Ireland vs South Africa Dream11: Top 5 Fantasy Cricket Picks 1st T20I

Published on: Jul 19, 2021 12:14 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 19, 2021 12:14 pm IST

Ireland vs South Africa Dream11: Top 5 Fantasy Cricket Picks 1st T20I ODI

Ireland vs South Africa: Although Ireland were on the back of a defeat by 70-runs in the final ODI, they did manage to level the series 1-1 against South Africa, and will be taking plenty of heart into the T20I series. The hosts will be eager to come out and surprise South Africa in the shortest format, and do have quite a few exciting prospects that can do the needful. Meanwhile, the Proteas will keen on showing their similar ruthless and aggressive intent like they they did in the 3rd ODI. That being said, here are a few key players from both camps who could make the difference.

Ireland vs South Africa Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Picks

Paul StirlingĀ 

Paul Stirling has been one of the standouts for Ireland Cricket over the last few years. The veteran opening batsman has scored 2124 runs from 78 T20Is, while, having a strike rate of 139.3 and 18 fifties in T20Is for Ireland.

Paul Stirling in T20Is

Runs: 2124
Avg: 29.9
SR:139.3
50s: 18

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Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock’s inclusion in the 3rd ODI played a major role in South Africa getting the in as he struck a quick-fire 120 from 91 deliveries. The wicket-keeper batsman will be taking plenty of confidence ahead, and has also scored 1558 runs from the 52 T20Is for South Africa.

Runs: 1558
Avg: 33
SR: 137.4
50s: 9

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Andrew BalbirnieĀ 

The Ireland captain had a series to remember as he struck a fifty followed by a hundred in the first two ODIs against South Africa. Andrew Balbirnie will be anticipated to do well in the shorter format too, as he has been a part of 43 T20Is, and has scored 945 runs, which includes four fifties.

Runs: 945
SR: 129.8
Avg: 25.5
50s: 4

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Janneman Malan

Janneman Malan was named as the ‘Player of the Series’ in the ODIs against Ireland and rightfully so. Malan scored 84 in the second ODI, and followed it up with a sublime knock of 177* in the third and final ODI. The specialist opener does have momentum on his side, and can play a pivotal role for South Africa yet again.

Runs: 237
Avg: 26.3
SR: 132.4
50s: 1

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Tabraiz ShamsiĀ 

The left-arm-wrist spinner scalped five wickets from the three ODIs against South Africa, and can impress in the T20I series for South Africa. Tabraiz Shamsi has picked up 38 wickets from 37 T20Is, while, having an economy rate of under 7.

Wickets: 38
ER: 6.89
Best Figures: 4/25

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Where to Watch IRE vs SA Live?

The Ireland vs South Africa match can be streamed live on Fan Code.

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