IRE vs SA 1st T20I: Possible Playing 11 of South Africa

SA Playing 11: South Africa will play Ireland in the first T20I of the series here at Dublin (Malahide). After suffering a shocking defeat to the hosts, South Africa came back strongly in the final ODI to level the series. They showed great application with the bat which they will look to continue here. SA will also be aware of the threat that Ireland possesses in these conditions. With ICC World T20 approaching, this will be a great opportunity to test some players. This will be the first ever T20I played between these two teams.

Team News

Few changes are expected for South Africa as they will look to try out some different combinations before the T20 World Cup.

• David Miller is likely to replace Kyle Verreynne.
• George Linde and Dwaine Pretorius can get a game here.
• Kagiso Rabada can replace Phehlukwayo from the last match.

SA Playing 11 (likely)

Janneman Malan/ Aiden Markram
Quinton de Kock
Temba Bavuma (C)
Rassie van der Dussen
David Miller
Dwaine Pretorius
George Linde
Kagiso Rabada
Anrich Nortje
Lizaad Williams
Tabraiz Shamsi

Quinton de Kock is in good form at the top and will be the key to get a big score. Skipper Bavuma will have a point to prove with the bat. Middle order looks solid with van der Dussen and Miller. David Miller’s form will be a concern for the management. In bowling, the focus will be on Tabraiz Shamsi as he has picked up wickets for South Africa in the middle overs.

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South Africa Squad

Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.

Where to Watch IRE vs SA 1st T20I Live

You can watch the ball by ball and the Live score coverage of the Ireland vs South Africa 1st T20I match on Fancode. The match will be played on 19 July and will start at 8:30 PM (IST).

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