Ireland and South Africa will lock horns in the second ODI of their three-match series on Friday, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the UAE. The Proteas, who secured a comfortable 139-run victory in the opener, will be aiming to consolidate their position, while Ireland will be determined to bounce back and level the series.

South Africa’s batting lineup showcased their prowess in the first match, with several players contributing significantly. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs formed a solid partnership, laying a strong foundation for the innings. The Proteas’ bowling attack was equally impressive, with Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams picking up crucial wickets to restrict Ireland’s batting.

Ireland will be eager to regroup and put up a more competitive performance in the second ODI. They need to improve their batting display and limit the damage done by South Africa’s powerful hitters. Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie will be key for Ireland’s batting success. The Irish bowlers will also need to be more disciplined and find ways to dismiss the Proteas batsmen at regular intervals.

Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024, 2nd ODI:

• Date and Time: October 4: 11:30 am GMT/3:30 pm Local/ 5:00 pm IST
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch in Abu Dhabi is renowned for its bowler-friendly nature, offering support to both spinners and pacers. The pitch’s tendency to slow down the ball as the match progresses makes it a challenging surface for batters to navigate. This unpredictability can disrupt batsmen’s rhythm, leading to mistimed shots and limiting their ability to score freely. The slowing wicket demands constant adaptation from batters, making it difficult to maintain a consistent scoring rate.

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Vereynne, Ryan Rickelton
• Batters: Paul Stirling, Temba Bavuma, Andrew Balbirnie
• All-rounders: Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
• Bowlers: Craig Young, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Ryan Rickelton (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
• Choice 2: Lorcan Tucker (c), Lungi Ngidi (vc)

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IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand

IRE vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 4, 2024, 11:30 am GMT):

Squads:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony De Zozi, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Vereynne, Lizaad Williams

Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Graham Hume, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young, Andrew Balbirnie, Andy McBrine

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