In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 4 games, Ireland have won 2 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of South Africa in Ireland, 3 ODI Series, 2021. Simi Singh in the match scored the highest fantasy points for Ireland with 153 match fantasy points while Janneman Malan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 247 match fantasy points.
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 232 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as most of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
In the 8 matches played between these 2 teams, Ireland do not have a good record against South Africa. It is predict that South Africa will win this match. South Africa batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Ireland.
South Africa (SA) Squad:
Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams, Jason Smith, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs and Nqabayomzi Peter
Ireland (IRE) Squad:
Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Stephen Doheny, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys and Gavin Hoey