Ireland vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 7 H2H matches (2021–2024)
Last 5 H2H Results (IRE perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
IRE
Rating: 205
SA
Rating: 243
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Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
George Linde
SA
Wickets (1+)
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Fours (2+)
Mark Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
Wickets (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 7 H2H matches
The Village
Dublin, Ireland Republic
Based on the last 26 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2018). 6 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
IRE at The Village
Top Scorer
Andrew Balbirnie
442 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mark Adair
10 wkts
SA at The Village
Top Scorer
Aiden Markram
39 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
4 wkts
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Ireland
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Lorcan Tucker b Simi Singh | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Paul Stirling b Mark Adair | 20 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 222.22 |
| Janneman Malan | c Simi Singh b Mark Adair | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Aiden Markram | st Lorcan Tucker b Simi Singh | 39 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 130 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Andrew Balbirnie b Joshua Little | 25 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 138.89 |
| David Miller | c Lorcan Tucker b Joshua Little | 28 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| George Linde | c Simi Singh b Mark Adair | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Lizaad Williams | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 19* | 9 | 4 | 0 | 211.11 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Simi Singh | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | b George Linde | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 137.5 |
| Kevin O'Brien | c Kagiso Rabada b Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Harry Tector | st Quinton de Kock b Tabraiz Shamsi | 36 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Simi Singh | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | b George Linde | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Shane Getkate | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mark Adair | c George Linde b Tabraiz Shamsi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | not out | 30* | 25 | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| Joshua Little | not out | 15* | 18 | 0 | 1 | 83.33 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 | 3 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Simi Singh
IRE
|
100.6 |
| 2 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
77.4 |
| 3 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
77.3 |
| 4 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
77.1 |
| 5 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
70.9 |
| 6 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
64.4 |
| 7 |
George Linde
SA
|
61.8 |
| 8 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
51.9 |
| 9 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
49.1 |
| 10 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
45.5 |
| 11 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
42.9 |
| 12 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
42.3 |
| 13 |
David Miller
SA
|
38.0 |
| 14 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
37.3 |
| 15 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
19.2 |
| 16 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
16.4 |
| 17 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
9.6 |
| 18 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
8.6 |
| 19 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
6.0 |
| 20 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
3.6 |
| 21 |
Shane Getkate
IRE
|
1.4 |
| 22 |
Kevin O'Brien
IRE
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Ireland vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 33 runs in T20I 2021 at The Village on 19 July 2021. Aiden Markram top-scored with 39 off 30 balls and Tabraiz Shamsi took 4/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland XI: Paul Stirling, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Simi Singh, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Shane Getkate, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little. South Africa XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Ireland vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 33 runs.
When and where was Ireland vs South Africa played?
Ireland vs South Africa was played at The Village, Dublin on Monday 19 July 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland scored 132/9 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 165/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Ireland vs South Africa?
Simi Singh was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 101/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs South Africa?
Aiden Markram top-scored with 39 off 30 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa?
Tabraiz Shamsi took 4/27 in 4 overs.