SA-W vs IRE-W Ball by Ball Commentary
Commentary
South Africa Women
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Match Details
Venue
Buffalo Park, East London
Toss
Ireland Women, elected to bat
Series
Ireland Women in South Africa, 3 ODI Series, 2025
Series Period
13 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
Match Day
13 Dec 2025 - (20 - over match)
Umpires
Vrinda Rathi (IND), Stacey Lackay (SA) and Kerin Klaaste (SA)
Match Referee
Shaid Wadvalla (SA)



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Cricket Players


UAE
USA
AUS-U19
IND-U19
PAK-WU19
BAN-WU19
IND
WI
VCT
SAU
ZIM-W
WI-W
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at covers. Bounces into the fence.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, 1 run
No ball! The batter lets the ball go outside leg stump.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
Wide! The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 4 runs
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
No ball! The batter is not interested in playing at that.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 2 runs
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, 1 run
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Georgina Dempsey to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Georgina Dempsey to Sune Luus, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, 2 runs
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, 1 run
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Georgina Dempsey to Sune Luus, 4 runs
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
Georgina Dempsey to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Georgina Dempsey to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Georgina Dempsey to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Georgina Dempsey to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is cut away through covers for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter goes back and steers it, but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, 2 runs
2 runs, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a couple.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 2 runs
2 runs, the batter plays the scoop shot for a couple of runs.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, played lofted shot towards third man.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is cut away through point for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Orla Prendergast to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
Orla Prendergast to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Orla Prendergast to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
Orla Prendergast to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Orla Prendergast to Sune Luus, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Orla Prendergast to Sune Luus, no run
No run, a bouncer now, ducked under.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Arlene Kelly to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Arlene Kelly to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Orla Prendergast to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.
Orla Prendergast to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Orla Prendergast to Miane Smit, no run
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Orla Prendergast to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Orla Prendergast to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Orla Prendergast to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 2 runs
2 runs, the batter sweeps this away for a couple.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, no run
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, the batter plays the scoop shot for a run.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 2 runs
2 runs, swept away, that too, in the reverse direction. Two runs taken at third man.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, 4 runs
Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Lara McBride to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, 4 runs
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
Lara McBride to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, the slog is played by the batter. Results in a run.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Leah Paul to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Leah Paul to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter plays the scoop shot for a run.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, 1 run
Leg bye, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, no run
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is cut away through covers for a single.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Laura Delany to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Cara Murray to Miane Smit, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, no run
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
Laura Delany to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Laura Delany to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Laura Delany to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Laura Delany to Sune Luus, no run
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Laura Delany to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out for a run.
Laura Delany to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Laura Delany to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
Wide! The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Cara Murray to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Cara Murray to Lara Goodall, no run
OUT! That is a good catch in the followthrough! Never easy to take those.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Cara Murray to Lara Goodall, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Tazmin Brits, 4 runs
Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through covers. Finds the fence.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Arlene Kelly to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Arlene Kelly to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, 4 runs
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Cara Murray to Lara Goodall, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Cara Murray to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Cara Murray to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, 2 runs
2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, 4 runs
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, 2 runs
2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.
Georgina Dempsey to Lara Goodall, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Georgina Dempsey to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Georgina Dempsey to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Georgina Dempsey to Lara Goodall, 4 runs
Four! Beautiful shot. The batter leans into this one and drives this through point on the off side for a boundary.
Georgina Dempsey to Lara Goodall, 4 runs
Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
Georgina Dempsey to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, the batter drives this straight back past the bowler for a run.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, 3 runs
3 Wides! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Lara Goodall, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Arlene Kelly to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Arlene Kelly to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
OUT! That is a spectacular diving catch.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, 1 run
1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a single.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! Beautiful shot. The batter leans into this one and drives this through covers on the off side for a boundary.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
Georgina Dempsey to Tazmin Brits, 2 runs
2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run
1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through covers for a run.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 2 runs
2 runs, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a couple of runs.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.
Georgina Dempsey to Laura Wolvaardt, 2 runs
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, 4 runs
Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through third man. Finds the fence.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Orla Prendergast to Tazmin Brits, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Orla Prendergast to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.