Ireland will be taking on South Africa in the first T20I match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on 27th September at 9:00 PM IST.
Get the best IRE vs SA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Ireland and South Africa Tour of UAE 2024. Expert analysis and more.
IRE vs SA Match Preview:
The first T20I of the two-match T20I series between Ireland and South Africa will be played on 27th September at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Ireland, led by Paul Stirling, will face South Africa, captained by Aiden Markram. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair with both teams boasting strong batting and bowling lineups.
For Ireland, Ross Adair and Lorcan Tucker will be key at the top of the order, while Harry Tector and Gareth Delany provide stability in the middle. The bowling attack is led by Mark Adair and Craig Young, with George Dockrell adding spin options.
South Africa’s top order is packed with talent, including Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton. Tristan Stubbs and Jason Smith bring versatility to the middle order. The bowling unit is led by Lungi Ngidi, with Andile Simelane and Lizaad Williams providing support. Bjorn Fortuin will be the key spin option.
IRE vs SA Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Ireland |
0 |
South Africa |
5 |
IRE vs SA Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
33°C |
Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
146 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
66% |
IRE vs SA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Ireland Playing 11:
- Paul Stirling ©
- Ross Adair
- Mark Adair
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Craig Young
- Ben White
- Lorcan Tucker (wk)
- Harry Tector
- Gareth Delany
- Curtis Campher
South Africa Playing 11:
- Aiden Markram ©
- Reeza Hendricks
- Wiaan Mulder
- Andile Simelane
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Lungi Ngidi
- Nandre Burger
- Lizaad Williams
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Jason Smith
Hot Picks for IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Aiden Markram – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from South Africa. |
Reeza Hendricks – He is a right-handed batsman from South Africa who opens the innings for them and will be given the responsibility of helping his team with a great start here. |
Top Picks:
Tristan Stubbs – He is a right-handed middle-order batsman from South Africa who is known for his consistency and can turn out to be an essential part here. |
Curtis Campher – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from Ireland. He will be aiming for a good contribution here. |
Budget Picks:
Gareth Delany – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Ireland. |
Craig Young – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Ireland. |
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Aiden Markram & Reeza Hendricks |
Vice-Captain |
Tristan Stubbs & Curtis Campher |
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Lorcan Tucker, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Reeza Hendricks, Harry Tector, Tristan Stubbs (vc), Paul Stirling
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram (c), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers – Mark Adair, Lungi Ngidi
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Lorcan Tucker, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Reeza Hendricks (c), Harry Tector, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher (vc)
- Bowlers – Mark Adair, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Ireland and South Africa Tour of UAE 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
George Dockrell |
7.0 credits |
NA |
Matthew Breetzke |
7.0 credits |
NA |
IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Ireland and South Africa Tour of UAE 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Aiden Markram |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Reeza Hendricks |
Punt Picks |
Nandre Burger and Paul Stirling |
Dream11 Combination |
2-4-3-2 |
IRE vs SA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team’s strength and experience, South Africa is expected to win this match.