League: Cricket
The third and final ODI of the three-match series between Ireland and South Africa will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With South Africa leading the series 2-0 after dominant performances in the first two matches, the Proteas are now aiming for a clean sweep to close out the series.
Ireland, however, will be eager to fight back and prevent a whitewash, hoping to end the series on a positive note. The Irish side will be looking for a strong performance to claim a consolation win and salvage some pride from the series. As both teams prepare for the decisive match, fans can expect a spirited contest at the Abu Dhabi venue.
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is well-known for being bowler-friendly, providing assistance to both spinners and fast bowlers. As the match goes on, the pitch tends to slow down, making it tough for batters to adjust. This unpredictability often disrupts their rhythm, leading to mistimed shots and restricting their ability to score freely. The slowing nature of the wicket requires constant adaptation, making it challenging for batters to maintain a steady scoring rate.
Choice 1: Tristan Stubbs (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
Choice 2: Rassie van der Dussen (c), Craig Young (vc)
Lizaad Williams, Reeza Hendricks, Paul Stirling, Mark Adair
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Stephen Doheny(w), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Lorcan Tucker, Neil Rock, Matthew Humphreys, Fionn Hand