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Sport in brief: October 3, 2024

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Ireland suffered a heavy 139-run defeat in Wednesday’s one-day international against South Africa in Abu Dhabi.

Chasing 272 to win, the Irish slumped to 132 all out from 31.5 overs, with George Dockrell top-scoring on 21. Lizaad Williams was the pick of the South African bowlers with 4-32.

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