South Africa vs Ireland 1st ODI: South Africa are set to take on Ireland in the 1st ODI of the three-match series, which is to take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. South Africa have had a disappointing run in the past few games and will look to turn things around in the 1st ODI of the series.
The Proteas began their tour to UAE on a shocking note, as they lost to Afghanistan for the first time ever in an ODI in the first match of the three-match series. They lost the second game as well, as the Afghans clinched their first-ever series win against South Africa in history. Even though they won the final match, the damage was already done.
This series was followed by a two-match T20I series against Ireland, again in UAE. While South Africa defeated the Irish players in the first T20I, they shockingly lost to Ireland in the second match, with the series being drawn at 1-1. After failing to win two back-to-back series, the Proteas will be looking to seal the ODI series and head to Bangladesh for the Test Series on a positive note.
On the other hand, Ireland sealed their first-ever international win against South Africa in the second T20I of the series. Hence, they will be in high spirits against the South Africa side, and register an upset once again.
TOSS: The toss is scheduled to take place at 4.30 PM IST
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