Tristan Stubbs' maiden ODI hundred powered South Africa to a 174-run victory, giving Proteas an unassailable 2-0 series lead against Ireland. 

Stubbs continued his impressive form, building on his maiden ODI fifty in the previous match with a scintillating unbeaten century. His 81-ball 112 propelled South Africa to a commanding 343 for 4 after electing to bat first in Abu Dhabi.

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Ireland's chase was swiftly derailed by Lizaad Williams, who struck early with the new ball, claiming three crucial wickets within the first 10 overs.

After electing to bat, South Africa posted 343 for four in their 50 overs, propelled by Stubbs' maiden ODI century and 67 from 64 balls by Kyle Verreynne as the pair put on 103 for the third wicket.

South Africa have a concern over captain Temba Bavuma, who retired hurt following a fluent 35 with a soft tissue injury in his arm.

Ireland could not lay a platform from which to build in their reply and were bowled out for 169, some respectability brought to the score by a 52-run last wicket stand between Graham Hume (21) and number 11 Craig Young (29 not out), who now has the highest score in this series for Ireland.

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Seamer Lizaad Williams took three early wickets and finished with figures of 3-36, the pick of the South African bowlers for the second game in a row.

(With Agency Inputs)