This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the 3rd ODI between Ireland and South Africa that is scheduled to take place on the 16th of July 2021.
After the washed-out first ODI match, Ireland made an outstanding comeback in the second ODI and made a lead of 1-0 in this three-match ODI series. The result of the second ODI has put the host in a safe position as they can’t lose the series here. The skipper Andre Balbirnie made a match-winning hundred and Tucker also assisted him well as Ireland posted a total of 295 against Proteas. In the bowling department, Joshua Little and Mark Adair picked two wickets as Ireland defeated South Africa in the second ODI.
On the other hand, South Africa needed to think about their batting lineup as they failed to chase a target against Ireland. South Africa’s top order failed to make a partnership in the run chase. Aiden Markram failed once again at the top however, Janeman Malan and Van der Dussen scored fifty but failed to cross the line. David Miller and Temba Bavuma again let their team down. Earlier, Rabada took one and Phehlukwayo picked two wickets in the first inning.
Match Details
Venue: The Village, Dublin
Pitch and Weather: The pitch played well in the last match and it will remain the same in this match as well. Batsmen will enjoy throughout the match however pacers will get assist in the powerplay overs. The average score of the first inning will be around 250 to 260. The weather will be better in this match as a complete match should happen without any interruption due to weather.
Date and Time: July 16, 2021, 3.15 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Ireland made one change in the last game as William Porterfield injured his finger just before the match so the opener missed the last match. Ireland has won the second ODI match comfortably as they will stick to the same XI in this match as well. The skipper Balbirnie scored a brilliant hundred in the first inning, Harry Tector and Dockrell also played sensible knocks in the middle order. In the bowling section, Mark Adair and Joshua Little picked two-two wickets.
South Africa lost the second ODI against all odds as they will make a couple of changes in the last match of this three-match ODI series. Quinton De Kock should be back at the top as he was the highest run-scorer in the last series. Anrich Nortje replaced Lungi Ngidi in the last match but failed to take a wicket.
Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Harry Tector, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Andy McBrine, Simi Singh, Joshua Little, Craig Young
South Africa: Quinton De Kock (wk), Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi
Match Prediction
Ireland has defeated South Africa against all odds in the second ODI but South Africa will start as favorites in this match. The points of the ODI Super League are at stake as South Africa will come with the strongest playing XI and aim to win this match.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Russie Van der Dussen and Janneman Malan performed well in the last matches as both will be important picks from the batting section. Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector were the main batsmen in the victory of the last match so they will be the main picks from Ireland.
Wicket-Keeper: Quinton De Kock will be the best pick from the wicket-keeping section. He is expected to be back in this match as South Africa lost the last match.
All-Rounders: George Dockrell and Andile Phehlukwayo will be the best picks from the all-rounder’s section. Dockrell will give points with both bat and ball and Phehlukwayo picked two wickets in the last match.
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Anrich Nortje will be the main picks from South Africa. McBrine bowled well in the last match against South Africa.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: De Kock(c), Dussen, Malan, Balbirnie, Tector, Phehlukwayo, Dockrell, Rabada(vc), McBrine, Shamsi, Nortje
Captain – Quinton De Kock
Quinton De Kock is expected to be back in the must-win match for South Africa. He was the highest run-scorer in the last two series against West Indies so he will be an obvious choice for captain.
Vice-Captain – Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada will be the main pacer from South Africa as he will take wickets with the new ball and in death overs. Kagiso Rabada will be the best pick for vice-captain.
Dream11 Team
