IRL vs RSA 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st ODI

Preview:

South Africa and Ireland will lock horns for the first ODI on Sunday, 11^th July. South Africa have the winning momentum on their side as they are coming into this series after beating West Indies in the T20Is. The series was of fluctuating fortunes, but the Proteas exuded great character to finally triumph and seal the series by a margin of 3-2. They are a side with a good mix of experience and youth, and will have a slight edge over Ireland.

Having said that, Ireland too have displayed their flair recently. With the likes of Paul Stirling, Josh Little, and skipper Andy Balbirnie in the team, the team has the potential to provide a good fight. It would thus be an interesting contest to look out for.

Match Details:

Ireland vs South Africa, 1^st ODI

Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin

Date & Time: 11th July 2021, at 3:15 PM IST

Pitch Report:

The batters will probably have to stay on the crease and build on to their innings. The pitch is expected to favour the fast bowlers a bit, with spinners also coming in action as the game progresses further. Chasing the total would be a good option to go after having won the toss.

Probable Playing XIs for IRL vs RSA:

Ireland

Paul Stirling, William Porterfield, Andy Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Josh Little, Craig Young, and Barry McCarthy

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi

Top Picks for IRL vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Quinton de Kock is definitely a very important asset of the South African side. Recently against the West Indies too, he had a good time with the willow by giving good starts to the team. He would be determined to take his momentum further on.

Rassie van der Dussen is another good pick for this match. He led the mantle of the middle order for the Proteas when wickets fell in regular succession in the T20Is against the Windies. He is a pivotal cog in the team’s wheel and thus is a player one can bank on.

Paul Stirling has also contributed a lot to the Ireland side allowing the team to show some promise. In the last eight matches, he has hit 546 runs at an average of 78 and a strike rate of 86. Thus, Stirling can be a good pick for this contest.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IRL vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Quinton de Kock, Paul Stirling (c), Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Andy Balbirnie, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Joshua Little, Andy McBrine, Kagiso Rabada (vc), and Tabraiz Shamsi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IRL vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Quinton de Kock (c), Paul Stirling, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen (vc), Andy Balbirnie, Andile Phehlukwayo, Curtis Campher, Joshua Little, Craig Young , Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Quinton de Kock and Paul Stirling

Vice-Captain Options: Rassie van der Dussen and Kagiso Rabada

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.