Ireland are all set to take on South Africa in a T20I series. The IRE vs SA T20I series will witness two games. The opening match will take place on Friday, September 27 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Paul Stirling leads Ireland in the T20I series. They have lost all five T20I matches against South Africa in the past. Their goal is to get their first victory against the Proteas. Below is his prediction to play 11 for the 1st T20I.
Ireland plays 11 vs South Africa – 1st T20I, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024
Paul Stirling (C)
Paul Stirling is Ireland’s captain in the T20I series against South Africa. He will capture first place in the first game.
ross adair
Ross Adair will be another starter for the team in the first game. He has played 8 T20I games so far and accounts for 150 runs with a maximum of 65.
Lorcan Tucker (WK)
Lorcan Tucker would take the one down position for the team. He is an experienced member of the team. He will also keep the stumps in the match.
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Harry Tector
Harry Tector will take up a place in the middle order. He is one of the most experienced batsmen in the team and will play a crucial role in the series.
Curtis Campher
Curtis Campher is another experienced member of Ireland and will occupy a position in the middle order. He has 849 runs in 56 T20Is, including 3 fifties. He can also bowl at medium pace.
Fionn’s Hand
Fionn Hand would be another all-rounder for the team in the opening match. He has played 11 T20I matches for the team and accounts for 59 runs and 7 wickets.
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George Dockrell
George Dockrell will be a crucial all-rounder for the team. He is the most experienced member with 138 T20Is in his kitty. It has 1129 runs and 83 wickets.
Marcos Adair
Mark Adair will lead the team’s attacking pace against South Africa. He has featured in 86 T20I matches for the team and accounted for 122 scalps.
craig young
Craig Young will be another pacer among the 11 players. He has featured in 64 games for the national team and has taken 75 wickets at an average of 23+.
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Graham Hume
Graham Hume will be another pacer for the team. He has played 6 T20I matches and accounts for 5 wickets with an average of 40+.
Benjamin White
Benjamin White can be the spinner among the 11 players. He has a good experience of 31 T20I games and accounts for 32 wickets at an average of 24+ and economy of 7.8.