Rickelton, Hendricks fifties guide South Africa to 8-wicket win over Ireland in 1st T20I

Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 28 (ANI): A dazzling half-century by young wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton and a return-to-form knock by Reeza Hendricks guided South Africa to an eight-wicket win over Ireland in the first T20I at Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

With this win, South Africa has a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Openers Paul Stirling, the skipper and Ross Adair start