IRE vs SA – 2nd Match Prediction

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IRE vs RSA Match Prediction

South Africa To Win the Match, 1.20

The Ireland cricket team will face off against the South African squad in the pivotal second ODI of their series. This match is critical for both teams, with Ireland aiming to secure a historic series win and South Africa looking to assert their dominance in the ODI format. This second ODI takes place on Friday, 2 October 2024.

South Africa is striving to cement their place among the elite in world cricket, while Ireland is eager to prove their capabilities on the international stage. Expect a closely contested battle between these two passionate teams. Our experts have deep-dived into what the best cricket betting sites are offering for this crucial clash.

Ireland vs South Africa Head-To-Head

In recent encounters, South Africa has generally held the upper hand against Ireland. However, Ireland’s cricket has been on an upward trajectory. They have shown they can challenge and even defeat top-tier teams under the right conditions. Ireland and South Africa tied their previous ODI series one-all.

Ireland vs South Africa Live Streaming and Broadcast

Fans in India can watch this second ODI match between Ireland and South Africa live on the streaming which will be available through the FanCode app. There is no live broadcast available.

IRE vs RSA Team Previews

Ireland

Ireland will be looking to their key batters to make significant contributions. They are one of the teams who will not only rely on a couple of individual performances, but will show grit and determination in the field.

Players like Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie need to put up a strong front against South Africa's pace attack. They have more than 270 ODIs between them and over 8700 ODI runs too.

The Irish bowlers will need to exploit the pitch conditions to restrict the Proteas to a manageable total. Mark Adair and Craig Young are two key fast bowlers with over 130 ODI wickets.

Curtis Campher adds with both bat and ball. He has an ODI high score of 120 and best ODI bowling of four for 37.

South Africa

South Africa boasts a robust lineup featuring a mix of experienced campaigners and talented newcomers. They will be looking forward to using this ODI series to build an ODI team that can compete in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Their batting depth, highlighted by the likes of Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen, poses a significant threat. They are two of the more experienced players in this squad. Temba Bavuma has over 1500 ODI runs and Rassie van der Dussen has over 2300 ODI runs.

With their bowlers expected to leverage the pitch conditions, the Proteas will look to dominate both phases of the game. The experience of Lungi Ngidi with almost 100 ODI wickets is complemented by the freshness of Nandre Burger's left-arm pace. Burger has six wickets in his first five ODIs.

IRE vs RSA Toss Prediction

The match will be played at a venue known for its batting-friendly conditions in the first innings.

The team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first, aiming to put up a big score and exploit slower conditions in the second innings.

Pitch and Conditions

The venue for this ODI tends to favour batters, with recent matches producing high first-innings scores. A total above 270 is considered competitive.

Spinners might find some assistance as the match progresses, making middle-over strategies crucial.

South Africa scored 346 for four in 50 overs against Ireland in the third ODI of their previous ODI series.

IRE vs RSA Betting Tips

Given their historical dominance and stronger lineup, South Africa are the favourites in this match.

The Irish team's recent form and fighting spirit make them a potent underdog, especially on a batting-friendly pitch.

Ultimately, South Africa's aura in the 50-over format compared to Ireland's growth in the format in recent times could seem them over the line.

Bet on South Africa to win.