Tristan Stubbs smashed a career-best 112 not out to lead South Africa to a dominant 174-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI, clinching the series with a game to spare. Stubbs’ maiden ODI century, combined with Kyle Verreynne’s 67, propelled South Africa to a mammoth 343 for four. However, captain Temba Bavuma’s injury casts a shadow over the upcoming Bangladesh tour.
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad has announced that Tristan Stubbs will be given an extended run at the crucial No. 3 position in the Test batting lineup, starting with the first Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain. The 23-year-old, known for his explosive batting in the T20 format, is expected to bring a new dimension to the South African Test team. Conrad highlighted Stubbs’ technique and imposing physique as key factors in his decision, believing he has the qualities to succeed at the top level.
Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an exceptional performance in their final league stage match of IPL 2024, securing a decisive 19-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. DC’s batters, Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs, spearheaded the team’s innings, scoring 58 and 57 runs respectively, propelling DC to a formidable total of 208/4 in their 20 overs. In response, Ishant Sharma emerged as the star bowler for DC, claiming three crucial wickets for 34 runs and restricting LSG to 189/9. With this victory, DC concluded their league stage campaign with 14 points, having won seven and lost seven out of their 14 matches.
South African batter Tristan Stubbs pulled off a stunning save to prevent a certain six during the thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 24, 2024. The incident occurred in the 19th over of GT’s innings, with Rashid Khan attempting to clear the boundary. However, Stubbs’ athletic leap and brilliant catch effectively turned the tide in DC’s favor. The save restricted Rashid to a single run, and DC ultimately emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 4 runs. Stubbs’ remarkable fielding effort proved to be the game-changer for DC, earning praise from cricket experts and fans alike, including former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra.
