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Ireland vs South Africa: Ireland Aim to Continue Momentum in First ODIIreland will face South Africa in the first ODI of a three-match series in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, October 2. The Irish team is brimming with confidence after their stunning victory over the Proteas in the second T20I, which resulted in a drawn series.The Adair brothers, Mark and Ross, were instrumental in Ireland's historic T20I triumph. Ross Adair smashed a century, while his brother Mark claimed four wickets. South Africa, on the other hand, appeared out of sorts in the series decider after their emphatic eight-wicket win in the first match.In the absence of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma will lead the South African team in the ODI series. Ireland will be hoping to carry their momentum from the T20I series into the ODIs. They will be keen to prove that their T20I success was not a fluke and that they can compete with the top teams in the world.The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and will start at 5 PM IST. It will not be telecasted on any TV channel but will be streamed live on FanCode.Key Points:* Ireland and South Africa will face off in the first ODI of a three-match series in Abu Dhabi.* Ireland are riding high on confidence after their T20I series draw against South Africa.* Ross Adair and Mark Adair were the stars for Ireland in the T20I series.* South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma in the absence of Aiden Markram.* The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and will start at 5 PM IST.* The match will be streamed live on FanCode.

Ireland's historic victory over South Africa in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday in Abu Dhabi marked a significant milestone for the Irish cricket team. It was their first-ever win over the Proteas in a men's T20I, tying the two-match series 1-1.Ross Adair's scintillating century, the third by an Irishman in a T20 international, propelled Ireland to a formidable total of 195 for 6. Adair's nine sixes, a new Irish T20 record, set the tone for Ireland's aggressive batting display. Captain Paul Stirling also contributed with a solid 52, forming a formidable opening partnership of 137 runs.South Africa's chase started promisingly, with Reeza Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke scoring half-centuries. However, Ireland's Mark Adair turned the tide with a devastating spell of bowling, claiming 4 for 31 in his four overs. His wickets included the crucial dismissal of Tristan Stubbs, who had threatened to take the game away from Ireland.South Africa's innings crumbled from 157 for 4 to 185 for 9, as Ireland's bowlers maintained their discipline and accuracy. The Proteas' hopes were dashed when Hendricks was dismissed for 51, leaving them with too much to do in the final overs.Ireland's victory was a testament to their growing strength in the T20 format. They have now won four of their last five T20Is, including a historic win over England earlier this year. The series tie against South Africa is a further indication of their progress and potential.The two teams will now shift their focus to the three-match ODI series, which begins in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Ireland will be aiming to continue their momentum and secure a series victory against one of the world's top cricketing nations.