Ireland will look at their forthcoming ODI and T20 series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi as "the start of a new cycle".

Ireland have named their white-ball squads for the upcoming series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates. The series marks Ireland's return to limited-overs cricket after their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. In a prominent move, Andrew Balbirnie wasn't picked in the T20I squad, and was confirmed to open the batting in ODIs.

South Africa has introduced newcomers Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, and Jason Smith to their One Day International and Twenty20 squads for matches against Afghanistan and Ireland in the UAE. Coach Rob Walter aims to build a broader player base for future tournaments,

After the conclusion of Afghanistan ODIs, South Africa will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series starting on September 27 in Abu Dhabi. After the T20Is, both nations will face each off in a three-match ODI series from September 29 to October 4 in Abu Dhabi.

South Africa announced squads for the upcoming Afghanistan and Ireland series, slated to begin on September 18. The Temba Bavuma-led side will play a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan and later, the Proteas will play a two-match T20I and three-match ODI series against Ireland in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

South Africa have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan and Ireland. The Proteas have decided to rest several key players during this tour, as part of their preparation strategy for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Andy Balbirnie has been left out of the Ireland T20 squad that will play a two-match ‘home’ series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi at the end of this month, as the selectors look to bring through new blood ahead of the 2026 World Cup.