Ireland vs South Africa Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips, playing XI, pitch report, weather update for Ireland and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024

Match 1 of the "Ireland and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024" will be played between Ireland and South Africa (IRE vs SA) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on October 2, 2024, at 05:00 PM IST.

IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 1st ODI - Match Information

Match: Ireland vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Date: October 2, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

IRE vs SA (Ireland vs South Africa), 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 4 games, Ireland have won 2 games and lost 2.

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of South Africa in Ireland, 3 ODI Series, 2021 where Simi Singh scored the highest fantasy points for Ireland with 153 match fantasy points while Janneman Malan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 247 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 232 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as most of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.

Weather Report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Temperature will hover around 33.59 °C and humidity is expected to be around 56%. 7.48 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 8 matches played between these 2 teams, 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 batters 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

1. Tristan Stubbs
   Tristan Stubbs is a wicket-keeper with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 38 runs in the recently played 4 matches.
2. Lorcan John Tucker
   Lorcan Tucker is a wicket-keeper with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 192 runs in the recently played 5 matches.
3. Temba Bavuma
   Temba Bavuma is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. The right-handed batter has scored 94 runs in the recent 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

1. Graham Ian Hume
   Graham Hume is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recent 3 matches. He is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 84 runs.
2. Bjorn Carl Fortuin
   Bjorn Fortuin is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has taken 3 wickets in the last 3 matches.
3. Mark Richard Adair
   Mark Adair is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recently played 3 matches. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 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

1. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
   Wiaan Mulder can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Wiaan Mulder is a right-arm medium bowler.
2. Curtis Campher
   Curtis Campher is an all-rounder with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 41 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 5 wickets.
3. Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo
   Andile Phehlukwayo is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 4 wickets in the recently played 3 matches. Phehlukwayo has been very successful against this team, 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

1. Graham Ian Hume
   Graham Hume is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recent 3 matches. He is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 84 runs.
2. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
   Wiaan Mulder can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Wiaan Mulder is a right-arm medium bowler.
3. Curtis Campher
   Curtis Campher is an all-rounder with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 41 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 5 wickets.
4. Tristan Stubbs
   Tristan Stubbs is a wicket-keeper with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 38 runs in the recently played 4 matches.
5. Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo
   Andile Phehlukwayo is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 4 wickets in the recently played 3 matches. Phehlukwayo has been very successful against this team, 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 and Nqabayomzi Peter

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

IRE vs SA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Lorcan Tucker and Kyle Verreynne

Batters: Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma

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

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

Captain: Tristan Stubbs

Vice-Captain: Wiaan Mulder

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