ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[tsaroz]

Good target by the South Africa team, they made 271 and I think it will not be chased by Ireland but at the same time, South Africa is not fully satisfied with this target because they lost the last game very badly which is why today they want to make it win.

Ryan Rickelton did very good opening, he was lacked by 9 runs to make the score of three digits, he was out on 91 runs. Also Tristan Stubbs made good runs, except for these both player no other player play good like them. Ireland have a 40 percent chances to win this game as cricinfo saying. Who will win it?

Ireland were able to take three early wickets of South Africa at 39 but the partnership of 150+ runs between Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs made them achieve a good score. Ireland changing the target are already one down and even though they are not far from the required run rate, I don't think they'll be able to reach the required target and South Africa would have an easy win.
Ireland had been an average team for a while. Just above associates but not in the same league as old 10. They had a few years of surprising results but now are not expected to win against a team as big as Sout Africa.

[LDL]

South African team batsmen Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs' outstanding performance, the South African team was able to give the Ireland team a target of 272 runs. The batting of these two great batsmen of the South African team was really good in today's match. Ryan Rickelton scored 91 off 102 balls and Tristan Stubbs scored 79 off 86 balls. But if the other batsmen of the South African team could have batted a little better. Then the South African team could have given the 300+ target to the Ireland team. Now we are waiting to see how strong the bowling line of the South African team will be in the second innings.

I thought maybe Ireland's Paul Stirling would get off to a good start in the opening pair today but Lungi Ngdi's dismissal in the fourth ball of the first over put the Ireland team in a tight spot. But if Ireland's next batsmen can bat defensively till the first twenty overs then they will have enough chances to chase the runs to win in the next 30 overs. At present, a target of 280 runs or less in ODIs is not a difficult task under any circumstances, especially if two or one partnerships are formed properly, then a target of 272 runs will not be a difficult target for Ireland. For now I'm going to the TV screen and till the last news Ireland have lost one wicket for 21 runs.

[Out of mind]

South Africa scored 271 runs against Ireland in today's first ODI match. The target of 271 runs I think is huge, if Ireland team can't meet this target today then they will definitely lose. Moreover, the players of South Africa team are currently doing a good bowling line, in that case, Ireland's victory in today's match is unlikely. They lost a wicket in the beginning, but now they are preparing to play well, if they can hold on to the wicket, Ireland will be more likely to win today's match against South Africa. And if the South African team can collect wickets in today's match, then Ireland will definitely be under pressure and there is a possibility of losing the match, but now it is not sure which team will win.

[HelliumZ]

Harry Tector was a bit sloppy and got out LBW to Williams after collecting 12 runs with three fours. It is normal to lose wickets if you are a bit sloppy, so if you lose patience and stay on the wicket, runs will surely come. If Ireland's top-order batsmen give away their precious wickets like this, Ireland will surely lose today. The Islanders were under pressure after losing Starling's wicket at the start, then two more wickets in a row further compounded the batting disaster. Ireland team has to play according to the plan and the next batsmen have to think about how to survive today's match well then only Ireland can win well.

[Sithara007]

It is the same story again. Ireland had the match firmly in their grasp, but then they allowed South Africa to settle with a total of 270 plus. And now in return, three of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion within the initial 10 overs. Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Harry Tector are all gone, and now the burden is on Curtis Campher to guide Ireland to a respectable total. Ireland is now a full member, and therefore they are expected to perform at a certain level in these matches. But that is not happening.   

[Crypto Library]

It is the same story again. Ireland had the match firmly in their grasp, but then they allowed South Africa to settle with a total of 270 plus. And now in return, three of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion within the initial 10 overs. Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Harry Tector are all gone, and now the burden is on Curtis Campher to guide Ireland to a respectable total. Ireland is now a full member, and therefore they are expected to perform at a certain level in these matches. But that is not happening.   

