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
Civil Service Cricket Club
Belfast, Ireland Republic
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs AFG 12 Aug 2022 | 189/5 (20) | 167/9 (20) | 356 |
| IRE vs AFG 15 Aug 2022 | 132/6 (11) | 105/10 (11) | 237 |
| IRE vs AFG 17 Aug 2022 | 95/5 (15) | 56/3 (6.4) | 151 |
| IRE vs IND 26 Jun 2026 | 182/9 (20) | 148/10 (18.5) | 330 |
| IRE vs IND 28 Jun 2026 | 154/8 (20) | 153/9 (20) | 307 |
IRE at Civil Service Cricket Club
Top Scorer
Lorcan Tucker
263 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Joshua Little
16 wkts
SA at Civil Service Cricket Club
Top Scorer
David Miller
111 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Bjorn Fortuin
3 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 Joshua Little b Paul Stirling | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janneman Malan | c Joshua Little b Paul Stirling | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | b Mark Adair | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | lbw b Simi Singh | 27 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 135 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Lorcan Tucker b Joshua Little | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| David Miller | not out | 75* | 44 | 4 | 5 | 170.45 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Andrew Balbirnie b Craig Young | 36 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 138.46 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | c Andrew Balbirnie b Mark Adair | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Beuran Hendricks | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Simi Singh | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Getkate | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c David Miller b Tabraiz Shamsi | 19 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 82.61 |
| Kevin O'Brien | c Bjorn Fortuin b Bjorn Fortuin | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Quinton de Kock b Beuran Hendricks | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| George Dockrell | c Aiden Markram b Tabraiz Shamsi | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Harry Tector | c Bjorn Fortuin b Aiden Markram | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Shane Getkate | c Temba Bavuma b Tabraiz Shamsi | 24 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | b Bjorn Fortuin | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 |
| Simi Singh | st Quinton de Kock b Bjorn Fortuin | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Mark Adair | not out | 15* | 16 | 1 | 0 | 93.75 |
| Craig Young | c Wiaan Mulder b Beuran Hendricks | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | b Lungi Ngidi | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3.3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.24 | 0 | 0 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 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 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
125.4 |
| 2 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
119.6 |
| 3 |
David Miller
SA
|
101.5 |
| 4 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
99.8 |
| 5 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
70.2 |
| 6 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
52.2 |
| 7 |
Shane Getkate
IRE
|
49.7 |
| 8 |
Simi Singh
IRE
|
39.4 |
| 9 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
38.4 |
| 10 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
38.0 |
| 11 |
Beuran Hendricks
SA
|
37.0 |
| 12 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
29.6 |
| 13 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
27.4 |
| 14 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
25.9 |
| 15 |
Craig Young
IRE
|
23.0 |
| 16 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
22.2 |
| 17 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
8.2 |
| 18 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
6.3 |
| 19 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
2.9 |
| 20 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
0.0 |
| 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 42 runs in T20I 2021 at Civil Service Cricket Club on 22 July 2021. David Miller top-scored with 75 off 44 balls and Tabraiz Shamsi took 3/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland XI: Paul Stirling, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Shane Getkate, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little. South Africa XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Ireland vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 42 runs.
When and where was Ireland vs South Africa played?
Ireland vs South Africa was played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on Thursday 22 July 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland scored 117/10 in 19.3 overs. South Africa scored 159/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Ireland vs South Africa?
Paul Stirling was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 125/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs South Africa?
David Miller top-scored with 75 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa?
Tabraiz Shamsi took 3/14 in 4 overs.