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The highly anticipated T20I series between Ireland and South Africa is set to commence in 2024, bringing together two teams eager to make their mark in international cricket. Scheduled to take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the series comprises two T20 matches, offering fans a thrilling display of talent and competition. As both teams gear up for this encounter, they aim to build momentum ahead of their subsequent ODI series.
Series Schedule
- 1st T20I: September 27, 2024 (Friday) at 9:00 PM IST
- 2nd T20I: September 29, 2024 (Sunday) at 9:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Recent Encounters
Historically, South Africa has dominated the T20I format against Ireland, winning all five matches they have played against each other. The last meeting between the two teams took place during the 2023 T20 World Cup, where South Africa secured a comfortable victory. Meanwhile, Ireland seeks to turn the tide and claim their first victory against the Proteas in this format.
Recent Performances
Ireland: The Irish team recently faced disappointment at the T20 World Cup 2024, exiting at the group stage. However, they are keen to regroup and showcase their resilience against a strong South African side.
South Africa: The Proteas are looking to bounce back after a whitewash against the West Indies in their previous T20I series. Despite their disappointing run, South Africa remains a formidable team with a wealth of experience and firepower.
Squads
Ireland
- Paul Stirling (c) - Batting Allrounder
- Ross Adair - Top-order Batter
- Mark Adair - Bowling Allrounder
- Curtis Campher - Allrounder
- Gareth Delany - Batting Allrounder
- George Dockrell - Allrounder
- Fionn Hand - Bowling Allrounder
- Graham Hume - Bowler
- Matthew Humphreys - Bowler
- Neil Rock - Wicketkeeper Batter
- Harry Tector - Middle-order Batter
- Lorcan Tucker - Wicketkeeper Batter
- Ben White - Bowler
- Craig Young - Bowler
South Africa
- Aiden Markram (c) - Opening Batter
- Ottneil Baartman - Bowler
- Matthew Breetzke - Batter
- Nandre Burger - Bowler
- Bjorn Fortuin - Bowler
- Reeza Hendricks - Opening Batter
- Patrick Kruger - Batting Allrounder
- Wiaan Mulder - Allrounder
- Lungi Ngidi - Bowler
- Nqabayomzi Peter - Bowler
- Ryan Rickelton - Wicketkeeper Batter
- Andile Simelane - Allrounder
- Jason Smith - Top-order Batter
- Tristan Stubbs - Batter
- Lizaad Williams - Bowler
Where to watch live:
Fans can catch all the action of the Ireland vs South Africa T20I series through various platforms:
- India: Live streaming available on FanCode
- Republic of Ireland and UK: Matches will be shown on TNT Sports
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Available on SuperSport
- Pakistan: Watch on Tapmad
- MENA Countries: Available on Etisalat
- Rest of the World: Streaming on the Cricket Ireland Live YouTube Channel
As the Ireland vs South Africa T20I series approaches, both teams have everything to prove. Ireland looks to capitalize on their home-grown talent and recent learnings, while South Africa aims to redeem themselves and reclaim their stature in T20 cricket. Fans can expect an electrifying series filled with thrilling moments and standout performances.