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Follow live coverage of Ireland vs South Africa from the South Africa in Ireland (UAE) 2024 today.

The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.

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Ireland vs South Africa

4.2

Lungi Ngidi to Ross Adair. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Fortuin.

29 September 2024 16:53

Ireland vs South Africa

4.1

Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.

29 September 2024 16:52

Ireland vs South Africa

4.1

Wide Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. Length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.

29 September 2024 16:51

Ireland vs South Africa

3.6

SIX! Bjorn Fortuin to Ross Adair. Stock length ball, off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

29 September 2024 16:50

Ireland vs South Africa

3.5

Bjorn Fortuin to Ross Adair. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Peter.

29 September 2024 16:49

Ireland vs South Africa

3.4

Bjorn Fortuin to Paul Stirling. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

29 September 2024 16:49

Ireland vs South Africa

3.3

FOUR! Bjorn Fortuin to Paul Stirling. Stock length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

29 September 2024 16:49

Ireland vs South Africa

3.2

Bjorn Fortuin to Ross Adair. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

29 September 2024 16:48

Ireland vs South Africa

3.1

Bjorn Fortuin to Ross Adair. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.

29 September 2024 16:47

Ireland vs South Africa

2.6

Wiaan Mulder to Ross Adair. Length ball, down leg side backing away pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.

29 September 2024 16:46