IRE vs SA Head to Head Records- 1st ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

After the thrilling T20I series, South Africa and Ireland are set to lock horns in an ODI series. The SA vs IRE ODI series will witness three games between both sides.

Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa in the series while Paul Stirling is the captain of Ireland. Recently, the Irish side scripted history with their first-ever T20I win against South Africa.

The T20I series also ended in a tie (1-1). Ireland has defeated South Africa in an ODI in the past. Below we glance at detailed head-to-head records between both teams in ODIs.

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IRE vs SA Head to Head Records- 1st ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

IRE vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

In head-to-head clashes in ODIs, Ireland and South Africa have faced each other in 8 games. Out of these, South Africa won 6 games while Ireland won 1 match. One encounter ended with no result.

IRE vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters

In the recent five encounters between both sides, South Africa won 3 games while Ireland won 1 match. One game ended with no result. Out of these, three games took place in Ireland, one in South Africa, and one in Australia.

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IRE vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances

According to IRE vs SA head-to-head records in ODIs, Janneman Malan is the leading run-getter for Proteas with 261 runs. Andrew Balbirnie has scored the most runs for Ireland (232).

Janneman Malan also holds the top knock of an unbeaten 177. For Ireland, Balbrinie has the record with a 102-run knock.

Among bowlers, JP Duminy has the most 6 wickets for SA, and Craig Young has 5 wickets- the most for the Irish side.

Vernon Philander has the best bowling show of 4/12 for SA. For Ireland, the record is held by Alex Cusack (3/15).

IRE vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns

Ireland and South Africa have never played in UAE so far. This is the first time both teams will play an ODI at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Conclusion

According to the above stats, we can conclude that South Africa dominates Ireland when it comes to ODIs. The Proteas have won more overall games (6-1), and recent clashes (3-1).

However, Ireland stunned South Africa by winning a T20I game recently and they might pull another win in the ODI series.