Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks struck half-centuries as South Africa romped to an eight-wicket win over Ireland in the first of a two-match T20 series in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Rickelton made 76 off 48 balls and Hendricks added 51 off 33 deliveries as South Africa’s opening pair put on 136 for the first wicket in reply to Ireland’s total of 171-8.
Hendricks eventually fell lbw to Craig Young before Mark Adair removed Rickelton, but South Africa captain Aiden Markram and Matthew Breetzke comfortably completed the chase with 14 balls to spare.