Adair Brothers Lead Ireland to Thrilling T20 Victory Over South Africa
Ross Adair scored a century, and his brother Mark took four wickets, propelling Ireland to a 10-run victory over South Africa in the second T20 international, tying the series 1-1. Ross hit 100 off 58 balls, and Mark took 4-31 as South Africa fell short of the 196 target, finishing on 185-9.
In a gripping display of cricket, the Adair brothers spearheaded Ireland's stunning 10-run victory over South Africa in the second T20 international, leveling the series. Ross Adair's explosive century, scoring 100 off 58 balls, propelled Ireland to a formidable 195-6 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Mark Adair showcased his bowling prowess by taking 4-31, crucially disrupting South Africa's chase. Despite promising starts from Reeza Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke, South Africa's innings crumbled, losing six wickets narrowly to end at 185-9.
Highlighting the match, Ross Adair partnered with skipper Paul Stirling in a 137-run opening stand, breaking records with nine sixes. The teams move on to a series of three One Day Internationals in Abu Dhabi, starting on Wednesday.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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