We saw an unexpected result on the t20 series that Ireland team won the second t20 match but this is the ODI format they have to long last in the pitch but their top ordered batsmen are seriously failed today but this is not unexcepted it was an expected performance today but I think they are too much earlier than the expectation.
Because at the end of 17 overs the score of the Ireland team is only 70 runs where they have already lost their important five wickets with their performance I don't think they can cross 100 runs. Their required run rate is currently above six which I don't think the lower-order batsmen cann't manage.

[IvugeoEvolutionCoin]

In today's 1st ODI match of Ireland vs South Africa team South Africa team scored 271 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. South Africa team batsman Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed for 20 runs from 28 balls. Paul Stirling was dismissed for 2 runs from 2 balls. Curtis Campher was dismissed for 20 runs from 36 balls.  Run out. Team Ireland now comes out to bat. 87 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20.2 overs. Batsmen of the Ireland team are under a lot of pressure with the loss of 6 wickets for which the chances of the Ireland team to win this match are very low.

[vs2014]

In today's 1st ODI match of Ireland vs South Africa team South Africa team scored 271 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. South Africa team batsman Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed for 20 runs from 28 balls. Paul Stirling was dismissed for 2 runs from 2 balls. Curtis Campher was dismissed for 20 runs from 36 balls.  Run out. Team Ireland now comes out to bat. 87 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20.2 overs. Batsmen of the Ireland team are under a lot of pressure with the loss of 6 wickets for which the chances of the Ireland team to win this match are very low.

Ireland's chances of winning this match are very low as they have already lost 8 wickets. Their fall of 8 wickets will give south africa outright win in today match. In today's match south african team wicket keeper rickelton made a big mountain of runs. He scored 91 runs off 102 balls which included 3 big sixes. Stubbs on the other hand scored 79 runs with 4 sixes and 2 fours. Ireland batsmen were not able to sustain much in the early stages due to which they fell behind in terms of runs. The south african bowlers used this opportunity to put them under pressure.

[Sithara007]

In today's 1st ODI match of Ireland vs South Africa team South Africa team scored 271 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. South Africa team batsman Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed for 20 runs from 28 balls. Paul Stirling was dismissed for 2 runs from 2 balls. Curtis Campher was dismissed for 20 runs from 36 balls.  Run out. Team Ireland now comes out to bat. 87 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20.2 overs. Batsmen of the Ireland team are under a lot of pressure with the loss of 6 wickets for which the chances of the Ireland team to win this match are very low.

Ireland is just looking hopeless. Now they are 113/8, chasing target of 272. So far, the top-score is 21 made by George Dockrell. Lizaad Williams took 3 wickets so far. If Ireland batsmen can't score runs against fringe bowlers in the South African squad, then I don't know how they are going to play against the big-3 teams. In the top order, Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling looks horribly out of form. A lot was expected from Harry Tector, but turns out that he is good for nothing. And Lorcan Tucker is absent for this tour.

[ZAINmalik75]

South Africa vs Ireland

Today South Africa will face Ireland in the first ODI match. Earlier the T20 series was drawn 1-1. But in both the matches we got to see good performances from Ireland players. The team performed well in the two matches and gave away big targets. Ireland set a huge target of 196 runs in the last match.

South Africa team is not in good form now. The performance of the players in particular is quite erratic at the moment. The team won easily in the first match of T20 format, but lost the second match by 10 runs.

It's true that surprisingly south African team has been defeated by Irish side in second match of t20 series and thus they level the series with that victory which was completely unexpected but sometimes it happened when opponent take such underdog teams very lightly. But finally now it's look like they will took thier revenge as they scored 271 in their first innings of first odi match while Irish has lose almost rest of thier wickets by just scoring around 100+ which indicates soon they will be declared defeated in that match. To be honest there are several new names in south African squad whome will take time to settle down in team required formation so possible we will get some surprising results in near future too

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Ireland is just looking hopeless. Now they are 113/8, chasing target of 272. So far, the top-score is 21 made by George Dockrell. Lizaad Williams took 3 wickets so far. If Ireland batsmen can't score runs against fringe bowlers in the South African squad, then I don't know how they are going to play against the big-3 teams. In the top order, Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling looks horribly out of form. A lot was expected from Harry Tector, but turns out that he is good for nothing. And Lorcan Tucker is absent for this tour.

