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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

25.2

Curtis Campher to Tristan Stubbs. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.

2 October 2024 14:24

Ireland vs South Africa

25.1

Curtis Campher to Tristan Stubbs. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Stirling, fielded by Balbirnie.

2 October 2024 14:24

Ireland vs South Africa

24.6

Andy McBrine to Tristan Stubbs. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hoey.

2 October 2024 14:22

Ireland vs South Africa

24.5

Andy McBrine to Ryan Rickelton. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run.

2 October 2024 14:22

Ireland vs South Africa

24.4

Andy McBrine to Tristan Stubbs. Off break length ball, to leg backing away driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hoey.

2 October 2024 14:22

Ireland vs South Africa

24.3

SIX! Andy McBrine to Tristan Stubbs. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

2 October 2024 14:21

Ireland vs South Africa

24.2

Andy McBrine to Ryan Rickelton. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Campher.

2 October 2024 14:21

Ireland vs South Africa

24.1

Andy McBrine to Tristan Stubbs. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Tector.

2 October 2024 14:20

Ireland vs South Africa

23.6

Graham Hume to Ryan Rickelton. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

2 October 2024 14:19

Ireland vs South Africa

23.5

Graham Hume to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.

2 October 2024 14:18