U19 Player Ratings vs South Africa

Andrew Balbirnie
Not the best World Cup start from Ireland's captain. Only scored a single run from 24 balls. Was somewhat better bowling, taking 1-45 in 9 overs with one maiden, but would need higher scores at the bat, as well as a lower economy to shine at this tournament.
Rating: 6

Stuart Thompson
A fantastic day bowling for Thompson, taking 2 wickets for the 29 runs he gave up. His batting was below par however, only hitting six from fifteen. He did hit one boundary though, so hopefully that's a good sign for games to come.
Rating: 7

Paul Stirling
A lot is expected of Stirling at this World Cup, and he performed admirably in his first game. He scored a quick 19 in 29 balls, hitting three fours. But his bowling was even better. He took 2 wickets in 10 overs, allowing 42 runs.
Rating: 8

James Shannon
A hugely disappointing match for Shannon. There's so much better to come from him in the next two games, but unfortunately he scored a single run in the opening match. He stayed around for only 17 balls. He did however field somewhat better, catching Nofal.
Rating: 3

Ben Ackland
Ireland's standout performer with the bat yesterday, hitting a wonderful 66. Lasted 107 balls, and hit four boundaries. If he can keep up this pace throughout, he could well be our player of the tournament.
Rating: 8

Lee Nelson
Forged a wonderful partnership with Ackland, scoring 55 in 75 balls. Hit four fours and a six, and ended with a strike rate of 73.33. He solitary over with the ball wasn't great, allowing 9 runs. Luckily he's so good with the bat.
Rating: 8

Graham McDonnell
A marvellous 24 not out from 21 balls, McDonnell batted superbly to dramatically increase the RRR for South Africa. His partnership with Poynter was splendid.
Rating: 8

Stuart Poynter
Had a strike rate of 178.57 at the match's end. In 14 balls, he hit a fantastic 25. This included one glorious 6. Also caight Richards behind the wicket. My man of the match.
Rating: 9

Shane Getkate
Bowled just four overs, giving away 36 runs, it was a below average performance from the bowler. There's better to come. Hopefully.
Rating: 3

Craig Young
Economy-wise, Ireland's best bowler yesterday. gave just 15 runs in 4 overs, ending with an economy of 3.75. Pity he didn't take any wickets.
Rating: 7

George Dockrell
Bowled 9 overs, giving up 43 runs, this was a decent start to the tournament from Dockrell in his first World Cup game. Expect wickets to fall in the next two games.
Rating: 7