SA vs IRE 2nd T20 Live Score: South Africa and Ireland will go head-to-head in the second and final T20I of a two-match T20I series at in Abu Dhabi at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Sunday (September 29). The Proteas are looking to seal 2-0 series win while Ireland will hope for a major upset and draw the series.
In the first T20I, Ireland put up a huge total of 171 on the board. However, a 48-ball 76 by Ryan Rickleton and a solid half-century from Reeza Hendricks ensured a comfortable chase for the the Aiden Markram-led team. South Africa sealed victory with 14 balls left.
The two teams have each other in six T20I in history and South Africa have won all six. Ireland are searching for their first-ever victory in a T20I against the Proteas.
Toss: South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Pitch Report: The first T20I saw the highest successful run-chase in Abu Dhabi in a T20I and another batting paradise is expected.
Weather Report: There is no rain expected, but it is an extremely hot day in Abu Dhabi. A maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 31 degrees Celsius is expected.
South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton(WK), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram(C), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqaba Peter, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi
Ireland Playing XI: Paul Stirling(C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock(WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White, Graham Hume
South Africa Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqaba Peter, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman, Jason Smith, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Simelane
Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling(c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock(w), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Lorcan Tucker, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume