Ireland will host South Africa in the first of the three ODIs which are a part of this series following their two-match T20I series. Get our latest expert Ireland vs South Africa match betting tips, predictions and picks below.
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Ireland vs South Africa 1st ODI Information
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Date: Wednesday, October 2
- Time: 3.30 pm local (11.30 am GMT or 5 pm IST)
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What Have The Two Teams Done Recently?
The two teams had played a two-match T20I series before this in which both sides won a game apiece. Ross Adair’s century in the second game won Ireland the game after Ryan Rickelton had guided South Africa to a win in the first with a 48-ball 76.
Ireland
Ireland have played only two ODIs this year before this and lost both, to Afghanistan. Losses by 35 runs and 117 runs are heavy ones and that’s something that Ireland would look to turn around here.
South Africa
South Africa have one of the best records in ODI cricket among all the teams with a win-loss ratio of over 1.7. More recently, however, they have had their struggles, having lost an ODI series to Afghanistan 2-1.
Quick Ireland vs South Africa 1st ODI Preview
When this series was announced, South Africa would have considered to be a way of doing their bit for the lower-ranked nations like Ireland who do not get a lot of exposure to top-level cricket.
Now, after having lost 2-1 to Afghanistan in their previous ODI series and win a defeat in the second T20I against Ireland, it becomes imperative for the Proteas to shrug off those results and aim for the comfort of some easy victories.
It might not be that easy despite Ireland’s obvious issues in this format because of the kind of pitches in UAE. While they don’t support Ireland outright, like they had done to Afghanistan, it could even the contest out a little.
Especially now that Ireland might have tasted blood with that T20I win.
And it’s not that Ireland haven’t defeated South Africa before (check the H2H record below). That could make things interesting too and while we think South Africa look good to take a 1-0 lead, it won’t come easy.
Ireland vs South Africa Head-to-Head Stats
- Overall Ireland vs South Africa ODI Head-to-head: There have been seven ODIs played between these two sides before this and South Africa lead 6-1 on head to head.
- South Africa had won their first five matches against Ireland before losing one at Malahide in 2021. An Andy Balbirnie century had helped Ireland to 290/5 in their 50 overs in that game before the bowlers combined rather well to restrict that Temba Bavuma-led team to 247.
- That game was followed by a 70-run win for South Africa in the next game, which was the last time they faced off before this series.
Ireland vs South Africa Squads
Ireland Squad
Paul Stirling (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Stephen Doheny, Graham Hume, Fionn Hand, Andy McBrine, Neil Rock, Matthew Humphreys, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Craig Young
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (captain), Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Kyle Verreynne Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Nqaba Peter, Andile Phehlukwayo, Jason Smith, Andile Simelane, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams.
Ireland vs South Africa 1st ODI Predictions with Latest Odds*
Ireland vs South Africa Match Winner
Ireland vs South Africa Top Batsman
- Top Ireland Batsman – Andy Balbirnie: 7/2 (1xbet & Dafabet in India & bet365 in the UK & Australia)
- Top South Africa Batsman – Rassie van der Dussen: 7/2 (1xbet & Dafabet in India & bet365 in the UK & Australia)
Ireland vs South Africa Top Bowler
- Top Ireland Bowler – Andy McBrine: 5/1 (1xbet & Dafabet in India & bet365 in the UK & Australia)
- Top South Africa Bowler – Lungi Ngidi: 7/2 (1xbet & Dafabet in India & bet365 in the UK & Australia)
Ireland vs South Africa Toss Prediction
We expect the team winning the toss to bat first given that in the previous 10 games played at this venue, the team chasing has won just three matches.
Ireland vs South Africa Other Predictions
- Team of Top Batter – Ireland: 15/8
*odds correct at the time of writing.
How to Watch Ireland vs South Africa 1st ODI Live?
If you are looking to watch this game live from Ireland or the UK, you can tune in to TNT Sports to do that. This Ireland v South Africa match will also be broadcast live in the Sub-Saharan Africa with SuperSport while Indian fans can live stream it with FanCode.
In Pakistan, this game will be telecast on Tapmad while countries in the MENA region can watch it on Etisalat.
If you belong to regions other than the aforementioned ones, this will be telecast by the official Ireland cricket board’s Youtube Channel.
Ireland vs South Africa ODI Series Schedule
- 1st ODI: October 2 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- 2nd ODI: October 4 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- 3rd ODI: October 7 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
