2nd ODI: Brilliant Andy Balbirnie leads Ireland to first-ever win over South Africa

Ireland took a 1-0 lead in the series after stunning South Africa by 43 runs in the 2nd ODI in Dublin after a brilliant hundred by captain Andy Balbirnie on Tuesday.

Captain Andy Balbirnie scored a stylish century as Ireland recorded their first ever One-Day International victory over South Africa with a win by 43 runs in the second match of their three-game series in Malahide on Tuesday. Balbirnie stroked 102 from 117 balls as the home side posted 290 for five in their 50 overs, before restricting the tourists to 247 all out in their reply to secure the historic victory and a 1-0 lead in the series after Sunday’s opener was washed out.