Ireland vs South Africa Match Preview- 3rd ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

Ireland vs South Africa 3rd ODI is all set to conclude the campaign between both sides. South Africa leads the ODI series 2-0 after winning the first two games by big margins.

South Africa has already won both the games and has won the series. Hence, the final clash is a dead-rubber game and the result will not affect the series.

Ireland vs South Africa 3rd ODI Date and Venue

The IRE vs SA 3rd ODI takes place on Monday, October 7. The venue of the encounter is Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The match begins at 5 PM IST.

Ireland vs South Africa Match Preview- 3rd ODI, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024

Ireland

Paul Stirling is the skipper of Ireland in the series. Below is their full squad.

IRE Squad: Paul Stirling (Captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Stephen Doheny, Neil Rock, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Craig Young.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa in the series. Below is their complete squad.

SA Squad: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lizaad Williams.

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Ireland vs South Africa Key Battles

Ryan Rickelton vs Mark Adair

Ryan Rickelton has scored good knocks in both games and will aim for another brilliant knock. Mark Adair will look to dismiss him as soon as possible.

Tristan Stubbs vs Craig Young

Tristan Stubbs slammed a century in the previous game and will aim for a similar show in the next game. Craig Young needs to halt him at the start.

Kyle Verreynne vs Andy McBrine

Kyle Verreynne shattered a superb knock in the last game and is a powerful batter for the side. Andy McBrine will look to attack him with his spin attack.

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Ireland vs South Africa Key Players

IRE: Mark Adair, Craig Young, Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, and Andrew Balbirnie are crucial members of the side.

SA: Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Lingi Ngidi, and Lizaad Williams are key members of the side.

Weather And Pitch Report

The match takes place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. There is just a 1-4% chance of rain on Monday in the city. Hence, the match will not be affected by rain.

The match takes place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Dubai. It is a good-scoring ground where teams often post 250-300 in ODIs. South Africa posted a mammoth total in the last game. Spinners enjoy a good advantage at the stadium.

Conclusion

South Africa has already won the series and is expected to win the next game as well. However, Ireland will aim for a better show in the final game after a humiliating show in both the first two games.