South Africa Thump Ireland By 201 Runs At World Cup

Canberra (AFP) - South Africa thrashed Ireland by 201 runs in their World Cup Pool B match at Canberra's Manuka Oval on Tuesday.The Proteas piled up 411 for four, the second-highest total in the tournament's history, on the back of hundreds by Hashim Amla (159) and Faf du Plessis (109), with the pair putting on 247 for the second wicket.South Africa's fast bowlers reduced Ireland to 48 for five, with Kyle Abbott finishing with figures of four for 21.But Ireland resistance led by Andrew Balbirnie's 58 spared the non-Test side a heavier defeat before they were dismissed for 210 as they suffered their first loss in three matches at the 2015 tournament.Victory gave South Africa their third win in four pool matches, their only defeat so far coming against defending champions India.Join the conversation about this story »

BING NEWS:
  • Can Ireland dethrone the World Champions?
    Ireland faces world champions South Africa in a thrilling two-Test rugby series this July. Can they prove themselves on the global stage?
    04/26/2024 - 5:58 am | View Link
  • Man who ran length of Africa reaches fundraising target
    A man who ran the entire length of Africa has reached his fundraising target. After complications with visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery, Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest ...
    04/24/2024 - 3:16 am | View Link
  • South Africa
    The annual Time 100 list spotlights individuals who have shaped the world in the past year. More than 40 toddlers were taken to hospital in South Africa on Monday after mistaking rat poison for ...
    04/22/2024 - 2:09 am | View Link
  • Ultra-runner’s world record attempt in Africa in doubt as he faces safety issues
    Keith Boyd, 57, from Wargrave, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, has been running for 270 days and is attempting to run from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt, in a bid to beat the previous ...
    04/20/2024 - 9:02 pm | View Link
  • South Africa
    South Africa is a middle-income ... and inequality - among the highest in the world - remain a challenge. Official unemployment is roughly 27% of the workforce, and runs significantly higher ...
    04/18/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Business News