SEC vs DSG Match Preview

Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the Durban Super Giants will face off in Match 5 of the 2024 SA20 tournament on Saturday evening in Gqeberha. The Sunrisers did not play in their first game, but Durban Super Giants defeated MI Cape Town by 11 runs (DLS). Sunrisers Eastern Cape has a good squad of players, but they may be lacking in match practice compared to their opponents, who did take the field in their first game. However, there is certainly enough talent on the team to challenge the Super Giants all the way. Durban Super Giants will head to St George’s Park with confidence after defeating MI Cape Town on Thursday evening. They will know they are in for a difficult evening on Saturday, but they should have enough to win.

SEC vs DSG Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants – 05th Match

Venue: St Georges Park – Gqeberha

Date & Time: 13th January 2024 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

SEC vs DSG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	180
Avg 2nd inn score	177
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

SEC vs DSG Pitch Report

After the rain prevented play in the first game, there will be some moisture in the wicket and outfield. A par score is likely to be no more than 175.

SEC vs DSG Weather Report

The weather will be sunny and humid at the start of the game, with temperatures falling from 22 to 20 degrees after sunset. No rain is expected on Saturday evening.

SEC vs DSG Last Five Matches

SEC ( Sunrisers Eastern Cape )	NR W W L N
DSG ( Durban Super Giants )	W W NR W L

SEC vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SEC Won	DSG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	2	1	0	0	1
Last 5	2	1	0	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SEC vs DSG Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Temba Bavuma, Adam Rossington (wk), Dawid Malan, Aiden Markram (c), Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Simon Harmer, Ottniel Baartman

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Nicholas Pooran, Keemo Paul, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj (c), Reece Topley, Richard Gleeson

Topmost Picks for SEC vs DSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Dawid Malan – The experienced left-hander has hit over 8600 T20 runs in his career and on a pitch which offers a bit more for the bowlers, his slightly slower approach could be crucial.
• Liam Dawson – The left-arm spinner has taken 193 wickets in T20 cricket and dismissed a batter in each of his last two BBL appearances in December.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Heinrich Klaasen – The 32 year old South Africa international got off to a brilliant start to the tournament with the Player of the Match Award after striking eight sixes and four fours.
• Keemo Paul – The West Indies international bowling all-rounder picked up the key wickets of openers Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickleton in the opening match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SEC vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen, Dawid Malan, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram(C), Marco Jansen(VC), Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, Simon Harmer

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SEC vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Dawid Malan(VC), Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Reece Topley, Simon Harmer

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Marco Jansen, Dawid Malan

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SEC vs DSG Probable Winners:

A Saturday evening fixture at St George’s Park should be a noisy affair in the stands, with plenty of action on the pitch. The surface is likely to be slightly more bowler-friendly than usual, which could result in a close and competitive match. There isn’t much to choose between the bowling attacks, but Heinrich Klaasen’s batting form is truly exceptional right now. As a result, we expect the Durban Super Giants to win. Considering the team combination, Durban Super Giants is expected to win this match.