The inaugural match of the Ireland and South Africa in UAE, 2 T20I Series, 2024, will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on September 27 at 09:00 PM IST.
IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I
Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 1 game and lost 4 while Ireland have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd T20I of Ireland and South Africa in England, 2 T20I Series, 2022, where Barry McCarthy scored the highest fantasy points for Ireland with 68 match fantasy points while Wayne Parnell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 147 match fantasy points.
IRE vs SA, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 122 runs.
Weather Report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
The temperature will hover around 31°C with 76% humidity. 3.88 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
IRE vs SA, Head-to-Head
In the five matches played between these two teams, Ireland have lost all their matches. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that South Africa will win this match. South Africa's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Ireland.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | - | 27, 20, 4, 0, 0 | - |
| Lorcan Tucker | 5 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 8, 60, 31, 2, 10 | - |
| Tristan Stubbs | 5 | 109 | 27.3 | 0 | - | 0, 39, 2, 40, 28 | - |
- Ryan David Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 52 runs.
- Lorcan John Tucker
Lorcan Tucker can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lorcan Tucker has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 111 runs.
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Tristan Stubbs has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 109 runs.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 3 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 4, 0, 0, 15, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 3 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 63 | 0, 0, 2, 11, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair is a bowler with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Adair is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman
Ottneil Baartman can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Ottneil Baartman is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 27.
- Bjorn Carl Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Bjorn Fortuin bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 63. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Campher | 3 | 64 | 64 | 6 | 9.7 | 0, 50, 14, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 4 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 30 | 15 | 0 | - | 1, 0, 13, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 49 | 0, 0, 0, 31, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Curtis Campher
Curtis Campher is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Curtis Campher has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 64 runs. Curtis Campher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, e has taken 6 wickets at an average of 9.7 per match.
- Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Wiaan Mulder is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 30 runs. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Gareth James Delany
Gareth Delany is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Gareth Delany is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 31 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break googly and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. Gareth Delany has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 3 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 4, 0, 0, 15, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
| Curtis Campher | 3 | 64 | 64 | 6 | 9.7 | 0, 50, 14, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 4 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 30 | 15 | 0 | - | 1, 0, 13, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | - | 27, 20, 4, 0, 0 | - |
| Lorcan Tucker | 5 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 8, 60, 31, 2, 10 | - |
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair is a bowler with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Adair is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Curtis Campher
Curtis Campher is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Curtis Campher has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 64 runs. Curtis Campher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, e has taken 6 wickets at an average of 9.7 per match.
- Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Wiaan Mulder is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 30 runs. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Ryan David Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 52 runs.
- Lorcan John Tucker
Lorcan Tucker can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lorcan Tucker has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 111 runs.
IRE vs SA Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, Lizaad Williams, Jason Smith, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Simelane and Nqabayomzi Peter
Ireland (IRE) Squad: Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Ben White, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Neil Rock, Fionn Hand, Ross Adair and Matthew Humphreys
IRE vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Ryan Rickelton and Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Reeza Hendricks and Paul Stirling
All-Rounders: Curtis Campher, Wiaan Mulder and Gareth Delany
Bowlers: Mark Adair, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin and Craig Young
Captain: Craig Young
Vice-Captain: Mark Adair
Photo credit: Imago
