Paarl, Dec. 8 -- A late cameo from Dane Van Niekerk and a solid half-century from Faye Tunnicliffe helped South Africa Women beat Ireland Women by 65 runs in the second T20I. With this win, the Proteas Women took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series on Sunday.

Faye Tunnicliffe was named Player of the Match for her fantastic half-century.

Opting to bat first, South Africa posted a daunting total of 201/5 in 20 overs. Faye Tunnicliffe and Sune Luus stitched an opening partnership of 78 runs to lay the foundation for a big total. Tunnicliffe scored her maiden half-century off 40 balls before departing for 51 runs off 42 balls.

In her comeback series, van Niekerk smashed a 19-ball 41, taking the hosts to their second conse...