Tristan Stubbs slams his maiden ODI century: Key stats
Tristan Stubbs was the star for South Africa in the 2nd ODI versus Ireland at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Stubbs scored a valiant unbeaten 112 from 81 balls to help the Proteas score 343/4 in their 50 overs. Stubbs was at his best and made his presence felt. His aggressive stroke play helped SA stack up runs aplenty. Here are the details.
Stubbs slams his 2nd successive fifty-plus score
Stubbs' knock consisted of eight fours and three sixes (SR: 138.27). He shared a 92-run stand alongside Wiaan Mulder. In six ODIs, he owns 228 runs at 57. This was his maiden ODI hundred (50s: 1). In the ongoing series versus Ireland, he owns 191 runs from two matches. This was his successive fifty-plus score. 222 of Stubbs' runs have come at neutral venues.
SA post a commanding score
Temba Bavuma suffered a left elbow injury and was forced to retire hurt for 35. Rassie van der Dussen and Kyle Verreynne built a constructing partnership. The duo did well to keep the scorecard busy. Thereafter, Stubbs ensured he made full use of the excellent platform to slam his maiden ODI hundred. He was also supported by Mulder who smacked 43 off 34.