Actually, the main point is that the Ireland team's equal rivals are not South Africa and neither are the teams you are talking about. Because we cannot call 108 rating points and 50 rating points equal. And that is why their performance is so bad and they are hopeless now. However, I thought to myself that they will not cross 130 runs today. Already they have taken nine wickets. I think my prediction is going to be correct today.

[Cheema02]

It is the same story again. Ireland had the match firmly in their grasp, but then they allowed South Africa to settle with a total of 270 plus. And now in return, three of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion within the initial 10 overs. Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Harry Tector are all gone, and now the burden is on Curtis Campher to guide Ireland to a respectable total. Ireland is now a full member, and therefore they are expected to perform at a certain level in these matches. But that is not happening.   

Yes, You are right South Africa batting performance is outstanding scored a 272 runs target to Ireland. Ireland current score is 108 runs in a loss of 8 wickets in first half over of the match. Ireland needs 164 more runs to win this match from remaining 25 overs of the match. The Required run rate is under 7 runs but the problem is that Ireland lost too many wickets in just 100 runs. McBrine is only hope for Ireland they are playing at 12 runs unbeaten but its very difficult to get back in this match. I think its an easy win for South Africa because they just need 2 more wickets to win first ODI match of Series.

[GigaBit]

It is the same story again. Ireland had the match firmly in their grasp, but then they allowed South Africa to settle with a total of 270 plus. And now in return, three of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion within the initial 10 overs. Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Harry Tector are all gone, and now the burden is on Curtis Campher to guide Ireland to a respectable total. Ireland is now a full member, and therefore they are expected to perform at a certain level in these matches. But that is not happening.   

Yes, You are right South Africa batting performance is outstanding scored a 272 runs target to Ireland. Ireland current score is 108 runs in a loss of 8 wickets in first half over of the match. Ireland needs 164 more runs to win this match from remaining 25 overs of the match. The Required run rate is under 7 runs but the problem is that Ireland lost too many wickets in just 100 runs. McBrine is only hope for Ireland they are playing at 12 runs unbeaten but its very difficult to get back in this match. I think its an easy win for South Africa because they just need 2 more wickets to win first ODI match of Series.

South Africa managed to set a big target in the first ODI match. Many of the South African batsmen scored long in their combined efforts to set a target of 271 runs. But nobody in the Ireland team could play like that. Due to which the team ended their innings for just 132 runs and South Africa won the match by a huge margin. South Africa started their match with a series draw in T20 cricket. South Africa have won only one match in the 3-match ODI series and still have chances to win the series against Ireland. Hope the Ireland team will be able to score a good in the next match. By the effort of Rickelton 91 and Tristan Stubbs 79 South Africa was able to win this match very easily.

[Mahdirakib]

It is the same story again. Ireland had the match firmly in their grasp, but then they allowed South Africa to settle with a total of 270 plus. And now in return, three of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion within the initial 10 overs. Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Harry Tector are all gone, and now the burden is on Curtis Campher to guide Ireland to a respectable total. Ireland is now a full member, and therefore they are expected to perform at a certain level in these matches. But that is not happening.   

I was thinking that Ireland will do something exceptional today. Because South Africa was struggling at the early stage of the match. But they had made a great comeback with the partnership of Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. They had set enough target and it has brought an easy victory for them. I guess the results of the next two ODI matches will be same. Ireland have some dependable batsmen, but they won't be able to give a tough fight against South Africa in ODI format.

