Hendricks, Markram propel South Africa as Ireland again fall short in close finish
Lorcan Tucker and George Dockrell gave Ireland hope with 86-run stand but couldn't prevent seventh consecutive T20I defeat
03/08Result
1st T20I (D/N), South Africa tour of England at Bristol, Aug 3 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
190/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
03/08Result
1st T20I (D/N), South Africa tour of England at Bristol, Aug 3 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
190/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Markram sees a role for himself in T20 World Cup
He is also "open to" moving down the order in Tests, if asked to by the team management
Preview
Ireland's chance to improve on near-misses as they gear up for South Africa
First T20I in Bristol could be crucial for Hendricks and Rossouw as well, who are vying for a limited amount of top-order places
