Simi Singh century fails to get Ireland over the line as South Africa square series

Simi Singh of Ireland celebrates after bringing up his century during the 3rd Dafanews Cup Series One Day International match between Ireland and South Africa at The Village in Malahide. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

An unbeaten century from Simi Singh was in vain as Ireland came out second best in the third ODI against South Africa, losing by 70 runs in Malahide.

The result means the three-match series was tied 1-1 after the first game was rained off before Ireland's historic victory over the Proteas on Tuesday gave them a shot at a series victory.