Ireland is set take on  Zimbabwe and South Africa for limited-overs fixtures after they play an away series against the Netherlands in June this year.

Cricket Ireland has confirmed that a three-match men's ODI series against the Netherlands will precede the home calendar. Ireland will host South Africa in a three-match ODI series from July 11. The ODI series will be followed by as many T20Is before Ireland lock horns with Zimbabwe from August 8.

Stormont  will be venue for all three ODIs against Zimbabwe will be played in Stormont while the three T20Is will take place in Bready, starting August 15. In an official statement, the Cricket Ireland  said, "The Board of Cricket Ireland has approved 12 fixtures, and the venues they will be played at, as part of the Ireland Men's home season in 2021." It further added  further two-match T20 International series against Pakistan is still in discussion with the Pakistan Cricket Board and England & Wales Cricket Board, with an announcement to be made in due course."

South Africa has played and beaten Ireland in five ODIs over the years.  Their last showdown was during a one-match tour to South Africa by the Irish in 2016.

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