first T20I International between Ireland and South Africa It will take place on Friday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This match marks the start of an exciting tour with two T20Is and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The series is expected to be a competitive contest as both the teams have different objectives. Scheduled to start with T20I matches on September 27, the tour will later shift to ODI format. Both Ireland and South Africa will look to make the most of this series by fine-tuning their strategies and preparations ahead of major international cricket tournaments.
Ireland vs South Africa, UAE 2024, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: September 27: 15:30 GMT/19:30 Local/ 21:00 IST
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Field Report
The cricket pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is very bowler-friendly, supporting both spinners and fast bowlers. The surface often causes the ball to slow down as it travels, making it particularly difficult for hitters to accurately measure speed. As a result, this unpredictability creates considerable problems, disrupting the timing of their shots and limiting their ability to play with precision and finesse.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Pastries: Paul Stirling, Reeza Hendricks, Harry Tector, Tristan Stubbs
- Comprehensive: Aiden Markram, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Craig Young, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Aiden Markram (c), Paul Stirling (vc)
Option 2: Tristan Stubbs (c), Craig Young, (vc)
Also READ: IRE vs SA 2024: South Africa’s best XI for T20I series against Ireland
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ryan Rickelton, Mark Adair, George Dockrell, Wian Mulder
IRE vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (27 Sep 2024 15:30 GMT):

Teams:
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Camper, Neil Rock, Gavin Hoey, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Benjamin White, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys, Fionn Hand, Ross Adair
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Matthew Bretzke, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, Wian Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Patrick Kruger, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Simbae