Ireland battle bravely but South Africa victorious

Ireland were all out for 210 but did put up some resistance after being reduced to 48 for five in the 11th over.

Ireland battle bravely but South Africa victorious

South Africa's Hashim Amla, centre, is congratulated by teammates Quinton De Kock and Francois Du Plessis, right, after taking a catch to dismiss Ireland's Niall O'Brien. Picture: AP Photo/Rob Griffith

Hashim Amla struck a career-best 159 as South Africa beat Ireland by 201 runs in their World Cup Pool B match in Canberra.

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