IRE vs RSA Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 16, 2021

IRE vs RSA Match Prediction - Jul 16, 2021

Ireland managed to register one of its most famous victories in ODI cricket as it defeated South Africa in the previous match. That was not a win against a depleted side or in a rain-affected match or anything else of that kind. This was a win where Ireland simply better cricket than South Arica and came out on top.

With the first match having been washed out, Ireland cannot lose this series. South Africa would be desperate to win this match to even the series and get some ODI Super League points on the board. This series was supposed to be an easy victory for South Africa but Ireland has shown it cannot be taken lightly.

Can lightning strike twice, though, is the question?

Match prediction and cricket betting tips for Ireland vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2021. The match is going to be played at the Village, Dublin on the 16th of July 2021.

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Ireland

Ireland played some very smart cricket in the second ODI and won a match that very few would have given it the chance to do so. Andre Balbirnie led the batting effort from the front and scored a magnificent century.

It is no secret that Ireland depends very heavily on performances from Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling for its runs but it was heartening to see other players step up as well. William Porterfield missed out in the previous match but Harry Tector and George Dockrell have been in the runs as well.

A few fielding lapses from South Africa helped Ireland but overall the Irish batting effort was spectacular. We also saw some positive signs in the first rained-out match and so the same can be expected in the final ODI.

Josh Little, Mark Adair, Craig Young, and Andy McBrine bowled very well in the previous match. Simi Singh and George Dockrell managed to keep a tight lid on things as well. They were helped by having a large total to defend but it is clear that Ireland has improved in this area significantly over the last two years or so.

The hunger in Ireland to qualify for the World Cup and take every opportunity that comes its way is obvious to see.

Ireland Playing 11

Andy Balbirnie, PR Stirling, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little.


South Africa

South African cricket has just hit a new low after a successful tour of the West Indies. Losing to Ireland is not something that happens very often, especially not when sides are at full strength. We cannot help but worry about the future of South African cricket at this rate.

Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Andile Phehlukwayo all played this match. This is South Africa’s best bowling attack and it was helpless to stop Ireland from scoring freely. Rabada and Nortje asked a few difficult questions at the start but gave away far too many loose deliveries during the end.

Without too much assistance from the pitch, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi are also struggling to pick wickets. Frankly speaking, there is no way that Phehlukwayo should be playing as a fifth bowler. He is just not good enough and is going to be targeted by every international team he comes up against.

Not having Quinton de Kock is not a good enough excuse for South Africa to have lost this match. Janneman Malan played very well and Rassie van der Dussen also got some useful runs. Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Kyle Verrayne could not get the job done, though.

Of course, this leaves the captain of the team, Temba Bavuma. He has once again taken the number three position in the lineup, normally reserved for the best players. Bavuma is average at best and by promoting himself, he is just hurting South Africa.

South Africa was found wanting and will have to take Ireland seriously in this next match, something that we fully expect it to do.

South Africa Playing 11

Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, RVD Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, K Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams.

IRE vs RSA Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is going to want to bat first. Getting a big total on the board and then defending it seems to be the right strategy for this match’s venue.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

The conditions expected for this next match are pretty good as the forecast is for a dry and sunny day. We have already seen the pitch be absolutely flat and good for batting. The same will be the case in the third ODI. The spinners may come into play as the match wears on but that will be due to a slowing up of the surface rather than any spin that they get.

A score of around 270-280 should be seen as par batting first.

IRE vs RSA Betting Tips

Ireland may be the team that everyone is rooting for but we still don’t recommend putting your money on it. It is an improved team and will give South Africa some headaches but you still expect the quality of South Africa’s players to shine through.

Ireland’s dependence on Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie is a weakness that can be exploited. N angry South Africa team looking for revenge is going to be hard to stop.

Bet on South Africa to win.

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The result of the previous match has meant that you are getting some excellent odds for this match. South Africa has some serious batting talent when in form and you would back them to get more sixes than Ireland on most days.

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Janneman Malan is in fine form and even Aiden Markram scored a lot of runs against the West Indies. This a strong batting pair that could score a lot of runs in this next match. We are backing this par to come back strongly after the defeat in the previous match.

Today Match Prediction

South Africa To Win the Match, 1.17

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Who will win IRE vs RSA

Ireland 63.7% (263)
South Africa 36.3% (150)
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