Kallis guides South Africa to victory

Jacques Kallis survives two chances to guide S Africa to a seven-wicket win over Ireland in the rain-affected match.

Jacques Kallis survived two chances to guide South Africa to a seven-wicket win over Ireland in a rain-affected Super Eights World Cup match on Tuesday.

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Kallis scored 66 not out as the world's top-ranked team crossed their victory target of 160 under the Duckworth Lewis system with 21 balls to spare.

Ireland were restricted to 152 for eight after rain reduced the contest to 35-overs a side.

South Africa replied with 165 for three and now have four points after chalking up their second victory in the second phase of the tournament.

Teams

Ireland: William Porterfield, Jeremy Bray, Eoin Morgan, Niall O'Brien, Andrew White, Andre Botha, Trent Johnston (captain), Kyle McCallan, Paul Mooney, Dave Langford-Smith, Boyd Rankin.

South Africa: Graeme Smith (captain), AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher, Justin Kemp, Shaun Pollock, Andrew Hall, Charl Langeveldt, Makhaya Ntini.