Proteas chase an Ireland shut-out

Despite having already won the series, the Proteas are eager to secure another crushing victory and a clean sweep over Ireland in the third and final one-day international (ODI) in Abu Dhabi today.

- Wesley Botton

After losing 2-1 in an ODI series against Afghanistan and drawing 1-1 in a T20 series against Ireland, the Proteas demolished the Irish side in the first two ODI matches last week. They won the first game by 139 runs and the second by 174 runs.

Seam bowler Lizaad Williams (right) said they were hoping to coast to an even more convincing win in the final match of their UAE tour, in an attempt to make a statement after a wobbly campaign.