Ireland vs South Africa 2024: Squads, Venues, Schedule, Live Streaming And Other details
Ireland vs South Africa 2024 tour will begin with a two-match T20 series on September 27, which will be followed by three ODIs, starting on October 2.
Ireland vs South Africa In UAE 2024: South Africa recently suffered an embarrassing series defeat against Afghanistan in the UAE last week. This was the first time that South Africa lost a bilateral series against Afghanistan in history. Now, the Proteas will be facing Ireland in five white-ball matches to be played in the UAE. The series will have two T20Is and three ODIs.
The tour will start with two T20Is on September 27 and 29, respectively. Meanwhile, the three ODIs will take place on October 2, 4, and 7. All these five matches will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ireland have gone with an experienced side for this tour. South Africa picked a new-look team against Afghanistan, and despite losing that series, they have retained most of them for the ODIs and T20Is against Ireland.
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IRE vs SA: Ireland vs South Africa 2024: Venue and Records
All five matches (2 T20Is and 3 ODIs) will be held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This is the biggest cricket stadium in the UAE that has a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators. This venue also hosted the matches during the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The first ODI was played in 2006, and until now, it has hosted many big matches. The average first-inning score here in ODIs is 221, and the teams that bat second have an edge. At this venue, the highest total is 313/9 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka.
Ireland vs South Africa T20 Series 2024 Schedule
1st T20I: September 27, 2024 (Friday)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:00 PM (IST)
2nd T20I: September 29, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:00 PM (IST)
Ireland vs South Africa ODI Series 2024 Schedule
1st ODI: October 2, 2024 (Wednesday)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM (IST)
2nd ODI: October 4, 2024 (Friday)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM (IST)
3rd ODI: October 7, 2024 (Monday)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM (IST)
IRE vs SA: Ireland vs South Africa 2024: Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
These teams have played against each other previously as well. They have played a total of 5 T20 internationals before. Ireland haven't beaten them yet, and South Africa have won all five matches.
IRE vs SA: Ireland vs South Africa 2024: Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
Ireland and South Africa have faced each other in 8 ODIs until now. South Africa have won six matches. Ireland have won one game, which was in July 2021 in Dublin, whereas one game ended without a result.
IRE vs SA: Ireland vs South Africa 2024: T20I Squads
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Ross Adair, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Gareth Delany, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Neil Rock, Harry Tector (wk), Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Jason Smith (wk), Lizaad Williams
IRE vs SA: Ireland vs South Africa 2024: ODI Squads
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger. Bjorn Fortuin Bjorn, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lizaad Williams
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling (Captain), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Stephen Doheny, Neil Rock, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Craig Young
IRE vs SA: Ireland vs South Africa 2024: Live Streaming Details (Country wise)
Here are the live streaming details for the upcoming Ireland vs South Africa 2024 tour.
Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom: TNT Sports
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
India: FanCode
Pakistan: Tapmad
MENA Countries: Etisalat
Rest countries: Cricket Ireland Live YouTube Channel
IRE vs SA: Top Five Run Scorers in Ireland vs South Africa ODIs
South Africa's Janneman Malan has scored most runs in IRE vs SA ODIs so far. The former opener has scored 261 runs in three games. For Ireland, Andrew Balbirnie has scored most runs in this IRE vs SA rivalry.
- Janneman Malan (SA)- 261 Runs
- Andrew Balbirnie (IRE)- 232 Runs
- Quinton de Kock (SA)- 203 Runs
- Hashim Amla (SA)- 177 Runs
- JP Duminy (SA)- 151 Runs
IRE vs SA: Top Five Wicket-takers in Ireland vs South Africa ODIs
Former South African captain JP Duminy, pacer Morne Morkel, and current all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo have joint-most wickets. However, Phehlukwayo will have a chance to climb up the ladder in the series.
- JP Duminy (SA)- 6 wickets
- Morne Morkel (SA)- 6 wickets
- Andile Phehlukwayo (SA)- 5 wickets
- Tabraiz Shamsi (SA)- 5 wickets
- Craig Young (IRE)- 5 wickets
IRE vs SA: Top Five Run Scorers in Ireland vs South Africa T20Is
Opener Reeza Hendricks has most runs in the IRE vs SA T20I history. He has scored 185 runs in three games. For South Africa, Lorcan Tucker has 114 runs in five games.
- Reeza Hendricks (SA)- 185 Runs
- David Miller (SA)- 171 Runs
- Aiden Markram (SA)- 130 Runs
- Lorcan Tucker (IRE)- 114 Runs
- Paul Stirling (IRE)- 89 Runs
IRE vs SA: Top Five Wicket-takers in Ireland vs South Africa T20Is
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Leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has most wickets in the T20Is between the two teams. He has scored 10 wickets in four matches. Mark Adair has six wickets in five games, which is the most for Ireland.
- Tabraiz Shamsi (SA)-10 wickets
- Wayne Parnell (SA)- 7 wickets
- Mark Adair (IRE)- 6 wickets
- Lungi Ngidi (SA)- 5 wickets
- Josh Little (IRE)- 5 wickets
