IRL vs ZAF 3rd ODI match prediction 16 Jul 2021

IRE vs SA 3rd ODI Predictions & Betting Tips

Ireland will take on South Africa one last time to play the last One-Day Internationals of the series, which is scheduled to be played at The Village in Dublin, Malahide on July 16 Sunday. I have managed to assort three of the best betting tips from the IRE vs SA 3rd ODI match prediction.

Ireland stunned South Africa in the second ODI as the host beat the Proteas by a healthy margin of 43 runs. South Africa probably did not see it coming and were caught off guard. Ireland now, are on the verge of making history. If they manage to beat South Africa in the last ODI, then they will clinch the series 2-0. The Irish cricketers and the fans would be flabbergasted if that happens and as an ardent fan of the game, at times I do wish for the minnows to win against the big daddies of international cricket.

Ireland posted a very good total of 290 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the first ODI. The Irish skipper Andy Balbirnie was the star of the show as his century guided Ireland to that competitive total. In reply, Janneman Malan and Rassie van der Dussen tried to salvage things but only in the losing cause. Can South Africa pull things back in their favour in the final game of the ODI series? While we wait for an answer to that intriguing question, let me take you through the top betting tips from the IRE vs SA 3rd ODI match prediction.

IRE vs SA 3rd ODI Player Bets:

The South Africans were the favourites by a mile but Ireland shell-shocked the visitors by crushing them in the second game of the series. Therefore the team bets go right out the window and in comes the top player bets from the IRE vs SA 3rd ODI match prediction.

Andy Balbirnie to score over 22.5 runs

The Ireland skipper led from the front in the second ODI scoring 102 from 117 balls. Balbirnie was rightly adjudged the player of the match for his outstanding performance with the bat. His brilliant run of form is likely to continue in the final game of the series as well. Balbirnie even scored a half-century in the first game which was abandoned due to the incessant rains.

Overall, the Ireland skipper has played 80 ODIs in his career so far and has 2369 runs at an average of 32.90. He has played three 50-over games against the Proteas and has racked up 225 runs at an unbelievable average of 75.00. Moreover, he has scored 50 or more runs in all three of those matches against South Africa (58, 65 and 102). As the skipper of this Irish ODI side, he has notched up 556 runs at an average of 37.06. In the third match of any ODI series, Balbirnie has an incredible average of 57.66. Dafabet is offering odds of 1.87 for Andy Balbirnie to score over 22.5 runs in the IRE vs SA 3rd ODI match prediction.

Paul Stirling to score over 25.5 runs

Paul Stirling is one of the most experienced campaigners of this Ireland squad and his wealth of experience always empowers the next generation of Irish cricketers. After 13 years and 130 ODI matches, Stirling has scored 4863 runs at an average of 39.21. The 30-year-old Irishman scored 27 runs in the previous match and that is beyond the target as well.

While playing on the Irish soil, Stirling has scored 1430 runs at an average of 32.50. In the ongoing calendar year, Stirling has been going through a purple patch with his bat. The opening batsman has played 10 matches in 2021 and has racked up 586 runs at a fantastic average of 65.11. Under the leadership of Andy Balbirnie, Stirling has managed to amass 825 runs at a brilliant average of 55.00. In the third match of any ODI series, Stirling has maintained an fantabulous average of 59.16. Dafabet is offering odds of 1.87 for Paul Stirling to score over 25.5 runs in the IRE vs SA 3rd ODI match prediction.

Rassie van der Dussen to score over 31.5 runs

Last but not the least, we have the next big thing of South African cricket in our list of tips today and yes ladies and gentlemen, I am indeed referring to none other than Rassie van der Dussen. He probably got his debut in international cricket a bit late than he thought he would but he has made it count. In just 25 ODIs, Van der Dussen has amassed 939 runs at a jaw-dropping average of 78.25.

Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, Rassie has racked up 232 runs in just 4 matches at an spell-binding average of 116.00. Batting at number four position for South Africa in the ODIs, the crafty cricketer has gone on and scored 504 runs at an astounding average of 72.00. He even scored 49 runs in the previous game but could not help his side to go over the line. Dafabet is offering odds of 1.87 for Rassie van der Dussen to score over 31.5 runs in the IRE vs SA 3rd ODI match prediction.