Ireland battle bravely but South Africa victorious
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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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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