IRE vs SA Match Prediction-1st ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

Ireland and South Africa are set to clash with each other in an ODI series and the first encounter takes place on Wednesday, October 2. Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the encounter.

The T20I series ended in a 1-1. Now, both teams will aim for a series in the ODI series. Ahead of their first game, below we glance at the complete preview for the match.

IRE vs SA Team Analysis

Ireland

Paul Stirling leads Ireland in the series. They stunned South Africa in the T20I series and will eye a victory in the ODI series too.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma leads South Africa in the series. They will look to grab a clean sweep in the series to overcome the humiliation of T20I loss.

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IRE vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It is a good-scoring ground in ODIs. Spinners are always in the driver's seat at the stadium.

Form and Fitness

There are no injuries to any players from both squads. Further updates are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

Ireland- Ireland recently outplayed South Africa in a T20I match and is quite confident to defeat them in the ODI too.

South Africa- They are short of many key batters and bowlers in the squad. However, they have a wonderful record against Ireland in ODIs.

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IRE vs SA Match Prediction-1st ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

IRE vs SA Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

IRE-.Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Craig Young, and Mark Adair are key names in the squad.

SA- Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, and Ottneil Baartman are key members of the side.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for IRE in the match: Andrew Balbirnie or Paul Stirling

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Rassie van der Dussen

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for IRE in the match: Mark Adair or Craig Young

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Lungi Ngidi or Bjorn Fortuin

Who will win the Match?

South Africa is more likely to win the match against Ireland. South Africa is a powerful team in ODIs and Ireland has a challenge to defeat them. However, the Irish side looks powerful in the absence of many key SA members.

Conclusion

The IRE vs SA T20I series shocked the cricket fraternity as Ireland bagged their first-ever T20I victory against Proteas.

Now, they will look to outplay them in the ODI series. Hence, more and more viewers will be attracted to watch the series.