1st T20I, Abu Dhabi, September 27, 2024, 09:00 PM
Ireland
South Africa
IRE 36%
Tie %
SA 64%
Probable Playing XI
Ireland: Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Ben White.
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Breetzke, Andile Simelane, Patrick Kruger, Ottneil Baartman.
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Breetzke, Andile Simelane, Patrick Kruger, Ottneil Baartman.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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LPAK Won By 3 wickets
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LCAN Won By 12 runs
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LIND Won By 8 wickets
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LSL Won By 41 runs
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WIRE Won By 3 runs
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LWI Won By 8 wickets (D/L method)
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LWI Won By 30 runs
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LWI Won By 7 wickets
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LIND Won By 7 runs
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WSA Won By 9 wickets
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Batsmen
BAT SR: 140.5 | BAT AVG: 29.5
Very GoodBAT SR: 151.4 | BAT AVG: 39.6
Very GoodBAT SR: 128.9 | BAT AVG: 24.1
BadBAT SR: 141.3 | BAT AVG: 32.7
GoodBAT SR: 99 | BAT AVG: 20.8
NeutralBAT SR: 120.6 | BAT AVG: 18.2
NeutralBowlers
BOWL SR: 15.9 | BOWL AVG: 17.8
Very GoodBOWL SR: 26.5 | BOWL AVG: 48.5
Very BadBOWL SR: 12.5 | BOWL AVG: 22.4
Very GoodBatsmen
BAT SR: 127 | BAT AVG: 22.1
Very GoodBAT SR: 97 | BAT AVG: 14.3
Very BadBAT SR: 120 | BAT AVG: 13.8
BadBAT SR: 133.9 | BAT AVG: 24.9
GoodBAT SR: 0 | BAT AVG: 0
NoneBowlers
BOWL SR: 14.9 | BOWL AVG: 19.4
Very GoodBOWL SR: 14 | BOWL AVG: 19.9
Very GoodBOWL SR: 27 | BOWL AVG: 40.2
BadBOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0
NoneCommentry
The stage is set for a thrilling T20I showdown between Ireland and South Africa at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Fresh from their ICC T20 World Cup runner-up finish, South Africa seeks redemption after a disappointing ODI series loss to Afghanistan. Aiden Markram leads a dynamic Proteas squad that blends experience and youth. Their batting lineup boasts Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, and Matthew Breetzke, while the bowling attack features lethal pacers Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Lizaad Williams, complemented by spinners Bjorn Fortuin and Nqabayomzi Peter. Ireland, on the other hand, captained by Paul Stirling, aims to pull off an upset. Their lineup comprises of a talented pool of players. Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, and the rest would put in a perfect challenge to the Proteas but they will have to play some outstanding cricket to even put up a fight against the mighty Proteas. Can South Africa rebound from their recent setback, or will Ireland script a stunning upset? We shall find out soon.