Ireland vs South Africa 2nd T20: David Miller powers Proteas to T20 series win

The Proteas actually started badly. Temba Bavuma and Janneman Malan were removed for ducks in the first over by off-spinner Paul Stirling. David Miller was dropped behind the wickets on 19 off a Josh Little delivery, and took advantage.

David Miller made the difference as he blasted an unbeaten 75 for South Africa to win the T20 series by beating Ireland by 42 runs. South Africa slipped to 58/5 after 10 overs but Miller led the fightback with Wiaan Mulder to post 159/7. Ireland wasted its bowlers’ sterling effort. The Irish bats fell to 56-5 after 10 overs but didn’t have a Miller to beat up the bowlers. Ireland was all out for 117 with three balls left. South Africa has an unbeatable 2-0 lead with the third and last T20 scheduled on Saturday (July 24), also in Belfast. The Proteas actually started badly. Temba Bavuma and Janneman Malan were removed for ducks in the first over by off-spinner Paul Stirling. Miller was dropped behind the wickets on 19 off a Josh Little delivery, and took advantage.