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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

0.6

Lungi Ngidi to Curtis Campher. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

2 October 2024 16:49

Ireland vs South Africa

0.5

Lungi Ngidi to Curtis Campher. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

2 October 2024 16:48

Ireland vs South Africa

0.4

OUT! Bowled. Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge.

2 October 2024 16:47

Ireland vs South Africa

0.3

Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Baartman.

2 October 2024 16:46

Ireland vs South Africa

0.2

Lungi Ngidi to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by de Zorzi.

2 October 2024 16:45

Ireland vs South Africa

0.1

NEW BALL. Lungi Ngidi to Andrew Balbirnie. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

2 October 2024 16:44

Ireland vs South Africa

49.6

Mark Adair to Ottniel Baartman. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by McBrine. The first innings has come to an end. South Africa has posted a defendable total on the board. After losing three quick wickets, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs built a solid partnership of 152 runs, helping Proteas to reach a decent total on the board. Ryan Rickelton played brilliantly but failed to reach his century. Mark Adair is the standout performer for Ireland, picking up four wickets. Join us for the run chase in a few minutes.

2 October 2024 16:15

Ireland vs South Africa

49.5

Mark Adair to Lungi Ngidi. Off cutter short, outside off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man for 1 run, dropped catch by McBrine.

2 October 2024 16:14

Ireland vs South Africa

49.4

Mark Adair to Lungi Ngidi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.

2 October 2024 16:13

Ireland vs South Africa

49.3

SIX! Mark Adair to Lungi Ngidi. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

2 October 2024 16:12