IRE vs SA Head to Head Records- 2nd T20I, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

Ireland and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other in the 2nd T20I of the ongoing series. IRE vs SA 2nd T20I 2024 takes place on Sunday, September 29.

The venue of the match is Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Paul Stirling leads Ireland in the T20I series while Aiden Markram leads South Africa.

South Africa leads the series 1-0 after winning the opening game. Below are the head-to-head records between both sides in the shortest format.

IRE vs SA Head to Head Records- 2nd T20I, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

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

Ireland and South Africa have faced each other in 6 T20I games so far. South Africa has won all these games against Ireland.

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

In the last 5 clashes between both sides, South Africa has easily defeated Ireland. Out of these, one game took place in the ongoing series. The rest of the games took place either in England or Ireland.

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

According to Ireland vs South Africa clashes in T20Is, Reeza Hendricks has the most runs for South Africa with 185 runs. Ireland batter Lorcan Tucker has hit the most runs for Ireland (114).

David Miller has the record for the highest knock of unbeaten 75 runs for South Africa. Lorcan Tucker slammed 78 runs for Ireland once.

Among bowlers, SA spinner Tabraiz Shamsi is the leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps. For Ireland, pacer Mark Adair has the most 6 wickets to his name.

The record for best bowling show is by Wayne Parnell (5/30) for Proteas and Mark Adair (3/39) for Ireland.

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

South Africa has always dominated Ireland in the shortest format and has a 100 percent win record against them.

Ireland has always failed to outplay South Africa in T20Is. This is the first-ever series between them in UAE.

Conclusion

Ireland failed to crush South Africa in the opening game and will look for a victory in the 2nd match. With a victory, Ireland can script victory with their first-ever victory against South Africa in T20Is.