# Cricket: The Proteas face Ireland in the first of three ODIs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today. The series represents the last opportunity for ODI wannabees who want to play next year’s Champions Trophy. South Africa lost the series against Afghanistan 2-1 and tied a T20 series against Ireland 1-1. It is expected that during the all-format Pakistan tour at the end of this year South Africa will play their strongest lineup for the ODIs as the Proteas prepare for next year’s Champions Trophy. Play starts at 1:30 pm.
Cricket: Proteas start ODI series against Ireland