Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Ireland Men fell to an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of South Africa Men in Abu Dhabi on Friday night as Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks powered their side to victory.Chasing 172 to win, Rickelton led the way with 76 from 48, ably supported by opening partner Hendricks (51) on route to South Africa, claiming the spoils with 14 balls to spare.Earlier, South Africa captain Aiden Markam called correctly and put Ireland into bat at the toss, with Ireland skipper Paul Stirling joined in the middle by Ross Adair, playing his ninth T20I in the absence of Lorcan Tucker.Adair climbed into Lizaad Williams’ first over, hitting two fours and a six to give Ireland a bright start. His lively innings came to an end with the final ball of the second over, departing for 18 from 10 deliveries.Stirling (2) fell two balls later, his wicket bringing Curtis Campher to the crease having been handed a 100th cap for Ireland across all formats earlier in the…
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