Joburg Super Kings vs Durban's Super Giants, SA20, Today Match Prediction

JSK vs DSG Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the last round of league games in the SA20 2025. The Joburg Super Kings will look to book a berth in the next round as they take on the Durban Super Giants in the 29th game. The Super Kings defeated the Paarl Royals in the last game, and the team will feel confident. The Durban Super Giants went down against the Royals in their last game and struggled with consistency. 

The Joburg Super Kings come into this game with a confident win. They play at home, where the team has won all its games. They have their batsmen in good form, which gives them an edge. The Durban Super Giants have lost the last three games, and the confidence level in the camp is low. It will be interesting to see if they can get their acts together against their stronger opponents. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

JSK

W L W L L

JSK

151/3 in 17.5 8.47

SA20

Joburg Super Kings beat Paarl Royals by 7 wickets 30 Jan 2025

PR

150/9 in 20.0 7.5

PC

103/4 in 12.0 8.58

SA20

Pretoria Capitals beat Joburg Super Kings by 6 wickets 28 Jan 2025

JSK

99/9 in 20.0 4.95

JSK

119/1 in 14.0 8.5

SA20

Joburg Super Kings beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 9 wickets 26 Jan 2025

SEC

118/10 in 19.0 6.21

SEC

165/4 in 20.0 8.25

SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Joburg Super Kings by 14 runs 24 Jan 2025

JSK

151/8 in 20.0 7.55

PR

150/4 in 19.1 7.82

SA20

Paarl Royals beat Joburg Super Kings by 6 wickets 20 Jan 2025

JSK

146/6 in 20.0 7.3

DSG

L L L L L

PR

147/4 in 19.5 7.41

SA20

Paarl Royals beat Durban's Super Giants by 6 wickets 27 Jan 2025

DSG

143/7 in 20.0 7.15

MICT

154/3 in 14.5 10.38

SA20

MI Cape Town beat Durban's Super Giants by 7 wickets 25 Jan 2025

DSG

149/6 in 20.0 7.45

DSG

142/7 in 20.0 7.1

SA20

Paarl Royals beat Durban's Super Giants by 5 wickets 23 Jan 2025

PR

146/5 in 17.3 8.34

SEC

117/4 in 15.2 7.63

SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Durban's Super Giants by 6 wickets 19 Jan 2025

DSG

115/8 in 20.0 5.75

DSG

107/10 in 18.1 5.89

SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Durban's Super Giants by 58 runs 17 Jan 2025

SEC

165/5 in 20.0 8.25

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Joburg Super Kings Preview

Faf du Plessis' team delivered a good show in the last game against the Paarl Royals. The captain led from the front as they won the game by 7 wickets. This win has taken them to the second spot on the points table. The Super Kings' skipper would like another good performance from his players in this game and make it to the next round. 

Faf du Plessis batted brilliantly in the last game and must put up a big opening wicket stand with Devon Conway. Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, and Jonny Bairstow make it a formidable middle order, and they will look to add runs. The side has good hitters to follow, and we shall expect quick runs from Wihan Lubbe and Evan Jones. 

Donovan Ferreira and Lutho Sipamla will be confident after their strong show in the last game, where they picked 6 wickets between them. Imran Tahir will look to use his experience and do well in the middle overs with Hardus Viljoen. Matheesha Pathirana, Wihan Lubbe, and Evan Jones add variety to the attack.

Joburg Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis (c), Leus du Plooy, Wihan Lubbe, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Evan Jones, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Lutho Sipamla, Matheesha Pathirana

Joburg Super Kings Actual Playing XI:

Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Hardus Viljoen, Donovan Ferreira, Maheesh Theekshana, Lutho Sipamla

Durban's Super Giants Preview

Keshav Maharaj will be upset with the team's performance this season. They have been inconsistent this season and sit at the bottom of the points table. The side struggled with the bat in the last game against the Paarl Royals, going down by 6 wickets. Maharaj would like a strong show from his players in this game to keep hopes alive. 

Brandon King and Quinton de Kock have struggled at the top, and the team expects a strong show from them. Kane Williamson and Marcus Stoinis are key players in the middle order and are looking to build partnerships with Bryce Parsons. Heinrich Klaasen is a good finisher, and he will look to add quick runs with Wiaan Mulder and JJ Smuts. 

The bowling attack has struggled this season, and the team needs early strikes from JJ Smuts and Prenelan Subrayen. Keshav Maharaj is the key bowler in this attack and looks forward to doing well with Noor Ahmed in the middle overs. Stoinis and Mulder are experienced bowlers and must do well in the ing roles.

Durban's Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:

Keshav Maharaj (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Bryce Parsons, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Marcus Stoinis, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen, Noor Ahmad

Durban's Super Giants Actual Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock, Kane Williamson, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Noor Ahmad, Christopher King, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Naveen ul Haq, Marcus Stoinis

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather in Johannesburg will be cloudy, with chances of light showers. The pitch has been good for batting with true pace and bounce over the years. The average first innings score is over 170 runs, and the team batting first would like to have 190 runs on the board.

JSK vs DSG Pitch Report

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, is the best batting wicket in South Africa. A fast outfield adds to the advantage of the batsmen. Stroke makers have done well in the past as it is easy to play through the line. Fast bowlers willing to test the batsmen bowling up have also achieved a return from the wicket.

Toss: To Bowl

It is a high-scoring venue, and in the last four games, the side chasing the score has won. The wicket has something for the bowlers early in the game, but the batting conditions improve in the second half. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first.