South Africa v Ireland: ODI scorecard, 16 Dec 2025

South Africa won by 74 runs. 16 Dec 2025, St George's Park, Gqeberha, Gqeberha.

Result

Runs per over

16 Dec 2025 · ODI · Women · Ireland Women tour of South Africa St George's Park, Gqeberha, Gqeberha

South Africa 375/6(50 ov) Ireland 301(47.5 ov)
South Africa won by 74 runs

South Africa: runs per over

Ireland: runs per over

South Africa innings

375/6 (50 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
L Wolvaardtc R Stokell b AK Maguire	124	111	19	0	111.7
T Britslbw b J Maguire	6	15	0	0	40.0
L Goodallb AK Maguire	12	12	2	0	100.0
S Luusc AK Maguire b AN Kelly	114	113	13	1	100.9
D van Niekerkc L Paul b J Maguire	88	47	13	3	187.2
M Smitc O Prendergast b J Maguire	4	4	0	0	100.0
K Mesonot out	1	1	0	0	100.0
Extras	26 (b 4, lb 1, w 18, nb 3)
Total	375/6 (50 overs)

Did not bat: N Shangase, E Marx, L Jones, TS Sekhukhune

Fall of wickets: 1-17 (T Brits, 5.2 ov); 2-59 (L Goodall, 10.6 ov); 3-238 (L Wolvaardt, 36.5 ov); 4-355 (S Luus, 48.2 ov); 5-366 (M Smit, 49.2 ov); 6-375 (D van Niekerk, 49.6 ov)

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Econ
O Prendergast	10	1	86	0	8.60
J Maguire	10	0	75	3	7.50
AN Kelly	10	0	59	1	5.90
AK Maguire	10	0	69	2	6.90
C Murray	6	0	49	0	8.17
L Delany	4	0	32	0	8.00

Ireland innings

301 (47.5 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
S Forbesc L Jones b E Marx	0	5	0	0	0.0
GH Lewisc T Brits b N Shangase	45	52	8	0	86.5
A Hunterlbw b N Shangase	64	66	6	1	97.0
O Prendergastc S Luus b M Smit	97	86	10	2	112.8
L Delanyc K Meso b L Jones	1	2	0	0	50.0
L Paulc E Marx b M Smit	36	36	5	0	100.0
R Stokellb TS Sekhukhune	3	7	0	0	42.9
AN Kellyc S Luus b L Jones	20	14	2	0	142.9
J Maguirec M Smit b S Luus	9	11	1	0	81.8
C Murrayc K Meso b L Jones	6	7	1	0	85.7
AK Maguirenot out	1	1	0	0	100.0
Extras	19 (b 1, lb 1, w 17, nb 0)
Total	301 (47.5 overs)

Fall of wickets: 1-0 (S Forbes, 0.5 ov); 2-77 (GH Lewis, 13.3 ov); 3-170 (A Hunter, 29.3 ov); 4-171 (L Delany, 30.1 ov); 5-251 (L Paul, 39.6 ov); 6-260 (O Prendergast, 41.3 ov); 7-264 (R Stokell, 42.4 ov); 8-290 (J Maguire, 45.5 ov); 9-295 (AN Kelly, 47.1 ov); 10-301 (C Murray, 47.5 ov)

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Econ
E Marx	8	1	53	1	6.63
L Jones	6.5	0	48	3	7.02
TS Sekhukhune	9	0	54	1	6.00
S Luus	10	0	52	1	5.20
N Shangase	7	0	52	2	7.43
M Smit	7	0	40	2	5.71

Match summary

South Africa played Ireland in a women's One Day International at St George's Park, Gqeberha, Gqeberha on 16 December 2025, part of Ireland Women tour of South Africa. South Africa won by 74 runs.

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.

L Wolvaardt was named player of the match.

On 16 December 2025 the on-field umpires were K Klaaste and VG Rathi, with S Wadvalla as match referee.

How the innings went

South Africa made 375/6 in 50 overs. L Wolvaardt top-scored with 124 from 111 balls, including 19 fours and 0 sixes. J Maguire took 3 for 75. The biggest stand before a wicket was 179 runs between L Wolvaardt and S Luus.

Ireland made 301 in 47.5 overs. O Prendergast top-scored with 97 from 86 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. L Jones took 3 for 48. The biggest stand before a wicket was 93 runs between A Hunter and O Prendergast.

Extras

South Africa's innings of 375/6 in 50 overs included 26 extras: 18 wides, 3 no-balls, 4 byes and 1 leg byes. Ireland's innings of 301 in 47.5 overs included 19 extras: 17 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 1 leg byes.

Questions and answers

Who won South Africa v Ireland on 16 December 2025?

South Africa won by 74 runs.

Who top-scored in South Africa v Ireland?

L Wolvaardt scored 124 from 111 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.

Who took the most wickets in South Africa v Ireland?

L Jones, with 3 for 48.

What was the highest partnership?

179 runs between L Wolvaardt and S Luus for South Africa.

Who won the toss?

South Africa, who chose to bat.

Where was South Africa v Ireland played?

At St George's Park, Gqeberha, Gqeberha, on 16 December 2025.

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