Ireland v South Africa: Ireland lose by 139 runs in first of three ODI matches

After making a steady start to their innings, South Africa suffered setbacks as they lost Tony de Zorzi (12), captain Temba Bavuma (4) and Rassie van der Dussen for a duck in three consecutive overs to lie 39-3 by the end of the ninth.Rickelton smashed 91 off 102 balls, including three sixes and seven fours, as his partnership with middle-order batter Stubbs got their side back on track.Rickleton fell in the 35th over and Stubbs six balls later to leave the score 198-5, but with the help of useful knocks from Bjorn Fortuin (28) and Lungi Ngidi (20 not out), South Africa progressed to post a creditable total.Ireland’s response began poorly as they lost skipper Paul Stirling for two in the first over and while fellow opener Balbirnie, restored to the line-up after sitting out the T20 encounters, and Campher (20), steadied the ship somewhat, the loss of the former saw them sit 38-2 by the end of the ninth over.Wickets fell regularly thereafter to leave Heinrich Malan’s side 61-5 and,…