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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

39.3

Craig Young to Bjorn Fortuin. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.

2 October 2024 15:29

Ireland vs South Africa

39.2

Craig Young to Wiaan Mulder. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.

2 October 2024 15:29

Ireland vs South Africa

39.1

Craig Young to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Campher.

2 October 2024 15:28

Ireland vs South Africa

38.6

Gavin Hoey to Wiaan Mulder. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Adair.

2 October 2024 15:27

Ireland vs South Africa

38.5

Gavin Hoey to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to short fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Doheny, fielded by Stirling.

2 October 2024 15:27

Ireland vs South Africa

38.4

Gavin Hoey to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Doheny.

2 October 2024 15:26

Ireland vs South Africa

38.3

Gavin Hoey to Wiaan Mulder. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hume.

2 October 2024 15:26

Ireland vs South Africa

38.2

Gavin Hoey to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.

2 October 2024 15:26

Ireland vs South Africa

38.1

Gavin Hoey to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.

2 October 2024 15:25

Ireland vs South Africa

37.6

Mark Adair to Wiaan Mulder. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Hume.

2 October 2024 15:24