DSG vs PR Match Preview

We have reached the most important stage of the SA20 2025. The Durban Super Giants will try to keep their hopes alive in their 18th game against the Paarl Royals. After being halted by rain, the Durban Super Giants swapped points with MI Cape Town in their most recent game. The Paarl Royals beat the Johannesburg Super Kings in their last game and will look to build on that momentum. The Durban Super Giants have had trouble this season. The team has only won one of its six games and has struggled for consistency. In this must-win game, they will have to deal with high temperatures. As a result, the Paarl Royals have performed admirably, winning four of their last five games, instilling confidence.

DSG vs PR Match Details 

Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals – 18th Match, SA20

Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 23th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DSG vs PR Venue Stats

DSG vs PR Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

DSG vs PR Weather Report

The climate in Durban will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

DSG vs PR Last Five Matches

DSG vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DSG vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Keshav Maharaj (c), Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Junior Dala, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq

Topmost Picks for DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored an excellent half-century in the previous match and looks in fine touch.
• Bjorn Fortuin –  Bjorn Fortuin is a top-class performer and took 2/22 in his last appearance in Cape Town.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Matthew Breetzke – He has an average of 45.86 in the league and has scored 215 runs in his 5 innings against Paarl Royals.
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad took nine wickets in 11 games at an economy of 7.61 for Durban Super Giants in SA20 last year.

DSG vs PR Probable Winners:

This season, the Durban Super Giants have only won once, and their batting lineup has struggled in the majority of games. The team will rely on its veteran players to rise to the challenge of this match. The Paarl Royals are consistent, with their key players in good shape. They've only lost once thus far, giving the team an advantage. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.

DSG vs PR Match Preview

Durban’s Super Giants defeated Paarl Royals in the top-of-the-table clash on Friday evening, and the two teams will face off again on Sunday afternoon in Durban. The Super Giants won by 57 runs at Boland Park, leapfrogging the Royals into first place. Durban’s Super Giants appeared to be stuttering in their campaign, but victories over MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals have not only put them back on track, but also propelled them to the top of the table. Paarl Royals had a disappointing afternoon and evening at Boland Park on Friday, but they will welcome the opportunity to right the wrongs so quickly against the same opponents. The prize of returning to the top of the table will most likely bring out the best in the Royals’ top players.

DSG vs PR Match Details

Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals – 22th Match

Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Ground – Durban

Date & Time: 28th January 2024 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

DSG vs PR Venue Stats

DSG vs PR Pitch Report

Although there have been some high scores at this venue this season, bowlers have always played a role. The par total for this surface will be 175-180.

DSG vs PR Weather Report

There will be some cloud cover at times, but the temperature will remain in the high twenties for the duration of the game. The humidity will gradually increase as the game progresses.

DSG vs PR Last Five Matches

DSG vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DSG vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, JJ Smuts, Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj (c), Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad, Naeen-ul-Haq

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Dane Vilas Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy

Topmost Picks for DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Quinton de Kock- the left-hander has opened the batting and gone in at number three during the tournament but batting at number four delivered 83 not out from 51 balls on Friday.
• Reece Topley- the tall Englishman looked set to go wicketless for the second successive match before he picked up the wickets Andile Phehlukwayo and Obed McCoy with his final three balls in Match 19.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Jos Buttler- only one batter has scored more runs than the right-handed opener who hit another five fours and a six in his innings on Friday.
• Lungi Ngidi- although the right-arm medium fast bowler has taken just one wicket in both of his last games, he has gone wicketless in only one match this season.

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

Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Roy, Matthew Breetzke, Marcus Stoinis, Wihan Lubbe, JJ Smuts(C), Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Reece Topley, Lungi Ngidi(VC)

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

Jos Buttler(C), Heinrich Klaasen(VC), Jason Roy, Matthew Breetzke, Marcus Stoinis, Wihan Lubbe, JJ Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Reece Topley, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – JJ Smuts, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

DSG vs PR Probable Winners:

The quick rematch among Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals produced an entirely distinct outcome after a one-sided first match this week, and just because Durban’s Super Giants won on Friday does not guarantee victory on Sunday. However, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen’s return to form will be a source of concern for Paarl Royals, who rely heavily on David Miller and Jos Buttler in this match. Our prediction is for an exciting game, with the Durban Super Giants taking the win. Considering the team combination, Durban Super Giants is expected to win this match.

DSG vs PR Match Preview

On Friday evening at Boland Park, Paarl Royals will face Durban Super Giants in Match 19 of the 2024 SA20 tournament. This is a top-of-the-table clash, with Paarl Royals leading the way with five wins and only one loss this season. Paarl Royals were without their captain on Wednesday, but it made no difference as they still won by 5 wickets with one over remaining. They have good batting depth in their squad, and we expect them to win again on Friday. Durban’s Super Giants had a great start to the season before losing to Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. They have, however, returned to winning ways and will travel to Paarl hoping to reclaim first place in the table.

DSG vs PR Match Details

Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals – 19th Match

Venue: Boland Park – Paarl

Date & Time: 26th January 2024 at 05:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

DSG vs PR Venue Stats

DSG vs PR Pitch Report

With a par score of more than 200, this pitch will provide plenty of opportunities for scoring runs. There will be bounce for both quicks and spinners.

DSG vs PR Weather Report

The conditions will remain consistent throughout the match, with clear skies and a temperature of around 26 degrees from start to finish.

DSG vs PR Last Five Matches

DSG vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DSG vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

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

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Dane Vilas Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy

Topmost Picks for DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Matthew Breetzke- the 25 year old right-hander hit another four fours and two sixes at the top of the order in the last game and he is scoring his runs at a fast rate.
• Junior Dala- the 34 year old right-arm medium fast bowler came in for his first appearance of the season on Thursday and impressed with figures of 2/32.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Jos Buttler – the stand-in captain added another 22 runs to his tally for this season in the win over Joburg Super Kings and he is enjoying his cricket in this tournament.
• Andile Phehlukwayo – The bowling all-rounder is an underrated player at both domestic and international level. He has gone wicketless only once in this tournament.

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

Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Roy, Matthew Breetzke, Marcus Stoinis, Wihan Lubbe, JJ Smuts(C), Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Reece Topley, Lungi Ngidi(VC)

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

Jos Buttler(C), Heinrich Klaasen(VC), Jason Roy, Matthew Breetzke, Marcus Stoinis, Wihan Lubbe, JJ Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Reece Topley, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – JJ Smuts, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

DSG vs PR Probable Winners:

This game appears to be a close contest, but we anticipate a high number of runs scored. The Super Giants do not appear to be as strong as they were earlier in the season, but they are back on track to win and will cause problems for the Royals. However, the Paarl Royals have been winning with or without their captain, and we expect them to do so again in this match. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.