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CLAIM NOWDurban's Super Giants vs Paarl Royals, SA20, Today Match Prediction 28 January 2024
Toss Winner - Durban's Super Giants won the toss and choose to bat first
Durban's Super Giants beat Paarl Royals by 125 runs
Can the Royals bounce back against the Giants?
- The Super Giants have won 2 of their 3 home games so far
- Paarl Royals have been inconsistent with the bat lately
- Durban bowlers are in the form of their life
Durban Super Giants to win
| Tournament: | SA20 League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 27.2°C|Sunny |
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DSG vs PR Match Prediction & Analysis
Durban Super Giants will be up against the Paarl Royals once again right after they beat them in Paarl by a huge margin of 57 runs.
Some brilliant batting from the middle-order helped the Giants post a 190-run total batting first and then it was the in-form and consistent bowling attack that ensured the home team never got on top of the game.
Now the two teams are up against each other in Durban where the hosts have won 2 of their 3 SA20 matches so far. There is enough firepower in the batting of these top two teams of the SA20.
The table-toppers DSG feature Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marcus Stoinis in the middle order while the Royals have Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, and David Miller in the top 4.
While Stoinis hasn’t been in great touch with the bat as a finisher, he’s surely made a huge impact with the ball. The batting all-rounder has picked 8 wickets in his last 3 outings.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DSG
W W L L W
DSG
121/9 in 20.0 6.05
157/6 in 20.0 7.85
159/7 in 20.0 7.95
163/5 in 19.2 8.43
204/9 in 20.0 10.2
187/7 in 20.0 9.35
PR
L W W L L
PR
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Durban's Super Giants Preview
Durban Super Giants are on a roll with back-to-back wins and should now be looking to make it two in two against the Royals. Quinton de Kock quickly bounced back after his golden duck against MI Cape Town as he scored an unbeaten 83 off 51 balls at number 4 against Paarl.
JJ Smuts and QDK swapped their positions in the batting order with Smuts coming in at number 3 and the latter at number 4. This worked out just fine for the Giants with Smuts also making a significant contribution.
The two added 100+ runs for the 3rd wicket after DSG were 2 down for 24 runs. However, it was Heinrich Klaasen who made the biggest impact with his 9-ball 30-run knock that helped the team reach the 190-run mark.
The openers will need to find their rhythm and start delivering more consistently. Since QDK was sent to middle-order duties, it is the duo of Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke opening the innings for DSG.
There have been a few good knocks from the two but lack consistency. Stoinis, in the lower middle order, is another player who needs to find his form. He’s expected to be in the finisher’s role and he’s looked anything but a finisher in his recent outings.
However, Stoinis is leading the bowling attack with consistent breakthroughs. He’s well ed by Reece Topley and Naveen ul Haq in the pace department. Whereas, skipper Keshav Maharaj and Noor Ahmed look threatening with their spin bowling.
Durban's Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:
Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Quinton de Kock (wk), JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj (c), Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq
Durban's Super Giants Key Players From Previous Game Of SA20 League, 2024
Durban's Super Giants Actual Playing XI:
Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Wiaan Mulder, JJ Smuts, Keshav Maharaj, Naveen ul Haq, Reece Topley, Tony de Zorzi, Noor Ahmad, Marcus Stoinis
Paarl Royals Preview
It must have been a huge disappointment for skipper David Miller to lose a game at their home venue in Paarl in such a manner. Not only did the bowlers fail in the death overs, but the batting also collapsed in the run chase as the hosts were bowled out for just 133 runs.
There are some quality bowlers in this squad. Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Obed McCoy are the key figures in the pace department. All of them were pretty expensive against DSG in the last game.
Bjorn Fortuin and Tabraiz Shamsi are the spinners to watch out for in this attack. Since their win over MI Cape Town where Shamsi picked 2 for 11 in his 4 Overs, he’s been wicketless and expensive in the last two innings.
Paarl Royals desperately need their key bowlers to stop bleeding runs and start delivering breakthroughs. The inconsistencies of Ngidi and Shamsi are hurting them the most.
There are some top guns in the top-order like Jason Roy and Jos Buttler opening the innings for Paarl followed by Wihaan Lubbe and David Miller in the middle-order.
While this looks pretty solid, it seems like that is all there is to this batting lineup. A lot depends on the top 4. They’ve got Mitchell van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Fabian Allen to follow after that.
The lower middle order isn’t so reliable when it comes to finishing things off. The Royals will be expecting more out of the opening duo in this game.
Paarl Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy
Paarl Royals Key Players From Previous Game Of SA20 League, 2024
Paarl Royals Actual Playing XI:
David Miller, Jason Roy, Wihan Lubbe, Jos Buttler, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Mitchell Van Buuren
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It is a bowling-friendly pitch that offers help for the seamers. Ngidi, Phehlukwayo, Topley, and Naveen-ul-Haq will be among the key bowlers in this match. Batters need to be more cautious and focus on building partnerships. The weather will be mostly cloudy with a high of 30 degrees Celsius on the match day in Durban.
DSG vs PR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The second head-to-head encounter between the Super Giants and the Royals will take place at Kingsmead, Durban. Though there has been a 200+ score on this ground this season, it is not a particularly high-scoring venue with an average 1st innings score of 152 runs. We reckon the team batting first should be aiming for something around 170-175 runs to be in a strong position.
Toss: To Bat
Teams batting first have won more matches at this venue in domestic T20s. And though recent games weren’t particularly high-scoring, it wasn’t easy to chase either with DSG successfully defending 145 runs against JSK. After successfully defending a total in Paarl, we reckon Dubran will be looking to continue that at their home ground as well.
DSG vs PR
Winning Prediction
Durban Super Giants are in great form in both departments. The visitors seem to be struggling with the ball and they’re heavily dependent on the top-order in batting. As a result, the home team seems to have the upper hand going into this match. Durban Super Giants will start as favorites in our match prediction.
Durban Super Giants to win
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