[Marvell1]

South Africa vs Ireland
Today South Africa will face Ireland in the first ODI match. Earlier the T20 series was drawn 1-1. But in both the matches we got to see good performances from Ireland players. The team performed well in the two matches and gave away big targets. Ireland set a huge target of 196 runs in the last match.
South Africa team is not in good form now. The performance of the players in particular is quite erratic at the moment. The team won easily in the first match of T20 format, but lost the second match by 10 runs.

It's true that surprisingly south African team has been defeated by Irish side in second match of t20 series and thus they level the series with that victory which was completely unexpected but sometimes it happened when opponent take such underdog teams very lightly. But finally now it's look like they will took thier revenge as they scored 271 in their first innings of first odi match while Irish has lose almost rest of thier wickets by just scoring around 100+ which indicates soon they will be declared defeated in that match. To be honest there are several new names in south African squad whome will take time to settle down in team required formation so possible we will get some surprising results in near future too

This is the lowest total in Mens ODI, Ireland just faded away like smoke....

South Africa has actually been able to recover pretty well from the position that they were in at the start of the match. They were 39/3 which is a very bad situation for any club to be in. and it was especially bad because they were playing against Ireland. South Africa on paper is far better compared to Ireland. This is a match between the team that was able to get past the semi-finals of the World Cup vs the team which is barely in the top 10. But the thing is this kind of performance gives me hope that the performance from Ireland is going to be better in the future.

Anyway, South Africa was able to get to a total of 271/9 and it is definitely a very respectable total. Thanks to the fourth wicket partnership between Ryan and Tristan. Now I think that Ireland has actually lost the chance of getting South Africa out cheaply and now they will have to pay for it. Because this match is going to be very hard for Ireland to win now.

[Unknown Op]

South Africa scored 271 runs against Ireland in today's first ODI match. The target of 271 runs I think is huge, if Ireland team can't meet this target today then they will definitely lose. Moreover, the players of South Africa team are currently doing a good bowling line, in that case, Ireland's victory in today's match is unlikely. They lost a wicket in the beginning, but now they are preparing to play well, if they can hold on to the wicket, Ireland will be more likely to win today's match against South Africa. And if the South African team can collect wickets in today's match, then Ireland will definitely be under pressure and there is a possibility of losing the match, but now it is not sure which team will win.

Now new competition has been successfully lived among South Africa squad against Ireland squad and both these squads already faced to each other in T20 format complete few days ago and this T20 format competition was drawn among them because both squad emerged victory in each match and total have 2 matches of T20 format format. Today both squads played their first One day match and now this one days has finished now South Africa squad improved themselves in this match and emerged victory with massive difference of scores and Ireland squad surely wondered about this strength. Yes this is true that Ireland squad made many trouble to south Africa sqaud in T20 matches and they also emerged victory in one match other match their squad reached so near to win but sadly they faced defeated just few balls and wickets. But South Africa squad defeated Ireland squad in first one day match with 139 scores and this was the big lead.  

[HelliumZ]

Ireland is just looking hopeless. Now they are 113/8, chasing target of 272. So far, the top-score is 21 made by George Dockrell. Lizaad Williams took 3 wickets so far. If Ireland batsmen can't score runs against fringe bowlers in the South African squad, then I don't know how they are going to play against the big-3 teams. In the top order, Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling looks horribly out of form. A lot was expected from Harry Tector, but turns out that he is good for nothing. And Lorcan Tucker is absent for this tour.

Actually, the main point is that the Ireland team's equal rivals are not South Africa and neither are the teams you are talking about. Because we cannot call 108 rating points and 50 rating points equal. And that is why their performance is so bad and they are hopeless now. However, I thought to myself that they will not cross 130 runs today. Already they have taken nine wickets. I think my prediction is going to be correct today.

