IRE vs SA – 1st Match Prediction

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IRE vs RSA Match Prediction

South Africa To Win the Match, 1.20

The T20I series between South Africa and Ireland ended in a 1-1 draw. Surprisingly, Ireland pulled one back on the Proteas to level the T20I series. We head into the three-game ODI series between these countries, which will be played at the same venue, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. Let's peek at this contest's betting tips, pitch report, and match prediction.

Ireland vs South Africa Head-To-Head

The Ireland and South African teams have played against each other on eight occasions before this. South Africans have won six games, while Ireland has won two.

Ireland vs South Africa Live Streaming and Broadcast

The organizers for this contest have not been able to find a broadcasting partner for TV coverage in India. However, the contest will be live-streamed in India through the FanCode website and app.

IRE vs RSA Team Previews

Ireland

Ireland recorded their first win in the ODI format over the South Africans the last time these teams locked horns in the ODI series played in 2021 in Dublin. This victory, along with the one they clinched in the previous game of the T20I series, would have boosted the Irish morale going into this contest. The Ireland outfit underwent several changes after that series in 2021. However, the core team members remain the same. After taking over the reins of the Irish team, Paul Stirling has done a reasonable job.

Ireland has won five games out of the eight played under the leadership of Stirling. One of the key players for Ireland is Harry Tector, averaging 58.5 with a decent strike rate of 91. He has also struck five hundreds in his last 33 games. Other batters such as Andy Balbirnie, Andy McBrine, and Paul Stirling have also managed some valuable contributions at the top of the order. Mark Adair has relished leading the bowling attack from the front. He has the support of Andy McBrine and Craig Young. But Josh Little is not playing in this series.

South Africa

The South Africans enter this series with a relatively inexperienced bowling attack. Andile Phelukwayo and Lungi Ngidi have over ten caps on this squad. Some new bowlers, such as Nandre Burger, Wiaan Mulder, Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, and Nqabayomzi, have done a reasonable job.

However, they are new to the South African team. Ottneil Baartman has proved his worth in the T20I format but has not debuted in the limited-overs format. This inexperienced bowling attack might make the team vulnerable to a counterattack.

The South African batting order also has several new faces. However, they do have the services of experienced campaigners such as Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne, and Rassie Van der Dussen to their credit. Tony de Zorzi has provided some excellent starts to the innings while batting near the top order for the Proteas. He has scored 344 runs from eight games at an average of 49.14.

Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickleton are still looking for consistency in the ODI format. However, they will look to grow in confidence during the series.

IRE vs RSA Toss Prediction

Nineteen of the twenty-six games played at this venue have been won by the teams batting first. This indicates an advantage in batting first on this surface. So, the captain winning the coin flip might bat first here. Batting first and raising a good score will be the order of the day for the skippers.

Pitch and Conditions

The tracks on offer at the Abu Dhabi venue have always had something in them for the batters and bowlers. But the teams have succeeded in raising good totals here. Any total over 250 runs will challenge the side chasing the target.

The weather during this contest is likely to be sunny and clear. The temperatures during the game will be close to 34 degrees. We might get partial cloud cover, but there is no opportunity for showers. The relative humidity will be low so that the conditions will be dry.

IRE vs RSA Betting Tips

South Africa has a more well-balanced team, although it is relatively inexperienced. On the other hand, Ireland has a more settled team, with several players having proved their mettle at the international level. But, overall, South Africa will start as the favorite to win this contest.

Bet on South Africa to win.