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David Donnelly

Ireland bow out of under-19 Cricket World Cup with valiant defeat to South Africa

Ireland bowed out of the under-19 Cricket World Cup on Friday as they fell to a 153-run defeat to South Africa in Guyana.

It was always a tough ask for the Irish side after they suffered a demoralising 174-wicket defeat to India on matchday two after beating Uganda on the opening day.

The South Africans set Ireland a monster target of 312 in 47 overs after rain interrupted play for almost an hour.

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