3rd ODI: Janeman Malan and Quinton de Kock help South Africa draw in series against Ireland

Opener Jenneman Malan smashed the fourth-highest score in South Africa’s one-day international history as his brilliant 177 did not help the Tourists to a 70-run victory over Ireland in Malahide, Dublin, on Friday.

Malan put on 225 for the first wicket with the equally impressive Quinton de Kock (120 from 91 balls) as South Africa amassed 346 for four in their 50 overs, before bowling Ireland out for 276 in 47.1 overs of their reply.

Malan struck 16 fours and six sides in his 169-ball stay at the crease, falling 11 runs short of Gary Kirsten’s South Africa record of 188 not out against the United Arab Emirates in the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

The Proteas could only draw the three-match series after losing Tuesday and seeing the first match washed out due to rain — more typical of Irish weather. Ireland’s 43-run victory was its first ever over South Africa.

Ireland were tottering at 92 for 6, but all-rounder Simi Singh (100 not out) scored his maiden ODI century, and the top score for an Irishman batting at number eight, to go with a half-century for South African-born Curtis Campher (54).

Tabraiz Shamsi (3/46) was the pick of the tourists’ attack, but they put in another sloppy display in the field that saw a number of dropped catches. Andile Phehlukwayo (3/56) three wickets, while left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj (2/51) claimed two wickets.

The teams will now contest a three-match Twenty20 international series starting on Monday.

Brief Scores

South Africa: 346 for 4 in 50 overs (Janeman Malan 177 not out, Quinton de Kock 120; Josh Little 2/53)Ireland: 276 all out in 50 overs (Simi Singh 100 not out, Curtis Campher 54; Tabraiz Shamsi 3/46, Andile Phehlukwayo 3/56)