Ireland vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2024
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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Mark Adair
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Curtis Campher
IRE
Catches (1+)
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Fours (2+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Catches (1+)
Ross Adair
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Gareth Delany
IRE
Catches (1+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Catches (1+)
Mark Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 7 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
IRE at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Ross Adair
118 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mark Adair
10 wkts
SA at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Ryan Rickelton
112 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Patrick Kruger
5 wkts
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Ireland
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | b Ottneil Baartman | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ross Adair | c Tristan Stubbs b Wiaan Mulder | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 180 |
| Curtis Campher | c Ottneil Baartman b Patrick Kruger | 49 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 136.11 |
| Harry Tector | c Lizaad Williams b Bjorn Fortuin | 16 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Neil Rock (wk) | b Nqabayomzi Peter | 37 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 132.14 |
| George Dockrell | c Ryan Rickelton b Patrick Kruger | 21 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 131.25 |
| Mark Adair | c Wiaan Mulder b Patrick Kruger | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Fionn Hand | c Ottneil Baartman b Patrick Kruger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Young | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lizaad Williams | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Kruger | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | c Curtis Campher b Mark Adair | 76 | 48 | 3 | 6 | 158.33 |
| Reeza Hendricks | lbw b Craig Young | 51 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 154.55 |
| Matthew Breetzke | not out | 19* | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | not out | 17* | 12 | 3 | 0 | 141.67 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 3.4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 9.12 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 3 | 0 |
| Fionn Hand | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin White | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Tector | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 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 |
Patrick Kruger
SA
|
94.0 |
| 2 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
80.9 |
| 3 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
59.9 |
| 4 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
58.3 |
| 5 |
Neil Rock
IRE
|
46.6 |
| 6 |
Ross Adair
IRE
|
40.9 |
| 7 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
37.0 |
| 8 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
34.0 |
| 9 |
Craig Young
IRE
|
33.3 |
| 10 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
32.2 |
| 11 |
Nqabayomzi Peter
SA
|
30.9 |
| 12 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
30.6 |
| 13 |
Matthew Breetzke
SA
|
26.9 |
| 14 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
24.9 |
| 15 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
23.5 |
| 16 |
Ottneil Baartman
SA
|
19.1 |
| 17 |
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
|
13.7 |
| 18 |
Benjamin White
IRE
|
7.1 |
| 19 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
7.1 |
| 20 |
Fionn Hand
IRE
|
6.6 |
| 21 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
1.5 |
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 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) in T20I 2024 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 27 September 2024. Ryan Rickelton top-scored with 76 off 48 balls and Patrick Kruger took 4/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland XI: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Benjamin White. South Africa XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman.
Who won Ireland vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining).
When and where was Ireland vs South Africa played?
Ireland vs South Africa was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday 27 September 2024, in T20I 2024.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland scored 171/8 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 174/2 in 17.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Ireland vs South Africa?
Patrick Kruger was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 94/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ryan Rickelton top-scored with 76 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa?
Patrick Kruger took 4/27 in 4 overs.