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Ireland vs South Africa T20I series will start in Abu Dhabi on Friday, September 27. Both nations will aim to start their preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup by winning the two-match series.
Ireland are yet to win a T20I against South Africa. The two teams have clashed five times in the shortest format, with the Proteas winning every match.
This time, the two nations will lock horns in UAE, where teams batting second generally have an upper hand. Also, South Africa will be without some of their star players, who are busy with CPL. Hence, this is Ireland's best chance to end their losing streak against the Proteas.
Before the two-match T20I series gets underway, here's a quick glance at all the details you need to know.
Ireland vs South Africa full schedule
This series will take place from September 27 to 29 in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host both the encounters, and here is the complete schedule:
1st T20I - September 27, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
2nd T20I - September 29, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Ireland vs South Africa squads
Ireland
Paul Stirling (C), Graham Hume, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Gavin Hoey and Matthew Humphreys.
South Africa
Aiden Markram (C), Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs and Lizaad Williams.
Ireland vs South Africa match timings
Both T20Is of the series will start at 7.30 pm Local Time (9p m IST). As per GMT, the matches will start at 3.30 pm on September 27 (Friday) and 29 (Sunday).
Ireland vs South Africa live streaming details
Ireland and UK: TNT Sports
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
MENA Countries: Etisalat
India: FanCode
Pakistan: Tapmad
Rest of the world: Cricket Ireland YouTube
