2nd T20I of Ireland and South Africa in UAE, 2 T20I Series, 2024 has Ireland taking on South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 29, 2024, at 09:00 PM IST.

IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 2nd T20I - Match Information

Match: Ireland vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
Date: September 29, 2024
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 2nd T20I Preview

Ireland and South Africa have played 1 match in the series, with South Africa winning the contest played so far.

In the first game of this series, Ryan Rickelton was the Man of the Match and Curtis Campher scored the highest fantasy points for Ireland with 75 match fantasy points while Patrick Kruger topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 126 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 124 runs. The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Temperature will hover around 32.25 °C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. 5.21 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 6 matches played between these 2 teams, Ireland have lost all their matches. Ireland do not have a good record against South Africa. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that South Africa will win this match. South Africa bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while 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

127

25.4

0

-

76, 27, 20, 4, 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

-

  1. Ryan David Rickelton
    Ryan Rickelton is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8. The left-handed batter has scored 127 runs in the recent 5 matches.
  2. Lorcan John Tucker
    Lorcan Tucker is a wicket-keeper with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-handed batter has scored 101 runs in the recent 5 matches.
  3. Tristan Stubbs
    Tristan Stubbs is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. The right-handed batter has scored 109 runs in the last 5 matches.

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

12

12

3

26.3

8, 0, 4, 0, 0

0, 1, 0, 1, 1

Ottneil Baartman

4

1

1

5

26

0, 0, 0, 1, 0

1, 1, 1, 0, 2

Bjorn Fortuin

4

13

13

2

33.5

0, 0, 0, 2, 11

1, 1, 0, 0, 0

  1. Mark Richard Adair
    Mark Adair is a bowler with an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recent 3 matches. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
  2. Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman
    Ottneil Baartman is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has taken 5 wickets in the last 4 matches. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
  3. Bjorn Carl Fortuin
    Bjorn Fortuin is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has taken 2 wickets in the recent 4 matches. Fortuin has a very 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

Curtis Campher

3

113

56.5

2

20.5

49, 50, 0, 14, 0

0, 0, 1, 0, 1

Wiaan Mulder

4

30

15

1

40

0, 1, 0, 13, 16

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

Gareth Delany

3

31

15.5

1

49

0, 0, 31, 0, 0

0, 0, 0, 0, 1

  1. Curtis Campher
    Curtis Campher is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-handed batter has scored 113 runs in the recently played 3 matches. Campher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
  2. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
    Wiaan Mulder is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. The right-handed batter has scored 30 runs in the recent 4 matches. Mulder also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
  3. Gareth James Delany
    Gareth Delany is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. The right-handed batter has scored 31 runs in the last 3 matches. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break googly and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. Delany has a very good record against this opponent, 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

12

12

3

26.3

8, 0, 4, 0, 0

0, 1, 0, 1, 1

Curtis Campher

3

113

56.5

2

20.5

49, 50, 0, 14, 0

0, 0, 1, 0, 1

Wiaan Mulder

4

30

15

1

40

0, 1, 0, 13, 16

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

Ryan Rickelton

5

127

25.4

0

-

76, 27, 20, 4, 0

-

Lorcan Tucker

5

111

27.8

0

-

8, 60, 31, 2, 10

-

  1. Mark Richard Adair
    Mark Adair is a bowler with an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recent 3 matches. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
  2. Curtis Campher
    Curtis Campher is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-handed batter has scored 113 runs in the recently played 3 matches. Campher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
  3. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
    Wiaan Mulder is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. The right-handed batter has scored 30 runs in the recent 4 matches. Mulder also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
  4. Ryan David Rickelton
    Ryan Rickelton is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8. The left-handed batter has scored 127 runs in the recent 5 matches.
  5. Lorcan John Tucker
    Lorcan Tucker is a wicket-keeper with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-handed batter has scored 101 runs in the recent 5 matches.

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 George Dockrell

All-Rounders: Curtis Campher, Wiaan Mulder, Gareth Delany and Patrick Kruger

Bowlers: Mark Adair, Ottneil Baartman and Bjorn Fortuin

Captain: Gareth Delany

Vice-Captain: Reeza Hendricks

Photo Credit: Imago