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After two dominant performances, South Africa are set to face Ireland once again in the third and final ODI of this 3-match series, with the Proteas eyeing a clean sweep to secure a 3-0 result. The action will unfold at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, where Ireland will be eager to put up a stronger fight and salvage some pride to end the series. In both previous games, Ireland faltered with the bat while chasing, losing by significant margins. Despite promising starts, their batters failed to capitalize and build meaningful partnerships, which will be crucial as they head into this final match. The top four batters, in particular, must take on the bulk of the responsibility, leveraging their experience to give the team the much-needed momentum. The bowling unit, led by Mark Adair, Craig Young and Andy McBrine has performed well, but they’ll need stronger support from the rest of the attack to contain South Africa’s potent batting lineup. On the other hand, South Africa may have a couple of injury concerns that could alter their team combination, but with the series already sealed, a few changes are likely as they aim to give players valuable game time. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been in excellent form and will look to carry their momentum into this final match. The bowlers have also played a key role, with Lizaad Williams leading the attack and receiving strong support from Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin. With momentum on their side, South Africa are clear favourites to win the final game. However, Ireland still possess the ability to pull off an upset and prove their mettle. It will be a tough challenge, but if they can put together a collective team effort, an upset isn't beyond their reach.