South Africa saved their blushes, beating Ireland by 70 runs and squaring the ODI series 1-1 in the third and final match at a sunny Malahide near Dublin on Friday. They thus scored 15 World Cup Super League points, the same as their opponents. ALSO READ | Proteas determined to make amends, says bowling coach LangeveldtThe tourists made compelling first use of a belter of a wicket after Temba Bavuma won the toss, compiling an intimidating 346 for four, courtesy of magnificent centuries by Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock. Eight teams will contest the first round, including automatic qualifiers Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the remaining six who booked their spot through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019. Ireland, Netherlands and Namibia join Sri Lanka in Group A, while Oman, PNG and Scotland will face Bangladesh in Group B.

Source: News 24 July 17, 2021 04:07 UTC