(Reuters) - Opener Paul Stirling scored 88 from 92 balls as Ireland defeated a depleted South Africa by 69 runs in the third and final one day international in Abu Dhabi on Monday to claim some consolation in a series they lost 2-1.
Ireland elected to bat and for the third game in a row it proved far easier scoring during the day than under lights as they posted 284 for nine in their 50 overs. South Africa battled from the start of their reply and were bowled out for 215.
