In the first T20I of the two-match series between Ireland and South Africa in the UAE, the Proteas men registered an emphatic 8-wicket victory over the Irish side at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, South Africa restricted Ireland to 171/8 in their 20 overs, before comfortably chasing down the target with 14 balls to spare, reaching 174/2 in 17.4 overs.

Ireland’s innings: Curtis Campher and Neil Rock lead the fight

Ireland’s innings got off to a shaky start as captain Pa??ul Stirling fell early, managing only 2 runs off 4 balls. Ross Adair provided some brief resistance with a quickfire 18 off 10 balls, but Ireland’s to?p order struggled to build momentum against a disciplined South African bowling attack.

Curtis Campher was the standout p??erformer for Ireland, playing a crucial knock of 49 off 36 balls, hitting 6 fours and 1 six. He was well-supported by Neil Rock, who added a solid 37 off 28 deliveries. George Dockrell also chipped in with a useful 21 off 16 balls towards the end of the innings.

South Africa’s Patrick Kruger ??was the pick of the bowlers, taking an impressive 4 wickets for 2?7 runs in his 4 overs.

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South Africa’s chase: Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks shine

In response, South Africa’s openers Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks put on a dominant display with a 108-run par??tnership that laid the foundation for their successful chase. Rickelton was in sublime form, smashing 76 off 48 balls, including 3 fours and 6 sixes. Hendricks played a composed knock, scoring 51 off 33 deliveries, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Despite losing Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke, who contributed 19 off 14, South Africa never lost control of the chase. Aiden Markram finished the match with an unbeaten 17 off 12 balls, guiding South Africa to a comfortable victory with more than two overs to spare.

For Ireland, Craig Young and Mark Adair were the only bowlers to pick up wickets, wi??th Young finishing with figures of 1/25 and Adair taking 1/31. However, their efforts were not enough to stop the South African onslaught.

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Player of the Match

South Africa’s comprehensive win was powered by the outstanding performance of Ryan Rickelton, who was named the Player of the Match for? his match-winning half-ce??ntury. With this victory, South Africa have taken a 1-0 lead in the series, with the next match set to take place on Sunday, September 29 at the same venue. Ireland will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy if they have to level the series in the second T20I.

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Ireland are gearing up to take on South Africa in the two-match T20I series, with the first encounter scheduled for September 27 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both teams will be eager to make their mark in this series, with the Proteas looking to bounce back from their recent ODI struggles, having lost 2-1 to Afghanistan.

This series marks a fresh st?art for both sides in the T20I format. The last time Ireland and South Africa faced off in T20Is was in 2022, when the Proteas claimed a 2-0 series win in Bristol. However, Ireland will be aiming for a turnaround, seeking to exploit any vulnerabilities South Africa may have after their disappointing ODI performance.

With the first match set to kick off the series, both teams will b?e determined to secure an early advantage and build momentum. The conditions in Abu Dhabi could play a significant role, and both Ireland and South Africa will need to adapt quickly to get on top in this short yet crucial series.

IRE vs SA 2024, T20I series: Schedule

• 1st T20I: September 27, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi �?3:30 pm GMT/7:30 pm local/9 pm IST
• 2nd T20I: September 29, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi �?3:30 pm GMT/7:30 pm local/9 pm IST

Squads:

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

South Africa: Aiden Markram (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Patr??ick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams

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Broadcast and Live Streaming details:

• India: Fan Code
• South Africa: Super Sport
• Ireland: TNT Sports
• Pakistan: Tapmad
• United Kingdom: TNT Sports
• MENA: Etisalat

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The first T20I International between Ireland and South Africa is set to take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stad??ium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

This match marks the start of an exciting tour featuring two T20Is and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The series is expected to b??e a competitive contest, as both teams have distinct goals in mind. Scheduled to begin on September 27 with the T20I matches, the tour will later transition into the ODI format. Both Ireland and South Africa will aim to make the most of this series as they fine-tune their strategies and preparations ahead of key international cricket tournaments.

Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024, 1st T20I:

• Date and Time: September 27: 3:30 pm GMT/7:30 pm Local/ 9:00 pm IST
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The cricket pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is highly favorable for bowlers, offering support to both spinners and fast bowlers. The surface often causes the ball to slow down as it travels, making it particularly difficult for batters to gauge the sp??eed accurately. As a result, this unpredictability poses a considerable challenge, disrupting the timing of their shots and limiting their ability to play with precision and elegance.

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
• Batters: Paul Stirling, Reeza Hendricks, Harry Tector, Tristan Stubbs
• All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Curtis Campher
• Bowlers: Craig Young, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger

IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Aiden Markram (c), Paul Stirling (vc)
Choice 2: Tristan Stubbs (c), Craig Young, (vc)

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IRE vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ryan Rickelton, Mark Adair, George?? ??Dockrell, Wiaan Mulder

IRE vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 27, 2024, 3:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Gavin Hoey, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Benjamin White??, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys, Fionn Hand, Ross Adair

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi?? Ngidi, Patrick Kruger, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Simelane, Nqaba Peter

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