IRE vs SA, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Ireland vs South Africa 2024

Ireland again South Africa they will face the second ODI of the three-match series on Friday, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium The UAE. The Proteas, who secured a comfortable 139-run victory in the first match, will be aiming to consolidate their position, while Ireland will be keen to bounce back and level the series.

The South African batting team showed their mettle in the first game, with several players playing a major role. Ryan Rickelton again Tristan Stubbs it built a strong relationship, laid a solid foundation for the innings. The bowling attack of the Proteas has been equally good, with Good luck again Lizaad Williams getting vital wickets to restrict Ireland’s batting.

Ireland will be keen to regroup and play well in the second ODI. They need to improve their batting style and reduce the damage done by South Africa’s powerful batsmen. Paul Stirling again Andrew Balbirnie will be the key to Ireland’s batting success. Ireland’s bowlers will also need to control themselves and find ways to get the Proteas batsmen out at times.

Ireland v South Africa in UAE 2024, second ODI:

• Date and time: October 4: 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 renowned for its bowling-friendly environment, offering support to both spinners and pacers. The pitch’s tendency to slow the ball down as the game progresses makes it a challenging area for batsmen to navigate. This uncertainty can disrupt batsmen’s rhythm, leading to poor shots and reducing their ability to score freely. A slow wicket requires constant practice from the batsmen, making it difficult to maintain an even batting average.

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Vereynne, Ryan Rickelton
• The strikers: Paul Stirling, Temba Bavuma, 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: Ryan Rickelton (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
• Choice 2: Lorcan Tucker (c), Lungi Ngidi (vc)

ALSO WATCH: Lizaad Williams’ unique celebration after dismissing Andrew Balbirnie in IRE vs SA 1st ODI

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand

IRE vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 4, 2024, 11:30 am GMT):

Teams:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), 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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