Ireland vs South Africa 3rd ODI Preview and Fantasy Picks:- 

Preview 

Ireland knocked over the Proteas in the 2nd ODI, and got an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the 3 match ODI Series with only one match to go. The 1st ODI was abandoned due to rain and now South Africa are sitting on the edge of losing the 1st ever ODI series against Ireland in the history of Proteas Cricket. Ireland has shocked the big teams in the past and once again they have shown the skills against South Africa. The match is going to be a high pressure one for the Proteas, as they can’t afford to be beaten by Ireland in the bilateral Series. The South African team have a fair amount of big players in the line up to make the series score line to 1-1, but on the other side Ireland have nothing to lose in the final as they can’t lose the series from now on. The only two possible results for Irish team, either they will share the trophy with Proteas or lift the trophy for the first time in the history of cricket against South Africa.

IRE VS SA  Venue

The final ODI  game of this enthralling series will be played at the The Village, Dublin 

IRE VS SA Playing Conditions

Ireland posted 290 on the board in the 2nd ODI at the same venue,as it indicated that the Pitch offered runs for the batsman. The change of pace and spin could be a deciding factor at this venue. In the previous encounter the slow bowlers made life difficult for the batsman. The greenish deck allows batsmen to play through the line at the initial stage.

IRE VS SA Squads

IRE:  Andrew Balbirnie (c), Andrew McBrine, Graeme McCarter, Barry McCarthy, William Porterfield, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Graham Kennedy, Josh Little, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

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

PROBABLE 11 ( IRELAND)

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

PROBABLE 11 ( SOUTH AFRICA )

Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

PREDICTIONS 

South Africa are certainly favourites to win the game, and it’s more likely that the series ends up at 1-1 score line. The Proteas are a more balanced and experienced team as compared to Ireland, the 2nd ODI was done and dusted and the Proteas will step on to the field with fresh legs to level the series.  

Players to Watch out for- 

South Africa - Aiden Markram, the South African Opener got out cheaply in the 2nd ODI, but he is in good form in the recent past. Keep an eye out for the prolific Aiden Markram.

Ireland - Paul Stirling, Ireland's most experienced batsman should be there in your list, as he failed to convert the good start to a big score in the previous encounter but he has the ability to score big in crucial encounters. Ireland have nothing to lose in the final, so Stirling could provide Ireland a flier head start.

Real 11 Predicted Fantasy team:- 

Lorcan Tucker (wk)

Kyle Verreynne (wk)

Paul Stirling

Andrew Balbirnie

Rassie Van der Dussen

Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma

Simi Singh

Kagiso Rabada

Andy Mcbrine

Barry McCarthy

Captain and Vice Captain Picks 

Captain (Temba Bavuma) - The South African Captain hasn’t performed in the last ODI, but he is a much better player at No.3 slot and he has played great innings under pressure. It’s a do or die encounter and Temba Bavuma is more than capable of carrying the responsibility on his shoulders.

Vice-Captain ( Andy Mcbrine ) - The Ireland’s All rounder Mcbrine is known for his all round skills on the field. He bats well and bowls spin as well in the middle. He usually bats in the lower order but in the last ODI, he bats at No.3. He’s the utility cricketer in the current Ireland Lineup.

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