Ireland vs South Africa who will win 1st ODI Match?
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After beating South Africa for the first-time in T20Is, Ireland are now all charged up to face off the Proteas in the One-day series, starting October 2. Â
The number twelfth team at the ICC ODI Rankings have previously won an ODI match against South Africa back in 2021, and after claiming a success over them in the T20I a few days ago, they will look to repeat their performance in the 50-over format. Â
There are some changes in South Africa’s ODI squad as compared to their T20I squad, as Aiden Markram is not the part of the squad and Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas. While experienced Rassie van der Dussen and Tony de Zorzi are included in the ODI squad. Â
IRE vs SA Match Details Â
Fixture: 1st ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024 Â
Date & Time: 02/10/2024 (5 PM IST)Â
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu DhabiÂ
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Ireland vs South Africa Head to Head in ODIs Â
Both teams have played eight one-dayers before in which South Africa claimed success in six, Ireland won one game, while one ended in a draw. Â
Total: 8 Â
Ireland won: 1 Â
South Africa won: 6 Â
No result: 1 Â
IRE vs SA Playing 11 Â
Ireland Playing 11 Â
Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Matthew HumphreysÂ
South Africa Playing 11 Â
Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre BurgerÂ
Team Performance Â
Team Ireland is looking balanced with a bunch of young and experienced players present in the squad. All eyes will be on skipper Paul Stirling and how he leads the team from the front. While the presence of experienced Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector provides more strength to their batting line-up. Â
Mark Adair, who bagged a four-fer in the second T20I, which Ireland won, will lead the Irish bowling attack, which is looking decent on paper. Â
Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen inclsion in the ODI squad is a big boost for the Proteas. While Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton are other dependable batters present in the team. Â
Ireland vs South Africa who will win? Â
South Africa despite a more experienced international side will need to play their best game against the highly confident Irish team. However, the Proteas, due to their in-depth batting and strong fielding, will start this game as favourites. Â
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