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The 2nd T20I match of the Ireland tour of South Africa in UAE 2024 will see Ireland (IRE) playing against South Africa (SA) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, September 29. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
South Africa were the runner-up of T20 World Cup 2024 and then lost a T20I series to West Indies by 3-0. They made a comeback in the last game as they won the match by 8 wickets. Ireland, on the other hand, won lost every match in this year's T20 World Cup. The batters played well in the first match but the bowlers were disappointing as they were not able to take wickets.
These two teams have played a total of 5 head-to-head T20I matches. South Africa have won all five encounters.
IRE vs SA Match Details
The 2nd T20I match of the Ireland tour of South Africa in UAE 2024 will be played on September 29 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The game is set to take place at 9:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IRE vs SA, 2nd T20I Match
Date and Time: 29th September 2024, 9:00 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 are more important than spinners at this pitch. Fans can overall expect a good scoring match. The last T20I match between two teams was played at this pitch. A total of 345 runs were scored at a loss of 10 wickets. South Africa won the match by 8 wickets.
IRE vs SA Form Guide
IRE - L L N/R L L
SA - W L L L L
IRE vs SA Probable Playing XI
IRE Playing XI
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Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (wk), George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Fiona Hand, Ben White
SA Playing XI
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Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Nqaba Peter, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Patrick Kruger, Lizaad Williams
IRE vs SA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He will open the innings with Reeza Hendricks and smashed 76 runs in the last match. Neil Rock is another good wicket-keeper option, who will bat in the top order. He smashed 37 runs in the last match.
Batters
Reeza Hendricks
Reeze Hendricks and Harry Tector are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Reeze Hendricks made a comeback in the last match by smashing 51 runs in just 33 balls. Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke are other good batter picks who can play well in today's match.
All-rounders
Aiden Markram
Curtis Campher and Aiden Markram are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Aiden Markram will bat in the top order and might bowl a good number of overs in today's match. Patrick Kruger is another good all-rounder for today's match. He took 4 wickets and even bowled a maiden over in the last match.
Bowlers
Ottneil Baartman
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Mark Adair and Ottneil Baartman. Both players took 1 wicket each in the last match. Craig Young and Bjorn Fortuin are other good bowler options for today's match.
IRE vs SA match captain and vice-captain choices
Patrick Kruger
Patrick Kruger is one of the most crucial picks from South Africa as the pitch is expected to support pacers. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He took 4 wickets in the last match and gave only 27 runs.
Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is another crucial pick from the South Africa squad. He will open the innings with Reeza Hendricks and is in exceptional form. He smashed 76 runs in just 48 balls in the last match. He will also perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team.
5 Must-Picks for IRE vs SA, 2nd T20I Match
Aiden Markram
Patrick Kruger
Reeza Hendricks
Curtis Campher
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 in-form batters or 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
Wicket-keeper: R Rickelton
Batters: R Hendricks, H Tector
All-rounders: A Markram, C Campher, P Kruger, W Mulder
Bowlers: O Baartman, M Adair, C Young, B Fortuin
Ireland vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Rickelton, N Rock
Batters: R Hendricks, H Tector, M Breetzke
All-rounders: A Markram, C Campher, P Kruger
Bowlers: O Baartman, M Adair, L Williams