Sometimes rating points are not useful in cricket especially few days ago series between Afghanistan and South Africa where Afghanistan's rating points are much less than South Africa but South Africa lost that series. In the two T20 matches between South Africa and Ireland, South Africa defeated South Africa by 10 runs in one match.  However, Ireland is very low in the T20 ranking. However, Ireland's top order batsmen did not perform well in the first ODI match, so their failure will be considered as one of the main reasons for the defeat in today's match.

[Popkon6]

South Africa scored 271 runs against Ireland in today's first ODI match. The target of 271 runs I think is huge, if Ireland team can't meet this target today then they will definitely lose. Moreover, the players of South Africa team are currently doing a good bowling line, in that case, Ireland's victory in today's match is unlikely. They lost a wicket in the beginning, but now they are preparing to play well, if they can hold on to the wicket, Ireland will be more likely to win today's match against South Africa. And if the South African team can collect wickets in today's match, then Ireland will definitely be under pressure and there is a possibility of losing the match, but now it is not sure which team will win.

This match definitely proved that the South African team has been strong in the past and they have performed most offensively in the present. The South African team performed well enough to play the ODI match, and they were ready to last a long time in this long game. But what Ireland team did not try well in this game, they lost wickets like in T20 matches which is a terrible form for this match.
 In ODI matches they have to perform for a long time by protecting wickets but Ireland team failed in this and lost by a huge margin. The Ireland players were under pressure from the opening batsmen and were eventually bowled out to score 132 runs in just 31.5 balls.

[Publictalk792]

This match definitely proved that the South African team has been strong in the past and they have performed most offensively in the present. The South African team performed well enough to play the ODI match, and they were ready to last a long time in this long game. But what Ireland team did not try well in this game, they lost wickets like in T20 matches which is a terrible form for this match.
 In ODI matches they have to perform for a long time by protecting wickets but Ireland team failed in this and lost by a huge margin. The Ireland players were under pressure from the opening batsmen and were eventually bowled out to score 132 runs in just 31.5 balls.

Yes you are right South Africa played very well showing how strong they are in One Day International match. On the other hand Ireland had tough time. They played like they do in shorter T20 games losing wickets quickly. Ireland could not adjust to longer game and their players could not protect their wickets. South Africa batsmen put a lot of pressure on them. As result Ireland was knocked out after scoring just 132 runs in 32 overs losing by big margin. This big loss shows how much better South Africa is and how much Ireland needs to improve their ODI game.

[Bd officer]

This match definitely proved that the South African team has been strong in the past and they have performed most offensively in the present. The South African team performed well enough to play the ODI match, and they were ready to last a long time in this long game. But what Ireland team did not try well in this game, they lost wickets like in T20 matches which is a terrible form for this match.
 In ODI matches they have to perform for a long time by protecting wickets but Ireland team failed in this and lost by a huge margin. The Ireland players were under pressure from the opening batsmen and were eventually bowled out to score 132 runs in just 31.5 balls.

Yes you are right South Africa played very well showing how strong they are in One Day International match. On the other hand Ireland had tough time. They played like they do in shorter T20 games losing wickets quickly. Ireland could not adjust to longer game and their players could not protect their wickets. South Africa batsmen put a lot of pressure on them. As result Ireland was knocked out after scoring just 132 runs in 32 overs losing by big margin. This big loss shows how much better South Africa is and how much Ireland needs to improve their ODI game.

Ireland defeated South Africa in the second match of the T20I series. Ireland performed well in the T20 series, managing to set a big enough target. T20 and ODI formats are not the same, you have to bat patiently in ODI matches. Many of us thought Ireland would perform well in the ODI series after seeing Ireland's excellent performance in the T20 series. But South Africa team is strong in ODI format, their batsmen have managed to bat well with patience. Where Ireland's batsmen could not bat well with patience. No Irish batsman could score more than 21 runs. Ireland defeated South Africa in T20 series but it is very difficult for them to defeat South Africa in ODI series. South Africa won the first match to take a 1-0 lead. I think Ireland will be whitewashed in the ODI series.