliveries, including seven boundaries. Their efforts ensured South Africa comfortably chased down Ireland’s 209-7, after the visitors were restricted earlier by disciplined bowling, …

Ireland fall to South Africa in opening ODI despite promising start

South Africa lead series 1-0 with two left to play.