Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between IRE vs SA?

In this article we will be analyzing the Ireland vs South Africa Match Prediction. European side Ireland (IRE) will host South Africa (SA) in the first T20I of the series, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, on Friday, September 27. This will be the commencement of an almost two-week-long tour of South Africa where they will play two T20Is and three ODIs, respectively. Notably, all the games will be held at the same venue and the acclimatisation becomes easier for the teams.

Ireland were ousted from the group stages of the T20 World Cup 2024, whereas, South Africa have regrouped after the heart-wrenching final loss against India. Both teams will clash in a T20I game for the first time after two years. South Africa were whitewashed by West Indies in the recent T20I series. Hence, Proteas will aim for a resurgence in the upcoming matches.

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IRE vs SA Match Details:

Particulars	Match	Venue	Date & Time	Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
Details	Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi	Friday, September 27, 9:00 PM	FanCode app and website

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Pitch Report

It has not been a cakewalk when it comes to scoring runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The pitch has favoured pacers and spinners equally and batters have struggled to get going. Even the run chases have seemed difficult with no score has been chased successfully above 170 at this venue. The weather will be partly cloudy and a minimal chance of rain during the game.

Also check: Ireland vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I

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Head-To-Head Records

Matches Played	Won by Ireland	Won by South Africa	No Result	First-ever Fixture	Most-recent Fixture
05	00	05	05	19 Jul, 2021	05 Aug, 2022

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Probable Predicted 11 for IRE vs SA

Ireland:

Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Ben White.

South Africa:

Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Breetzke, Andile Simelane, Patrick Kruger, Ottneil Baartman.

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Probable Top Performers from IRE vs SA

Probable Best Batter: Lorcan Tucker

Ireland have trusted Lorcan Tucker with the responsibility of opening the batting. The 28-year-old has played 74 T20Is with 1317 runs at an average of 21.24 and a strike rate of 123.31.

Probable Best Bowler: Mark Adair

Mark Adair became the sixth fastest bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20Is in 2023. The pacer has a wide array of stock balls in his pantheon and is a sure-shot hit in the death overs. He will be the key bowler for Ireland in the condition where he will get some assistance.

 

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Ireland win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay Score: 35-45

IRE: 150-170

Ireland win the match

Scenario 2

South Africa win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay Score: 40-50

SA: 165-175

South Africa win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.