The SA20 2024 has started with some interesting and thrilling matches between all the teams. This time it is game number 12 with the league being almost halfway there with all the teams competing for the trophy. This is also going to be the first payback match of the season as the Durban SuperGiants take on the Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Kingsmead, Durban. The last game saw the SuperGiants completely dominate the defending champions in Gqeberha by 35 runs. This will be the time the Sunrisers will want to get the better of them at the home of the SuperGiants.
The Durban SuperGiants without a doubt had one of the best starts to the league with 3 wins on the trott with their batters and bowlers in great form. However, their streak came to an end yesterday when they were defeated by the Pretoria capitals where they failed to chase down the target of 200 at centurion. Keshav Maharaj and his men will look to get back to winning ways and get through this game against the Sunrisers who have not looked the best in this league so far.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape on the other hand have had a relatively slow start to the season as well where their first game against the Joburg Super Kings was washed out and were destroyed by the SuperGiants in the second game. However, unlike DSG they will come into this game after a victory against MI Cape Town at the Newlands. The Sunrisers led by the formidable Aiden Markram will look to get redemption against this team in the upcoming reverse fixture and get their team back to winning ways.
DSG vs SUNE: Match Details
Match: Durban SuperGiants (DSG) vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape(SUNE), Match 12, SA20 2024
Date and Time: 20th of January 2024, 5 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema and Sports 18
DSG vs SUNE: Pitch Report
The venue at Durban has been a ground that has favoured the bowlers a lot due to the extra moisture and grip. The surface has made it difficult for the batters since the ball generally sticks into the wicket a lot. A big example of this is DSG’s match against the Super Kings where they were able to defend a total of 145 on the board as well. The batters have to look to plan their innings on this wicket and not aim for big scores straight away. This once again will be one of the biggest challenges for both teams to try and put a respectable score on the board if they ever bat first on this surface.
DSG vs SUNE: Probable playing XI
Durban SuperGiants
Kyle Mayers, Quinton De Kock, Matthew Breetzke, JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klassen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Junior Dala, Reece Topley.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Dawid Malan, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall, Ottniel Baartman.
Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand league Team
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran(c), Heinrich Klassen(vc)
Batters: Dawid Malan, Tom Abell
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Dwaine Pretorius, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley
Head-To-Head Team
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen(c)
Batters: Marcus Stoinis, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell
All-rounders: JJ Smuts(vc), Dwaine Pretorius, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Daniel Worrall, Reece Topley