Delhi: The first match of the two-match T20 International series between South Africa and Ireland will be played on 27 September i.e. (Friday) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ireland has defeated South Africa only once so far. Their only win came in July 2021, when the Irish team won the match by 43 runs.

This time, the South African team does not include veteran players like Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj and Enrique Norkhia, while Kagiso Rabada has also been rested. The Proteas team, led by Aiden Markram, would like to improve its performance. The green jersey team recently had to face a 2-1 defeat in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

At the same time, the toss of this match will be at 8:30 pm Indian time and the first ball will be bowled at 9:00 pm. Its live telecast is not available on any channel in India, but fans can stream it on the FanCode app and website.

Probable playing eleven for the first T20 match of South Africa and Ireland

Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Gavin Hoey, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Ben White, Graham Hume, Craig Young.

South Africa: Matthew Britzke, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuyn, Otniel Baartman, Nandre Berger, Lungi Ngidi.