Will Balbarnie’s men end SA’s unbeatable run? or Will the Proteas clinch a clean sweep?

Preview

With 2-0 up in the T-20 series, the Proteas would look to continue their domination in the third and final game when they take the field against Ireland later this Saturday. They have been the better side of the two and are appositely on the winning side. Ireland on the other hand being the hosts have failed to click as a unit. They have done well in bits and pieces and have struggled to maintain consistency throughout the game. In the last game they lost the match from a winning position. They had half of SA batting unit back in the hutch at a partly score of 66, but then went on to  bowl looseners to the new batsmen which eventually released all the pressure. If this Irish side wants to win, they need to play out of their skins and hold on to the key moments of the game. Now, let's have a look at how the two sides fare out in today’s clash. 

IRE vs SA Venue

The second game of this fascinating series between IRE & SA will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. 

IRE vs SA Playing Conditions

The playing surface at the Civil Service Cricket Club will have something for the seamers in the early part of the match. Team winning the coin toss should look to put the opposition to bat first. Then put them under pressure right from the onset, getting the early strikes. Batsmen need to be wary in the initial phase of the match.

IRE vs SA Squads 

IRE: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Kevin O Brien, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Craig Young, Lorcan Tucker(w), Simi Singh, Joshua Little, Mark Adair, Shane Getkate, Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, William McClintock, Neil Rock

SA: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Janneman Malan, Lizaad Williams, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj

Probable XI 

IRE: Kevin O'Brien, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker, Simi Singh, Shane Getkate, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Craig Young 

SA: Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams 

Match Prediction 

Expect a cracker of a final contest. Both teams will give their absolute best to get the  win. We believe the visitors hold a slight edge over their rivals because of the depth in their squad. They are far more experienced and would certainly leave no stones unturned to register a positive result. 

Players To Watch Out For

SA: David Miller- Hailing from Pietermaritzburg, David Miller has always been known for his prowess as a quality hitter. He’s been around for the national team for quite some time now. His ability to clear the fence at will coupled with match awareness makes him a valuable asset. His 75* in the last game helped SA seal the series. 

IRE: Paul Stirling- Recognized for his explosive batting at the top, Stirling has always been a vital cog for the men in green. Blessed with brute force, the 30 years old opener can also provide you crucial breakthroughs with his offbreaks. 

Real11 Fantasy Playing XI

Captain and Vice Captain Picks 

Captain: Andrew Balbirne can prove to be a good choice for the captain of your fantasy team. The dynamic batsman possesses the gift of timing and control and never looks in any discomfort during his stay at the crease. We expect him to score big in the series finale. 

Vice Captain: Tabraiz Shamsi is a wily old left arm unorthodox spinner recognized for picking the key wickets. He is high on confidence with the last game heroics and we fancy the South African to deliver once again.