in the year Between the 2nd ODI South Africa and Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Friday (October 4), Tristan Stubbs He smashed his first century to take South Africa to 343/4 in 50 overs. Opting to bat first, South Africa started on a solid note before Stubbs aggressively took the Irish bowlers to the cleaners. Despite Ireland’s efforts to control the flow of runs, his batting was the highlight of South Africa’s innings, which saw significant contributions from other batsmen.
Tristan Stubbs coming to the crease
Stubbs was out for the 24th over with South Africa at 136/2 Rassie van der Dussendismissal of With a strong platform already established, Stubbs wasted no time settling in and began by converting the strike efficiently. As he formed his partnership with her Kyle VernonStubbs gradually shifted gears, hitting powerful boundaries and unleashing powerful sixes that disrupted Ireland’s bowling plans. His intention was clear from the outset: to dominate and accelerate in the middle as South Africa moved towards the death overs.
The first century of total brilliance
Stubbs reached his century off just 75 balls, a testament to his clean hitting and smart shot selection. His innings was laced with 8 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing his ability to mix finesse with brute power. His aggressive play in the last 10 overs boosted South Africa’s total significantly as they amassed 97 runs in that over. Stubbs’ innings was a perfect example of how to pace an ODI batting, starting cautiously before going full throttle in the second half. He remained unbeaten on 112 off 81 overs, bowled the innings through the medium overs and finished with a flourish.
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South Africa’s dominant batting display
South Africa’s innings was built on a series of steady partnerships starting with the opening pair Ryan Rickelton and Temba They agreed. Rickelton was the first to fall after a fluent 40, while Bavuma retired hurt after making good contact in the 35th. Van der Dussen and Verreynne added vital runs in the middle to ensure the score did not go down. Verreynne’s contribution of 64 off 67 balls was instrumental in setting the stage for Stubbs’ late onslaught. Wian Mulder also providing excellent support to Stubbs in the death overs, scoring a quickfire 43 from 34 balls. Together, South Africa’s top and middle order ensured they comfortably passed the 300-run mark.
Ireland tackle the ball
Ireland’s bowlers struggled to contain Stubbs and Mulder’s attack, despite some early progress. Craig Young He was the pick of the bowlers, picking 1/79 in his 10 overs Gavin Hoey (1/49) and Curtis Camphor (1/22) managed to close one door each. However, Ireland lacked consistency in attack and failed to sustain the pressure, especially in the last 10. Andy McBrien He was most economical conceding just 43 runs in his full quota of 10 overs while taking the crucial wicket of Verreynne. Mark Adair and Graham Hume both were taken to the cleaners for 79 runs and despite their efforts, the South African batsmen were undeterred.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
TRISTAN KÜCLER 💯!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
INCREDIBLE knock from STUBBS to bring up his maiden ODI Century!! Playing some of the best cricket of his life!! This guy’s talent is unparalleled, he truly has the world at his feet! Now definitely penciled in for the CT25!#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/AXkhX5LzGI
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) October 4, 2024
Stubbs scores a century! 💯
What a stone! 👌Proteas are 318/3 in 47th place🏏👏🇿🇦#Come with me #BeHisSide #SAVSIRE
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 4, 2024
Back-to-back Fifty plus scores in the Maiden’s International Hundred and Ireland series for Tristan Stubbs.
He is becoming South Africa’s most reliable player of late. pic.twitter.com/lISbq08vrM
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) October 4, 2024
1st International century for Tristan Stubbs!!
The first of many, I believe 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GDkDuIUHuO
— Werner (@Werries_) October 4, 2024
FOR HUNDRED TRISTAN FATTENING 👊
– First hundred in international cricket, from just 75 balls, right lead against Ireland in 2nd ODI. pic.twitter.com/zzdollT8vd
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 4, 2024
Maiden ODI century for Tristan Stubbs! What a beat 🔥👏 first of many! #IREVSA
— naemeh (@NaeemahBenjamin) October 4, 2024
I won’t lie but stubbs reminds me of the US or I may be biased
– Taimur Saleem. (@FracturedMalang) October 4, 2024
Hopefully the first of many. Well done, Tristan Stubbs. 👏👏👏
— Sam 🏏⚽️🏈 (@sammy5456) October 4, 2024
Starboy Tristan Stubbs scores his first ODI 100 in just 75 balls 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
— Ta Lamzo 🇨🇩 (@LamaTheCule) October 4, 2024
Maiden hundred for Tristan Stubbs 🏏#cricket #IREVSA #TristanStubbs #southafricacricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/satETLdmJE
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 4, 2024
