In a thrilling finale to the 1201 series, Ireland secured a hard-fought 10-run victory over South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The Adair brothers, Ross and Mark, played pivotal roles in Ireland's triumph, showcasing their exceptional batting and bowling skills.

Ireland, batting first after winning the toss, posted a formidable total of 195/6 thanks to a brilliant century from Ross Adair (100 runs off 58 balls). His innings included 5 fours and 9 sixes, forming a crucial partnership with Paul Stirling (52 runs).

South Africa's chase got off to a promising start with a 50-run opening partnership between Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks. However, Ireland's bowling attack, led by Mark Adair (4/31) and Graham Hume (3/25), struck at regular intervals to keep the Proteas under pressure.

Despite valiant efforts from Matthew Breetzke (51 runs) and Reeza Hendricks (51 runs), South Africa fell short of their target, finishing at 185/9. Ireland's disciplined bowling and fielding proved to be the difference in the match.

Ross Adair's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Series' awards. Ireland's victory in the 1201 series is a significant boost to their cricket team and a testament to their growing stature in international cricket.

Brief Score: Ireland 195/6 (Ross Adair 100, Paul Stirling 52) vs South Africa 185/9 (Reeza Hendricks 51, Matthew Breetzke 51)