South Africa v Ireland - Ireland Invited South Africa to Bat First After Winning the Toss (Live Commentary)

KOLKATA – Ireland won the toss and invited South Africa to bat first hoping to repeat the performance they showed upsetting victory against England.

The match is being officiated by Kumar Dharmasena and Billy Doctrove, Simon Taufel (third), Ian Gould (fourth), Ranjan Madugalle (referee).

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Both teams announced their final eleven as follows:

Teams:

Ireland (Playing XI): William Porterfield(c), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Kevin O'Brien, Gary Wilson, Niall O'Brien(w), Alex Cusack, John Mooney, Trent Johnston, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin

South Africa (Playing XI): Graeme Smith(c), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Colin Ingram, Jean-Paul Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Morne van Wyk(w), Johan Botha, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel