IRE vs SA, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

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Ireland will play against South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series. This match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 4 at 5:00 PM IST.

After a humiliating defeat against Afghanistan in the ODI series, South Africa made a strong comeback by winning the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland. The Temba Bavuma-led side played clinical cricket in the first match and defeated Ireland by a convincing margin of 139 runs. 

The Proteas will be looking to maintain their dominance and win the second match to seal the series before the final game. On the other hand, Paul Stirling and Co. will be eager to make a strong comeback, win the match, and keep the series alive. 

How Will the Sheikh Zayed Stadium's Pitch Behave? 

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will favour the batters, especially in the first innings. The Pacers will get help from the track in the second innings under the lights, as it is a night game. However, if the top-order batters of the chasing team are ready to grind at the beginning, they will reap the benefits of the track in the later stages. 

IRE vs SA: Predicted Toss Result

The track at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will favour the batters in the match's first innings. In the previous game, the pacers were helped by the track in the early stages of the second innings. Considering how the game went in the first ODI, the captain who won the toss might look to bat first. 

IRE vs SA: Players To Watch Out For

Ireland

Batters: Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, George Dockrell
Bowlers: Craig Young, Mark Adair

South Africa

Batters: Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin

IRE vs SA: Match Prediction

IRE vs SA: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 260-280
Predicted second innings score: 250-265

Predicted Result: The team batting first will have an edge in this match.