WI-A
LIONS
EST0
ALS0
GAL
VFB
SHK
SCP
ATM
MUN
BAR
AVL
BODO
LILL
FEY
INT
LAS
SLB
MAN
ROMA
Newcastle0
Everton1
Deportivo2
Osasuna1
Atalanta0
Parma3
Lorient0
Brest2
DOLPH
WPR
ASSAM135
KNTKA496/5 (117 ov)
MEGHA144
NAGA254 & 73/3 (25 ov)
TPURA268 & 54/4 (22 ov)
SAU118
BENG143
MAHA207/9 (79 ov)
ODSA
JHK258/5 (108 ov)
CHD49/3 (20 ov)
TN571/7d
CGR284
HYD275/9 (83 ov)
DELHI299/6 (90 ov)
SVCS266
GOA397
BIHAR107 & 63/3 (22 ov) (f/o)
GUJ534/9d
KER74/3 (23 ov)
NZ
IND
UAE
OMA
BAN
WI
HH-W
MR-W
AS-W
BH-W
CD
AUCK
OTAGO
CANT
NED183/3 (36/50 ov, target 183)
MS-W109 (18.1/20 ov, target 125)
PS-W124/9
LUL98/2 (11.4/20 ov, target 98)
POA97/9
BIK174/3
JAB172/7 (20 ov, target 175)
CHR129/6
SPR131/5 (16.4/20 ov, target 130)
KAY180/6
KAG181/6 (19.4/20 ov, target 181)
ALH0
SHO1
Sassuolo2
Fiorentina4
CAHN0
KYO0
Ireland Chooses to Bat as South Africa Names Van der Dussen Captain in Bavuma’s Absence
In the last of the three-match ODI series in Abu Dhabi, Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to bat, seeking a consolation win after South Africa claimed the first two encounters. This game sees significant team changes and leadership shifts on both sides as both teams adjust to player injuries and strategic decisions.
Ireland Opts to Bat in Final ODI Against South Africa: Team Changes, Leadership Shifts, and Debut Players in Abu Dhabi
Ireland has made three key changes to their squad. Left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys will feature in his third ODI match, experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Lorcan Tucker returns to the fold, and fast bowler Fionn Hand will make his debut in the format. The trio replaces Stephen Doheny, Andy McBrine, and Gavin Hoey.
Meanwhile, South Africa faces the absence of captain Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi due to injuries sustained in the earlier games. Reeza Hendricks, newly brought into the squad after the second ODI, will replace Bavuma as the opening batter. Experienced batter Rassie van der Dussen takes over captaincy duties. In addition, Jason Smith has been called up for his second ODI appearance, filling in for the injured Wiaan Mulder.
Ireland Playing XI:
Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Fionn Hand
South Africa Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
