Ireland vs South Africa 1st T20I: IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction

The T20 series between Ireland and South Africa kicks off with the 1st T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 27 September 2024, at 9:00 PM IST. Ireland comes into this series after a tough outing in the 2024 T20 World Cup and will be eager to make a strong comeback. South Africa, on the other hand, has had a rough patch, losing their last two series—one to Afghanistan in ODIs and the other to West Indies in T20Is.

1st T20I of Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: 27 September 2024 @ 9:00 PM IST

Abu Dhabi Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch tends to favor batsmen, offering a good surface for stroke play. However, fast bowlers could find some movement early on. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to make the most of the fresh surface.

Ireland Playing XI

Paul Stirling (capt), Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Gavin Hoey, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Ben White, Graham Hume, Craig Young

IRE Key Players

Paul Stirling: With 3,601 runs in 145 T20Is at a strike rate of 134.60, Stirling is Ireland’s most consistent and destructive batter.
Mark Adair: Adair is a key player for Ireland, and has picked up 122 wickets in 86 T20Is at an economy rate of 7.69.

South Africa Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (capt), Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottniel Baartman, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

SA Key Players

Aiden Markram: With 1,294 runs in 51 T20Is at a strike rate of 144.60, along with 12 wickets, Markram’s all-round ability makes him a top captaincy choice.
Reeza Hendricks: Reeza Hendricks has amassed 1,999 runs in 71 T20Is with a strike rate of 128.90.