Wed Oct 02 19:37:00 UTC 2024: ## South Africa Elects to Bat First Against Ireland in Abu Dhabi ODI

**Abu Dhabi, UAE (Oct 2, 2024):** South Africa will face off against Ireland in the first One Day International (ODI) match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, won the toss and elected to bat first.

The full playing eleven for both sides are:

**South Africa:**
1. Ryan Rickelton (wk)
2. Tony de Zorzi
3. Temba Bavuma (capt)
4. Rassie van der Dussen
5. Tristan Stubbs
6. Wiaan Mulder
7. Andile Phehlukwayo
8. Bjorn Fortuin
9. Lizaad Williams
10. Lungi Ngidi
11. Ottneil Baartman

**Ireland:**
1. Paul Stirling (capt)
2. Andy Balbirnie
3. Curtis Campher
4. Harry Tector
5. Stephen Doheny (wk)
6. George Dockrell
7. Mark Adair
8. Andy McBrine
9. Gavin Hoey
10. Graham Hume
11. Craig Young

Cricket enthusiasts can expect a thrilling match as both teams look to start their ODI series on a winning note.

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