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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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) | c Ryan Rickelton b Patrick Kruger | 52 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 167.74 |
| Ross Adair | c Matthew Breetzke b Wiaan Mulder | 100 | 58 | 5 | 9 | 172.41 |
| Harry Tector | b Lizaad Williams | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| George Dockrell | not out | 20* | 13 | 1 | 0 | 153.85 |
| Curtis Campher | c Tristan Stubbs b Wiaan Mulder | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neil Rock (wk) | b Lungi Ngidi | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Mark Adair | run out (Matthew Breetzke) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Fionn Hand | not out | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 12.75 | 2 | 1 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Nqaba Peter | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Kruger | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | c Curtis Campher b Graham Hume | 36 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 163.64 |
| Reeza Hendricks | c Paul Stirling b Benjamin White | 51 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 159.38 |
| Matthew Breetzke | c Harry Tector b Mark Adair | 51 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 124.39 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | b Matthew Humphreys | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
| Tristan Stubbs | c Neil Rock b Mark Adair | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Mark Adair b Mark Adair | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160 |
| Patrick Kruger | b Graham Hume | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Nqaba Peter | c Paul Stirling b Mark Adair | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Lizaad Williams | c Matthew Humphreys b Graham Hume | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 7.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Graham Hume | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 3 | 1 |
| Fionn Hand | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Benjamin White | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 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 |
Ross Adair
IRE
|
104.0 |
| 2 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
100.0 |
| 3 |
Graham Hume
IRE
|
92.4 |
| 4 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
66.3 |
| 5 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
64.2 |
| 6 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
52.9 |
| 7 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
51.1 |
| 8 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
46.6 |
| 9 |
Matthew Breetzke
SA
|
46.5 |
| 10 |
Patrick Kruger
SA
|
45.8 |
| 11 |
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
|
36.5 |
| 12 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
36.4 |
| 13 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
32.4 |
| 14 |
Benjamin White
IRE
|
27.0 |
| 15 |
Tristan Stubbs
SA
|
12.3 |
| 16 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
11.1 |
| 17 |
Nqaba Peter
SA
|
8.0 |
| 18 |
Fionn Hand
IRE
|
7.9 |
| 19 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
6.8 |
| 20 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
5.6 |
| 21 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
5.2 |
| 22 |
Neil Rock
IRE
|
0.7 |
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
Ireland won by 10 runs in T20I 2024 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 29 September 2024. Ross Adair top-scored with 100 off 58 balls and Mark Adair took 4/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland XI: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (wk), Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White, Graham Hume. South Africa XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Nqaba Peter, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi.
Who won Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland won by 10 runs.
When and where was Ireland vs South Africa played?
Ireland vs South Africa was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday 29 September 2024, in T20I 2024.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ireland scored 195/6 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 185/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ross Adair was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 104/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs South Africa?
Ross Adair top-scored with 100 off 58 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa?
Mark Adair took 4/31 in 4 overs.