/ 7 May 1997

Hansie’s 85 doesn’t save Ireland

WEDNESDAY, 11.00AM:

SOUTH African cricket captain Hansie Cronje’s blistering 85 off 96 balls was not enough to save Ireland from a six-wicket defeat against Glamorgan in the B&H Cup yesterday.

Cronje, on loan as skipper of the Irish side hit a cracking innings including three sixes and six fours to help Ireland to 202/9. But it was not enough to keep Glamorgan at bay, with the Welsh side trotting out the required score with 19.2 overs to spare.