DSG vs MICT Dream11 Prediction for today’s Match SA20 Match 2, Playing XI, Pitch Reports, Injury updates

Durban Super Giants (DSG) are ready to take on MI Cape Town (MICT) in the 2nd match of the second edition of the ongoing SA20 2024. The match is set to take place at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on Thursday, January 11. Both the teams would be hoping to start their campaign on a winning note. The 2nd edition of the league started with a bang as SRH Eastern Cape and JSK took on each other at St George's Oval.

There are many star players in the tournament who would be leading the side. they are the ambassadors for the tournament who attract the crowd to watch them play. Two such players will be leading the respective sides in the match and throughout the season. Kieron Pollard was recently named the captain of MICT by the owners of the franchise. He will be replacing Nicholas Pooran, who led them the last time in the league in 2023.

On the other hand, Durban Super Giants have the leadership of Quinton De Kock. the star batter announced his retirement from ODIs and signed off for the format with a brilliant performance in the ODI WC 2023. The two teams have several other star players like Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Kyle Mayers, Keshav Maharaj, Rassie van der Dussen, Jofra Archer, Dewald Brevis, and others. The focus would be on the performances of these players.

DSG vs MICT: Match Details

Match: Durban Super Giants (DSG) vs MI Cape Town (MICT), Match 2, SA20 2024 

Date and Time: 11th of January 2024, 9 PM IST

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema and Sports 18  

DSG vs MICT: Pitch Report

The wicket at Kingsmead in Durban has changed a lot over the years. In the 2000s, the wicket was known for its ability to support both the batters and bowlers. Pacers used to have some extra bounce and seam off the surface. even the spinners could extract some spin off the surface. The surface was slow and steady and the batters had to toil hard for runs. However, the nature of the wicket has changed gradually over the years. 

It is now almost a flat wicket. There is no comparision at all between the wicket at Durban that were laid about 15 years back and the ones currently in the SA20 league. The wicket is exceptional for the batters. They are likely to dominate the game. The dew factor is not huge and hence the team winnig the toss owuld not mind batting first to post a huge total on the board. The stadium has small side boundaries and long straight boundaries.

Batters would be targeting the square region. Bowlers would be looking to pitch the ball up. In the past, the teams batting first have won on 11 instances. on the other hand, teams chasing the totals have managed to win only 9 games in the format. The average first innings total at the venue in T20s is around 153.

DSG vs MICT: Probable Playing XI

Durban Super Giants XI: Kyle Mayers, Quinton De Kock, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, Junior Dala

Mi Cape Town XI: Tom Banton, Rassie van der Dussen, Grant Roelofsen, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Kieron Pollard(C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Nuwan Thushara

DSG vs MICT: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams

Grand League:

Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran 

Batters: Rassie Van Der Dussen, Kyle Mayers, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius, Liam Livingstone 

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada (VC), Reece Topley

Head-to-Head:

Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock (VC), Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Keiron Pollard, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Kyle Mayers, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius (C), Liam Livingstone 

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Reece Topley

DSG vs MICT: Full Squads

Durban Super Giants: Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nicholas Pooran(WK), Heinrich Klaasen(WK), JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, Junior Dala, Tony de Zorzi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Breetzke, Keemo Paul, Bryce Parsons, Jason Smith, Prenelan Subrayen

Mi Cape Town: Tom Banton (WK), Rassie van der-Dussen, Grant Roelofsen, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Kieron Pollard (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Nuwan Thushara, Chris Benjamin, Nealan van Heerden, Thomas Kaber, Connor Esterhuizen(WK), Duan Jansen, Delano Potgieter, Ryan Rickelton(WK), Rashid-Khan, Beuran Hendricks, Olly Stone