AB de Villiers' South Africa, fresh from their comprehensive win vs the West Indies, will take on a spirited Irish side that earned their second win of the tournament, vs UAE. Can the Proteas bag another win? Or will Ireland cause a major upset? Catch all the live Updates here. (Complete World Cup coverage | Schedule | Points Table | History | Stats | Pics)
Can Steyn Rattle the Irish on his 100th appearance?
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Dale Steyn's 100th Match
Dale Steyn will become the 19th South African to play 100 ODIs for South Africa during the Cricket World Cup 2015.
Steyn's ODI career has been stretched over a decade to accommodate his longevity in the longer format of the game, and the No. 3 ranked ODI bowler will have an important role to play as the tournament progresses, despite a low-key start. (Read more)
Spirited Ireland Ready for Toughest Test
Ireland captain William Porterfield is confident his team will not be overawed by the mighty South Africans in Canberra on Tuesday, saying they had made good plans to contain AB de Villiers' side.
The Proteas, who have won all their three one-dayers against the Irish so far, are overwhelming favourites to win the Pool B encounter at the Manuka Oval that will bring them closer to the quarter-finals. (Read more)
Ireland face the 'AB De Villiers Question'
Ireland go into Tuesday's World Cup clash against South Africa in Canberra faced with a question that even fanciful Test nations have struggled to find an answer for.
How does one tame the rampaging AB de Villiers before he destroys the rivals' bowling attack, dents their morale and leaves them dumbstruck by what just hit them? (Read more)
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