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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Canberra, March 3 (IANS) Ireland skipper William Porterfield rued the missed chances and poor fielding as his side slumped to a 201-run defeat against South Africa in a World Cup Pool B game at the Manuka Oval here on Tuesday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">After dismissing opener Quinton de Kock (1) early, Ireland could not grip the advantage and the game drifted away. Hashim Amla (159) and Faf du Plessis (109) stitched a 247-run partnership.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">While Ed Joyce dropped Amla with the batsman on 10, du Plessis also got a life at his personal score of 18. He edged a Paul Stirling delivery but Naill O&#39;Brien didn&#39;t react in time at first slip.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">South Africa succeeded in posting a huge total of 411 for four, which Ireland failed to chase down. They were bowled out for 210 runs in 45 overs and lost by 201 runs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&quot;They played well. We had an early breakthrough, we wanted more, but once the lads got in they were difficult to get out. You have got to take your chances,&rdquo; Porterfield said at the post-match presentation ceremony.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">The 30-year-old added that chasing such a huge total got more difficult as they lost early wickets.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">However, he said the team looked forward to their next game against Zimbabwe on March 7 in Hobart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&ldquo;Four down, coming out from 10 overs, it got difficult, they bowled very well. Every game is a big game. The one against Zimbabwe is a big one,&quot; said Porterfield.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n",
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