The fact that the second T20I will be played at the same ground, South Africa opener, Ryan Rickelton might carry the muscle memory. The southpaw was Player of the Match in the first T20I scoring, 76 off just 48 deliveries, laced with three boundaries and six maximums.

Ireland are well beaten by South Africa in the first of two T20 internationals between the sides in Abu Dhabi.

Campher 49, Rock 37; Kruger 4-27 South Africa 174-2 (17.4 overs): Rickelton 76, Hendricks 51 Scorecard Ireland lost by eight wickets to South Africa in the first of two T20Is between the sides at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Here's the pre-match analysis of the Ireland vs South Africa 2nd T20I, including playing XI, recent form, head-to-head records, strategy, predictions, and pitch conditions.