Scorecards / 2025 / Ireland v South Africa
Women's One Day International · Ireland Women tour of South AfricaIreland v South Africa: ODI scorecard, 13 Dec 2025
South Africa won by 7 wickets. 13 Dec 2025, Buffalo Park, East London, East London.
Result
Runs per over- Buffalo Park, East London, East London
Ireland: runs per over South Africa: runs per over
Ireland innings
209/7 (47 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Forbeslbw b S Luus | 42 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 59.2 |
| GH Lewisb TS Sekhukhune | 14 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 51.9 |
| A Hunterc L Goodall b M Smit | 32 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 64.0 |
| O Prendergastc D van Niekerk b TS Sekhukhune | 28 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 63.6 |
| L Delanyb N Mlaba | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 116.7 |
| L Paulc K Meso b N Mlaba | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 |
| R Stokellnot out | 39 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 81.3 |
| AN Kellyc L Wolvaardt b N Mlaba | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 |
| C Murraynot out | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 |
| Extras | 19 (b 1, lb 7, w 11, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 209/7 (47 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: G Dempsey, LA McBride
Fall of wickets: 1-45 (GH Lewis, 11.1 ov); 2-93 (S Forbes, 21.4 ov); 3-110 (A Hunter, 27.2 ov); 4-135 (L Delany, 31.4 ov); 5-139 (L Paul, 33.5 ov); 6-171 (O Prendergast, 41.1 ov); 7-185 (AN Kelly, 43.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Hlubi | 9 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 5.67 |
| E Marx | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 3.38 |
| TS Sekhukhune | 8 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 4.00 |
| N Mlaba | 10 | 2 | 43 | 3 | 4.30 |
| S Luus | 8 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 4.25 |
| M Smit | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.50 |
South Africa innings
211/3 (36.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Wolvaardtc C Murray b O Prendergast | 31 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 129.2 |
| T Britsc L Delany b C Murray | 27 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 90.0 |
| L Goodallc & b C Murray | 20 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 74.1 |
| S Luusnot out | 66 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 91.7 |
| M Smitnot out | 56 | 70 | 7 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Extras | 11 (b 0, lb 1, w 8, nb 2) | ||||
| Total | 211/3 (36.5 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: D van Niekerk, K Meso, E Marx, TS Sekhukhune, A Hlubi, N Mlaba
Fall of wickets: 1-38 (L Wolvaardt, 4.6 ov); 2-79 (L Goodall, 12.3 ov); 3-86 (T Brits, 14.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Prendergast | 6 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 5.17 |
| G Dempsey | 5 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 10.00 |
| AN Kelly | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4.14 |
| C Murray | 6 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 5.67 |
| L Delany | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3.60 |
| L Paul | 2.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 8.12 |
| LA McBride | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5.00 |
Match summary
Ireland played South Africa in a women's One Day International at Buffalo Park, East London, East London on 13 December 2025, part of Ireland Women tour of South Africa. South Africa won by 7 wickets.
Ireland won the toss and chose to bat.
On 13 December 2025 the on-field umpires were S Lackay and VG Rathi, with S Wadvalla as match referee.
How the innings went
Ireland made 209/7 in 47 overs. S Forbes top-scored with 42 from 71 balls, including 4 fours and 0 sixes. N Mlaba took 3 for 43. The biggest stand before a wicket was 48 runs between S Forbes and A Hunter.
South Africa made 211/3 in 36.5 overs. S Luus top-scored with 66 from 72 balls, including 6 fours and 0 sixes. C Murray took 2 for 34. The biggest stand before a wicket was 41 runs between L Goodall and T Brits.
Extras
Ireland's innings of 209/7 in 47 overs included 19 extras: 11 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 7 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 211/3 in 36.5 overs included 11 extras: 8 wides, 2 no-balls, 0 byes and 1 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Ireland v South Africa on 13 December 2025?
South Africa won by 7 wickets.
Who top-scored in Ireland v South Africa?
S Luus scored 66 from 72 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland v South Africa?
N Mlaba, with 3 for 43.
What was the highest partnership?
48 runs between S Forbes and A Hunter for Ireland.
Who won the toss?
Ireland, who chose to bat.
Where was Ireland v South Africa played?
At Buffalo Park, East London, East London, on 13 December 2025.