IRE vs SA, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Ireland vs South Africa 2024

Ireland are set to lock horns with South Africa of the first ODI of their three matches series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Wednesday, 2 October.

Ireland’s squad brings an eclectic mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent, with stats like these. Paul Stirling, Mark Adair again Andy Balbirnie leading the group. Rising stars Lorcan Tucker again Curtis Camper he will play a key role in Ireland’s aspirations to challenge the Proteas again.

South Africa, on the other hand, are under pressure to bounce back from a string of disappointments, including a T20I and one-match series defeat. the latest defeat in their series against Afghanistan. The Proteas are keen to turn things around in this ODI series, but Ireland’s recent success in the T20 format adds an interesting twist.

Ireland v South Africa in UAE 2024, first ODII:

• Date and time: October 2: 11:30 am GMT/3:30 pm Local/ 5:00 pm IST
• Location: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is widely regarded for its bowling-friendly conditions, providing ample support for both bowlers and pacers. The surface slows the ball down a bit as it travels, making it difficult for hitters to accurately read its speed. This uncertainty disrupts their rhythm, causes inaccurate shots and limits their ability to execute with precision and accuracy. The slowness of the wicket also forces the batsmen to constantly practice, adding to the overall difficulty of scoring good runs on this challenging track.

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Vereynne
• The strikers: Paul Stirling, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Balbirnie
• Rounders: Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
• Bowlers: 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)
• Choice 2: Lorcan Tucker (c), Lungi Ngidi (vc)

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IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand

IRE vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 2, 2024, 11:30 am GMT):

Teams:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony De Zozi, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Vereynne , Lizaad Williams

Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), 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

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