Ireland is assigned to close the horns with South Africa in the year first ODI in three matches series on Wednesday, October 2 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The Irish team brings a well-rounded combination of seasoned veterans and promising young talent. Paul Stirling, Mark Adair and Andy Balbirnie leads the team. Rising stars Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Camphor He will be instrumental in Ireland’s ambitions to challenge the Proteas once again.
On the other hand, South Africa, T20I series loss etc. Last defeat in the series against Afghanistan. The Proteas are looking to turn things around in this ODI series, but Ireland’s recent success in the T20 format adds an interesting dynamic.
Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024, 1st ODII:
- Date and Time: October 2: 11:30 GMT/15:30 Local/ 17:00 IST
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Field Report
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is highly rated for its bowler-friendly facilities and provides ample support to both spinners and pacers. The surface slowly decelerates the ball as it travels, making it difficult for hitters to accurately read its speed. This unpredictability disrupts their rhythm, leads to ill-timed shots, and limits their ability to execute with precision and finesse. The slow-down nature of the wicket also forces the batsmen to constantly adjust and makes it a general challenge to score smooth runs on this tough track.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Vereen
- Pastries: Paul Stirling, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Balbirnie
- Comprehensive: Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
- Bowler: Craig Young, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Rassie van der Dussen (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
- Option 2: Lorcan Tucker (c), Lungi Ngidi (vc)
Also READ: IRE vs SA 2024: South Africa’s best XI for ODI series against Ireland
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand
IRE vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (2nd October 2024, 11:30 GMT):
Teams:
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony De Zozi, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ngaba Peter, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Versenne, Kille Versen , Lizaad Williams
Ireland: Paul Stirling (capt), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Graham Hume, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young, Andrew Balbirnie, Andy McBrine
