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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

12.3

Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

7 October 2024 13:23

Ireland vs South Africa

12.2

Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by van der Dussen.

7 October 2024 13:22

Ireland vs South Africa

12.1

Lungi Ngidi to Paul Stirling. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long on for 2 runs, run save by Williams.

7 October 2024 13:22

Ireland vs South Africa

11.6

Jason Smith to Andrew Balbirnie. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Hendricks.

7 October 2024 13:21

Ireland vs South Africa

11.5

Jason Smith to Andrew Balbirnie. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

7 October 2024 13:20

Ireland vs South Africa

11.4

Jason Smith to Paul Stirling. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Williams.

7 October 2024 13:20

Ireland vs South Africa

11.3

Jason Smith to Paul Stirling. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Fortuin.

7 October 2024 13:19

Ireland vs South Africa

11.2

Jason Smith to Andrew Balbirnie. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run.

7 October 2024 13:18

Ireland vs South Africa

11.1

Jason Smith to Andrew Balbirnie. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Hendricks.

7 October 2024 13:18

Ireland vs South Africa

10.6

Ottniel Baartman to Paul Stirling. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Fortuin.

7 October 2024 13:16