South Africa is all set to take on Ireland in a T20I series. The first T20I takes place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Aiden Markram leads South Africa in the series.
South Africa have a 100 per cent winning record against Ireland in T20Is. They will also look to keep their winning momentum alive in the upcoming T20I series. Below, we analyze South Africa’s planned XI for the first T20I match.
South Africa plays 11 vs Ireland – 1st T20I, Ireland vs South Africa in UAE 2024
Reeza Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks will be the team’s opener in the first T20I against Ireland. He has the most runs against Ireland in T20I clashes.
Jason Smith
Jason Smith will be the team’s other starter in the first game. So far he has only played 1 T20I game in which he scored 6 runs.
Aiden Markram (C)
Aiden Markram is South Africa’s captain in the series and will lead the team. Their goal will be to achieve an absolute victory against the Irish team.
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Matthew Breetzke
Mathew Breetzke will take a place in the middle order. He has appeared in 6 T20I games and accounts for 61 runs. He could be chosen due to the shortage of hitters in the team.
Tristan Stubbs (WK)
Tristan Stubbs will be the team’s wicketkeeper and lower order batsman in the first game. He is a hard-hitting hitter who can crush runs with a high strike rate.
Wian Mulder
Wiaan Mulder could be an all-rounder for the team. He showed good form in the recent ODI series against Afghanistan. He will be an additional pacer in the playing eleven.
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Patrick Kruger
Patrick Kruger could be another all-rounder among the 11 players. Accounts for 66 runs and 2 wickets in 4 T20I games for the Proteas.
Good luck
Lungi Ngidi will lead the team’s pace attack. In the absence of pacers like Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, he is a crucial bowler for the team.
heard burger
Nandre Burger can be another pacemaker among the 11 players. He has only played 2 T20I matches for the national team so far and will be looking for a good show against Ireland.
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Björn Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin would be one of the spinners in game 11. He is a left-arm spinner with 19 wickets in 23 T20Is with an economy of 7.85.
I have Pedro
Nqaba Peter would be another of the team’s players, as the match takes place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, a very purpose-friendly venue. He has 3 wickets each in 2 ODIs and 2 T20Is.