Chetty inspires South African victory

Trish Chetty, South Africa’s wicket-keeper/batter had an outstanding match against Ireland in the only ODI of the series as the tourists cruised to a ten-wicket victory.

Chetty took three catches, made a lightning stumping off a wide, and then scored a belligerent 45 not out off 46 balls to take South Africa to an easy win, ably supported by Olivia Anderson who scored a quiet 13 not out.

Isobel Joyce, who was seeking her first win as Ireland’s captain after a disappointing series against the West Indies, and her twin sister Cecelia, both disappointed with the bat after South Africa’s Cri-Zelda Brits won the toss and invited Ireland to bat first.

In fact, only one Irish batsman, Eimear Richardson (19) got to double figures.

Despite being a bit rusty after a four month break from cricket, the South Africa bowlers were soon on target.

Left arm quickie Ashlyn Kilowan (3/6) left-arm spinner, Charlize van der Westhuizen (3/7) and right arm off-spinner, Sunette Loubser (2/10) broke the back of the Irish batting to bowl them all out for just 63.

The other South African bowlers who took wickets were Alicia Smith (1/8) and Shandre Fritz (1/2).