Ireland Playing 11 vs South Africa - 1st T20I, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

Ireland is all set to clash with South Africa in a T20I series. The IRE vs SA T20I series will witness two games. The opening game takes place on Friday, September 27 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Paul Stirling leads Ireland in the T20I series. They have lost all five T20I games against South Africa in the past. They aim for their first-ever win against Proteas. Below is their predicted playing 11 for 1st T20I.

Ireland Playing 11 vs South Africa - 1st T20I, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

Paul Stirling (C)

Paul Stirling is the captain of Ireland in the T20I series against South Africa. He will capture the opening spot in the first game.

Ross Adair

Ross Adair will be another opener for the side in the first game. He has played 8 T20I games so far and accounts for 150 runs with a top knock of 65.

Lorcan Tucker (WK)

Lorcan Tucker would grab the one-down position for the side. He is an experienced member of the team. He will also keep the stumps in the match.

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Harry Tector

Harry Tector will take a place in the middle-order. He is among the most experienced batsmen for the side and will play a crucial role in the series.

Curtis Campher

Curtis Campher is another experienced member of Ireland and will take a position in the middle-order. He accounts for 849 runs in 56 T20Is including 3 fifties. He can also bowl medium-pace.

Fionn Hand

Fionn Hand would be another all-rounder for the team in the opening game. He has played 11 T20I games for the team and accounts for 59 runs and 7 wickets.

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George Dockrell

George Dockrell will be a crucial spin all-rounder for the side. He is the most experienced member with 138 T20Is in his kitty. He accounts for 1129 runs and 83 wickets.

Mark Adair

Mark Adair will lead the pace attack for the team against South Africa. He has featured in 86 T20I matches for the side and accounts for 122 scalps.

Craig Young

Craig Young will be another pacer in the playing 11. He has featured in 64 games for the national team and has clinched 75 wickets at 23+ average.

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Graham Hume

Graham Hume will be another pacer for the side. He has played 6 T20I matches and accounts for 5 wickets at 40+ average.

Benjamin White

Benjamin White can be the spinner in the playing 11. He has a good experience of 31 T20I games and accounts for 32 wickets at 24+ average and 7.8 economy.