Ireland lose again to South Africa

Ireland suffered a second by South Africa in their latest game in the PCB Qatar International tri-series.

Lizelle Lee scored a Player-of-the match half century to lead South Africa to 119 for 2 in the first game. She shared an opening stand of 61 with Trisha Chetty (23) which meant Ireland were always on the back foot.

Following the loss of Lee for 50 from 63 balls (2 sixes, 2 fours), Marizanne Kapp (19*) and Mignon du Preez (18*) ensured a late burst adding 31 in the final three overs. Laura Delany, who along with Louise McCarthy was winning her 50th cap, was the most successful of the Irish bowlers taking 2 for 33.

Ireland's batters struggled in the face of the accurate South African attack, struggling to 73 for 8 in their allotted overs, with wicket-keeper Mary Waldron top scoring with 13.

Dane van Niekerk (3-15) and Marizanne Kapp (2-9) were best with the ball for South Africa in the 46 run win.