JSK vs DSG Match Preview

The Durban Super Giants won the first game of their 2025 SA20 campaign in their stadium by two runs. Skipper Keshav Maharaj expects his bowlers to perform better against the Super Kings' strong batting lineup. Last year, the Johannesburg Super Kings won only three of their ten matches. They lost badly to the Durban Super Giants in their second Qualifier match. This campaign, the Super Kings are off to a great start, defeating MI Cape Town in their first game. The bowlers were exceptional, holding the opposition to 140 all 6. David Wiese, Lutho Sipamla, and Tabraiz Shamsi are the main wicket-takers in this squad.

JSK vs DSG Match Details 

Joburg Super Kings vs Durban Super Giants – 05th Match, SA20

Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Date & Time: 14th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

JSK vs DSG Venue Stats

JSK vs DSG Pitch Report

Centurion's pitch usually favors bowlers due to the presence of grass and moisture on the surface. There is a lot of action when the ball is new.

JSK vs DSG Weather Report

The climate is likely to be cloudy and humid, with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees. 

JSK vs DSG Last Five Matches

JSK vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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JSK vs DSG Probable Playing XIs:

Joburg Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Breetzke, Bryce Parsons, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Woakes, Keshav Maharaj (c), Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Topmost Picks for JSK vs DSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Joburg Super Kings

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Rahmanullah Gurbaz was a crucial player for the team after an incredible last match where he piled up 89 runs off 43 balls, with a strike rate of 206.
• Senuran Muthusamy –  Senuran Muthusamy bagged a 3-21 in his 4 overs against Durban Super Giants for an economy of 5.20.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Faf du Plessis – Faf du Plessis, he hit 30 off 23 against MI Cape Town.
• David Wiese –  Veteran all-rounder, provides both lower-order fireworks and key overs in the death.

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

Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Bryce Parsons, Wiaan Mulder(C), Keshav Maharaj, David Wiese(VC), Chris Woakes, Matheesha Pathirana

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

Quinton de Kock(VC), Heinrich Klaasen, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis(C), Leus du Plooy, Bryce Parsons, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, David Wiese, Chris Woakes, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Faf du Plessis, Wiaan Mulder

Vice-captain – Quinton de Kock, David Wiese

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

JSK vs DSG Probable Winners:

It is going to be a close contest between the two evenly matched teams. In terms of squad strength, neither team has a clear advantage. However, the Durban Super Giants have the home advantage and are slightly ahead of our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Durban Super Giants is expected to win this match.

The Joburg Super Kings are climbing back into the tournament well but they now have a huge challenge ahead of them. With a strong and deep batting line-up, the Durban Super Giants are showing really nice flexibility in their line-up and have commanded the tournament pretty well, standing now as favorites.

JSK vs DSG Match Details

Date: February 4th, 2024

Time:  9:00 PM IST

Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

JSK vs DSG Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

JSK vs DSG Pitch Report

A good pitch helpful for batters is likely. Batting second will be a better option.

JSK vs DSG Predicted Playing XI

DSG Playing XI

Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Quinton De Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Junior Dala, Noor Ahmed, Naveen Ul Haq

JSK Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks, Faf Du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Wayne Madsen, Moeen Ali, Donovan Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, Aaron Phangiso, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Imran Tahir

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JSK vs DSG Key Players

Matthew Breetzke

Matthew Breetzke, a young talent, has been going pretty well in this tournament with some strong numbers in the last two games. He has been consistently getting starts as well and is batter to watch.

Imran Tahir

Approaching 45, Imran Tahir is still going pretty strong. He has been pretty economical, applying a fair bit of pressure on batting sides through the tournament and still has his magic going well.

JSK vs DSG Match Tips

Durban Super Giants, with their depth start favorites in the upcoming game.

Match Prediction: Durban Super Giants Will Win the Match