The 2nd ODI of the Ireland and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024, will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on October 4 at 05:00 PM IST.

IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: Ireland vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 2nd ODI Preview

South Africa won the first match of this tournament. 

Ryan Rickelton was the Man of the Match. Mark Adair scored the highest fantasy points for Ireland with 121 match fantasy points while Lizaad Williams 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 is balanced. The average 1st innings score at the venue in the last 20 matches is 234 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option, with the team batting first winning 70% of its matches.

Weather Report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The temperature will hover around 33°C and humidity is expected to be around 65%. Winds at a speed of 6.51 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

IRE vs SA, Head-to-Head

In the nine matches played between these two teams, Ireland do not have a good record against South Africa. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. 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
Tristan Stubbs 5 117 29.3 0 - 79, 26, 5, 0, 7 -
Lorcan Tucker 5 192 48 0 - 72, 0, 32, 3, 85 -
Temba Bavuma 5 87 17.4 0 - 4, 22, 38, 0, 23 -
  1. Tristan Stubbs

    Tristan Stubbs is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Tristan Stubbs has scored 117 runs.

  2. Lorcan John Tucker

    Lorcan Tucker is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Lorcan Tucker has scored 192 runs.

  3. Temba Bavuma

    Temba Bavuma is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 87 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
Graham Hume 3 88 88 3 40.3 0, 9, 79, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 2, 0
Bjorn Fortuin 3 28 14 3 37 28, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 0
Mark Adair 3 26 13 7 19.9 0, 12, 14, 0, 0 4, 0, 0, 0, 3
  1. Graham Ian Hume

    Graham Hume is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Graham Hume is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 40.3. This player is also a handy batter and in the last few matches, he has scored 88 runs.

  2. Bjorn Carl Fortuin

    Bjorn Fortuin is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, Bjorn Fortuin has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Mark Richard Adair

    Mark Adair is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. Mark Adair bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 19.9. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 4 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
Wiaan Mulder 3 13 6.5 1 86 11, 0, 0, 0, 2 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Curtis Campher 3 28 14 5 23.6 0, 20, 0, 8, 0 0, 0, 2, 0, 3
Andile Phehlukwayo 4 1 0.5 4 22.3 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 2
  1. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

    Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Wiaan Mulder has scored 13 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, such as bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

  2. Curtis Campher

    Curtis Campher is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Curtis Campher has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 28 runs. Curtis Campher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, such as bowling right-arm medium-fast, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.

  3. Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo

    Andile Phehlukwayo is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Andile Phehlukwayo has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in recent 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3. Andile Phehlukwayo has done well against this opposition, taking 5 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
Graham Hume 3 88 88 3 40.3 0, 9, 79, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 2, 0
Wiaan Mulder 3 13 6.5 1 86 11, 0, 0, 0, 2 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Curtis Campher 3 28 14 5 23.6 0, 20, 0, 8, 0 0, 0, 2, 0, 3
Tristan Stubbs 5 117 29.3 0 - 79, 26, 5, 0, 7 -
Andile Phehlukwayo 4 1 0.5 4 22.3 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 2
  1. Graham Ian Hume

    Graham Hume is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Graham Hume is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 40.3. This player is also a handy batter and in the last few matches, he has scored 88 runs.

  2. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

    Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Wiaan Mulder has scored 13 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, such as bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

  3. Curtis Campher

    Curtis Campher is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Curtis Campher has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 28 runs. Curtis Campher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, such as bowling right-arm medium-fast, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.

  4. Tristan Stubbs

    Tristan Stubbs is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Tristan Stubbs has scored 117 runs.

  5. Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo

    Andile Phehlukwayo is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Andile Phehlukwayo has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in recent 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3. Andile Phehlukwayo has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

IRE vs SA Squad Information

South Africa (SA) Squad: Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams, Jason Smith, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Simelane and Nqabayomzi Peter

Ireland (IRE) Squad: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Ben White, Craig Young, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Stephen Doheny, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Fionn Hand, Ross Adair, Matthew Humphreys and Gavin Hoey

IRE vs SA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Lorcan Tucker

Batters: Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma and Andy Balbirnie

All-Rounders: Curtis Campher, Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo

Bowlers: Graham Hume, Nandre Burger, Craig Young and Nqabayomzi Peter

Captain: Andile Phehlukwayo

Vice-Captain: Wiaan Mulder

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