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The second ODI between Ireland (IRE) and South Africa (SA) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, October 4. Ahead of the exciting match, here's everything you need to know about the IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
South Africa won the first ODI by a big margin of 139 runs. Ryan Rickelton played a splendid 91-run knock while Tristan Stubbs scored 79. Lizaad Williams, with four wickets, spearheaded the Proteas' bowling unit.
The two teams have played nine T20I matches together, with South Africa winning seven encounters, while Ireland won only one match. One match ended in no result.
IRE vs SA Match Details
The second ODI between Ireland and South Africa will be played on October 4 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The game is set to take place at 5:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IRE vs SA, 2nd ODI Match
Date and Time: 4th October 2024, 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is good for both batters and bowlers. Pacers will be more important than spinners on this pitch. Fans can overall expect a good scoring match. The last ODI played here was the series opener between Ireland and South Africa, where 403 runs were scored for the loss of 19 wickets.
IRE vs SA Form Guide
IRE - L L N/R L W
SA - W W L L L
IRE vs SA Probable Playing XI
IRE Playing XI
No injury updates.
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Stephen Doheny (wk), Andy McBrine, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Graham Hume.
SA Playing XI
No injury updates.
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman.
IRE vs SA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He will bat in the top order and is in top notch form. He smashed 91 runs off just 102 balls in the last match. Stephen Doheny is another good wicketkeeper who will bat in the middle order.
Batters
Rassie van der Dussen
Tristan Stubbs and Rassie van der Dussen are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Tristan Stubbs will bat in the top order and played a superb 79-run knock off just 86 balls in the last match. Harry Tector and Andy Balbirnie are other good batter picks who can play well in today's match.
All-rounders
Andy McBrine
Curtis Campher and Andy McBrine are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Andile Phehlukwayo will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. Wiann Mulder is another good all-rounder for today's match. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs.
Bowlers
Mark Adair
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Mark Adair and Lungi Ngidi. Lungi Ngidi smashed 20 runs and took 2 wickets in the last match. Lizaad Williams is another good bowler option for today's match.
IRE vs SA match captain and vice-captain choices
Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is one of the most crucial picks from South Africa as the pitch is expected to support batters. He will open the innings for South Africa and be eager to score again against Ireland. He smashed 91 runs in the last match.
Lizaad Williams
Lizaad Wlllaims is another crucial pick from the South Africa squad. He will complete his quota of overs. He can take a lot of wickets in the death overs like he did in the last match. He picked up four wickets and bowled a maiden over in the last match.
5 Must-Picks for IRE vs SA, 2nd ODI Match
Lizaad Williams
Mark Adair
Rassie van der Dussen
Lungi Ngidi
Ryan Rickelton
Ireland vs South Africa Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Ireland vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: R Rickelton
Batters: A Balbirnie, R van der Dussen, T Stubbs
All-rounders: C Campher, A McBrine, W Mulder
Bowlers: L Ngidi, M Adair, C Young, L Williams
Ireland vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: R Rickelton
Batters: H Tector, R van der Dussen, T Stubbs
All-rounders: A McBrine
Bowlers: L Ngidi, M Adair, C Young, L Williams, B Fortuin, O Baartman
