Irish out of luck as Proteas cruise

By Oli Dickson-Jefford

Captain’s innings: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma led the way with 72 in BelfastPICTURES: AlamySOUTH AFRICA wrapped up a T20 series whitewash against Ireland with a 49-run victory in Belfast on Saturday.Half-centuries from Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks laid the foundations for the visitors’ 189-2, which proved well beyond Ireland as no batsman passed Andy Balbirnie’s 27.Having led his side to comfortable victories in the first two matches, Proteas captain Bavuma opted to bat first and got his side off to a fine start alongside Hend...

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