Ireland vs South Africa, IRE vs RSA, Today Match Prediction 16 July 2021

ire vs sa Match Prediction & Analysis

Ireland stole the show and made headlines in the cricketing world after they convincingly won the second ODI match by 43 runs. They caught south Africa off-guard and never allowed them to settle at any point of the match. They have a rare opportunity to win an ODI series against a full-time nation. They have never won an ODI series against top nations barring Afghanistan so far. South Africa`s ODI stocks took a nosedive with this loss and they need to win this match and level the series to restore some parity.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ireland Preview

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie moved to the opening slot as William porterfield missed the match and scored a match defining century in that position. Andy McBrine (30 runs) and Paul Stirling (27 runs) provided stability with their 50+ partnerships for the first two wickets. Harry Tector (79 runs) and George Dockrell (45 runs) capitalized on the start and took their team to superb total of 290 runs.

Ireland bowling unit performed as a team as all 6 bowlers bowled 7+ overs and claimed at least a wicket each. Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, and Mark Adair picked up 2 wickets each while Craig Young, Simi Singh, and George Dockrell picked up awicket each as they bowled out the opposition for 243 runs.

Top players to bet on:

Harry Tector – Tector scored 79 runs off 68 runs and raised the tempo of their innings at the right moment for a superb finish. He and George Dockrell shared a 90-run partnership of just 48 balls to help their finish on a high.

Andy McBrine – McBrine had an all-round match with 30 runs off 47 balls at No. 3 position and bowling figures of 7-0-34-2. His batting stability helped their batting line up the flexibility to continue with their middle order.  

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling, William Porterfield/Curtis Campher, Andrew Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (Wk), Simi Singh, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Andy Balbirnie

South Africa Preview

Janneman Malan (84 runs) and Rassie Van Der Dussen (49 runs) shared a brilliant 100+ run partnership after early wickets of Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. But the duo were dismissed in quick succession and they slumped from 159/2 to 201/7 to eventually bowl out for 247 runs.  

Pacers Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Andile Phelukwayo were taken to cleaners as Ireland scored 195 runs losing just 3 wickets in their 30 overs. Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi looked good with their combined figures of 20-1-92-2 in the middle pgahse of the match.

Top players to bet on:

Janneman Malan – Malan looked in excellent touch as he scored 8 runs off 96 balls to lead their chase from front. But his untimely brought their team`s downfall and will look to make a 3-figure mark in this match.   

Tabraiz Shamsi – Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 10-1-42-1 in the last game. He has been in good space in the bowling for a good time and will look to continue his rich vein of form in this match too.  

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Aiden Markram, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (c), Kyle Verennye/Quinton De Kock (wk), David Miller, Janneman Malan, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo/Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi

South Africa Actual Playing XI:

Lizaad Williams, Heinrich Klaasen, Anrich Nortje, Kyle Verreynne, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Temba Bavuma, Janneman Malan, Keshav Maharaj, Andile Phehlukwayo, Rassie van der Dussen

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Dublin weather looks bright and sunny with gentle breeze expected during the match. We expect to get a full quota of overs in this match with perfect playing conditions.

Venue Details

Dublin pitch might slow down slightly due to its used nature and spinners might get more purchase in the middle overs. But batsmen will be benefitted from playing in this surface in earlier matches. We expect the scores to be around 280-300 runs in this match too.

Toss: To Bat

The pitch slowed down a little and batsmen struggled to time the ball in the second innings last match. We expect both captains to bat first if they win the toss and put opposition under chasing pressure.